Once you have a short list of candidates based on qualifications, (and ONLY then) you can consider price.
Best Practices – Architectural Services – How to Negotiate Your Architect’s Rates?
Industry Watch – Ebert Construction – How Greed and Mismanagement Brings Down One of NZ’s Largest Builders.
Subcontractors like Hardware Direct were being exercised by Ebert right up until the day the announcement was made.
IBM – Infographics – How to Source Extruded Aluminum Storefront Systems.
At IBM Procurement Services (IPS) we provide procurement consulting services to a variety of Clients.
Best Practices – Standard Form Agreements – The World’s Equivalent to the AIA
There are a number of organizations around the world that also offer standard construction forms.
Best Practices – Supply Chain Integrity – How to Avoid Spending Your Time Fighting Fires.
Create a pool of suppliers that cover the broad spectrum of services.
Best Practices – Self-Performing Contractors – Do Self-Performing Contractors Improve Your Bottom Line?
Self-performance does create additional revenue streams for the general contractor and you do need to address this.
Best Practices – Standard Form Agreements – Why AIA Contracts May Not Be Right For You?
The AIA is the predominant source for standard forms, but it isn't the only source.
Best Practices – Cost Levers – How to Reduce Cost in Construction?
When we consider how to save costs in construction, we are essentially trying to avoid paying extra costs.
Industry Watch – AIA Contracts – Why You May Not Be Able to Close Your Contracts This November.
This latest 2017 edition of the AIA Contract Documents is the sixteenth edition of these documents.
Best Practices – Contractor Overhead and Profit – Why Lowest Bids Does Not Mean Best Value.
Low-ball contractor's win bids with the intention of making up losses through change orders.
Industry Watch – A Seat at the Table – Should Architects and Procurement Professionals be Relegated to an Administrative Function?
There is no degree of change that will ever replace these roles. They are required on every job.
Best Practices – Built-to-Suit – Why You Don’t Want Your Landlord To Be Your Builder.
If you are a start-up with a need to focus on your core business, this model may be for you, just not for too long.