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Industry Watch – India’s New NH Procurement Oversight Rules Are a Wake-Up Call for Everyone in Procurement
Too many organizations treat procurement as a back-office function—only pulling in technical or operational experts at the last minute, or worse, not at all.
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Industry Watch – Why the West Would Never Blacklist Like This (But Still Struggles with Delays)
I’ve long believed the construction industry places too much emphasis on schedule. Finishing early or on time might look good on paper, but if it comes at the expense of safety or quality, is…
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Commentary – Alberta’s Bill 30: A Game-Changer for Payment Practices in Construction
Bill 30 isn’t just about compliance—it’s about redefining how projects are financed and disputes are resolved.
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Commentary – Reflecting on 2024 and Charting the Course for 2025
As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the lessons of 2024 and look forward to 2025. This year has been marked by significant shifts in technology and…
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Best Practices – How to Achieve Transparency in the Use of Artificial Intelligence
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, transparency in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a critical aspect of public procurement. As procurement professionals, it’s imperative to acknowledge AI’s role in both…
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Commentary: The Importance of Living a Principled Life
Living a principled life isn’t easy. Society and life will challenge you. I know that my story could have gone another way.
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Best Practices – How Architects Can Proactively Manage Value Engineering and Avoid Budget Overruns
Value engineering (VE) can often feel like a losing game for architects. Even after multiple rounds of pricing and reworking designs, projects frequently go over budget, leaving architects to shoulder the cost of rework…
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Industry Watch – Why Construction Claims Happen and What Procurement can do about it.
Construction projects are fraught with risk. Increased cost, delayed schedules, site safety, property damage, and poor quality are just a few. Procurement is uniquely positioned to mitigate these risks. The key is knowing when…
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Best Practices – Managing Payments for Off-Site Construction
Managing payments in construction can be challenging, especially when dealing with off-site construction techniques like modular construction. Recently, I came across an insightful article on Lexology suggesting that developers or owners might need to…
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