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We're proud to have Anthony Springer, PSP representing Spire and sharing his expertise at the upcoming AACE International Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. He'll be presenting alongside Ishmael Smith, PSP with Secretariat.   🔹 Topic: Addressing Missing Schedule Logic when Performing a Contemporaneous Period Analysis   🔹 Overview: This presentation explores the challenges of missing logic in project schedules when assessing construction delays using a contemporaneous period analysis. It covers the implementation of Method Implementation Protocols (MIP) 3.3 and 3.4, as outlined in AACE International Recommended Practice (RP) 29R-03. The presentation includes a representative case study depicting MIP 3.3 with and without schedule corrections. In addition, the presentation addresses industry standards regarding missing logic when developing and maintaining project schedules.   🔹 Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 // 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET   🔹 Location: 2024 AACE International Annual Conference, Signia Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia   #ConstructionScheduling #ProjectManagement #AACE #SpireConsultingGroup #ConstructionInnovation

💡Great work from EFCA - European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Associations carrying important messages further! Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) is an important topic EIC is looking at in its newly created Working Group Collaborative Delivery Models (CDM), chaired by EIC Vice-President Gustavo Martínez, as more in depth collaboration between stakeholders will facilitate project management as they: 👍 🏗️ create innovations on sustainable construction, the integration for environmental & social aspects, on a project and industry-specific basis. 👍 🏗️ offer the possibilities to deal with projects that are difficult to plan and are located in a dynamically complex environment with multiple stakeholders. 👍 🏗️ involve expertise of executing companies early means the innovative elements that were not previously considered will be included. 👍 🏗️ facilitate large, complex projects that require complex project organization with multiple stakeholders. CDMs parallelize the interests of client, contractor and other stakeholders usually resulting in an overall time saving. 👍 🏗️ have shown that it is possible to improve the value of the completed project in terms of function, operation and maintainability. 👍 🏗️ make it possible to jointly arrive at better specifications (engineering and construction processes) and to react earlier to adjustments. 👍 🏗️ define the construction methodology earlier and better, resulting in fewer changes in the execution phase and improving constructability through an early design, development of technical specifications, and safer work process. 👍 🏗️ enable the development of innovative or standardized solutions and the associated time and cost optimization. 👍 🏗️ provide the opportunity for dialogue with permitting authorities by better understanding costs, schedule, equipment features, environmental and social impacts, as well as risks with their associated mitigation plans and provisions. 👍 🏗️ aim at cost certainty. Improved accuracy of the calculation is made possible by providing better and more complete information and reduces surprises.   👍 🏗️ are based on trust and transparency and therefore provide a better basis for a common understanding of pricing, possibly offering the potential to reduce the overall cost burden of the project as a team. 👍 🏗️ can stop the development of the reciprocal intensification of claim and anti-claim management that has arisen in recent years, which can be counterproductive for the success of the project and requires considerable resources. EIC is looking forward to the valuable contributions to its position paper 📃 by EFCA - European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Associations and welcoming Ines Ferguson & Jaap de Koning to its next working group CDM meeting! #cdm #collaboration #infrastructure #civilworks #procurement

It's not too late to register for Tong's webinar tomorrow. https://bit.ly/3vJOWjt You won't want to miss his insights on resolving construction disputes! #ConstructionDelays #ConstructionClaimsandDisputes #LaborProductivity #Project_Management

If you want to learn from the best in the world on loss of productivity concepts in construction then you might not want to miss this session from Tong Zhao, Ph.D., P.E., PSP, CCP, CFCC.

🔔 COMING UP On 14th May UNIFE will host a workshop on #MEAT (Most Economically Advantageous Tender process), in partnership with the ÖBB, Verband der Bahnindustrie (Austrian Rail Industries), and the Verband der Bahnindustrie in Deutschland (VDB) e.V. (German Railway Industry Association). Public procurement is a widespread process for railway projects in Europe, including infrastructure, rolling stock, rail control or energy, and maintenance. The ‘MEAT’ Principle, or 'Most Economically Advantageous Tender process', is recognised by the EU and Member State authorities as ensuring contracting authorities achieve the best value for money. As geopolitical challenges have created a range of issues around trade and public procurement, 🚄 UNIFE’s workshop is where the industry can come together and share broader European and National perspectives, at a time when it is needed most.   Securing your place for the full-day event means you will have access to a range of speeches and workshops from some of the best in the sector, sharing key tips which will make your next tender application stand out in front of a public authority.   Topics which will be covered include detailed previous experiences, and further outlining how to detail the social, economic, and environmental benefits of your tender application, while also ensuring it is value for money. The event will be held at the ÖBB headquarters in Vienna. Lunch and networking opportunities will also be available during the day. ⚠️ Places for this event are limited to max 60 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Follow the link to register 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDQQ526M   #UNIFEevent #trade #EUTrade #PublicProcurement #MEAT #SupportingEUBusinesses #FairTrade #LevelPlayingField

HS4U EU project x Review Meeting | ✔️ ➡️ The HS4U EU project concluded successfully in the first half of the project and is halfway there. 18 months left to revolutionise the shipping design for a healthier future in shipping! 🔎 Read below to learn more about our review meeting and the joint session with our sister project HEALTHY SAILING. 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dEskKcT4 #horizoneurope

Join us on the 29th for a look into how estimating costs and carbon in a single solution can help you showcase value for money and value for carbon to your clients. Don't miss out on valuable insights #CostEstimation #CarbonFootprint #Sustainability #UKBusiness

Providing professional development opportunities is a top priority for us at Consor. That’s why we support our teammates in getting—and staying—actively involved in professional societies and organizations. The benefits are manifold, as Karen Tatman, ACEC Oregon National Director and principal engineer with 30 years of experience, articulates perfectly:   “I’ve found expanding our collaborators to those in professional organizations allows us to make more valuable advancements quicker, which is critical as our communities grow and infrastructure ages.” Read Karen’s full article that outlines exactly why it’s important for consultants at every level to be involved in industry organizations and how you can get the most out of them. #professionaldevelopment #growthmindset #AEC #civilengineering #ACEC

The 25th National Contract Management Association (NCMA) World Congress starts Tomorrow! Discover an abundance of opportunities to broaden your expertise in Government Contracting at NCMA World Congress. Whether you're soaking in keynotes, attending sessions, or manning the booth, it's a fantastic experience! This year, we sought the input of our Director of Business Development, Meghan Hilbruner, to share her valuable insights on the sessions offered at NCMA. Here's what she had to say about the session “Elevating Small Business Success: Pre-Solicitation Communication and Debriefings Are Key”: “As a small business the pre-solicitation communication and debriefings are so important to us in not only submitting an effective proposal for the solicitation but to improving how we effectively support pre-solicitation market research going forward. Any time we can have a dialogue pre-solicitation with the government that assists both our understanding of the requirements, it helps the Government understand how a small business can support the effort and open future opportunities for similar work for not only ourselves but the small business industrial base as a whole.” Want to connect? Reach out to our Director of Business Development, Meghan Hilbruner. #NCMA #NCMAWorldCongress2024 #innovation #SBIR #SmallBusiness