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⚠️ 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) has issued a province-wide Industry Alert following the confirmation of cases of removal of “Contract A” from the procurement process by a growing list of public owners. “Contract A” is a legal convention created in 1981 by the Supreme Court of Canada in The Queen (Ont.) v. Ron Engineering. “The Ron Engineering case was a landmark decision with regards to fair, open and transparent tendering, and the basis for the understanding of all parties having a duty of fairness to each other. After decades of working within industry and with Government on protocols and practices like CAMF to ensure that public entities act appropriately in their procurement activities, it is a travesty that Public Owners are negating “Contract A” in their documents. Public Owners must be held to a higher standard in procurement and ensure that fairness to all parties. The public interest is paramount.” - Roger Yager, P. Eng., GSC Vice President of Knappett Projects Inc. Co-Chair of The Deputy Ministers and Industry Infrastructure Forum (DMIIF) Chair of BCCA’s Industry Practices Committee. To access the full Industry Alert on “Contract A” removal, visit: https://bit.ly/4eqvXfm #BCConstruction #bcpoli #bcgov #Procurement #IndustryAlert

One of several engaging and informative sessions delivered by a selection of expert speakers at the #LGACONF24, which the NACF is delighted to be co-hosting with colleagues at the Local Government Association today. Collaboration and sharing best practice across the public sector is going to be key if we want to address some of the challenges facing local government in an ever-more complex procurement landscape. #TeamSCAPE #Procurement #PublicSector #LocalAuthority #LocalGovernment #SocialValue #Decarbonisation #Collaboration

🏗️ MBI Town Hall Meeting Recap 🏗️ This past Thursday, Jon Hannah-Spacagna, Government Affairs Director at MBI, hosted our Town Hall meeting with Rhode Island State Building Official, James Cambio. 🌟📰 James shared exciting news about Rhode Island's progress in the modular construction industry: -The state passed legislation this year to exit the Interstate Industrialized Buildings Commission (IIBC), making it easier for the modular industry to do business in Rhode Island. -James is finalizing guidelines for the new state program, which will be based on ICC/MBI standards 1200 and 1205. Currently, the industry can utilize third-party inspection agencies for plan reviews and inspections, with the state conducting a cursory review before issuing state labels. -Rhode Island plans to adopt the 2021 International Existing Building Code, likely with some state-specific amendments. -Manufacturers are welcome to use multiple third-party agencies for inspections, removing the previous IIBC guideline limitation. -For existing structures, any relocatable structure with an IIBC label will be accepted by the state until the new program is in place. This meeting showcased significant strides in simplifying regulations and advancing the modular construction industry in Rhode Island. A special thanks to all who attended! #ModularConstruction #IndustryUpdate #BuildingCodes #MBI #ConstructionIndustry #Regulations #Innovation #RhodeIsland #TownHall

Over the past year, the Construction Equipment Association (CEA) revealed it has delivered a series of initiatives that have ‘redefined’ how it supports its members and engages with the sector. https://lnkd.in/eHm6jSZB

According to the latest construction forecast data from BCIS, building costs are set to increase by 15% over the next five years. Annual growth in the BCIS Materials Cost Index has been in negative territory for the past two quarters and is forecast to increase by a further 1% drop in 2024 with a further predicted cost increase of 14% over the next five years. Dr David Crosthwaite, Chief Economist at BCIS, says, ‘With materials, there remains an ongoing risk to price inflation due to uncertainty around disruption to trade routes in the Red Sea and conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine.’ Have you been putting off looking at obtaining planning for your site? Why not talk to us at about how to get started now? Don’t put off today what could cost you more tomorrow. With our comprehensive range of Consultancy and Construction services, tailored to suit your specific needs, we bring over 120 years of combined experience to the table. Whether it's solving complex construction problems or providing expert guidance every step of the way, solving our client’s construction problems, full stop. Connect with us today  #rasico #rasicoconstruction #rasicoconsulting #BCIS #loveconstruction #constructionuk #materialcosts

Webinar highlight | Webinar GCC Construction Market Outlook 2024 We recently covered the GCC construction market in our webinar on "GCC Construction Market Outlook 2024". 🏗️ It provided a comprehensive analysis of market trends, recent activity, and forecasts, highlighting the dynamic developments transforming the region.🔍 ONSITE subscribers get access to client webinars. Find out more about Ventures Onsite https://lnkd.in/d_KGRufE #Construction #GCC #MarketAnalysis #Webinar #SkylineTransformation #IndustryInsights

Navigating the gap between tender submission and contract award can be challenging due to fluctuating costs. The BER Building Cost Index (BCI) is here to help you manage these changes effectively. Here's a quick example: A contractor submits a tender in March 2021 when the BCI is 105. By June 2022, the contract is awarded, and the BCI has risen to 112.4. Using the BCI, the contractor can adjust construction costs to account for this 7% increase, ensuring the final costs accurately reflect current market conditions. Stay ahead of cost changes with the BER Building Cost Index! #Construction #CostManagement #BERBCI #BuildingIndustry

Webinar highlight | Webinar GCC Construction Market Outlook 2024 We recently covered the GCC construction market in our webinar on "GCC Construction Market Outlook 2024". 🏗️ It provided a comprehensive analysis of market trends, recent activity, and forecasts, highlighting the dynamic developments transforming the region.🔍 ONSITE subscribers get access to client webinars. Find out more about Ventures Onsite, contact - Moses Thambi e: t.moses@venturesonsite.com #Construction #GCC #MarketAnalysis #Webinar #SkylineTransformation #IndustryInsights

Arcadis Local Government Market Review Webinar - Running on Empty, Construction Markets on the Turn With the construction cycle set to bottom out in 2024, we look at the implications for Local Authorities procuring much needed social and economic infrastructure. Join us for a deep dive into current UK market conditions including insights into the effective delivery of regeneration investments. Webinar Highlights - Demand conditions and construction price forecasts across UK markets. - Insights into pressures affecting the construction supply chain. - Deep dive into challenges associated with the delivery of centrally funded regeneration projects. https://lnkd.in/eeEbwbJw

According to the BCCA, 44 Public Sector Owners in BC have recently attempted to avoid the Contract "A"/ Contract "B" framework created by The Queen (Ont.) v. Ron Engineering, [1981] 1 SCR 111 when tendering projects. While the legal veracity of these attempts remains untested by the courts, they create business risks for bidders by weakening procedural fairness. For example, an owner could bid-shop between companies. In turn, the removal of Contract "A" suggests that companies are not bound to their bids or even the tender call's stated terms. In short, this trend re-introduces the chaos that Ron Engineering attempted to remove from the tender process. Helmets on, folks.