Should Ramtech Be On Your Design-Build Team?
Ramtech Building Systems has for 30 years utilized a unique approach to design-build construction. It combines the advantages of the design-build delivery system with the benefits of Ramtech’s vertical integration and its Accelerated Building System (ABS). By doing so, Ramtech can provide a building with the look and feel of site-built construction, with a number of distinct advantages. (more…)
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Working Together: Modular Buildings and Site Construction
For over 30 years the commercial modular industry and the Modular Building Institute have promoted the benefits of modular construction when compared to site construction. Modular buildings are faster, less expensive, greener, relocatable, and available through alternate forms of financing. Despite these benefits, modular construction cannot meet every building need; however, there is an option that can expand the flexibility of modular construction projects. Meet hybrid construction. (more…)
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Purchasing Cooperatives – A Better Contract Method for Public Entities
According to state law, public entities including schools, hospitals, and municipalities must go out for bid in order to purchase real and personal property whose values exceed $25,000. The bidding process is not only expensive to implement, it takes a considerable amount of time. The answer for many public entities is purchasing cooperatives. (more…)
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Differentiation: A Key to Design-Build Construction Success
With the significant decline in commercial construction since 2008, large commercial contractors that typically pursue projects over $25 million are now pursuing $1 million projects. In order for mid-sized contractors to compete, they must have excellent experience on design-build contracts and be able to show the owner that they can provide an excellent product quicker, and for less money than the large contractors. Smaller firms must differentiate their experience, their approach to the design-build process, and their teaming members. One significant key that can be highlighted is for the design-build contractor to sell the scopes of work they self perform. (more…)
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