Is Design-Build Still a Preferred Delivery Method?
There have been discussions recently around the blogosphere that point to some evidence that the use of the design-build delivery system for construction has been declining lately, specifically on federal projects. The transparency requirements and reliance on ‘fixed-priced’ contracts from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (aka The Stimulus Act) were originally, and erroneously, thought to have restricted the use of design-build. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has also been cited as one agency that is pulling back from design-build. But is this the case for the federal government as a whole? Recent reports like this one indicate that it isn’t, and if you factor in the number of states that have adopted and changed their laws allowing it, design-build delivery would seem to have a pretty bright future. (more…)
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Getting the Most Out of Permanent Modular Construction
Offsite construction, such as permanent modular construction (PMC), has a number of advantages when compared to onsite construction, including speed, lower cost, and higher quality. There are, however, a number of challenges that come with PMC. (more…)
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Portable Classroom Buildings: Crucial in Tough Economic Times
While the economy has certainly hurt our public schools’ ability to meet their expanding classroom needs, there are viable options available. When you consider cost, speed, and financing alternatives, modular classroom buildings and portable classrooms become an ideal solution.
Ramtech Building Systems, Inc has for 30 years been the largest provider of portable classroom buildings in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Ramtech regularly inventories standard two-classroom buildings with and without restrooms that can be purchased or leased. With over 60 buildings available in stock, portable classroom buildings can be acquired through Buyboard or other purchasing coops, and can usually be delivered and installed within 2-4 weeks. Ramtech can also design, manufacture, and install standard or custom modular classroom wings with four to sixteen classrooms per wing. For more information go to https://www.ramtechmodular.com/ and take a look at our floor plans.
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Modular Medical Clinics Get Ready for Back to School
The always changing healthcare market constantly creates ramifications to the access to quality medical care. Lack of insurance for many families compounds the problem especially if they are not eligible for government assistance programs. For this reason many school districts have stepped in to provide healthcare services at freestanding clinics located on existing school campuses. The flexibility of modular buildings that can be quickly designed, manufactured, and installed give a school district the flexibility to establish a presence in one area and relocate the building if their needs or circumstances change. (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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