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Nathan Cohen, managing partner of P&A’s Los Angeles office, will present during “Infrastructure Money is Flowing: How to Navigate Public Contracts and Avoid False Claims” at the 2024 Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Annual Conference. With $1.2 trillion from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act now available, large infrastructure projects are drawing interest from contractors, construction managers, and consultants. However, those unfamiliar with public contracts face significant risks, including potential violations of the False Claims Act. This session will explore cautionary tales, key lessons, and best practices to help attendees navigate government contracts and avoid false claims. Click here to learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4etqXpG #construction #constructionlaw #PeckarAbramson

If you haven't, check out my latest YouTube video where Angie Martinez, Vice President of Business Development at Martinez Construction Services and I discuss her success in government contracting, her transition into construction, and the valuable lessons she has learned along the way. Link to the YouTube video: https://lnkd.in/eNSMVGPP In this video, we dive into: - How she started Martinez Construction Services with a focus on federal government projects. - The challenges Angie faced and how she overcame them to become a prime government contractor. - The importance of networking and building relationships in the industry. - The role of resilience and adaptability in business growth. - The personal growth and evolution of our team members over time. I believe that sharing our experiences and insights can inspire and empower others in the industry. If you're interested in government contracting or want to learn more about our journey, be sure to watch the video and connect with Angie Martinez on LinkedIn! #GovernmentContracting #ConstructionSuccess #SmallBusinessJourney

#ClientThursday. All procurement officials working in Government institutions, SOE’s and municipalities 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 on the #cidb Register of Projects! 🔹 Parastatals: Register projects valued at R10M+�🔹 Other Government institutions: Register projects from 𝗥𝟮𝟬𝟬𝗞+. This is in line with the Construction Industry Development (CID) Regulations of 2004, ensuring accountability and transparency. 🏗️

📢 New research: 48% of construction companies have no or low involvement in public infrastructure projects according to a survey carried out by the Construction Industry Federation. The survey also showed that for 69% of contractors, public works contracts make up less than 50% of annual turnover. Paul Sheridan, CIF Director of Main Contracting said: "Construction companies are eager to scale up their efforts, but they must have certainty of a pipeline of new work and that tendering for major infrastructure projects prioritizes quality and efficiency over lowest cost and lengthy bureaucracy.” 🔎 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eyUk-HUF #construction #infrastructure #research #NDP

INSIGHTS 💡 | The future is being shaped by lessons learned from the past year, such as the cancellation of two significant #PPPs which brought to light the importance of public participation, transparency, and accountability. Some noteworthy developments to be expected in 2025 are:  💧More private sector involvement in Water PPPs following the enactment of the Water (Amendment) Act 2024 that empowers the national water agencies to enter into PPPs.  📊Streamlined property rating under the National Rating Act 2024. 🏠Safer and better quality construction guided by the National Building Code 2024 Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dC7VyMrt

Are you interested in the transportation projects shaping our region? 🚧 Check out the full list of obligate projects from the SEDA-COG MPO here: https://lnkd.in/eUuEm7b2 Obligated projects are those that the federal government has committed to reimbursing for the federal share of a project’s eligible costs. Thus, an obligated project is one that has been approved by the federal government for reimbursement, though not necessarily reimbursed yet. MPOs are responsible for maintaining the metropolitan transportation planning process and must publicize an annual listing of projects for which federal transportation funds were obligated in the prior fiscal year. These are generally projects that have been recently completed, are under construction, or are nearing construction, where federal transportation funds have been officially committed with a signed project agreement. Obligated projects in the listing were not necessarily initiated or completed during FFY 2024. The obligated project cost reflected in this listing also may not equal the final project cost. This includes all federally funded transportation projects in the SEDA-COG Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) region that were obligated during Federal Fiscal Year 2024 (October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024).

The government has announced ‘a major overhaul of planning committees’ to speed up the planning process as part of the their 'Plan for Change'. It is suggested planning applications that comply with local development plans could bypass planning committees in order to tackle uncertainty, reduce delays and better manage officer time and resources. The measures would see a national scheme of delegation introduced, the creation of streamlined committees for strategic development and mandatory training for planning committee members. It is said the changes will provide greater certainty to developers that schemes aligned with already-agreed local development plans will be approved in a timely manner. The government will publish a formal public consultation on the above proposals next year, to coincide with the introduction of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Alongside the proposed committee reforms, it is expected that the government will soon confirm changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), following the consultation launched in July. #planning #development

In a recent announcement, a top government property official emphasised the need for contractors to be more transparent and realistic in their project bids. Firms are encouraged to present practical, achievable timelines and budget estimates to foster more collaborative and trustworthy relationships with public sector clients. Realism in bids not only boosts credibility but also strengthens long-term partnerships. Let's focus on delivering what truly matters: sustainable, honest growth for the sector. #Construction #GovernmentContracts #BiddingTransparency

Great Article, Point 3 is insightful...

Jon Davies and I have been exchanging views on this important topic for more than 3 years with the process of procurement and industry reform with some notable initiatives like the NSW 10 point plan commitment to construction sector, NSW Premiers Memorandum on collaborative contracting for high risk infrastructure projects. That said the pace of change has been somewhat glacial and I have read countless bits of motherhood waffle that go nowhere. At the moment the infrastructure market is at a crossroads with the shift from mega transport projects to energy transition and housing. But I ask the question what have we learnt and how are we applying that knowledge. Whilst workers are moving and bringing transferable skills, there seems to be a dearth of formal thought leadership and knowledge sharing. The industry needs to get more productive and a lot of benefit is just common sense and use of existing known practices. Why aren't we sharing? I'll be discussing this at my UTS panel event next week with a great panel of industry leaders as we ponder Infrastructure Delivery: What's Next? #timeforchange