Procurement stories
Record spending is exposing poor productivity, rising insolvencies and risk in Australia’s construction sector, industry leaders warn.
Warnings that Australia’s builders are at breaking point have prompted calls for urgent reform to deliver the USD $110 billion pipeline.
A single standard is set to cut compliance costs and speed up supplier checks for New Zealand civil contractors and clients.
Clients on major construction jobs will gain independent contract oversight as The Building Intelligence Group appoints Charles Brown in Auckland.
Delays and cost overruns in New Zealand infrastructure could ease if owners and contractors shared risk and data, Rob Bryant says.
The revived plan could ease congestion and cut emissions, but only if planners avoid the delays and cost overruns that sank Sydney’s project.
Australia’s recovery risks being blunted unless governments shift spending towards social infrastructure, housing and renewable energy.
A Victorian train order is expected to protect 100 manufacturing jobs and bolster calls for a national rail procurement framework.
A mismatch with client priorities is costing construction firms work, as most still pitch management expertise while buyers mainly care about price.
Tender documents have been issued for two Auckland transport schemes, bringing planned roadworks a step nearer and easing congestion for growing suburbs.
Delayed project details are leaving construction firms unable to plan, risking job losses as ministers drip-feed a $2.6 billion infrastructure package.
Construction firms warn that without tender dates, thousands of workers could be laid off despite USD $2.6 billion already allocated.
Unisys was accepted to join NZ Government's online market to make it easier for agencies to access CloudForte framework.
Billions in COVID-19 spending could be used to unlock projects, create jobs and speed New Zealand’s economic recovery, Infrastructure NZ says.
An acute skills shortage is threatening New Zealand construction growth, prompting RICS to train workers amid forecasts of 50,000 more staff needed.
Contractors still need project-by-project details, with major transport work due to wind down within 18 months and risking industry capacity gaps.
Tighter sustainability rules are forcing developers to rethink procurement, as squeezed design budgets are eroding building quality and long-term value.
B2B buyers are more likely to purchase from vendors that offer digital self-serve channels, quick responses, and transparent pricing, says PROS.
Gluh's SaaS platform automates the processes of product selection, quoting, and sales of IT products and services for MSPs.
The COVID-19 pandemic is drastically impacting global supply chains, compelling companies to rethink and reengineer their logistics and procurement strategies.
