Military construction, or MILCON, is the process of constructing and maintaining real property assets for use by the U.S. Dept of Defense — the military.  According to 10 U.S.C. 2801, MILCON “includes any construction, development, conversion, or extension of any kind carried out with respect to a military

One of the greatest advantages of genuine partnering, especially in the federal construction industry, is that it allows organizations to leverage each other’s unique skills, networks, and resources to achieve success faster, more efficiently, and often to a greater degree than ever before. Partnering also opens up new opportunities

In the realm of federal construction projects overseen by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the process of change orders often presents challenges that demand meticulous attention. However, recent observations have shed light on a concerning trend: contractors (KTRs) proceeding with change orders before entitlement is fully settled

General contractors operating within the realm of federal construction projects have consistently endeavored to navigate and resolve the multifaceted challenges posed by government regulations and standards. In their pursuit of efficient project execution and compliance with stringent requirements, these contractors have implemented various strategies aimed at addressing governmental concerns while

In an era marked by evolving security threats, the protection of federal buildings has become imperative for the safety and well-being of citizens and government employees. The Federal Building Security Act, a comprehensive piece of legislation recently enacted by Congress, addresses the need for heightened security measures across federal facilities.

It has often been said that the key to project success both lives and dies with the ability to effectively plan.  When managers think of project planning, their mind tends to gravitate toward a mixture of resource allocation, budget, and schedule among many others.   Our ability to effectively juggle these

All successful projects have a singular common theme. A project team can be well organized and effective in planning for project success, but without the right team to execute this work, project success will not come easy. Each of us has likely been on a project where there was perhaps

It has often been said that the key to project success both lives and dies with the ability to effectively plan.  When managers think of project planning, their mind tends to gravitate toward a mixture of resource allocation, budget and schedule among many others.   Our ability to effectively juggle these

The prospect of a government shutdown looms as Congress struggles to reach an agreement on the fiscal year 2024 budget. With the Federal fiscal year ending on September 30th and no resolution in sight, businesses that contract with the government must be proactive in their preparations. This article outlines essential

If you are a business owner, or if you have been involved in the bidding phase of construction contracting, you have likely heard the term EMR, or Experience Modification Rate as it relates to Worker’s Compensation Premium.  What you may not understand is how it is determined, and how

Whether your workforce is experienced in their respective trade, or on their very first job, the way in which you handle the employee onboarding and training process during the project onset is critical to your project’s overall success.  In the world of construction, many may look at employee onboarding

According to the National Equipment Register (NER), construction project sites experience losses of more than $1 Billion annually due to vandalism and theft.  Because theft is also the most common form of property loss, it is also often underreported with as low as only 29% of total thefts being reported

With the Summer weather well underway and hot temperatures raging throughout the country, heat-related illnesses are also on the rise.  With millions of workers exposed to occupational heat-related hazards each year, it is essential that you and your employees know and understand the extreme risks associated with heat stress.  Join

The construction industry has long been recognized as an industry riddled with high-hazard occupations where the need for strict controls is necessary in an effort to curb the historically high injury and illness rates that come with it.  With work tasks potentially exposing our workers to hazards such as  fall

Within Federal Construction, subcontractors play a crucial role in the successful completion of projects.  They bring specialized expertise that is often needed to ensure that various aspects of the project are completed on time. When hiring subcontractors, however, professional liability can be a very real if diligence is not paid

One of the more challenging aspects of working on Federal Construction Projects can be the numerous challenges associated with working around other contractors and trades.  Multi-contractor worksites present unique challenges in terms of coordination, communication and workplace safety.  As the complexity of the project increases, so does the need for

A Govgig EM385 1-1 Compliance Article Federal work opportunities are coming soon!  The Professionals here at GovGig specialize in requirements in the Federal arena and we are here to guide you as you work to meet the many obligations that will be expected of you when working in this industry.

Perhaps the greatest value that you can bring to your organization comes in the form of effective personal communication.  Like we have previously discussed here at GovGig, effective communication is by far the most important predictor of project success above all other variables; greater than education and experience combined.  Effective

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The Month of June is National Safety Month. The professionals here at GovGig  subscribe to safety in the workplace and to the importance of planning our work around the health and safety of our workforce.  As we contemplate the sacrifices of past generations, we cannot help but be thankful for

The Federal Government has a goal of allocating 23% of Prime Contracts to small business.  With an overall $1.6 Trillion discretionary budget and with Billions of dollars now being allocated to the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP), now is the time to jump into the market of Federal Contracting.