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March 13, 2019 By AMK

U.S. News ranks Georgia Tech graduate programs among the best

The Georgia Institute of Technology’s graduate programs were once again among the highest ranked in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

The publication released its annual graduate school rankings for 2020 on March 12, 2019, and Georgia Tech continues to be ranked in the top 10 for the College of Engineering and each of its specialties.

The College of Engineering ranked No. 7 (No. 3 among public universities), and all 11 of the programs within the college are ranked in the top 10 for the seventh year in a row, including:

  • Industrial Engineering (No. 1)
  • Biomedical and Bioengineering (No. 3)
  • Civil Engineering (No. 3)
  • Aerospace Engineering (No. 4)
  • Environmental Engineering (No. 4)
  • Computer Engineering (No. 5)
  • Mechanical Engineering (No. 5)
  • Electrical Engineering (No. 6)
  • Chemical Engineering (No. 7)
  • Materials Engineering (No. 7)
  • Nuclear Engineering (No. 9)

The Scheller College of Business was ranked No. 29 overall, and its part-time MBA moved up eight positions to No. 17. Scheller was also ranked in the following specialties: Production/Operations (No. 7), Supply Chain/Logistics (No. 11, up six positions), and Information Systems (No. 8, up four positions).

In the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, the Public Policy program moved up four to No. 39 overall with the Information and Technology Management specialty at No. 2, the Environmental Policy and Management specialty up one to No. 11, and Public Policy Analysis at No. 20.

Not all disciplines are ranked annually. Computer science (No. 8), chemistry (No. 20), mathematics (No. 26), physics (No. 28), earth sciences (No. 38), and biology (No. 54) were ranked in 2018.

Source: https://www.news.gatech.edu/2019/03/12/us-news-ranks-georgia-tech-graduate-programs-among-best

Filed Under: Georgia Tech News Tagged With: engineering, Georgia Tech, graduate school

December 2, 2018 By AMK

Architecture-engineer contracting course kicks-off Feb. 11th

The Contracting Education Academy at Georgia Tech presents the Architect-Engineer Contracting course on the Midtown Atlanta campus February 11-15, 2019.

The course is ideal for both government contracting personnel as well as contractors looking for insights into the government contracting process for procuring architectural and engineering services.

CON 243: Architect-Engineer Contracting is a five-day course, focusing on issues across the contracting spectrum, including acquisition planning, source selection, proposal analysis, contract award and work, and contract management. Specific topics and practical exercises allow professionals to gain knowledge of the Selection of Architects and Engineers statute (formerly known as the Brooks Act), the Standard Form 330 for submitting credentials, the slate and selection process, review of government estimates, liability issues, Title II services, contract modifications, and responsibilities of the contracting officer’s representative (COR).  Students learn how to research proper application and interpretation of various regulations, including applicable Public Laws, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the DFARS and other Agency Supplements to the FAR, and legal precedence.

This federal contracting course is approved by the Defense Acquisition University. Students who successfully complete the course receive credit toward the FAC-C and DAWIA certification programs.  Students also receive 3.5 CEUs from Georgia Tech.

Who Should Attend CON 243:

Contracting officers, contract specialists, contracting officer representatives, program/project managers, small business specialists, industry contracting personnel, architects and engineers.

How You Will Benefit:

Attendees learn how to:

  • Determine if the services require Selection of Architects and Engineers Statute procedures and how to identify the basic steps necessary for the requirement.
  • Distinguish how the project is to be advertised and determine what is to be contained in the advertisement.
  • Determine the elements necessary for performance work statements.
  • Evaluate firms and determining the order in which they will be ranked once service has been advertised and qualifications statements received,
  • Determine applicable cost principles specific to A-E contracting in order to prepare a Government estimate or review a proposal.
  • Recognize when and how a Government cost estimate for the project is developed.
  • Develop a strategy and negotiating the project given an A-E firm’s proposal and the Government estimate,
  • Distinguish how the Government maintains quality assurance on the contract after it has been awarded.
  • Analyze the roles and responsibilities of those charged with the management and administration of the contract after award.

Schedule and Registration for CON 243: Architect-Engineer Contracting – click here.

Related Course:

Don’t miss our Construction Contracting course coming up on Feb. 25th!  Details are here: https://pe.gatech.edu/courses/con-244-construction-contracting.

Filed Under: Academy News Tagged With: A-E, acquisition training, architecture, CON 243, CON 244, construction, COR, DAU, engineering, Georgia Tech

March 21, 2016 By AMK

Architecture-engineer contracting course commences on May 16

The Contracting Education Academy at Georgia Tech presents the Architect-Engineer Contracting course on the Midtown Atlanta campus May 16-20, 2016.

The course is ideal for both government contracting personnel as well as contractors looking for insights into the government contracting process for procuring architectural and engineering services.

CON 243: Architect-Engineer Contracting is a five-day course, focusing on issues across the contracting spectrum, including acquisition planning, source selection, proposal analysis, contract award and work, and contract management. Specific topics and practical exercises allow professionals to gain knowledge of the Selection of Architects and Engineers statute (formerly known as the Brooks Act), the Standard Form 330, slate and selection process, review of government estimates, liability, Title II services, modifications, and contracting officer’s representative (COR) responsibilities. In this advanced course, students learn how to research proper application and interpretation of conflicting regulatory guidance, including Public Laws, the FAR, the DFARS and other Agency Supplements to the FAR, and legal precedence.

Who Should Attend CON 243:

Contracting officers, contract specialists, contracting officer representatives, program/project managers, small business specialists, industry contracting personnel, architects and engineers.

How You Will Benefit:

Attendees learn how to:

    • Determine if the services require Selection of Architects and Engineers Statute procedures and how to identify the basic steps necessary for the requirement.
    • Distinguish how the project is to be advertised and determine what is to be contained in the advertisement.
    • Determine the elements necessary for performance work statements.
    • Evaluate firms and determining the order in which they will be ranked once service has been advertised and qualifications statements received,
    • Determine applicable cost principles specific to A-E contracting in order to prepare a Government estimate or review a proposal.
    • Recognize when and how a Government cost estimate for the project is developed.
    • Develop a strategy and negotiating the project given an A-E firm’s proposal and the Government estimate,
    • Distinguish how the Government maintains quality assurance on the contract after it has been awarded.
    • Analyze the roles and responsibilities of those charged with the management and administration of the contract after award.
Schedule and Registration for CON 243 – click here.

Filed Under: Academy News Tagged With: A-E, acquisition training, architecture, CON 243, CON 244, construction, COR, DAU, engineering, Georgia Tech

February 9, 2016 By AMK

‘Design-bid-build’ contracting method failed public hospital project

Owners face a ton of decisions when considering a new construction project: Who will do the architecture?  Where should we located it?  How big should the floor plates be?

Design-Bid-BuildOne decision that doesn’t always get much attention is just as important: Project delivery method.

That’s the term that describes the process by which the project will be designed and constructed, and it’s at the heart of the drama around Valley Medical Center’s long delays and spectacular cost overruns.

Keep reading this article at: http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2016/01/25/county-ceo-says-design-bid-build-delivery-method.html

Filed Under: Government Contracting News Tagged With: architecture, construction, default, design, design-bid-build, design-build, dispute, engineering, termination

September 28, 2015 By AMK

Academy to introduce new courses on construction and A-E contracting in 2016

The Contracting Education Academy at Georgia Tech (The Academy) was recently approved by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) to teach CON 243: Architect-Engineer Contracting and CON 244: Construction Contracting.  

These two new professional education courses will be offered by The Academy in 2016.  The courses are ideal for both government contracting personnel as well as contractors looking for insights into the government contracting process.

CON 243: Architect-Engineer Contracting is a five-day course, focusing on contracting for architectural-engineering services, covers issues across the contracting spectrum, including acquisition planning, source selection, proposal analysis, contract award and work, and contract management. Specific topics and practical exercises allow professionals to gain knowledge of the Selection of Architects and Engineers statue, the Standard Form 330, slate and selection process, review of government estimates, liability, Title II services, modifications, and contracting officer’s representative (COR) responsibilities. In this advanced course, students learn how to research proper application and interpretation of conflicting regulatory guidance, including Public Law, FAR, the DFARS and other Agency Supplements to the FAR, and legal precedence.

Who Should Attend CON 243:

Contracting officers, contract specialists, contracting officer representatives, program/project managers, small business specialists, industry contracting personnel, architects and engineers.

How You Will Benefit:

Attendees learn how to:

    • Determine if the services require Selection of Architects and Engineers Statute procedures and how to identify the basic steps necessary for the requirement.
    • Distinguish how the project is to be advertised and determine what is to be contained in the advertisement.
    • Determine the elements necessary for performance work statements.
    • Evaluate firms and determining the order in which they will be ranked once service has been advertised and qualifications statements received,
    • Determine applicable cost principles specific to A-E contracting in order to prepare a Government estimate or review a proposal.
    • Recognize when and how a Government cost estimate for the project is developed.
    • Develop a strategy and negotiating the project given an A-E firm’s proposal and the Government estimate,
    • Distinguish how the Government maintains quality assurance on the contract after it has been awarded.
    • Analyze the roles and responsibilities of those charged with the management and administration of the contract after award.
Schedule for CON 243 – click here.

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CON 244CON 244: Construction Contracting focuses on unique construction contracting issues, such as acquisition planning, contract performance management, funding, environmental concerns, construction contract language, and construction contracting in the commercial setting, the Construction Wage Rate Requirements Statute, design/build, basic schedule delay analysis, constructive changes, acceleration, and construction contract quality management.

Who Should Attend CON 244:

Contracting officers, contract specialists, contracting officer representatives, program/project managers, small business specialists, and industry contracting personnel.

How You Will Benefit:

Attendees learn how to:

      • Apply the Federal acquisition laws, regulations, Department of Defense and other agency supplementation, policies, procedures, and best business practices in soliciting and administering construction contracts.
      • Contrast the regular support requirements with a Construction Acquisition Plan in accordance with FAR Parts 7 and 36, DFARS Parts 207 and 236 and agency supplements, policies and procedures.
      • Develop a construction solicitation package in accordance with FAR, agency supplements, and policy/procedures.
      • Evaluate the appropriate construction contract awardee.
      • Determine the applicable construction contract administration (compliance) approach, using FAR, DFARS, DoD regulation/guidelines, and other relevant agency supplement, procedures and best business practices.
      • Formulate the remedy and appropriate clause for a changed construction condition in accordance with Federal and DoD acquisition and other agency laws, regulations, and best business practices.
      • Document appropriate actions necessary to verify for construction progress payment or construction contract closeout.
Schedule for CON 244 – click here.

Filed Under: Academy News Tagged With: A-E, acquisition training, architecture, CON 243, CON 244, construction, COR, DAU, engineering, Georgia Tech

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