The Performance Based Studies Research Group at Arizona State University announces that Knutson Construction‘s Mark Custer, John Pristash, Delbert Feenstra and Tom Leimer have earned the B+ Best Value Certification. This rating certifies that the individuals have practical understanding of Performance Information Procurement System (PIPS) and Information Measurement Theory (IMT) concepts and have demonstrated proper implementation of PIPS processes on projects.

The PIPS process provides a tool to identify and select the Best Value vendors for projects, based on performance instead of price. The Best Value Model consists of three main phases: selection, pre-planning and quality control, and management by risk minimization. PIPS also has mechanisms to measure performance throughout the duration of a project.

The University of Minnesota Capital Planning and Project Management (CPPM) uses the PIPS program as a standard procurement option available on all projects. Minnesota state legislation also permits the use of best value in construction by public agencies including counties, cities and school districts.

“This is a great accomplishment for our personnel and the success of our projects that use best value practices,” stated Dave Bastyr, executive vice president of Knutson’s Minnesota operations.

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