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Objective, reliable, and veriable Construction Cost Estimates

Job Order Contracting

Each construction task should be unique and identifed by using a standard data architecture (i.e. Costs must be current, objective, and locally reserached. Both quanitites and costs should be presented in terms of a granular construction task. expanded CSI Masterformat ). #5

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What is the Difference Between ‘Hard Costs’ and ‘Soft Costs’ in Construction: A Detailed Comparison

Building Radar

For more information, Fontan Architecture offers a comprehensive breakdown of hard costs in construction. Common Examples of Soft Costs: Architectural Fees : Payments to architects for design services. Insurance : Various types of insurance that cover both the construction process and long-term property insurance.

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General Liability vs. Professional Liability: What’s the Difference?

Levelset

When it comes to protecting your contracting business from claims and lawsuits, it can be tough to know what type of insurance you should purchase. Liability insurance protects your business against claims for damages caused by you and your workers, if you have any. What are general liability and professional liability insurance?

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A journey through masonry reclad litigation

BD+C

In turn, they retained a qualified subconsultant architect to handle architectural issues. Collectively, this information was used to put all parties, brokers, and insurers on notice; evaluate design and construction defects; determine applicable law and forums for resolution; and carefully draft our pleadings.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: XL Insurance Enters Collaborative.

PSMJ Resources

XL Insurance Enters Collaborative Agreement With PSMJ Resources, Inc. XL Insurance’s Design Professional group, specializing in professional liability insurance for architects and engineers and a part of the global underwriting operations of XL Group (NYSE: XL), and PSMJ, Resources, Inc., skip to main | skip to sidebar.

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Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals

Job Order Contracting

These include soft costs – general conditions, insurance/bonding, fees/permits, as well as direct costs for material, equipment, and labor in elemental CSI MasterFormat data architecture.

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Recent Downturn in Architecture Firm Billings Accelerates

PSMJ Resources

Recent Downturn in Architecture Firm Billings Accelerates. The American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billings Index declined for the fourth month in a row in July. More firms buying more insurance. Despite the economic downturn, the majority of firms continue of carry some kind of professional liability insurance.