Pro Builder

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Supply Chain Issues Force Builders to Find Alternative Materials. Contractors are more open to trying alternatives. A lot of building supplies that derive from raw materials to make plastics, vinyl, and coatings are just not available. . So contractors are more open to trying alternatives. Building Materials.

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Materials Guidelines Chicago Texas 97

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 4, 2024

are unfortunately common however represent sinficant risk to both real property owners and JOC contractors. It should be used to account for contractor overhead and profit. It should NOT BE USED to account for fluctuations in material costs, labor rates, and other factors that can change during the contract term. (

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Overhead Profitability Contract Risk 188

BD+C

MARCH 17, 2019

That means sending the drawings out and getting contractors involved … Let’s get ready to rumble because “The Construction Bid Process ” is today’s topic.

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Bidding Drawings Construction Documentation 80

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Whether you are a general contractor, builder, specialty contractor or subcontractor, it takes labor, equipment and materials to complete a contract’s scope of work. Therefore, when pricing and estimating projects, you must include the time and money required for each in your bids. Here's how to do that properly. .

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Profitability Bidding Estimating Equipment 249

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As suppliers, contractors are expected to demonstrate their training and expertise by adhering to prequalifications requirements. Contractor prequalifications are third-party audits and certifications that serve as proof of skill, dedication to maintaining safe working conditions, and adherence to regulations like OSHA.

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Management Contractors Safety Certification 89

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Featuring input from Ken Simonson , the Chief Economist for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) , and Sue Bhattacharjee , the Director of Preconstruction at Herrero Builders , this webinar offers a snapshot of current construction problems, solutions, and trends. Here's a quick breakdown of the organization's findings.

Contractors 97

Contractors AGC Bidding Budgeting 97

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Many contractors have been using this 3D design method for years now to improve collaboration, often with impressive results for efficiency and ROI. While 27 percent of companies reported having a BIM/VDC department, 28 percent said they don’t bid on BIM projects. Building Information Modeling (BIM) isn’t a new concept in construction.

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BIM Contractors Software Software 218

Levelset

MARCH 29, 2022

Rising costs during a construction project affect not only the project’s profitability — they affect a contractor’s ability to survive. Contractors must manage costs while staying competitive with other contractors bidding for the same work. Material prices. Overall, material costs rose 23.1%

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Deals Contractors Cash Flow Construction 98

Construction Dive

APRIL 18, 2019

Bid packages for excavation, concrete work, materials testing and more are due to general contractor Gilbane | Exyte next month.

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Bidding Wisconsin Concrete Materials 93

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Most public and some private companies require a competitive public bidding process to choose the best qualified contractors who will provide the lowest prices, the best services, and the most innovative solutions.

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Bidding Innovation Materials Contractors 271

NH Construction Law

APRIL 3, 2023

” When the plaintiffs were preparing their bid, they asked the Town’s engineer “if they could base their bid upon the use of native stone, and he told them that they could. Accordingly they did so, reducing their bid $1.25 a yard upon the understanding that they could use local or native stone in the concrete.”

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Bidding Concrete Risk New Hampshire 40

HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. Here are a few signs that, in our experience, indicate your project budget is more likely to bust: Skimping on Professional Services. Getting Too Specific on Specifications.

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Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans 337

Carol Hagen

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Many other commercial construction companies that belong to the ABA are planning to do the same with their own invitation to bid software. Bid Date: 12/17/12 @ 4p MST. . Status: Invited Bidder – GC Bids to Owner (By invitation Only) December 17 th , 2012 at 4 PM MST). Basketballs. Soccer balls.

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Bidding Arizona Phoenix Construction 182

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 7, 2022

This is especially true for commercial and residential construction sites, where plumbing contractors play an essential role between general and specialty contractors alike. This growth and recent changes in the construction landscape present both challenges and opportunities for plumbing contractors.

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Contractors Innovation Bidding Resource 98

Construction Superintendent Magazine

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Prices of numerous construction materials soared again in November, outpacing the rate at which contractors raised their bid prices, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data.

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AGC Materials America Bidding 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 1, 2022

Contractors must evaluate multiple factors in addition to the associated use of their own capabilities and resources. Items included in a JOC coefficient (also known as a “Bid Factor”). Materials. General / Prime Contractor Overhead. General / Prime Contractor Profit and risk. Equipment. Site cleanup.

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Insurance Compensation Overhead Security 235

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Commercial construction contractors can save clients thousands of dollars by knowing the right time to buy certain materials. I heard a Home Depot ad on the radio recently targeted to commercial general contractors that made me pause. On the surface, the ad is true – buying building materials in bulk is cheaper.

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Commercial Materials Construction Contractors 235

Job Order Contracting

MAY 8, 2017

Job Order Contracting versus Design Bid Build can help to measurably improve construction productivity, quality, delivery times, and overall satisfaction for all participants. Job order contracting saves significant time and improves quality, consistency, and overall satisfaction vs. traditional design-bid-build. Higher productivity.

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Bidding Contract Design Procurement 100

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 14, 2014

The contractor proposal bid form is used by a contractor to provide a construction proposal. It refers as the initial point-of-contact connecting the owner and contractor. In this form a neat, prearranged bid is written on a proficiently designed bid form.

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Bidding Contractors Overhead Materials 45

Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 19, 2024

Marketing materials and informational materials are developed to explain the project to the voters. When we help with a bond campaign, we aid with committee meetings, guiding the action items, and designing and paying for marketing materials to communicate bond details and to work towards a successful election.

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Plans Bidding Budgeting Budget 127

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

based on a fixed price per item (per a locally researched detailed unit price book, without “assemblies” or “systems”) and the coefficient / adjustment factor submitted by the contractor for the. LEAN Job Order Contracting is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity program in which the costs of the project are.

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Contract Change Orders Bidding Budgeting 241

Levelset

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Managing cash flow in the construction industry is difficult in any economy, but during a recession, specialty contractors face even more financial challenges than usual. At Levelset, we understand the construction industry and the importance of cash flow security for specialty contractors.

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Finance Cash Flow Materials Security 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

APRIL 16, 2022

Associated Builders and Contractors’ latest Construction Backlog Indicator has increased to 8.3 Demand for construction services remains strong despite sky-high materials prices, skills shortages and elevated bids,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. months in March, according to an ABC member survey. The reading is up.5

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Validate Contractor and Subcontractor Quotes Obtaining comparative bids on all subcontracted work will not provide sufficient cost visibility. Adopt a Program vs. a Project Approach Sure, every “construction” project is different, however, there are no worm holes or warp speeds involved.

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Travel Construction CSI Subcontracting 178

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2023

From start to finish, bidding and procurement workflows are dependent upon robust process and current, granular local market labor, material, and equipment construction task data. Procurement Workflows A detailed scope of work and an associated detailed line-item estimate is required before any procurement evaluation and award.

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Management Procurement Forecasting Change Orders 220

HardHatChat

APRIL 11, 2014

The best work is typically done when a project is viewed as a partnership between a client and commercial general contractor. For us, this arrangement is far more preferable to the common competitive bid process. Here are the top three reasons to work with general commercial construction contractors in a negotiated bidding process.

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Commercial Negotiation Bidding Construction 292

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 22, 2014

Many times, the contractor has to face problem for relying on the subcontractor’s low bid as after being awarded the prime contract to the contractor, the subcontractor refuses to work at the price originally bid. So it is important for a contractor to assess properly whether he/she can hold a subcontractor to its bid.

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Bidding Contractors Estimating Subcontracting 45

Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Here are seven traits of profitable contractors. Specialty contractors thrive on providing expertise in specific areas; however, if that expertise is not in demand, it has little value. One task facing all contractors is marketing – the act of promoting and/or selling services. In-Demand Expertise. Clear Communication.

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Profitability Contractors Management Contract 98

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 19, 2021

Traditionally, architects and engineers, prime contractors, specialty subcontractors, and material suppliers come together one time to execute a single project for a specific owner. This particular process can be further deteriorated when subcontractors low bid primes to gain awards.

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Management Procurement Environment Life Cycle 228

Levelset

JULY 11, 2022

Yet, upfront costs are barriers for many specialty contractors interested in taking on more significant projects but face the challenge of waiting on payment from past jobs. Delayed payment is felt by nearly 90% of contractors, according to Levelset’s 2021 Construction Cash Flow & Payment Report. Bid bigger.

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Cash Flow Bidding Finance Materials 52

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Other than increasing material prices, workforce shortages are a significant driving factor which is likely to keep construction inflation at higher-than-normal levels. Prioritise value over competition One mistake project owners and procurement teams often make is prioritising bidding price over value.

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Construction Materials Risk Management 148

Wolgast Corporation

MAY 8, 2024

He’ll also be evaluating the plans at various stages of design to check for constructability and value engineering (in other words, how the plans will translate during construction or if there are more efficient materials or applications that should be substituted). During construction, your project supervisor is on-site 100% of the time.

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Design Bidding Project Management Construction 62

Fieldwire

MARCH 5, 2024

To say that winning bids is the key to success in construction is a half-truth. Subcontractors getting awarded a contract spells financial disaster if the bid is too high to be competitive or too low to be profitable. Bidding on projects you have yet to gain experience in can broaden your horizons.

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Budgeting Budget Estimating Bidding 52

Levelset

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In Minnesota, prevailing wage laws apply to state-funded construction projects that are over $2,500 with one trade contractor or over $25,000 with more than one trade contractor. They are determined by the current rates in force at the time the project goes out for bid and are usually included in the bid and contract documents.

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Minnesota Contractors Cash Flow Finance 52

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

These increases and delays could be due to a variety of factors, including increased social distancing and other safety precautions, the need to pace out workforce scheduling, increased cost of certain materials, factory shutdowns causing delay in equipment and material delivery, among others.

Contractors 137

Contractors AGC Autodesk Safety 137

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 25, 2019

Sage facilitates you to produce bids rapidly, precisely and positively with takeoff and cost databases. Sage Estimating also facilitates forecasting the labor, raw material and other overhead costs so that the contractors can arrange & deliver correct bids. Besides, customized reports can also be generated.

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Bidding Estimating Software Software 40

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 19, 2015

You can imagine the opposite reaction when a contractor bids a penny for rock removal for a competitive bid and later discovers that there was 250% more rock than anticipated. In its successful bid to perform work for the Town of Avon, th Contractor assigned a unit price of $0.01 Town of Avon.

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Bidding Contractors Contract Site 48