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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: Mark It Up!

Rory Woolsey

“ What are the” appropriate” markups for overhead, profit and contingency when budgeting facilities construction projects?” Just the bare labor component includes adders such as fringe benefits, unemployment insurances (federal and state), social security taxes, public liability costs, and builders risk insurance.

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How to Start a Plumbing Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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You’ll need a name for your business entity and a business structure — often a sole proprietorship or limited liability company (LLC). To avoid getting caught in the “P” trap (without any profitability), you need to think carefully about overhead. Keep reading: Contractor’s guide to profit and overhead. Optimize your website.

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How to Start a Painting Business: 9 Keys to Growth & Success

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You’ll need a name for your business entity and a business structure — often a sole proprietorship or limited liability company (LLC). In addition to materials and labor for painting a new or remodeled building, you need to cover the cost of staff, offices, benefits, and more. Keep reading: Contractor’s guide to profit and overhead.

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How to Start an Electrical Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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You’ll need a name for your business entity and a business structure — often a sole proprietorship or limited liability company (LLC). Keep reading: Contractor’s guide to profit and overhead. Here are a few key steps to make sure you cover: Register your business with your state’s Secretary of State. Optimize your website.