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Home Builder Profitability Reached Highest Level on Record

Pro Builder

Home Builder Profitability Reached Highest Level on Record. Last year’s net profit average for builders reached the highest level since management consulting firm The Shinn Group began tracking net income data in 1994. The previous record was set in 2006, but 2020’s net profit average of 11.4% percent for a net profit of 11.2

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Construction Estimating Made Easy

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Using a web- or cloud-based software solution is also the best way to increase your estimate accuracy and improve profitability. In an effort to increase your profit margin, it’s imperative to accurately estimate labor hours, budgets, and costs without wasting time or money. It should be a part of your strategy to win more bids.

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The Future of Women in Construction is Now

PC Construction

Research has shown that more diverse teams perform at a higher level and are more profitable, so as employee-owners, we know that having more women on our teams is good for all of us. Check out this video honoring the women of PC, past and present.

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Secrets of a structural engineer

BD+C

Scott Martin, PE, LEED AP, DBIA Building Team Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners Recently, I was asked to present to a group of aspiring engineers at the Florida A&M-Florida State University College of Engineering.

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BuildTools Provides the Solution for Managing Demanding Clients

Pro Builder

When it came time to present the final bill to the homeowner, it would turn into a messy, uncomfortable situation. We had to negotiate our final draw on every home,” says Molthan. So, we were stuck holding the bag and negotiating on it.” Simplify the process and maximize profit . It was his word versus the client’s.

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Setting up a Job Order Contract Using Best Management Practices

Job Order Contracting

general and administrative and other overhead costs, insurance costs, bonding and alternative payment protection costs, protective clothing, equipment rental, sales tax and compliance with tax laws, and also contractor’s profit). through discussions and negotiations. After agreement, a fixed-price bilateral order is prepared.

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10 Construction Sessions You Might Have Missed at Autodesk University

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In this presentation, you’ll learn about Barton Malow’s strategy for implementing Autodesk Build and BIM 360. Watch the presentation here. They will also discuss why connected technology stacks are essential and non-negotiable for contractors who want to future proof their businesses. . Watch the full discussion here.