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Denver Releases Controversial Housing Proposal to Combat a Growing Affordability Crisis

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The ambitious policy includes incentives like cheaper permits for building affordable units, but builders worry that the move could actually deepen the regional housing crisis and exacerbate price gains for prospective renters and buyers, according to The Denver Post. Developer interest has never been higher.

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Winning Strategies to Grow Your Construction Business in a Competitive Market

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The labor and material shortages occurring in today’s construction market and limited available financial resources make the market extremely competitive. If you’re looking for more guidance on setting your business apart, join our webinar, Strategies to grow your business in a competitive market , on May 10 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET.

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The High Cost of Low Bids: When Contractors Compete on Price, Everyone Loses

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Owners will say that focusing on the lowest bid possible ensures they get a good price. But low bidding is a zero-sum game : When owners push bid prices down, cost savings often come at the expense of performance. And they are – but so are the contractors who will actually build the project. Contractors build them.

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Project Delivery Method

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There are several common types of project delivery methods in construction including design-bid-build, design-build, construction management at risk, multi-prime, and the integrated project delivery method. Using a matrix for decision-making may help select the right method. Design-Bid-Build (DBB). Benefits of DBB.

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Job Order Contract Program Implementation

Job Order Contracting

If an owner doesn’t meet these criterial consideration of participating in JOC through a Cooperative may be also an option. Work below a $2k-$5k threshold should not be included in the analysis as this level may not be cost effective and/or may be best accomplish by in-house staff or alternative methods. Energy Considerations.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Green Building. ” Every construction project is a gamble – you’re betting that your estimate is accurate, that labor and material prices don’t go through the roof, etc. The flip side is that when they do occur, they can generate more pain than gain. Change orders cost a company more than labor and materials.

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19 Different Types of Slabs in Construction | What Is a Slab

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Slabs are structural elements manufactured from concrete constructed to produce flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges. Flat slabs are utilized in parking decks, commercial buildings, hotels. Utilized in developing floors of a multi-storeyed building. What Is a Slab? Advantages of Flat Slab .