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Test the Bounds of Job Order Contracting?

Job Order Contracting

Between 2005 and 2008, Torres performed work on five projects under the JOC contract involving the installation of kitchen equipment and electrical upgrades. JOC Contract: Enforceable Contract or Mere Agreement to Negotiate. This is arithmetic, not negotiations.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Tip #1: Negotiate Fuel Costs. Before you go down the negotiating path, be sure you know your overall consumption by gallons. December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. August 2008. They shared these tips and tricks with me on fuel management. November 2009. October 2009. August 2009.

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2012 Commercial Construction News Review…The Year that Was

HardHatChat

I’m pleased to report 2012 was an excellent year for Englewood as we saw activity levels that we hadn’t seen since 2008. We were also fortunate to see an uptick in negotiated business vs. competitive bid activity and hope this commercial construction trend continues into 2013. Bids were up…substantially.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Many contractors negotiate payment due dates with their vendors to get themselves out of short-term cash binds. December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. August 2008. It is well received by banks when you are aware of your weaknesses and are seeking ways to mitigate them. November 2009.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

– will ultimately determine if you are on the bid list or in the negotiating room for the next project. December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. August 2008. The answer to the question – What has this building done for me lately? November 2009. October 2009. September 2009.

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Will cutting your prices save, or kill, your business?

Construction Marketing Ideas

Don’t forget that if you start negotiating price with a client, they discover that what you say is negotiable. You can end up negotiating many more details by the time you’re done with the project. By all reports, there is more demand today for new housing than there was in 2008.

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5 Marketing Responsibilities for Every Project Manager

PSMJ Resources

Negotiate Good Fees: Just as your PMs should take on developing. negotiate a solid fee, and then manage to meet or exceed the planned. Negotiate Good Fees: Just as your PMs should take on developing. negotiate a solid fee, and then manage to meet or exceed the planned. ► 2008. It’s. ► September.