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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

GAO, 2009 The associated processes for developing a credible construction cost estimate are equally well documented. “Despite the fact that these basic characteristics have been published and known for decades, we find that many agencies still lack the ability to develop cost estimates that can satisfy them”. –

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

« A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. I was talking with John Chaney this week, and he mentioned that he was going to blog about how change orders affect construction management. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Project Document Management : Your Communication Strategy. Because some very specific documents are created and used throughout the life of a typical construction project, these documents can serve as the center of your communications strategy. Document availability. Document relevance. Document Tracking.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Some Advice on Change Orders » A Change (Order) for the Better? When clients ask me about change orders, I’m reminded of a well-circulated photo. The yacht is named “Change Order.” Discussion about change order difficulties tends to be one of two types.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Rather than looking in the review mirror after a job is complete and realizing you’re over budget, make sure you have the ability to import estimates, manage change orders, report on committed costs, and allow your employees in the field remote access. Integrated Document Management. December 2009. November 2009.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Consider these three vital areas: Construction Project Documents: How do you move documents through your organization? When documents are created or modified, are the appropriate people notified? There are a number of software packages out there that allow document sharing. December 2009. November 2009.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Legal language is often unclear, resulting in differences in interpretations that can disrupt and delay projects, increasing costs. Meet with them before every project to discuss not only the contractual provisions for scope of work and change orders, but also what you bid and why. December 2009. November 2009.