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Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs , IGCEs

Job Order Contracting

The associated lack of detail has results in change orders and errors and omissions that cause 90% of a ALL construction projects to be late, over budget, or completed to the dissatisfaction of one or more participants or stakeholders. 2009) and Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government, GAO-14-704G (Washington, D.C.:

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Compliance/Regulations. « 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. General Management. Software & Technology.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Compliance/Regulations. 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.” Yes, change orders are nearly inevitable.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Compliance/Regulations. 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. Owners need your help to meet their goals, and they may be more amenable to approving change orders while you’re still on the job.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Compliance/Regulations. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009. March 2009. February 2009. January 2009. change orders. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Compliance/Regulations. Learn how better change order management and forecasting can help prevent profit fade. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009. March 2009. February 2009. January 2009. change orders.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Compliance/Regulations. I know from my days as a general contractor that plans and specifications are altered continuously as subcontractors become involved, materials are changed, and change orders are issued. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009.