Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 9, 2020

The RSMeans city cost index (CCI) and the Department of Defense area cost factor (ACF) index are two primary examples of location factor publications. Validation of methods for adjusting construction cost estimates by project location , University of New Mexico UNM Digital Repository, 2010). Martinez, A., Martinez, A., Migliaccio, G.,

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Have a reliable way to communicate with workers, especially those in remote areas, during storms and extreme weather to ensure all are accounted for in case of evacuation or schedule changes. Monitoring the physical conditions of workers is the first line of defense against cold-related illnesses.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2017

Construction Document Information Management is central to productivity improvement. Construction Document Information Management. Imagine the ability to rapidly organize data and leverage mobile tools to enable access to, and the management of, actionable, standardized, defensible information… anytime and anywhere.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2021

PRO BUILDER: What are some common cyberattacks hackers use on construction companies? RM: Very often those businesses don’t have large or sophisticated IT or risk management departments that are actively engaged in maintaining defensive security for the business. You have perimeter defenses. or unintentional.

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Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2022

Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites. Trenching and excavating are two of the most dangerous activities in the construction industry. Fran Smith safety director for Cavan Construction , in the greater Philadelphia area, advises workers to never enter a trench unless it has been properly inspected.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Pro Builder: What are some common cyberattacks hackers use on construction companies? RM: Very often those businesses don’t have large or sophisticated IT or risk management departments that are actively engaged in maintaining defensive security for the business. You have perimeter defenses. or unintentional.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

Unfortunately, the construction industry could not employ the remote workplace, and projects continued to require hands-on personnel who could not socially distance as a practical matter and were at greater risk for contracting COVID. As a result, productivity suffered and the country saw shortages of construction workers.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Anyone working in accounting or human resources has access to immense amounts of personal data. Top 5 Trends in Construction Software.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting has a number of distinct advantages for repetitive repair, renovation, minor new construction and maintenance projects. General Accounting Office (GAO), May 1979. General Services Administration (GSA), Department of Defense (DOD), and National 19 Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In my defense, I believe perfection is attainable only in nature, and that humans can strive for perfection, but never truly achieve it. If you set lofty yet still reasonable expectations across your organization and hold everyone accountable, then the chances of getting closer to perfect increase exponentially. Strive for Perfection.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Designed by SmithGroupJJR, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency’s (DPAA) new Forensic Identification Laboratory combines operations that were previously dispersed across three military locations.

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BD+C

JUNE 12, 2023

Government Accountability Office, current or former students account for half of school shootings. Using such glazing can complement a hardened building envelope by providing another layer of defense. This lawmaker brings up a valid concern. According to the U.S.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 16, 2009

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

Now, for construction estimators this video demonstration of concrete take-offs from PDF / TIFF files On-Screen, using an Excel spreadsheet is very handy. Founded in 1993, Solution Technologies, Inc, his Solution Technologies provides computer software and electronic equipment for construction , engineering, and manufacturing firms.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 17, 2019

Accepting that we construct buildings to provide shelter, how do you build resilience features into your next project? To be eligible, a project must also register for LEED (note, at least 25% of RELi are based on LEED credits) and at this point ought to be new construction.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 3, 2014

An Alarming Number Of Construction Company Owners Are. I say that with all due respect to egg heads since I am an egg-head with several degrees and certifications in Accounting, Construction Accounting and Project Management. Bookkeeper Embezzlement Can Destroy Your Construction Company And Your Personal Finances.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 13, 2021

The Natural Resources Defense Council says building energy use accounts for a quarter of the state’s climate pollution and the toxic nitrogen oxide air pollution from buildings is seven times worse than all of California’s power plants. New-Construction Projects. Read More. . Codes + Standards. Energy Efficiency.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

What Is a Construction Change Order? While a construction change order might sound like a unilateral request or decision, it’s not. Cloud-based document management adds additional visibility and accountability during a project. When Do Construction Change Orders Typically Occur? What Do Change Orders Typically Include?

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

We Are QuickBooks Experts Specializing In Construction. Did You Quit Your Job - And start your own construction company only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Did You Ask A Friend Or Relative - To loan you some start-up capital and they agreed on condition you become equal partners in your construction company.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

Let Us Help Reduce Construction Business Start Up Stress. We Are QuickBooks Experts Specializing In Construction Bookkeeping Services. You Quit Your Job - And started a construction business only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Consult with a construction attorney and follow their advice.

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

It costs a lot to put up, mainly because it plays a significant role in your safety and security while giving you a solid defense against the effects of snow, wind, rain, heat, hail, and other elements. It’s important that before you file for roof replacement claim, take into account the particulars of the homeowner’s insurance policy.

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Insurance Claims Inspections Minnesota 120

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 28, 2017

Job Order Contracting Life-cycle Facilities Value Management enables the efficient use of available funds targeted for executing renovation, repair, maintenance, and minor new construction projects. Life-cycle analysis takes into account best value. Both collaborative construction delivery methods, JOC and IPD, focus upon best value.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Being a site foreman in a construction project is like being an orchestra conductor. Free ebook: Why WhatsApp and Excel aren’t enough for running complex construction projects. All of them might be extremely useful in their niche but they are not made for construction. How to effectively run a construction site as a foreman.

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Construction Law Monitor

JANUARY 17, 2012

Being a construction law attorney , I wanted my clients and readers to learn form the mistakes and shortcomings of my favorite teams. Had it not been for mistakes early on and poor late game defense, they too would have advanced and been in the NFC Championship game.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 30, 2022

However, stainless steel reinforcement is traditionally very expensive and typically only found in projects which require long-term defense against corrosion, such as bridges or in geographies with higher seismic activity. The post Rethinking rebar: Reinforcement goes green appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 4, 2023

Many in the public sector are unaware of the construction cost estimating issues caused by the use of national average cost data and location factoring. The RSMeans city cost index (CCI) and the Department of Defense area cost factor (ACF) index are two primary examples of location factor publications. Martinez, A., Martinez, A.,

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

STOP using ACFs – The inherent flaws of Area Cost Factors There are multiple false assumptions associated with Military Construction Budgeting and Area Cost Factors. They are used in the development of military construction program projects and/or alternative basing studies.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 30, 2022

For healthcare and education sectors, federal law protects patient and student privacy with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) , respectively. Well-designed compressible, yet cleanable gaskets provide an important line of defense.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 17, 2013

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. The law provides specific defenses to prevent those types of workers from recovering.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 24, 2023

Zero credible cost visibility and inability to enable cost management… another instance of Government attempt to compete with the private sector and lack of capable and continuous accountable leadership. DoD hasn’t achieved a clean audit since independent audits were initiated in 2017.

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The Korte Company

AUGUST 17, 2018

While juggling sustainability and profitability at the same time is a challenge, construction companies can help owners achieve both by implementing green construction principles. Harness natural resources with green construction. In a way, green construction is partly an exercise in holistic thinking.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 28, 2017

As a result, a total of 145 million customer accounts were compromised. Fallout of the Wells Fargo fake accounts scandal — A year following the banking giant’s bogus accounts scandal, the size and scope of its employee misconduct continued to grow. Updated reports found that the number of fake accounts jumped from 2.1

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2022

Should Areas Cost Factors be used for Construction Cost Estimating? As a result, more than 40 years after the introduction of area cost factors (ACFs), the federal government is no closer to its goals of having construction cost estimates match actual construction costs, or properly adjusting for regional (location based) variances.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You could get hired by a general contractor (GC) for a new construction or remodel project, but you can’t assume you’re covered under a GC’s policy. Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. For electronic recordkeeping, bookkeeping, and accounting, cyber insurance is a must-have.

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Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. Education, key performance indicators, common terms and definitions, LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods and supporting technology can to be leveraged to enable significant productivity and quality improvement. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Always a priority of any IT platform, security and data privacy is just as important in the construction industry as they are in banking. While financial information may not be as in-depth, our industry works on billion-dollar projects, with large amounts of money and account numbers changing hands on any given day. Security solutions.

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Security Software Software Construction 144

The Korte Company

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Construction is a lot more complicated today than it was over 62 years ago when our company was founded. . Primavera P6 is used to schedule construction projects—this gets complicated, and the G-Suite calendar simply won’t do . That’s the job of Alex Ayres, our Construction Technology Manager. Apps are just jigs for nerds.

Innovation 52

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