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Controlling Construction Costs, Rocket Science, and Time Travel

Job Order Contracting

Consistently delivering quality projects on time and on budget simply requires leadership, accountability, and commitment. Validate Contractor and Subcontractor Quotes Obtaining comparative bids on all subcontracted work will not provide sufficient cost visibility. Controlling Construction Costs is not rocket science 1.

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How to Do a Takeoff in Construction: A Step-by-Step Guide   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

At both general contracting and subcontracting firms, construction takeoffs are typically done by estimators to determine the material, labor, and equipment costs to generate an accurate and competitive bid. . The first step in the construction takeoff process is to get your hands on the project plans and documents.

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Sage Intacct Construction Brings Financial Management to the Cloud

Construction Junkie

Sage Intacct Construction Officially announced in March of 2020, Sage Intacct Construction gets its name from a combination of “internet” and “accounting,” as that’s precisely what it is. Reports within the dashboard have many different configurations to meet your needs.

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Consistent Technology Innovation Helping Contractors Integrate their Office, Team and Field Operations

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Here’s a look at just some of the new features in Vista, development with other Viewpoint products and how they’re benefitting Viewpoint clients: Construction Accounting Software Enhancements. It’s something our customers have really adopted strongly.”. Integrated Project Management.

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These 5 essential traits in your team are the secret to a successful construction project

Fieldwire

Be accountable: Mistakes are inevitable in construction projects. Be accountable for your shortcomings and act on them quickly. Effective project management Successful subcontracting relies on effective project management. Offer your help and support to the challenges anyone on the project is facing.

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Digital Builder Podcast Ep 22: How Specialty Contractors Can Navigate Contracts & Get Paid On Time

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In reality, it’s often a monster document packed full of legalese that can be difficult to understand. A contract should really be a tool to help everyone in the construction industry; it doesn’t have to be this monster document that you just hold your nose, sign, and hope for the best.”

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. The Contractor must take these costs into account when proposing the. If conflict exists in related contract documents then the following shall apply.

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