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Creating a JOC Coefficient?

Job Order Contracting

Equipment. General / Prime Contractor Overhead. Adjustment factors to account for small jobs. Incidental tools and equipment. Items included in a JOC coefficient (also known as a “Bid Factor”). Labor (Both during Normal Work Hours and Outside of Normal Work Hours). Materials. Subcontractor costs. Submittals.

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Outsourced Marketing vs. Staffing for Construction Companies

Construction Marketing

Outsourced marketing is no different that outsourcing accounting, information technology, and other business functions. Outsourced marketing can be more cost efficient than staffing with multi-discipline skills, lower overhead including salary, benefits, equipment, etc. More cost effective for small or startup companies.

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Job Costing Accounting Vs. Regular Accounting

Contractor Bookkeeping

There is some confusion about the differences between job costing accounting and regular accounting which leads some contractors to believe they can get what they need from any bookkeeper and the cheaper the better. Two Basic Types Of Accounting. #1 Tax Accountants are good people and have a place in the accounting world.

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JOC Construction Labor Costs

Job Order Contracting

JOC construction labor costs p rovide the foundation for any successful Job Order Contracting Program. On average, labor accounts for sixty percent (60%) of a project total construction cost and is therefore a primary consideration. Bare costs (no contractor overhead and profit).

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8 essential steps for effective project cost estimation and budgeting

Fieldwire

Subcontractors can do a separate takeoff based on the general contractor’s specs to verify material and equipment quantities and ensure an accurate count before contacting suppliers and vendors. Determine indirect expenses You must estimate insurance, bonds, indirect field expenses and overhead costs. On average, remodelers net 4.7%

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Why You Need Materials Financing in Your Back Pocket

Levelset

Taking on bigger jobs requires more cash flow to cover upfront material costs and overhead expenses within your business. Instead of depending solely on your bank account, you can expand your business and take on more lucrative jobs by financing your materials so that your cash isn’t tied up at the start of a project. .

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What are Preliminaries in Construction Contracts?

Lets Build

Preliminary costs in construction impact your entire project, and you’ll find that they cover a broad range of equipment, labour, and materials. In addition, your construction project might impact adjacent structures and their neighbours, meaning that contractors need to account for costs that mitigate damage and disturbances.

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