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Construction Estimating

Chianelli Estimating

Cost estimates will help outline the project’s scope and feasibility. Should a contractor fail, it can open up an onslaught of problems, which could lead to a domino effect putting the project in peril; lawsuits, liens, lost time and progress to name just a few.

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Low Bids Benefit Building Owners

Chianelli Estimating

Their accounting department has established a project budget that can not be exceeded and, if adhered to, the project is feasible. Better yet, the committee believed the estimated cost from the accounting department would be met.The final design is complete and is now ready to go out to bid. . Not always. .

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

Competitive quotations shall be secured wherever feasible, and in all instances, when requested by the Owner. The Owner may hold a retainage for completion of any punch list(s) for the estimated cost to complete the punch list and /or release of liens. All cash discounts should be deducted in determining material costs.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Energy Innovations Small Grant (EISG) Program: Provides up to $95,000 for hardware projects and $50,000 for modeling projects to small businesses, non-profits, individuals and academic institutions to conduct research that establishes the feasibility of new, innovative energy concepts. The tax rate is set by statute at 0.1% (.001)

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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The private sector participant finances 50 percent of the project cost and takes a first lien on assets pledged as collateral. The SBA takes a second lien on assets and finances up to 40 percent of the project cost, up to $1 million in some cases. Borrowers inject 10 percent in the form of cash or equity in real estate.

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