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What Every Contractor Needs To Remember When Negotiating Contracts

Contractor Bookkeeping

One of them is negotiating contracts. Most people fear the negotiation procedure because it is an intrinsically uncomfortable process. But with the right toolkit, you can breeze through contract negotiations. Having the right mindset is critical to contract negotiations. Bring a positive attitude and a smile to the table.

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Commercial Construction Delivery Methods: 3 Times To Go With A Negotiated Bid

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Any long-time readers of Hard Hat Chat have probably picked up on the fact that I’m a big fan of the negotiated bid. While there are valid reasons a client might go the competitive bid route, there are many more scenarios where the negotiated delivery method is better for all parties. There are several benefits to doing so.

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Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide

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In an attempt to hold contractors accountable, many projects use retention holdbacks, also known as retainage. These holdbacks need to be accounted for by every party to a project: owner, general contractor, and subcontractor. The rate of retention is stipulated in the construction contract and can often be negotiated.

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COP27 Recap: The State of Net Zero and Negotiations

Stok

The world has made the commitments, the challenge we face in the future is following through on these commitments with accountable action. The post COP27 Recap: The State of Net Zero and Negotiations appeared first on Stok. Also of note was an announcement that major U.S. COP27 was no exception.

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Collaboration on the rise in construction, says survey

Construction Law

A report from construction, property and management consultancy Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB UK) suggests that construction has moved to more negotiated procurement activity as contractors grapple with supply side concerns but are not widening their supply chain in response. See the panel to the right.

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Collaboration on the rise in construction, says survey

Construction Law

A report from construction, property and management consultancy Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB UK) suggests that construction has moved to more negotiated procurement activity as contractors grapple with supply side concerns but are not widening their supply chain in response. See the panel to the right.

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How To Negotiate A Higher Credit Limit With Your Building Material Supplier

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If your credit limit hasn’t been raised recently, it may be based on outdated financial statements — the ones you provided when you originally opened the account. The post How To Negotiate A Higher Credit Limit With Your Building Material Supplier appeared first on Levelset. Share recent financials. Get materials now, keep your cash.