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Persimmon targets subcontractors in cost-cutting drive

Construction Enquirer

Finch added: “This enhanced review and oversight of site costs is being complemented where possible by the expanded use of procurement framework agreements and frequent supplier negotiations to reduce the impact from build cost inflation and capture any pricing opportunities as soon as possible.”

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Service Agreements Can Improve Contractors Cash Flow And Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

Why Sell Service Agreements? Service agreement holders are more likely to be clients that add more value to your construction company because they represent the most loyal segment of your customer base. Every service agreement customer represents a future work. Every service agreement customer represents a future work.

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10 Contract Terms for Higher Profitability

PSMJ Resources

Most clients are demanding more work for lower fees, and firms that do not reexamine the terms of their contracts usually find themselves without enough income to break even, let alone make a profit. When negotiating a contract, insert as many of the following terms into the contract as possible: 1. Shorten the billing/payment cycle.

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Army Job Order Contracts FAIL to meet AFARS requirements MOST OF THE TIME

Job Order Contracting

JOC unit prices include direct material, labor and equipment costs, but not indirect costs or profits which are addressed in the coefficient(s). general and administrative and other overhead costs, insurance costs, bonding and alternative payment protection costs, protective clothing, 5117.9002 Applicability. (a) c) Limitations. (1)

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#98:  Good Faith Limits on Termination for Convenience

NH Construction Law

This clause was in the parties’ agreement: TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: The General Contractor may terminate the Contract for convenience upon three (3) days prior written notice. Contractor shall not be entitled to receive payment for any lost profits.

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Setting up a Job Order Contract Using Best Management Practices

Job Order Contracting

general and administrative and other overhead costs, insurance costs, bonding and alternative payment protection costs, protective clothing, equipment rental, sales tax and compliance with tax laws, and also contractor’s profit). the JOC contractor formally accepts the order, as mutually agreed, with real property owner. (e)

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

coefficient (reference table of allowable overhead). The JO is issued and approved upon agreement between the ORGANIZATION NAME Representative and the Contractor on the scope of work, performance time, and the price for that work. The UPB costs should NOT include contractor overhead and profit. authorization.

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