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Contractors Are Renting Rather Than Buying More Equipment.

ENR Construction

Banking & Credit Crisis. --> Companies. The recession prompted many contractors to thin their fleets in order to lower overhead and generate cash. Gulf Oil Spill. -->. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. -->. Safety & Health. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption.

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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

Bond - in construction, a performance bond is a surety bond issued by an insurance company or a bank to guarantee satisfactory completion of a project by a contractor. See also Overhead, Indirect cost. See also, Overhead, General & Administrative Cost, Distributable. in the execution of construction work activity.

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Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers | ENR.

ENR Construction

Banking & Credit Crisis. --> Companies. To reduce overhead costs, contractors often give scheduling short shrift—assigning inexperienced or junior-level personnel to schedule complex, multimillion-dollar projects. Gulf Oil Spill. -->. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Safety & Health.

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General Overview - Construction Cost Estimating Blog

Construction Cost Estimating

An estimate of capital cost along with direct & indirect cost and an estimate of capital expenditure containing plant , labor , material , temporary works , fixed overhead , subcontractors , suppliers , operation and maintenance etc. If short of funding, it should look for supports well in advance from outside parties or banks when necessary.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

08 33 23 Overhead Coiling Doors. Overhead Rapid Coiling Doors. 08 33 26 Overhead Coiling Grilles. 08 33 43 Overhead Coiling Smoke Curtains. 08 33 44 Overhead Coiling Fire Curtains. 11 22 00 Banking Equipment. Automatic Banking Systems. Overhead Projectors. Accessories. Gutter Debris Guards.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

08 33 23 Overhead Coiling Doors. Overhead Rapid Coiling Doors. 08 33 26 Overhead Coiling Grilles. 08 33 43 Overhead Coiling Smoke Curtains. 08 33 44 Overhead Coiling Fire Curtains. 11 22 00 Banking Equipment. Automatic Banking Systems. Overhead Projectors. Accessories. Gutter Debris Guards.