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Construction Estimating

Chianelli Estimating

Many times those costs are not recovered, however; they could make the difference in keeping the Builder or Owner solvent or ending up with a failed project or worse yet bankruptcy. Recently Contractors and Owners have found that Outsource Estimating is becoming a practical way to cut overhead.

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Estimating- The New Normal

Chianelli Estimating

One error may be the difference in bankruptcy or staying afloat. The result is higher costs to complete projects.Other considerations will be the impact it will have on OSHA standards and Insurance Company costs. Insurances; Workers compensation, General Liability, Risk. Increased time to complete projects. Desk & chairs.

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Job Costing Accounting Vs. Regular Accounting

Contractor Bookkeeping

Knowing which markets to serve, when to hire more people, when and how to acquire loans, lines of credit, bonds, performance bonds, insurance cost savings, business planning and your overall construction company business strategy. It is used to M.A.P. Don''t Take My Word For It, See For Yourself.

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Can We Make Home Building a Little Less ‘Interesting?’

Pro Builder

This “challenge mentality” also extends to anything you buy internally, from paper to copiers to internet service to insurance. Some might cite the recently announced bankruptcy of high-tech building company Katerra as just one more sad story in this long, disappointing history, having blown through $2.4 billion in investor money.

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How to Start a Roofing Business: 9 Tips to Grow & Thrive

Levelset

Lay the sheathing: Registration, licensing, and insurance. Get the proper license and insurance according to your state’s requirements. Once you’re registered, licensed, insured, and financially prepared, you’re ready to start thinking about how to grow your roofing business from the ground up.

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How to Start a Plumbing Business: 9 Tips for Growth

Levelset

Get registered, licensed, and insured before anything else. Get the proper license and insurance according to your state’s requirements. Once you’re registered, licensed, insured, and financially prepared, you’re ready to start thinking about how to grow your plumbing business from the ground up.

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How to Start a Painting Business: 9 Keys to Growth & Success

Levelset

Start right by registering, licensing, and insuring your business. Get the proper license and insurance according to your state’s requirements. Once your business is registered, licensed, insured, and financially prepared, you’re ready to start thinking about how to grow your business from the ground up.