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Six Ways to Control Rising Commercial Construction Costs

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Take it from us…pay reputable architects well, rather than finding an obscure one that may seem like bargain. It’s a common misconception that commercial construction general contractors make money on the change orders that sometimes take place during a project. Design Build Firms. Chuck Taylor. Director of Operations.

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Client Relationships: 3 Reasons You Should Listen If Your Commercial Contractor Tells You No

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In a design-build job, your commercial contractor gets bids on those unknown items and incorporates that actual cost in your commercial construction budget. If it’s clear the potential client is looking for a bargain price by opening the bid to a large number of commercial general contractors, we might choose not to participate.

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What Is a Construction Punch List (And How to Improve)

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Typically, construction punch lists only include small fixes, because the majority of large issues have already been fixed or addressed previously through a change order. If required, liability can be included in the contract in case a particular party does not complete their end of the bargain.

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What Is a Construction Punch List (And How to Improve)

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Typically, punch lists only include small fixes, because the majority of large issues have already been fixed or addressed previously through a change order. If required, liability can be included in the contract in case a particular party does not complete their end of the bargain.