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7 Tips for Aligning Your Project Management Workflows & Construction Technology

Construction Business Owner

Project managers must stay on top of subcontracted costs, bids, deadlines and materials while also juggling jobsite duties and office paperwork — an overwhelming task that is often fraught with stress. Fill out the form on this page to download the e-book. Please complete the form on this page to download this e-book.

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HS2 to hold bidders day for subcontractors

Construction Enquirer

HS2 is planning a meet the main contractor bidders day ahead of the next tranche of subcontract work tenders to progress civil engineering works and station fit-outs. The ‘Meet the Contractor’ event is designed to help businesses understand how to get ‘HS2-ready’ so they are in the best possible position to bid for upcoming work.

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IDIQ Construction Contract Guide

Job Order Contracting

No ability to subcontract—limited to trade specified in the contract. Prequalified shortlist of contractors that bid on multiple projects. Similar to traditional design-bid-build thus no additional training or enhanced skills required. Streamlines post-bidding award, security clearances, etc. T and M Disadvantages.

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eBooks on 2014 National Plumbing and HVAC Estimator

Construction Cost Estimating

Sample estimating and bidding forms and contracts also included. Describes the right way to process submittals, deal with suppliers and subcontract specialty work. You will also receive a link to download the 2014 electronic version immediately while your book is in the mail. Author: James A Thomson Price: $73.25

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Secrets to a Successful Commercial Construction Subcontractor Relationship

HardHatChat

I like caramel corn as much as anybody, but I would tell subs there were only two things we needed – a competitive bid and outstanding service. Without the best bid, we can’t win the project. And without the best service, the bid is meaningless. So, how do you ensure that you have and retain the best subs available?

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Marketing In The Construction Industry – Everything You Need To Know

Help Everybody Everyday

But if that owner is building a new office complex, they’ll enter into an agreement with a general contractor who will then subcontract pieces of the work to trade or specialty contractors. The three most common ways are: Low-bid. Many government entities are mandated to select construction firms based solely on low-bid.

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Dos and Don’ts for your Job Order Contracting Consultant RFP

Building Information Management

Unit Price Book: Don’t. Contractor must prepare a Unit Price Book containing unit prices covering material, equipment and labor costs for various units of construction, and adjusting these costs to current market conditions. Unit Price Book: Do. Books must be updated at least annually. Premiums for restricted area (e.g.