HardHatChat

JANUARY 18, 2011

January is a great time to create a commercial construction checklist of resolutions to help improve your commercial real estate business in the coming year. Don’t always take the lowest bid. Schedule a commercial construction preventive maintenance visit. While bidding on the commercial construction remodel of a 500+ sq.

Commercial 263

Commercial Bidding Negotiation Construction 263

HardHatChat

JUNE 23, 2015

Working with a commercial contractor on a negotiated-bid basis, as Englewood Construction does with long-term client American Girl, can minimize the likelihood you’ll hear “no” from your GC during the bidding process. As a national commercial contractor , we are first and foremost in the business of customer service.

Commercial 120

Commercial Contractors Bidding Negotiation 120

Job Order Contracting

MAY 8, 2017

Job Order Contracting versus Design Bid Build can help to measurably improve construction productivity, quality, delivery times, and overall satisfaction for all participants. Job order contracting saves significant time and improves quality, consistency, and overall satisfaction vs. traditional design-bid-build.

Bidding 100

Bidding Contract Design Procurement 100

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The use of technology and apps for daily construction reporting, sharing photos and scheduling look-aheads has become common practice on today’s commercial construction job sites. It goes to show just how quickly technology can change the way we do business. This time and expense added up to a pretty significant investment.

Commercial 144

Commercial Construction Bidding US 144

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Commercial construction contractors can save clients thousands of dollars by knowing the right time to buy certain materials. I heard a Home Depot ad on the radio recently targeted to commercial general contractors that made me pause. On the surface, the ad is true – buying building materials in bulk is cheaper.

Commercial 235

Commercial Materials Construction Contractors 235

HardHatChat

JULY 19, 2011

It’s a mixed bag of commercial construction news for shopping center developement. Make sure the commercial construction team you hire not only has shopping center construction experience, but also retail and restaurant construction experience. You want a general commercial contractor who understands all parties’ needs.

Commercial 201

Commercial Retail Change Orders Construction 201

HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2016

The other day I was talking with a Chicago-area client who didn’t realize Englewood is a national general contractor that manages national commercial construction projects across the country. We’ve posted before about how technology is changing commercial construction , and never is that more true than when running projects nationally.

Commercial 120

Commercial Contractors Management New York City 120

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Job Order Contracting 2021 is a competitively bid, firm, fixed-price, indefinite quantity contract, and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery program for as-needed construction services. The UPB reflects Contractors bid an adjustment factor (coefficient) that is applied to all construction tasks listed in the UPB.

Contract 130

Contract Bidding Procurement CSI 130

HardHatChat

MARCH 17, 2015

All signs have been pointing to a robust commercial construction pipeline, with activity consistently on the rise. In fact, last year, the value of all commercial construction contracts signed in the Chicago area was close to $10.6 billion, an 18 percent jump over 2013, according to Dodge Data & Analytics, a New York research firm.

Design 120

Design Commercial Budgeting Budget 120

HardHatChat

APRIL 20, 2010

By having your shopping center general contractor on the front end of all design plans and in charge of selecting the engineer and architect, you greatly reduce the risk for unnecessary change orders. A commercial design-build general contractor should also perform exploratory work up front, before you pay for architectural plans.

Retail 191

Retail Construction Commercial Chicago 191

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 1, 2013

His construction experience includes new construction, commercial tenant improvement, residential remodel, service and repair, Commercial Journeyman Plumber (PL01) and owner operator of several construction companies, Project Management Professional and construction accountant. Simple Invoicing for time and material and fixed bid.

Contractors 49

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Schedule 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 1, 2013

His construction experience includes new construction, commercial tenant improvement, residential remodel, service and repair, Commercial Journeyman Plumber (PL01) and owner operator of several construction companies, Project Management Professional and construction accountant. Simple Invoicing for time and material and fixed bid.

Contractors 49

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Schedule 49

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 5, 2015

With this book the electrical contractors will be able to provide the total cost for materials, labor , overhead and profit precisely.

Estimating 40

Estimating Electrical Contractors Bidding 40

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Manhours, labor and material costs for all common plumbing and HVAC work in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Sample estimating and bidding forms and contracts also included. Explains how to handle change orders, letters of intent, and warranties.

Estimating 45

Estimating Subcontracting Residential Change Orders 45

NH Construction Law

APRIL 29, 2021

Sometimes the benchmark is budgeted costs, i.e., the contractor’s actual buyout costs at bid time (or those of their subs if the subcontract prices are similarly allowed to fluctuate). And almost always the change order process must be invoked, with its timing limitations and waiver possibilities.

Deals 40

Deals Contract Negotiation Materials 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 27, 2013

His construction experience includes new construction, commercial tenant improvement, residential remodel, service and repair, Commercial Journeyman Plumber (PL01) and owner operator of several construction companies, Project Management Professional and construction accountant. Simple Invoicing for time and material and fixed bid.

Contractors 49

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Schedule 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 27, 2013

His construction experience includes new construction, commercial tenant improvement, residential remodel, service and repair, Commercial Journeyman Plumber (PL01) and owner operator of several construction companies, Project Management Professional and construction accountant. Simple Invoicing for time and material and fixed bid.

Contractors 49

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Schedule 49

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

An immediate photo is used to provide change orders, a recently completed milestone or what materials are required for giving order. SmartBidNe t: This commercial construction bidding software can allow you to keep track on the financial information of vendors and subcontractors as well as bid project data, documents etc.

Project Management 45

Project Management Management Construction Estimating 45

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 16, 2010

We also offer other estimating services like cost modeling, cash flow projection, life cycle costing, change order management, job order costing, best value analysis and hard bid estimates. Architects can also get an estimation of cost to construct a residential building or a commercial building.

Estimating 40

Estimating Architecture Cash Flow Life Cycle 40

Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Ed Carrigan asked: “Do you believe there is a savings between JOC program and a bidding process (design-bid-build)?” For multi-trade repair and improvement type projects, Job Order Contracting will win out on a savings analysis over design-bid-build. With JOC there is NO value to the "change order" games.

Estimating 40

Estimating Bidding Negotiation Contract 40

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

« Pardon the Commercial Interruption…. Venture helps you manage your contacts using construction specific criteria, invite potential partners to bid on work, and even prequalify subcontractors, so you create the best team for the job. change orders. Free Subscriptions. Construction Business Owner Magazine.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 13, 2011

General Contractors now embrace latest construction technology to win more bids. Now the construction market become so competitive and the contractors are choosing alternative ways like lowering their bids, adopting new types of construction, going down-market for better job etc. Construction Cost Estimating Blog. adsense analytic.

Estimating 40

Estimating Contractors Bidding Software 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 19, 2013

We are happy to be able to offer free Invoice templates, free Change Order templates and free estimate templates to construction contractors and other business owners to help them grow their sales and profits and have better lives for their families. Change Orders are a huge source of new profit. Click here.

Profitability 49

Profitability Cash Flow Accounting Construction 49

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

There are a number of commercial off-the-shelf systems suitable for the UPB*, as well as, the automated system that manages the pricing database **. Reduction of change orders. – https://buildinginformationmanagement.wordpress.com/2012/09/18/the-definition-of-job-order-contracting-what-is-joc/ – 4Clicks.

Contract 40

Contract Procurement Renovating Change Orders 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 8, 2021

In 2020, the value of commercial construction amounted to approximately $5.8 Given the continually changing nature of construction projects, accurately managing and executing construction costs is critical to the project’s financial outcome. For instance, early design changes are one of the biggest drivers of overruns.

Construction 52

Construction Profitability Budgeting Budget 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 23, 2013

Don’t be afraid to bring out the estimate, change order form or invoice. In most cases they want you to write up the order and if you do not get the paperwork started early they oftentimes think you are rejecting them. Be sure to keep some change order forms handy in case you need them. Residential or Commercial?

Construction 59

Construction Deals Change Orders Contractors 59

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

4BT-CE Cloud Estimating Software and the 4BT JOC Unit Price Book integrate Job Order Contracting best management practices with technology to allow for faster JOC Program development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement. Job Order Contracting also encourages the use of local small and minority owned businesses.

Contract 40

Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2016

4BT-CE Cloud Estimating Software and the 4BT JOC Unit Price Book integrate Job Order Contracting best management practices with technology to allow for faster JOC Program development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement. Job Order Contracting also encourages the use of local small and minority owned businesses.

Contract 40

Contract Estimating CSI Software 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 12, 2012

Are You A General Contractor - Remodeler, specialty contractor, handyman, commercial tenant improvement contractor, spec or custom home builder? I have owned and operated construction firms, bid jobs, done the work, collected the money, made payroll and paid the taxes which means I have been where you are now.

Washington 54

Washington Accounting Banking Contractors 54

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

It provides the baseline and milestones for your business and lets you make decisions in advance in the calm environment of your office instead of "on the fly" while driving, talking on your cell, eating lunch, and putting together a bid. You bid on a project and you are the low bidder. It is a must have to borrow money from a bank.

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

It provides the baseline and milestones for your business and lets you make decisions in advance in the calm environment of your office instead of "on the fly" while driving, talking on your cell, eating lunch, and putting together a bid. You bid on a project and you are the low bidder. It is a must have to borrow money from a bank.

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Building Information Management

JUNE 8, 2015

The adversarial aspects of the traditional design-bid-build. Facility owner issues a request for qualifications (RFQ), evaluating firms using best-value, performance- based criteria, or an invitation to bid awarding to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Reduction of change orders. well documented.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Contract Environment 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

If you are a remodel contractor your core competencies revolve around bidding, proposing, closing deals, getting a deposit, scheduling the work, hiring construction workers and qualified sub-contractors, getting the work done and collecting the balance of your money. Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractors. General Contractors.

FAQ 49

FAQ Contractors Accounting Security 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

It provides the baseline and milestones for your business and lets you make decisions in advance in the calm environment of your office instead of "on the fly" while driving, talking on your cell, eating lunch, and putting together a bid. You bid on a project and you are the low bidder. It is a must have to borrow money from a bank.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Chianelli Estimating

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Is there a last minute bid opportunity that you need of assistance with? Do you have too many bids proposals to handle and not enough staff when a last minute “emergency” bid is due. They can provide a quantity take-off or a complete estimate or for those emergency bid occasions. Commercial – New.

Estimating 68

Estimating Contractors Bidding Guidelines 68

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Electrical estimating data used to develop bids should become the foundation for the rest of the construction workflow. Use Trimble Accubid Classic’s powerful, flexible tools to drive data from purchasing and change order management, to project management, billing, and accounting without additional data entry.

Estimating 45

Estimating Electrical Bidding Software 45

Rory Woolsey

MARCH 10, 2012

The question is: How are contractors impacted by these changes and what actions can they take to be more competitive and thrive (with some it is a matter of survive) in the current economy? Too often the low bid winner would prove to be the contractor that made the most mistakes in their bid.

Estimating 40

Estimating Bidding Organization Construction 40