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Preconstruction Meeting: A Quick Guide to Success   

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They ensure everyone is on the same page from the get-go, on topics as diverse as how change orders how the chain of communication will be handled on site. They also try to identify special considerations and forestall potential areas of complication that can lead to change orders.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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INSURANCE |. Construction Safety. ” » The Expensive Process of Bidding. Without spending money bidding projects, you can’t get jobs to make money building them. With more people bidding on fewer jobs, the market is much more competitive. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

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INSURANCE |. Construction Safety. I know a lot of contractors are getting into bidding season, and this got me thinking about communication. I know from my days as a general contractor that plans and specifications are altered continuously as subcontractors become involved, materials are changed, and change orders are issued.

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INSURANCE |. Construction Safety. Some Advice on Change Orders » A Change (Order) for the Better? When clients ask me about change orders, I’m reminded of a well-circulated photo. The yacht is named “Change Order.” Yes, change orders are nearly inevitable.

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INSURANCE |. Construction Safety. David is a construction safety expert for Carolina Safety Consultants with over 20 years of experience. Some project managers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.” STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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INSURANCE |. Construction Safety. Meet with them before every project to discuss not only the contractual provisions for scope of work and change orders, but also what you bid and why. Stay on Top of Changes. The profit you calculate when bidding a job can fluctuate dramatically as work progresses.

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Obtaining the Proper Bonding for Government Jobs

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INSURANCE |. Construction Safety. And that seemed to strike a chord with some of you, so I figured I’d talk more about government jobs, and what you need to be prepared to bid on them. In a way, a surety bond is like insurance; it is a three-part agreement between the contractor, the organization requiring the bond (e.g.

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