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Construction Change Order Phobia Increases Stress Reduces Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

Construction Change Order Phobia. After Reviewing The QuickBooks Reports - We discovered a painful case of the dreaded disease I call "Change-Order-Phobia". In this case the pain of change in the contractor's mind had to be exceeded by the pain of staying the same. Percentage of Completion. Balance To Completion.

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Are you wasting your time?

Construction Marketing Ideas

Michael Stone recently published a blog posting you should read if your business serves residential clients — describing red flags that signal the original lead won’t turn into a sale. This advice undoubtedly is helpful for residential contractors.

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eBooks on 2014 National Plumbing and HVAC Estimator

Construction Cost Estimating

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.

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#100:  Dealing With Rising Costs

NH Construction Law

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. Worth a look.

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Electrical Estimating Methods (RSMeans) - an exclusive estimating book for electrical estimators & contractors

Construction Cost Estimating

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

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QuickBooks For Contractors Training Classroom - Private

Contractor Bookkeeping

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.

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QuickBooks For Contractors Training Instructor Led Webinar - Private

Contractor Bookkeeping

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.