HardHatChat

JUNE 21, 2012

Observations and Conversations about Commercial Construction, Development and Management. I get asked a lot about commercial construction trends. I get asked a lot about commercial construction trends. Our data report helped the developer determine the lease rate that could be achieved on a retrofitted commercial space.

Retail 216

Retail Commercial Chicago Leases 216

Construction Marketing

AUGUST 30, 2019

A few years back we took a look at the two largest construction lead services serving the commercial construction market: Dodge Data & Analytics and ConstructConnect. Planning stage, such as proposed, architect selection, schematics, bid stage, etc. Category, such as commercial, industrial, etc.

Comparison 124

Comparison Construction Software Software 124

NH Construction Law

APRIL 29, 2021

In the “cost-plus-a-fee” or “time and materials” mode of contracting, materials price increases are generally passed on to the owner – but even here, guaranteed maximum price (GMP) provisions often cap the contractor’s ability to pass on price increases to the owner. And the trend continues to be up.

Deals 40

Deals Contract Negotiation Materials 40

Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 24, 2012

Whether you are an out-of-state contractor bidding on an in-state public project, an electrical contractor on a commercial project, or a joint-venture partnership performing general contracting services, you need to check your state's laws on licensing. Business License Requirements.

Contractors 48

Contractors Bidding Tennessee Liability 48

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. Describes the right way to process submittals, deal with suppliers and subcontract specialty work.

Estimating 45

Estimating Subcontracting Residential Change Orders 45

Construction Marketing

JULY 24, 2014

The company wants to provide leads to its sales force so that its product can be specified in commercial construction projects at an earlier stage. The goal is to get in at the planning, not bid stage to take the competitor out of the equation. Planning stage, such as proposed, architect selection, schematics, bid stage, etc.

Construction 216

Construction Claims Products Commercial 216

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

Things Contractors Should Know About Job Order Contracts. As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. Here are a just a few things contractors should know about job order contracts. Will you earn a reasonable profit? Army and U.S.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Consulting Software 100

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 22, 2010

The company wants to provide leads to its sales force so that its product can be specified in commercial construction projects at an earlier stage. The goal is to get in at the planning, not bid stage to take the competitor out of the equation. Planning stage, such as proposed, architect selection, schematics, bid stage, etc.

Construction 233

Construction Remodeling Claims Products 233

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 26, 2016

Job Order Contract Frequently Asked Questions. Job Order Contracts are used for a wide variety of multi-trade or single trade (roofing, paving, etc.) are stipulated in the Job Order Contract. Job Order Contracts require a unit price book, UPB. Drywall installers work in teams for commercial projects.

Contract 100

Contract Overhead Profitability Contractors 100

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The software also makes the electrical contractors bidding process faster as it can easily find out labor costs, material costs, equipment and subcontract expense precisely equal to the particular system to appear at a bidding amount and make faster electrical pricing and estimating calculation of the job cost.

Electrical 45

Electrical Estimating Software Software 45

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 13, 2014

Lately a lot of contractors like you are discovering the need to get better financial and job costing reporting from their accounting software in order to stay competitive and know in advance which jobs to bid on that have a history of making your construction company a reasonable profit and which ones to ignore.

Contractors 61

Contractors Accounting Project Management Profitability 61

Building Information Management

MARCH 10, 2017

Not all Job Order Contracts (JOC) are not the same. Carefully review all of the Job Order Contract and all associated documents. The following is a listing of Job Order Contract Do’s and Don’ts. Review the methodology used to create the Unit Price Book being used for the Job Order Contract. Army and U.S. Mutual respect.

Contract 40

Contract Consulting Estimating Software 40

Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2021

Specifications originally intended for design bid-build (DBB) projects require significant revisions to be suitable for design-build or integrated project delivery (IPD). The contractor is required to build the project in complete compliance with the drawings, specifications, and other contract documents (Figure 1). SPECIFICATIONS.

EJCDC 52

EJCDC Design Documentation Contract 52

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 28, 2021

Specifications originally intended for design-bid-build (DBB) projects require significant revisions to be suitable for design-build or integrated project delivery (IPD). Figure 1 : Contractual relationships of design-bid-build (DBB), design-negotiate-build (DNB), and construction manager-at-risk (CMAR) projects. Images courtesy HDR.

Design 52

Design Documentation Negotiation Contract 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

A lot of contractors would like to subcontract out their bookkeeping services and the two main reasons they don''t is fear of losing control and cost. Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractors. Residential Remodel + Commercial Tenant Improvement. We only use Intuit Approved Commercial Hosting Services. Spec Home Builders.

FAQ 49

FAQ Contractors Accounting Security 49

Rory Woolsey

MAY 31, 2012

With general contractors subcontracting the bulk of their projects this is a reasonable place to start the marking up. Estimate Contingency: Defining and capturing the scope of work is the key to accuracy in estimating (and bidding) projects (particularly with renovation projects). Woolsey, MBA. View my complete profile.

Estimating 40

Estimating Overhead Profitability Remodeling 40

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Best Practices for Multiple Award Task and Delivery Order Contracting. TASK AND DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTING. This interim document contains our current views on best practices in the use of task and delivery order contracts, in particular multiple award contracts, as authorized by the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA).

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Procurement Office 40

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Various cost information is typically formatted as Products & Activities, General or Routine Maintenance, New Construction, Renovation and/or Repair, Sustainability/Green, Job Order Contracting (JOC), or any combination thereof. Procurement Requirements and Contracting Requirements. 00 00 00 Procurement and Contracting.

Equipment 45

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Various cost information is typically formatted as Products & Activities, General or Routine Maintenance, New Construction, Renovation and/or Repair, Sustainability/Green, Job Order Contracting (JOC), or any combination thereof. Procurement Requirements and Contracting Requirements. 00 00 00 Procurement and Contracting.

Equipment 40

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40