Construction Enquirer

MAY 31, 2023

National Grid Electricity Transmission has fired the starting gun on what will be one of the biggest tender races this year for the construction industry. Firms have until 30 June to submit PQQs with tenders likely to be invited in early August from firms shortlisted to bid with a 6-month submission deadline.

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Help Everybody Everyday

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Yes, millions of dollars per year are spent by firms in the construction industry trying to get clients to recognize their brand and award them contracts. When a general contractor is hired to build a project, they typically “hold the contracts.” ” What that means is they have a contract with the owner.

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Building Information Management

JULY 1, 2015

Subject: JOC CONTRACTORS – Job Order Contracting Research Survey. The Performance Based Studies Research Group (PBSRG) out of Arizona State University (ASU) is currently conducting an industry wide study evaluating the Job Order Contracting (JOC) construction delivery method. Type of work performed (HVAC [1] , Electrical, etc.):

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Latest electrical estimating software can smooth the work process of electrical engineers and electrical estimators. Before the commencement of any construction work, electricians and construction managers should estimate the amount and cost of electricity essential for a specific location. Posted by Rajib Dey.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 2, 2011

How to prepare a bid estimate to win a project. A bid process is required to award the most jobs in construction industry. In a bidding contest the lowest bidder will be awarded the contract. Estimating a construction bid involve some knowledge of the building process. Construction Cost Estimating Blog. at 4:45 PM.

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Building Information Management

MARCH 17, 2015

Job order contracting (JOC) is a collaborative construction delivery method that provides significant advantages vs. the traditional design-bid-build process for the numerous renovation, repair, and maintenance projects facing facility owners. JOC should not be used to bypass Procurement/ Contracting.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2021

If you are a public sector owner looking to put an end to underperforming facilities projects and excessive administration costs, rethinking job order contracts might be a good idea. Rethinking Job Order Contracts to drive best value facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. Rethinking Job Order Contracts.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 9, 2020

In 2018, the partners faced a pivotal moment for their growing business when they decided to bid for the foundation and façade components of the Naval Station Great Lakes (NSGL) new barracks project. Zuidemas reflects back on the various factors that helped him eventually win the NSGL bid including options to increase onsite efficiencies.

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Building Information Management

MARCH 19, 2015

Job Order Contracting – Best Management Practices. Job order contracting (JOC) is a collaborative construction delivery method that provides significant advantages vs. the traditional design-bid-build process for the numerous renovation, repair, and maintenance projects facing facility owners.

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Electric Lineman $49.22 $ 27.36 $76.58 The contracting authority provides bidders with the prevailing wage rates within the bid and contract documents. Additionally, building prevailing wages into your estimates and bids isn’t enough. The contracting authority would then use those funds to pay the worker directly.

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Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Even with numerous challenges, specialty contracting can be profitable. For example, an electrical contractor specializing in installing automated manufacturing equipment might find high demand for their services in a region with strong manufacturing growth. Consistent Contracting Practices. In-Demand Expertise.

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Levelset

JULY 15, 2022

If you’re looking to start an electrical business, it’s the perfect time to flip the switch. Industry research shows that the US electrical industry has more than 1 million employees working for 200,000 businesses — and annual revenue exceeding $200 billion. What kinds of jobs are they bidding on? Analyze your competition.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 3, 2013

Project news from Dodge International on plans, bids and new contract opportunities.

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Building Information Management

MARCH 7, 2012

Design/Build, CM, CM@R and, of course,Job Order Contracting. IPD and Job Order contracting (JOC) have several things in common (JOC is actually a form of “IPD-lite”, created for renovation, repair, sustainability, and minor new construction projects). A JOC contract is inherently. Joint scope of work development.

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Fieldwire

APRIL 11, 2022

According to research published by the Construction Industry Institute (CII) in 2011, rework costs can range from 2 to 20 percent of a typical project’s contract value. Errors and omissions are often beyond the control of construction contractors, but sometimes contractors can help identify these issues during bidding and plan review stages.

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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.

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Construction Marketing

AUGUST 30, 2019

Now, though, the companies have fully integrated the lead generation software with other products supply chain participants would want during the preconstruction process, such as estimating and takeoff software, customer relationship management software, and bid management software. Category, such as commercial, industrial, etc.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 18, 2015

It also (preferably) particulars the terms and conditions of the construction or patch up contract and itemizes all work to enable a contractor to price the work for which he or she is bidding. The item refers to hidden cost likely to be inviting during the contract. It is usually arranged by surveyors and building estimators.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Flooring Contractors Concrete Contractors Building Material Co Earthwork Contractors Plumbing Contractors Roofers Landscapers Drywall Accoustical Contractors Highway/Heavy Contractors Electrical Contractors Mechanical Contractors A 15-day free trial version is available for users. Starting Price: $249.00/one-time/user

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 1, 2017

Job Order Contracting FAQs are provided to assist in understanding JOC processes and procedures as well as improve the final outcomes for all participants. How JOC Contracts do Owners bid? Owners may elect to award JOCs to the prescribed number of responsible and eligible bidders bidding the lowest coefficients per solicitation.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Liabilities of a Quantity Surveyor: A Quantity Surveyor (QS) is a professional who mainly deals with construction costs and contracts associated with the Construction Industry. Once tenders are approved, the Quantity Surveyor arranges cash flow data for the client to outline his resources sufficiently to fulfill contract commitments.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

JANUARY 6, 2009

According to ENR, over a billion dollars worth of work (per state) is in various stages of planning and bidding, in Hawaii, Arizona, and Washington. Our contractor clientele in several states are seeing fewer bid opportunities, more bidders, and projects going for lower margins.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

It could be installing specialty equipment in a commercial kitchen, utilizing pre-ordered materials such as flooring and millwork, or providing electrical hookup for a sign or security system. One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 11, 2015

For example, if you''re obtaining one contractor bid for roofing, covering all the things listed therein class, simply enter the value once the heading Roofing. You’ll mark all the opposite line things lined by the roofing bid as atomic number 11. I like to recommend chase these value breakdowns in individual Itemized Bid Worksheets.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job Order Contracting: Everything Owners and Builders Need to Know. Of course, the question remains… why don’t more real property owners and facilities management teams leverage the benefits of job order contracting? What Is Job Order Contracting? as well as total cost-of-ownership asset management. When Is JOC Used?

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CivilJungle

MARCH 4, 2022

Door and Windows Process: Window and door schedules are a convenient way of presenting complex information about the different door and window sizes and types that are specified on the contract documents to ensure proper installation. Confidence booster: It helps to increase your bid because it helps to increase your confidence.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job Order Contracting: Everything Owners and Builders Need to Know. Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if designed, deployed, and managed correctly.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

AUGUST 10, 2012

Myers says Clark Construction began embracing technology and became one of the earlier investors in BIM software, which helped the organization break free of the barriers of conventional fixed-price bid work to providing extensive pre-consultation and construction guidance with developers and institutions.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 24, 2014

The goal is to get in at the planning, not bid stage to take the competitor out of the equation. With that information, the services can identify architects, building owners, municipalities, engineering firms, planners and other groups that are planning or putting out to bid commercial projects. Contract type.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Now, as contracts are coming back, skilled workers are in short supply. However, I know how to manage an electrical team on site, while simultaneously managing foundation and drywall contractors. Between 2007-2009, the construction industry lost 2.3 million jobs. The managerial element of the industry is sorely lacking.

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ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

Electricity for nine states in the northern grid, supporting about 370 million people, went off at 2:00 a.m. Keywords: India Blackout ; Northern Grid ; Central Electricity Authority ; The Energy and Resources Institute ; TERI. Amid PPP Slowdown, India Turns To Cash Contracts. on July 30 and returned within 11 to 18 hours.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 5, 2011

They include small business owners who function as general contractors and subcontractors offering services and products such as interior design, painting, landscaping, flooring, land clearing, construction cleaning, tile, roofing, cabinetry, electrical, plumbing and other businesses related to the construction industry. Global Associates.

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CK Power

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Projects rarely go over budget when we start in the schematic design phase because every detail is triple-checked throughout the process before the job goes out to bid. Drawing plans and awarding contracts. After the spec review is complete, we’ll draw up the electrical one-line and layout diagrams. Bidding contractors.

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ExactHire - Construction

MAY 1, 2013

For example, let’s take a construction firm that is seeking a new electrical superintendent for a large industrial contract. When I did a search on Indeed for “construction superintendent electrical,” there were only 707 listings nationwide (since I didn’t specify a location). Are you using the same types of terms in your jobs?

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Building Information Management

MAY 20, 2015

Estimation is an important aspect of the bidding process. You’ve also talked about how e4Clicks gives a competitive advantage against other contractors bidding on the same project. e4Clicks features Job Order Contracting, which you wrote a blue paper on recently. By Massachusetts Contractors on May 19, 2015 – [link].

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 20, 2012

Bids/Contracts/Proposals. Heery is also designing mechanical/electrical/plumbing improvements for the entire building: emergency power, building automation controls and low-voltage power. Bid/Proposal Dates. Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: Scott Britt, Contracting Officer, 4735 E. Sioux City, 51101. DR#11-00403514.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 22, 2010

The goal is to get in at the planning, not bid stage to take the competitor out of the equation. With that information, the services can identify architects, building owners, municipalities, engineering firms, planners and other groups that are planning or putting out to bid commercial projects. Contract type.

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