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Integrated Project Delivery Software and Support Services

Job Order Contracting

Integrated project delivery software and support services are now available for facilities operations and maintenance as well as new construction. IPD software and support services provide an environment with a collaborative focus upon requirements definition and successful repair, renovation, and new construction project completion.

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How to Bid Like You’ve Already Won the Job

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Your approach to bidding, especially in comparison to the competition, will be reflected in your hit ratio. The bid-hit ratio should be balanced, and you want the number of hits to be as high as possible. For example, if your bid-hit ratio is 3:1, it means that you get a third of the jobs you bid on.

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5 Reasons to Use Mechanical Contractor Software

Pro Builder

5 Reasons to Use Mechanical Contractor Software. Construction software technology has not only helped general contractors but assisted trade contractors to provide their vital services and bring projects to completion. Here are five reasons to use mechanical contractor software: 1) Drawing & Design Planning.

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Commercial Construction Project Management Trends: How to Survive the Incredible Shrinking Timeline

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One of the biggest challenges for commercial construction firms today is the tighter project timelines that have become the norm at every phase of a project – from shorter deadlines for submitting initial bids and budgets, to quicker resolution on addendums and change orders, to compressed schedules for construction and delivery.

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How to Do a Takeoff in Construction: A Step-by-Step Guide   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

With rising material costs and razor-thin margins, construction professionals must ensure that project costs and materials are precisely estimated so they can make accurate projections and optimize their bids. . They also draw from their experiences from previous successfully completed projects to identify savings.

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16 Things Every Contractor Should Know When Bidding a Job Order Contract

Job Order Contracting

16 Things Every Contractor Should Know When Bidding a Job Order Contract is just an introduction to anyone interested in JOC. For example, are drawings given to the general contractor 50% of the time? 16 Things Every Contractor Should Know When Bidding a Job Order Contract is just an introduction to anyone interested in JOC.

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How BIM Helps General Contractors Win More Business

Construction Business Owner

Showing up with a 3D model when owners are in the process of bidding out work is a game-changer, particularly when the competition does not. Remember: Many owners that make decisions about the work to be completed are not construction professionals, meaning they are not accustomed to reading plans and 2D drawings. The result?

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