ENR Construction

AUGUST 21, 2023

Jacobs says planned spinoff continues of its Critical Mission Solutions business, which employs 16,000 of its 60,000 employees, but KBR said on Aug. 21 that a rumored purchase "does not align with. its capital deployment and strategic priorities and thus is not being pursued.”

Bidding 36

Bidding Employment Plans 36

Construction Dive

JANUARY 14, 2016

Although not a construction contract, this recent ruling by the Comptroller General on a bid protest upheld the Army's conclusion that a proposal for providing logistic support services was noncompliant for failing to meet two RFP requirements.

Bidding 48

Bidding Employment Contract Construction 48

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 18, 2023

Galliford Try has signed an early contractor involvement deal with Gloucestershire County Council for the big upgrade of junction 10 of the M5 to the west of Cheltenham The scheme is being funded through the council’s successful bid to the UK Government’s Housing Infrastructure Fund for £249m.

Procurement 108

Procurement Roads Plans Bidding 108

Construction Equipment

APRIL 11, 2013

The I Make America campaign announced the employees of Terex Bid-Well have been voted the winners of the “Who Makes America” contest. The employees of Terex Bid-Well were nominated for their hard work both in the factory and in the community of Canton.'

America 48

America Bidding Employment 48

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Design-Bid-Build. Traditional design-bid-build (DBB) delivery process with design, bidding, and construction in separate, sequential steps. Construction contract is generally awarded to the lowest bidder and/or lowest qualified builder, who then utilizes the subcontractors included in his or her bid. Advantages.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2016

Construction firms added 14,000 workers in July and construction industry pay rose at the fastest rate in seven years as contractors bid to attract workers, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. The post Construction Employment is Up 3.3

Employment 40

Employment Construction Bidding America 40

FDR Safety

JUNE 27, 2017

The recordkeeping rule , put in place in May 2016 with an effective date of July 1 of this year, requires employers to electronically submit injury and illness forms to OSHA, which the agency said it would then publish on a searchable website open to the public. The requirements raised significant concerns among many employers.

OSHA 120

OSHA Injury Employment Regulation 120

Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Certifications protect construction companies and employers when they hire certified crane operators. Most construction companies and project owners require NCCCO-certified operators for bidding and subcontracting. NCCCO certifications are essential, with over 40 US states recognizing or adopting them for crane operator licensing.

Certification 175

Certification Site Accidents OSHA 175

Mr Ethics

JUNE 29, 2016

Ethics, I am going to leave my current employer for a cross town rival. I told my new employer my plan and he is fine with it. Not surprisingly they are projects my current firm plans on bidding. My current employer has been very good to me. I have about four (4) weeks before I need to start my new job.

Employment 100

Employment Bidding Plans 100

Mr Ethics

JUNE 29, 2016

Ethics, I am going to leave my current employer for a cross town rival. I told my new employer my plan and he is fine with it. Not surprisingly they are projects my current firm plans on bidding. My current employer has been very good to me. I have about four (4) weeks before I need to start my new job.

Employment 100

Employment Bidding Plans 100

Mr Ethics

JUNE 29, 2016

Ethics, I am going to leave my current employer for a cross town rival. I told my new employer my plan and he is fine with it. Not surprisingly they are projects my current firm plans on bidding. My current employer has been very good to me. I have about four (4) weeks before I need to start my new job.

Employment 100

Employment Bidding Plans 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The current practices of using parametric cost modeling, sole reliance upon contractor or subcontractor lump sum bids, national average cost database, area cost factors, city cost indexes or other location and/or economic “factors”, and “historical information”, should be abandoned.

Procurement 149

Procurement Construction Estimating Environment 149

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

In the construction world of competitive bidding, however, the request for an extension is not so clear. Most bids on construction projects must be accepted within a certain time period; otherwise, they are no longer binding. What happens if there is no formal agreement to extend the bid acceptance period? Mutual consent.

Bidding 48

Bidding Construction Contract Agreement 48

Construction Enquirer

JULY 9, 2023

The government announced in March that work on the station will be paused for two years in a bid to cut costs. The report added:” The PAC is also unconvinced that the impact for the DfT’s supply chain, in particular for smaller businesses involved in the works, will be mitigated by their employment elsewhere on the HS2 scheme.

Plans 81

Plans Compensation Bidding Budgeting 81

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

JULY 28, 2022

On July 14, 2022, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed rule that would require contractors and subcontractors performing covered service contracts to offer, in good faith, service employees employed under the predecessor contract the right of first refusal of employment under the successor contract.

Contract 52

Contract Employment Contractors Bidding 52

FDR Safety

MARCH 9, 2017

A second OSHA-related regulation appears close to being reversed with a Senate vote this week to roll back a regulation that would have required firms that bid on government contracts to disclose past safety and labor law violations. The rule applies to bidding processes for federal contracts worth more than $500,000.

Regulation 120

Regulation OSHA Bidding Liability 120

HardHatChat

MARCH 26, 2024

Over the past 20+ years, with 2500 completed commercial construction projects, we have learned that it takes more than a great price to win a bid. Selecting the right national commercial construction general contractor is a critical decision that can significantly impact the success of your construction project.

Commercial 177

Commercial Contractors Construction Project Management 177

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 30, 2011

Some new technologies for Perfect bidding and estimating. Perfect bidding and estimating plays a vital role for construction industry to measure the profitableness in the construction industry. Online plan room also contains a digital filing tool that can be utilized by bid participants to invite, bid and respond.

Bidding 40

Bidding Estimating Planswift Software 40

Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Not only do employers favor certified candidates for construction management jobs, you can earn an additional 10%, on average. Keep in mind, there are many other specialized certifications and licenses you can earn; occasionally, these are required by employers depending on the job or location.

Management 98

Management CMAA Certification Construction 98

Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 21, 2010

A competitive bidding process, the most prevalent procurement method, used to control construction costs for owners. In traditional design-bid-build, price is considered to be the primary factor for determining who will win the project. Construction bidding process starts with a set of contract documents.

Bidding 40

Bidding Estimating Construction Documentation 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 7, 2022

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected employment to grow 5% between 2020 and 2030. The bidding process is one of the most time-consuming and critical to ensure cash flow and steady work. Tracking multiple bids and invitations to bid requires a great deal of coordination, collaboration and management.

Contractors 98

Contractors Innovation Bidding Resource 98

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The 2019 Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics Survey found that half of payroll workers in the construction sector made more than $49,030 while the top 25% of payroll workers earned at least $68,690. To put it in perspective, the average US median wage is $39,810. Read More. . Construction.

Statistics 52

Statistics NAHB Bidding Construction 52

Constructonomics

JANUARY 28, 2013

Between 2010 and 2020, employment for cost estimators is projected to grow from 185,000 to 253,000 jobs–a 36 percent gain. A quality cost estimator is critical to the success of any construction firm as the accuracy and timeliness of a bid is a determining key factor in which company wins the bid.

Estimating 138

Estimating Bidding Construction Software 138

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Since the low point of employment in July 2009, Indiana’s private sector jobs growth (6.6 makers of handheld bidding devices for charity ?auctions, The post BUSINESS REPORT: Indiana Employment is Getting Bigger, Faster appeared first on Business Facilities. percent) has nearly doubled the nation (3.8 BidPal, Inc.,

Indiana 40

Indiana Employment Indianapolis Phoenix 40

CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The tendering process begins with a request for bids and finishes with an ordinary valuation resolution of a single company, creating a tender success of the project. While the buyers have a base at the pre-bids stage, the users will handle an expert to discuss the work assistance. Competitive bidding can take excess time.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Bidding Construction Contract 52

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The gulf between contract prices and appraised values highlights the risks to buyers in the current market, especially those stretching their budgets to win a bidding war. Appraisers say they employ a rigorous approach to valuing a home that over time is more accurate than simply reflecting what a buyer offered during a bidding war.

Bidding 52

Bidding Contract Risk Housing 52

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 8, 2023

“I feel sorry for everybody caught up in this mess, but clients must ask themselves what role they played going with such low bids.” One rival main contractor said: “Henry’s have been buying work for years and it all seems to have come to ahead as soaring costs and labour caught up with the firm.

Construction 138

Construction Maine Contractors Residential 138

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 7, 2017

But running a construction company isn’t just about getting bids, staying under budget, and bringing in revenue. It’s important to make it clear that as an employer you want them there and that you’re invested in them as an employee and as a person. Setting up a wellness program for your construction business is easier than you think.

Construction 130

Construction Insurance Employment Viewpoint 130

Fieldwire

AUGUST 31, 2023

As a freelancer or independent contractor, you may also need to pay the higher self-employment tax rate. If you decide to go freelance, you almost certainly won’t receive benefits through an employer like you would as working for a general contractor. However, you’ll be focused on the relationship with the general contractor instead.

Subcontracting 98

Subcontracting Contractors Negotiation Employment 98

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 3, 2014

This leads to more precise and complete bids. Trimble® Accubid Enterprise applies rational business regulations to imitate and optimize the project lifecycle from bid to completion. Trimble® Accubid Enterprise applies rational business regulations to imitate and optimize the project lifecycle from bid to completion.

Estimating 45

Estimating Bidding Software Software 45

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

After all, safety first, bidding next. Qualification – Completing the Annual Update is necessary for contractors to maintain a prequalified status to bid and work on projects. 2023 was a year of resilience, pressure, and economic uncertainty for our industry. Naturally, many contractors (like you!)

FAQ 74

FAQ Contractors Management OSHA 74

FDR Safety

APRIL 27, 2017

” Much of the news there is about training and cooperative efforts with employers. Reports of amputations lead to improved workplace safety through employer settlements. Record number of Michigan employers “Take a Stand” for workplace safety and health. Contrast that with the current “Quick Takes.”

OSHA 149

OSHA Safety Injury Employment 149

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 21, 2018

Tendering: Tendering stands for the procedure of making an offer, bid or proposal, or revealing interest in providing respond to an invitation or request for tender. With tendering, interested contractors can send their bids to execute certain packages of construction work. It empowers any concerned contractor to submit tender.

Bidding 40

Bidding Construction Bargains Contractors 40

Pro Builder

JULY 30, 2021

Is there anything more important for an employer to do than ensure a safe site? Ensure bid packages are accurate and complete. Will I work (or even live) long enough to regularly find builders without a critical need for improvement in their bid packages? Provide a clean, safe jobsite. It just won’t happen.

Schedule 119

Schedule Bidding Plans Management 119

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2017

Contractors – Detailed unit price line estimates derived from unit price books are used to bid jobs, or supplement bids, and are also used by general contractors and construction managers to validate bids from sub contractors. Detailed line items are also used to create and validate construction budgets.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Bidding CSI 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 30, 2018

The takeaway: If you’re a contractor involved in infrastructure projects, you might see a push for more innovative materials in projects you bid on if this bill becomes a law. OSHA to Employers: Consider Screening Workers for Heat Stress When Index Hits 85 Degrees.

Industrial 197

Industrial Construction Infrastructure Innovation 197

Cassell Construction Estimating

JULY 6, 2015

Through today, July 6th, JBKnowledge is conducting the annual survey again, and we hope you’ll consider participating. JBKnowledge is headquartered in Bryan/College Station, TX, and serves construction clients on an international basis.

Insurance 100

Insurance Mobility Consulting Software 100