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Public Sector Facilities Stewardship and Data-driven Decision Making

Job Order Contracting

The fundamental reason the assumptions most public sector professionals have are incorrect when it comes to life-cycle management of the built environment. Low bid is an acceptable form of procuring repair, renovation, maintenance, or new construction services.

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Controlling Construction Costs, Rocket Science, and Time Travel

Job Order Contracting

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) for major new construction and LEAN Job Order Contractin g for repair, renovation, maintenance, and less design intensive new construction are proven programmatic processes that can save 30%-40%+ versus design-bid-build (DBB), CM@R, design-bulder (DB) and other more traditional forms.

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Winning More Construction Bids: A Complete Guide

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction bids are critical to winning more work, so it pays to have a solid understanding of what they entail and what you can do to improve your bidding performance. . In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about construction bids. What is the Construction Bidding Process?

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Playing Games with Subcontracting Limitations

Construction Dive

By Bruce Jervis Many construction contracts, particularly for public works, include a limitation on subcontracting, effectively requiring the prime contractor to perform a certain percentage of the value of the contract with its own forces. This encourages hands-on management of the project by the prime.

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The pros and cons of becoming a subcontractor

Fieldwire

This gives subcontractors more room to develop a specialized skill set and take on jobs that contractors with more generalized knowledge may not be able to manage. You may need to pay quarterly estimated taxes, depending on how much you make from your subcontracting work. You’ll also be less committed to the clients you work with.

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Winning Strategies to Grow Your Construction Business in a Competitive Market

Autodesk Construction Cloud

It can be difficult to stand out and get the jobs you want as a subcontracting firm. . Garrett, LEED AP, brings over 39 years of experience in construction management and project management to help construction teams of all types and sizes to adopt best-in-class construction strategies in a variety of different market conditions.

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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

Training involves teaching crane operations, safety protocols, equipment handling, load calculations, rigging techniques, and job site management. Most construction companies and project owners require NCCCO-certified operators for bidding and subcontracting. The process combines classroom instruction and hands-on training.