Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Construction Safety. Home » Blogs. Being the Best » The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents. I’m pleased to announce that this week’s blog is written by Gregg Shoppman of FMI. Estimating departments have added a new tool to their repertoire – superintendent and foremen input. David Brown Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Construction Safety. Home » Blogs. Was your initial estimate off? In addition to monitoring your work in progress, study your estimating and profit histories. Discuss with your job supervisors whether the assumptions you used in estimating the projects were valid. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Construction Safety. Home » Blogs. What I heard is that finding the right person for an estimator and a project manager is crucial to success. In the meantime, what do you think makes a strong PM or estimator and how do you hire A players? David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Construction Safety. Home » Blogs. « Construction Safety – The Wrong Way for a Lifetime. This in turn lets the estimators use equipment rates that are spot on when estimating forthcoming work, which helps to get new work, and bring that work in profitably. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 5, 2011

Construction Safety. Home » Blogs. However, estimates show in order to properly maintain the current system and expand it to meet future needs, we need to invest $225 to $340 billion annually.”. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2011

Construction Safety. Home » Blogs. Or maybe your accounting is solid, but your estimating is done using spreadsheets and it’s time to look into a trade-specific estimating program. This entry was posted on Thursday, April 21st, 2011 at 4:14 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. David Brown Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Construction Safety. Home » Blogs. When evaluating estimators, he says, “Business owners should not base estimating success simply on jobs awarded. I enjoy your blog and believe that there is something to be learned from applying lessons learned from the movie to the construction business. David Brown Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Construction Safety. Home » Blogs. The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents » So You Want to Buy New Construction Software. This entry was posted on Thursday, November 3rd, 2011 at 2:59 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Construction Safety. Home » Blogs. Today, new software applications – in job cost accounting, project management, estimating, etc. This entry was posted on Thursday, February 17th, 2011 at 9:09 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. INSURANCE |.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

Construction Safety. Home » Blogs. One problem that even the most savvy contractors deal with is profit fade, when a job continues to incur additional costs that are not factored into the estimate. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Construction Safety. Home » Blogs. One way to bid more work, without giving your estimator a quick trip to the funny farm, is to identify additional sources of project bid lists. This entry was posted on Thursday, January 5th, 2012 at 1:18 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog. David Brown Blog. INSURANCE |.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

Construction Safety. Home » Blogs. And, just last week, the United States Green Building Council published a report that estimates from 2009-2013 the green building industry will support 8 million jobs throughout the economy. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Construction Safety. Home » Blogs. ” Every construction project is a gamble – you’re betting that your estimate is accurate, that labor and material prices don’t go through the roof, etc. It is a toss of the dice, but having top-notch project management and cost estimating will weigh the dice in your favor.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

Construction Safety. Home » Blogs. The estimator might ask – “How many cubic yards of concrete does this deck require?” This entry was posted on Thursday, March 29th, 2012 at 3:52 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Among the most efficient construction technologies are building estimation software , cloud-based systems, building information modeling, and more. One of the most essential software solutions is estimating and bidding tools. Additionally, there is a special system for remote control of the job site safety rates.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

Construction Safety. Home » Blogs. It is up to us, the contractor, to shape the message effectively and communicate to the client what the building will cost, an estimated time line to completion and any inherent issues that need to be addressed as early in the project as possible. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 4, 2011

Construction Safety. Home » Blogs. Points to Ponder: I am writing this blog entry from a Delta 757 enroute from Atlanta to West Palm Beach for a meeting in the morning. This entry was posted on Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 at 11:57 pm and is filed under Michael Moore Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

We’ll explore what could happen if special safety protocols aren’t followed. With hiring hi-rail crane equipment come a lot of responsibilities, especially towards safety. Get a Written Estimate If you’re planning a construction project, hiring a certified crane operator is often the best solution.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 29, 2012

This leads to the presentation of an Information Technology IT tool for construction project safety management Total-Safety and, in particular, a module within Total-Safety designed to help construction personnel develop method statements with improved levels of hazard identification.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 16, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Types of Construction Estimates. Numerous estimating techniques prevail in the market and these can be categorized in the following ways :-. Conceptual estimates. Detailed estimates. Conceptual estimates. Detailed Estimate. Join our estimating forum.

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Rory Woolsey

MARCH 20, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. The Estimating Process; Get it Right! If you are interested in an expanded discussion on the most crucial step in the estimating process then go back and read my blog on "Scope, Scope, Scope!" Tuesday, March 20, 2012.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Almost the entire CSI approved sections contain performance and safety obligations produced by agencies like the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and several other federal and professional organizations. Newer Post.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 3, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Steps of a proper Estimation. A proper estimation is integrity of some sequential processes or steps. An accurate estimation gives you the chance to complete the project in schedule time and under budget. Here we will discuss the steps of a proper estimation. Newer Post.

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BD+C

MAY 20, 2024

This blog looks at three types and how they can enhance classroom security. That said, it is also crucial to understand special considerations, including areas where fire- and life-safety requirements overlap with security best practices. This blog looks at three types and how they can enhance classroom security.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 5, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Labels: concrete estimating , constructioin estimating , construction bidding. Estimating Sheets Sample. Estimate TakeOff Sheets. Construction Estimate Sheets. Labour Estimate Sheets. Material Estimate Sheets. Estimating Vidoe. adsense analytic.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 20, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. It contains an well-organized, supportive system of building regulation to gurantee the public’s safety in all buildings, residential and commercial. This site provides online database for codes and standards along with important safety information on demand. Estimating Vidoe.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Architectural designers and MEP engineers will experience an userfriendly 3D simulation environment that provides validation and optimization of design issues like thermal comfort, energy savings, occupant safety, and air quality with utilization of data directly from BIM software systems.

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Rory Woolsey

APRIL 24, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. I realize this is a repeat but for one I dont have any extra time this week and two scope cannot be over emphasized in the construction estimating process. For construction estimating the Architect/ Engineer Scope is incomplete.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 21, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Construction risk may put a threat to an organization’s success and debar to achieve the project objectives in terms of time, cost, quality, safety and environmental sustainability. General safety accident occurrence. Unfinished or inaccurate cost estimate. Estimating Vidoe.

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Rory Woolsey

JANUARY 30, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. Heaven, Hell and Estimating: They say that all good jokes are based on bits of truth. I don’t know if this is the case with all humor but it does hit close to home with a joke I heard about the estimating skills of us engineers.

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Rory Woolsey

MAY 31, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. With this blog I will answer the “markup” question for an average facilities project and try and keep it simple but still useful. Estimate contingency should not be an excuse to skip the due diligence. Mark It Up!

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Realistic cost estimates are important in planning for contingencies. One of the best ways to mitigate the dangers in the field is by involving workers in the safety process.

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Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. At the heart of and crucial to controlling costs is an accurate cost estimate which translates into a cost budget. A cost estimate then is very important to cost control. Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Scope, scope, scope!!

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Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. I was set to publish a blog this week on cost control. However, I received many comments and questions on the “Negotiating JOC” blog from last week that really should be answered. Thursday, February 16, 2012.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Latest electrical estimating software can smooth the work process of electrical engineers and electrical estimators. This leads to the development of new and advanced electrical estimation software in different version for electricians, electrical engineers and electrical contractors.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 19, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Enhance your estimating process with Sage 100 Contractor. The software provides a unique construction system amalgamating accounting, project management, estimating and service management under one roof. Estimating Sheets Sample. Estimate TakeOff Sheets. Estimating Vidoe.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

With our previous blog post, the Best Construction Software Companies of 2017 , we tried to compile a list of the most valuable construction software tools and break it up categories. Biggest categories are: Bid Management (18 companies) and Estimating (17 companies). The companies include both small startups and large enterprises.

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