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Proposed Budget Cuts $2.4 Billion from DOT

Construction Equipment

The White House has released the first draft of President Trump's America First - A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again and in it is a 13-percent cut to the Department of Transportation's funding.

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Drafting Effective Cost Estimates

Construction Business Owner

From the outset, project and construction cost estimating is critical to ensure that the anticipated project and construction costs meet budget expectations. Naturally, cost is one of the primary measures of a project’s success.

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6 Factor to Consider When Replacing Your Front Door

Construction Marketing

Your Budget . One important consideration is your budget. If you’re working with a limited budget, choosing wisely is essential to get the most bang for your buck. Once you have an idea of the look you’re going for, you can narrow down your choices and find a door that fits your style and budget.

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Cost to keep Miami dry over next few decades is $4 billion

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billion over the next 40 years to keep the City of Miami dry from rising seas , according to a draft of the city’s newly released stormwater master plan. It will cost at least $3.8

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10 key responsibilities of a construction project manager

Lets Build

Stay on budget. Draft contracts. Stay on budget. When the project starts, you are the one who needs to make sure the crew doesn’t go above the budget. See costs, estimate, compare and cut unnecessary costs to stay within budget limits. Draft contracts. Hire, fire and supervise. Deliver on time. Manage risks.

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What is preconstruction and why it’s important

Lets Build

A single design flaw, drafting mistake, or other oversight can result in significant cost and schedule overruns. How you integrate preconstruction planning into your processes will vary based on the project, but there is one common goal of preconstruction: heading off issues before they cause you to go over budget and miss deadlines.

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FEDRAMP is Hindering Facilities Management in the Federal Sector

Job Order Contracting

Here is a draft memo from OMB regarding FEDRAMP revisions, that: [link]. It is now understood that requiring FEDRAMP certification in not in the best interests of federal government agencies and departments for many, if not most applications. Please review the following which clearly support this fact.