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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust

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Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. Here are a few signs that, in our experience, indicate your project budget is more likely to bust: Skimping on Professional Services.

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Sharing Your Budget Streamlines the Pre-Construction Phase

Wolgast Corporation

Here is one secret of the trade to save significant time during pre-construction, by giving your contractor a ballpark budget before design and/or estimating starts, an owner can take a shortcut in the preliminary phase and get to construction sooner. We can come to the owner with ideas without delays.

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JOC Contractor Evaluation

Job Order Contracting

JOC contractor evaluation is an ongoing process, begining with their response to a Job Order Contract Request for Propsals for design-builders and continuing throughout the life-cycle of the JOC Program. Here is a considerations for JOC contractor evaluation. Ability to create and maintain a safe and clean work environment.

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What Every Business Owner Should Know about Design-Build Construction

Wolgast Corporation

That is, until the 1970’s when we were the first to bring Design-Build to what’s now known as the Great Lakes Bay Region. The needs of busy business people who didn’t have much knowledge about construction drove the creation of the Design-Build delivery method. Potential challenges can be flagged early and discussed to be mitigated.

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8 essential steps for effective project cost estimation and budgeting

Fieldwire

Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. All subcontractors make project cost estimation and budgeting errors. Follow these eight essential steps to estimate project costs and budget funds effectively to prevent grave miscalculations. Quality must take priority over price.

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Top 10 Contractor Mistakes

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The most common contractor errors and how to avoid them to keep your construction projects safe, productive and profitable. The savvy contractor knows they can’t possibly avoid every jobsite mistake. Let’s explore 10 of the most common mistakes made by contractors with the best way to avoid the worst. Neglecting Safety Measures.

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General Contractor Salaries in 2022

Lets Build

General contractors are at the forefront of almost every construction project. They plan and coordinate, budget, and supervise a variety of projects from beginning to end. What is a general contractor? The main job of a general contractor is to oversee the details of a construction project and handle the day-to-day operations.