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LEAN Job Order Contracting – Getting the most out of available funds

Job Order Contracting

This process virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on time and on budget. Furthermore, locally researched unit price books are available for preventive maintenance also, complete with labor and material costs and a complete check list for each task!

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The Value of Locally Researched Line Time Construction Cost Data

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National average cost days similarly doesn’t take into account local variations in labor, material, and equipment. Comparison of cost of different projects. The attempt to remedy this significant issue with location factors or indices is problematic and introduces gross errors. Establishing unit rates for tasks / work orders.

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AIA & Arup Healthier Materials Protocol: A Quick Guide

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With the common reminder that humans spend 90% of our time indoors, coupled with a growing body of upwards of 400 research studies that indicate there are hazardous chemicals in our building products that building occupants are exposed to, the focus on healthy, sustainable materials across the design and construction industry is at an all-time high.

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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

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In order to minimize the environmental impact of shipping construction materials long distances, green building practices always call for the use of locally sourced construction materials whenever possible. Product and Material Selection. Preventing Construction Activity Pollution.

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Maximising ROI with construction project execution software

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Proper budgeting Budgeting requires the most attention to ensure on-budget projects. Poor budgets can lead to delays or even incomplete projects. With the software, you can automate labour and material costs, standardise bids, and get accurate estimations based on previous costs and bids.

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Maximising ROI with construction project execution software

Lets Build

Proper budgeting Budgeting requires the most attention to ensure on-budget projects. Poor budgets can lead to delays or even incomplete projects. With the software, you can automate labour and material costs, standardise bids, and get accurate estimations based on previous costs and bids.

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7 Ways Contractors Can Save Money

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When you’re dealing with jobs that are in the six, seven, and even eight figure budgets, project management can become very complex with many variables to account for. Researching affordable building materials ahead of time in tandem with the architect can help cut costs prior to groundbreaking. Comparison shop. Schedule smart.

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