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The Future of Social Justice in the Workplace

Stok

2: “Non-Discrimination” becomes “Inclusion” It’s no longer enough to just not discriminate against people of certain races, ethnicity, genders, or sexual orientations. That implies that discrimination is an acceptable norm. But with limited time and budget, we know that’s not always a possibility.

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Improving Renovation, Repair, and Maintenance Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

The way to deliver 96%+ of renovation, repair, and maintenance projects on-time, on-budget, and at the appropriate level of quality is to enable collaboration with contractors and other expert service providers. How many task orders were completed on-time, on-budget? Discriminating: small changes are meaningful.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

85%+of all projects are over budget (just 31% of all projects came within 10% of the budget in the past 3 years – KPMG) 52% of rework is caused by poor project data and miscommunication (2018 Industry Report – Construction Disconnected, FMI). 40-50% work is either rework or not “value-added work.” ORGANIZATIONAL MATURITY.

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Seven Traits of Profitable Specialty Contractors

Fieldwire

Firms with healthy marketing budgets might also enlist the services of a marketing or public relations consultant for assistance in marketing efforts. Information technology in both office and field settings can often improve efficiency and productivity. Proper Use of Tools and Technology. Consistent Contracting Practices.

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Proposal Win Themes: Stop Relying On Them

Help Everybody Everyday

They usually tie a single, unique discriminator to a critical customer need.” In fact, we used this process to deliver NextDoor University’s library project ahead of schedule and $3M under budget.” Every proposal I’ve ever received swore up and down that they’d deliver the project on-time and on budget.

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All About Tendering | What Is Tendering | What Is a Tender in Construction | Tendering Meaning in Construction

CivilJungle

At a point, the customers and experts will discuss the benefits record and budget. It is because the users can choose from a big pond of the feasible provider who can carry the best amount of products at a low price. Shortcut for safety – safety equipment will be another place where architecture may derive from the budget.

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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

Green Building Law Update

Given that real estate accounted for more than 25% of the gross state product (the state Gross Domestic Product) in Maryland last year and that more than 650,000 rent cases were filed in the Maryland courts in 2019, more than anything else the courts adjudicated, some have suggested the legislature might focus more of its efforts on real estate.

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