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Proposal Pricing Strategies: How Much are You Selling that Watermelon For?

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For example, you may charge $80/hr for a CAD Operator. That does not take into account how much each CAD Operator makes. Your loaded rate is the (Actual Rate + (Actual Rate * Overhead %) + Fee. However, when providing loaded rates, it is important to have an understanding of overhead. Field Overhead. Real Overhead.

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Top ten software for estimating and bidding

Construction Cost Estimating

Sage Estimating Sage Estimating can significantly accelerate the estimating process for several construction firms. As soon as the project is procured, estimate details flow automatically into Sage business management software, removing unnecessary tasks and data entry errors.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

Job Order Contracting

Common construction abbreviations as as part of cost estimating software, Job Order Contracting software, and construction documents is a standard practice. CAD: Cadmium, Computer-Aided Drafting. CLL: Contract Limit Line. EST: Estimate. NIC: Not In Contract. OH: Overhead. OHD: Overhead Door.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

CAD: Cadmium, Computer-Aided Drafting. CLL: Contract Limit Line. EST: Estimate. NIC: Not In Contract. OH: Overhead. OHD: Overhead Door. BWV: Back Water Valve. BYP: By Pass. C: Courses, Curb, Channel, Degrees Celsius, Clock Outlet, Calcimine. C/C: Center to Center. C TO C: Center to Center. CAB: Cabinet.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

CAD: Cadmium, Computer-Aided Drafting. CLL: Contract Limit Line. EST: Estimate. NIC: Not In Contract. OH: Overhead. OHD: Overhead Door. BWV: Back Water Valve. BYP: By Pass. C: Courses, Curb, Channel, Degrees Celsius, Clock Outlet, Calcimine. C/C: Center to Center. C TO C: Center to Center. CAB: Cabinet.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Application: This standard applies to warehouse or large overhead rolling doors. Door, Manual, Overhead. This standard applies to manually operated overhead doors. Keep record of hour usage of spotlight bulb, noting its estimated life and date of installation. The S&EM Branch may decide to contract for this service.