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Top 5 Challenges for Construction Project Managers

Fieldwire

Patrick is the CEO at Handle.com which builds software that helps contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers secure their lien rights and get paid faster. As unplanned work and change orders creep into your project scope, the cost can easily go out of control if it is not managed closely. Learn more → 4.

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Understanding the Performance and Monitoring Phase of Construction

Levelset

During this first phase, pre-construction , the project owner will consult with an architect or design firm about an idea or plan. Discrepancies found at this point might still be young enough that the team can adjust budgets and submit change orders. Pre-construction. Protect & speed up every payment. Learn more.

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Low Bids Benefit Building Owners

Chianelli Estimating

The committee agreed that minimizing design and consultant fees would leave more for constructing the building. Subcontractors and material yards begin calling due to lack of payment and are beginning to lien the project. The project design begins and takes months or maybe longer to complete.

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

Consult with a construction attorney and follow their advice. Your contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause. You close your and sign the contract because you don''t want to ask for changes in the terms or consult your construction attorney.

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New Contractor Business Start Up

Contractor Bookkeeping

Consult with a construction attorney and follow their advice. Your contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause. You close your and sign the contract because you don't want to ask for changes in the terms or consult your construction attorney.

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We Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

Consult with a construction attorney and follow their advice. Your contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause. You close your and sign the contract because you don''t want to ask for changes in the terms or consult your construction attorney.

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What is a Construction Change Directive (CCD)?

Construction Law Monitor

There are many examples such as “punch-list,” “lien” and “substantial completion” to name a few. No words are more dreaded than change order. Construction change orders are some of the most litigated and disputed documents in all of construction law.