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2020 Guide to Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

2020 Guide to Construction Cost Estimating provides a road map for applying best management practices necessary to drive financial visibility and transparency. Locally researched detailed line item unit price construction data provided the highest level of verifiable and transparent information. Introduction. Quality / Quantity.

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ConsensusDocs releases updated federal subcontract to help construction firms perform federal work

BD+C

The newly revised ConsensusDocs standard subcontract ( ConsensusDocs 752 for federal work) will make it easier for general contractors and subcontractors to perform federal work. Codes Codes and Standards'

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The pros and cons of becoming a subcontractor

Fieldwire

If you decide to start your own subcontracting business, you’ll be able to reap many of the most significant benefits of working as a general contractor — like greater flexibility in job hours and scheduling. BLOG Why is construction so hard? Construction expert Jim Rogers explains.

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PA Appellate Court Issues Strong Reminder: CASPA’s Fee-Shifting Mechanism Applies to Subcontractors, Contractors, and Owners Who Prevail in Payment Disputes

Constructlaw

This is a strong reminder to all tiers of the construction chain that Pennsylvania’s Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (CASPA) allows substantially prevailing parties — whether owners, contractors, or subcontractors — to recover fees incurred in proceedings involving payment claims.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

To those on the jobsite day-to-day, it’s no surprise that construction consistently tops the list of the most dangerous industries in the US. But because of the inherent dangers on construction jobsites, contractors are under close scrutiny for compliance. OSHA standards for construction. Peter Lindborg. View profile.

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Q2 Construction Labor Costs $28.13/Hour

Job Order Contracting

Construction Labor Costs. Construction compensation increased 0.8% The construction sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of buildings or engineering projects (e.g., Construction work done may include new work, additions, alterations, or maintenance and repairs. in Q1) and 2.5%

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Is Good Faith Required for a Termination for Convenience?

Construction Dive

The project owner has reserved the right to terminate the contract without cause and to compensate the contractor only as stipulated in the termination clause. The owner acts at its sole discretion. The contractor has no leverage. This leads to contractor allegations of bad faith and self-serving motivation on the part of the owner.