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What Your Clients Think Of You, The Consultant

PSMJ Resources

by: PSMJ''s Public Works Project Management Consultant, Michael Ellegood, P.E. Whenever I work with consultants, I am often asked how do our clients, particularly public agency clients, think of us in the private sector consultant world. Skeptic: “Consultants are merely vendors.

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HOW SAFE IS YOUR BUSINESS?

Safety Services Company

Creating new processes that are more efficient, and reducing material costs and overhead are critical parts of the profit equation, but cutting corners and skimping on safety are not. A frequently overlooked resource for improving your workplace safety is to take advantage of the OSHA consultation program.

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Basic Accounting Terminology for PMs

PSMJ Resources

Billed/Invoiced Amounts: Amounts billed to clients based on contract compensation amounts and percent complete. Direct Expenses: Expenses that are charged to a project or task and NOT billed directly to the client; the cost of these expenses must be absorbed by the project or task. . These are outside the scope of the Gross Fee.

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16 Things Every Contractor Should Know When Bidding a Job Order Contract

Job Order Contracting

If a JOC Cooperative is used and/or a JOC Consultant, they may conduct audits of specific project estimates at their discretion and per the JOC Program requirements. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should a JOC Consultant be involved in make an award decision if the JOC Consultant is being compensated via a % of JOC construction volume. .

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Application: This standard applies to warehouse or large overhead rolling doors. Consult the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous ingredients and proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Consult the MSDS for hazardous ingredients and proper PPE. Door, Manual, Overhead. Standard Tools – Basic. Lubricants.

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Contractors Need Reports Not Bookkeeping

Contractor Bookkeeping

High Overhead Costs (in-house server). Midsize Construction Companies who view construction accounting as an “Overhead Expense” or "Waste of Money" will try to get buy on the cheap. I need to start being compensated for my time, but want to make sure I am doing it the right way. Summary : High Initial Cost. Absolutely!

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Contractors Want Reports Not Bookkeeping

Contractor Bookkeeping

High Overhead Costs (in-house server). Midsize Construction Companies who view construction accounting as an “Overhead Expense” or "Waste of Money" will try to get buy on the cheap. I need to start being compensated for my time, but want to make sure I am doing it the right way. Summary : High Initial Cost. Absolutely!