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ABC Predicts Construction Sector Will Remain Strong in 2019

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Associated Builders and Contractors Chief Economist Anirban Basu forecasts another strong year for construction sector performance, yet warns about inflationary pressures, according to a recently published 2019 economic outlook. WASHINGTON, D.C. economic performance has been brilliant of late. but the headline statistics make.

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Are Liquidated Damages Based on Phantom Owner Costs?

Construction Dive

They are intended to compensate project owners for the costs of an extended construction period and the delayed use of the facility. Liquidated damages clauses are generally enforceable if the daily rate represents a reasonable forecast, at the time of contract formation, of the owner’s actual costs.

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6 Ways the COVID-19 crisis will reshape the construction industry

Lets Build

It is now apparent how critical it is to provide compensation and support to employees as strict community quarantines are placed. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments had to issue new guidelines on compensation, including new filing deadlines, work-time reductions, and rules on employee leaves, to account for the lockdown.

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Job Order Contracting Guide

Job Order Contracting

Ability to do demand planning and forecasting. Assurance that JOC consultants are properly distanced from decision-making, especially if their compensation is based upon a percentage of construction work. Project Management best practices are implemented and standardized across the organization and awarded JOC contractors.

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Construction Budgeting Resource for Arizona

Carol Hagen

Construction company budgets are heavily weighted to the salary and compensation plans of their employees. There are questions on economic indicators, employee development, employee benefits and employee compensation. View the questions before taking the survey: 2011 AZ Construction Salary Survey.

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Can You do Cement Work in the Rain?

Work Gearz

Consult the weather forecasting department: Consult the weather forecasting department for possibility of rain in the area. Forecasting technology and radar maps can indicate the possibilities of rain in 24 hours in a particular area. So, it’s always better to prepare for the worse. That’s all for today!

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Branka Minic’s Plan to Build and Retain a Talented Workforce

Pro Builder

The need is pressing: In a National Association of Home Builders survey earlier this year, 85% of members said skilled labor availability and cost are among their most significant challenges, and NAHB forecasts the need for 2.2 million new workers by 2025. We, as an industry, need to focus much more on providing those pathways.

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