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Objective, reliable, and veriable Construction Cost Estimates

Job Order Contracting

Both quanitites and costs should be presented in terms of a granular construction task. Quantities must leverage consistent, industry standard units of measure. Costs must be current, objective, and locally reserached. Each construction task should be unique and identifed by using a standard data architecture (i.e.

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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

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To help your business remain viable, contractor’s insurance should be a crucial part of your financial strategy. Insurance also puts other parties’ minds at ease when they want to hire you as a specialty contractor. A certificate of insurance (COI) is a valid form used to prove that you carry the appropriate insurance policy.

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Insurance for HVAC Contractors: What It Covers and Why You Need It

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HVAC contractor insurance is the primary way to help protect your financial interest if things go wrong on the job. This contractor’s insurance solution is typically the most cost-effective means to secure coverage and give you peace of mind. What is HVAC contractor insurance? Who needs HVAC insurance?

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Job Order Contracting Guide

Job Order Contracting

Labor rates are for direct labor, without overhead and profit, however include fringe benefits and allowances for Social Security and Medicare taxes, worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance and employee benefits. Payroll taxes and workman’s compensation are included in the labor rates.

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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

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The Tax Bill suspends all miscellaneous itemized deductions that are subject to the 2% floor under present law. Modification of limitation on excessive employee remuneration: Under current law, an employer generally may deduct reasonable compensation for personal services as an ordinary and necessary business expense.

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February 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

To be effective, safety programs must identify potential hazards actually present in a workplace and then prescribe engineering controls, administrative controls and/or personal protective equipment and other processes that address those potential hazards. Contact us for more information.

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Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards — and Ways to Protect Your Jobsite

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Financial distress can result from a lack of skilled labor and possible workers’ compensation insurance claims. . Planning for when and where contaminants will be present allows you to provide employees with the appropriate barriers to possible illnesses and injuries. High temperatures.

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