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The 6 Rules of Risk Mitigation in Construction Contracts

Construction Business Owner

The 6 Rules of Risk Mitigation in Construction Contracts. Consistently achieving acceptable profit margins is difficult during the best of times. The slightest challenge can derail a project for weeks or even longer, causing profit margins to erode while also increasing the risk of potentially costly claims or litigation.

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Beware of Using Assemblies for Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

Some suppliers of Job Order Contracting software and cost data use “Assemblies” within what is supposed to be a unit price book (UPB). Factors such as site access, soil conditions, and local regulations can impact the cost of construction activities. It is a fundamental element and requirement for Job Order Contracting.

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Profits fall at BAM UK contracting operations

Construction Enquirer

BAM’s UK building and civil engineering business saw profits fall in the first half as inflation and supply chain issues eroded margins. Building arm BAM Construction saw profits fall by 30% to £13.2m from revenue slightly down at £426m as the business ran into challenges, particularly on larger contracts.

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Key Drivers To Improve Construction Profitability And Cash Flow

Contractor Bookkeeping

Enlightened contractors like you understand the value of developing your own unique Construction Contracting System, a collection of documented repeatable processes and operation manuals. The key is continuously refining your construction company's practices and procedures. Get job deposits and timely progress payments.

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What are Preliminaries in Construction Contracts?

Lets Build

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. What do preliminaries in construction mean?

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How to Keep Your Profit Wheel Spinning

Construction Business Owner

1 challenge many contractors face is profit shrinkage or profit margin fade. This recurring problem appears when final construction job cost comes in higher than the bid or contract project budget. I often hear company owners say that they bid using a 15-percent markup for overhead and 10 percent for profit.

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Army Job Order Contracts FAIL to meet AFARS requirements MOST OF THE TIME

Job Order Contracting

Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price.

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