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12 Step Program for Creating Credible Construction Estimates

Job Order Contracting

The below 12 Step Program for Creating a Credible Construction Estimate is a valuable tool for any real propery owner or services provider. #1 1 Define estimate’s purpose ■ Who will use the estimate and how. Required level of detail, and overall scope. #2 Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■

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Winning Projects with Interactive Construction Presentations

Carol Hagen

Construction presentation effectiveness is the difference between winning and losing a project. Proving your understanding of the project scope, site challenges and constructability is paramount to success. Proving your understanding of the project scope, site challenges and constructability is paramount to success.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

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Validity of a Construction Cost Estimate – Public Sector

Job Order Contracting

The validity of a construction cost estimate, the most important aspect, is often overlooked and resulting in billions of dollars was every year. A construction cost estimate must be independently validated. Key Principles There are key principles that should be adhered to when preparing a construction cost estimate.

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Essential Bookkeeping Practices For Construction Start-Ups

Contractor Bookkeeping

Starting a new construction business is exciting but has its fair share of responsibilities. From saving receipts to processing employee payroll, every money-related detail should be documented. In such cases, they must maintain a record of all receipts, past, present, and future jobs, and a log of their customers and transactions.

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Lawsuit Over LEED Documentation

Green Building Law Update

A case filed last week in a California court is a prime example of the importance of contract documents in a LEED project. the general contractor responsible for construction of the Mitchell Park library, a proposed LEED Platinum project. Earlier this year the City of Palo Alto gave notice firing Flintco Pacific, Inc.,

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Bluebeam Tips: Presentations without Powerpoint

Carol Hagen

Bluebeam Revu is great in making PDFs of all sizes including pages that are perfect for slide presentations. Revu can also be used for creating slides and has it’s own presentation mode. You can also use the Presentation mode to view Full Screen and loop the slidedeck too. To exit presentation mode press ESC.

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