Cassell Construction Estimating

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Five Basics of Fundamentally Sound Construction Operations 1. Take off material in reasonable detail; don’t get bogged down in minutiae d. Obtain signed Subcontract quotes for the ENTIRE scope of sub tasks 2. Accurate Estimating a. Build the entire job, step by step in your head b. Provide the field the tools to succeed 1.

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Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

KBR) made material misrepresentations in its proposal, rendering the fully-performed contract void ab initio. Background: The contract in question, executed on July 9, 2013, was for the construction of an Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System site in Deveselu, Romania, with a firm, fixed-price amount of $134,211,592.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 19, 2020

2020 Guide to Construction Cost Estimating provides a road map for applying best management practices necessary to drive financial visibility and transparency. Locally researched detailed line item unit price construction data provided the highest level of verifiable and transparent information. Material costs are either.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 3, 2022

The labor and material shortages occurring in today’s construction market and limited available financial resources make the market extremely competitive. It can be difficult to stand out and get the jobs you want as a subcontracting firm. . This has created challenges as construction has become more competitive. .

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NH Construction Law

DECEMBER 19, 2020

If the principal is a general contractor with a “pay-if-paid” clause in its subcontracts, must a subcontractor wait for the general contractor to be paid before it can collect on a payment bond? What about payment bonds on private construction projects? Pace Construction Corp. , Dole Co. , 267 F.Supp.3d

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 9, 2023

Hundreds of suppliers and subcontractors have been left £43m out of pocket by the collapse of Henry Construction Projects. When FRP was appointed £400m turnover Henry had 60 live sites with just 54 staff and a further 41 subcontracted quantity surveyors on the books. Henry also held performance bonds with a dozen surety providers.

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Construction Subcontracting Contract Accounting 86

Fieldwire

AUGUST 31, 2023

If you decide to start your own subcontracting business, you’ll be able to reap many of the most significant benefits of working as a general contractor — like greater flexibility in job hours and scheduling. BLOG Why is construction so hard? Construction expert Jim Rogers explains.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2019

Definition: IDIQ construction contracts are Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity construction agreements that may or may not have associated detailed construction delivery processes and workflows. . Focused upon construction projects of varying sizes. Multiple types of construction IDIQs. T and M Basics. •

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Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 21, 2020

This article is part of Construction Junkie’s coverage of Groundbreak 2020 , Procore’s annual technology conference. There’s no doubt that one of the most important aspects of managing a construction project is being able to quickly and easily analyze your financials. Sage will be in attendance in the virtual exhibitor hall.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Eighty percent (80%) of all construction projects are late, over-budget, or incorrectly completed. Simple Guide to LEAN – Before we even get to improving Scope of Work (SOW) processes, it’s valuable to first understand the basic concepts of LEAN construction.

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Constructlaw

APRIL 20, 2023

Relyant subcontracted with Federal Engineers and Constructors, Inc. (FE&C). Relyant later terminated its subcontract with FE&C. Under FE&C’s theory, it was entitled to recover interest under a subcontract provision that generally incorporated all “terms and conditions … required by law.”

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 23, 2022

Today’s construction landscape leaves very little room for error. With rising material costs and razor-thin margins, construction professionals must ensure that project costs and materials are precisely estimated so they can make accurate projections and optimize their bids. . The anatomy of a construction takeoff.

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Constructlaw

MARCH 10, 2023

ALS’s subcontract permitted the DOT to hold back 60% of its payments to assure ALS would warranty the work, which ALS did with site checks performed between June 2019 and May 2020. Drafting subcontracts appropriately can give both developers and subcontractors greater security and reliability of outcome.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2021

Construction accounting software is a must-have, but may seem daunting to implement new solutions if your accounting technology hasn’t kept up with the complexities of your growing business. No stranger to disruption, the construction industry is experiencing higher levels of digitization than ever before. That includes accounting.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

For example, one of the rules makes noteworthy changes to the FAR’s Limitations on Subcontracting, resulting in a more friendly regulatory landscape for small business prime contractors. Limitations on Subcontracting – Helpful Changes for Small Business Prime Contractors.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 17, 2023

HS2 is planning a meet the main contractor bidders day ahead of the next tranche of subcontract work tenders to progress civil engineering works and station fit-outs. structural steel, cladding, flooring, ceilings, painting, signage) Drainage works and associated materials (e.g. Civils & Stations work streams Urban realm (incl.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 27, 2014

When you started your construction business, you were in control of your own destiny.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Innovation and leadership are the driving forces behind construction success. Case in point: our annual 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction roundup. Nominated by their peers for their exceptional achievements, these under-40 individuals aren't just building structures—they're constructing the future.

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Construction BIM Autodesk Innovation 116

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Stringent residential design standards imposed by local governments are affecting housing costs; the impact of new residential construction on the broader economy (chart). Examples of highly prescriptive design standards include: Prohibiting or limiting the use of exterior materials such as vinyl siding and metal. Building Materials.

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Design NAHB Residential North Carolina 103

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders… possible? Only two of the following construction delivery methods are LEAN. Construction Project Delivery Comparison. Do you know which they are? Advantages.

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Construction Marketing

AUGUST 30, 2019

A few years back we took a look at the two largest construction lead services serving the commercial construction market: Dodge Data & Analytics and ConstructConnect. ConstructConnect was formed by a merger of CMD Group with iSqFt , BidClerk , and Construction Data. How Construction Lead Services Work.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 2, 2023

The construction industry has historically been slow to adopt technological changes, but that attitude is starting to change. Visibility: The growth of monitoring tools such as construction wearables and drones provide full visibility of the worksite, resulting in fewer incidents and projects of higher quality. About 59.9% About 59.9%

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Management Certification Construction Education 52

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

These new requirements for federal contractors include, but are not limited to: Developing and maintaining a Software Bill of Materials for any software used in contract performance. Allowing access and cooperating with the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency for purposes of threat hunting and incident response.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 24, 2014

The company wants to provide leads to its sales force so that its product can be specified in commercial construction projects at an earlier stage. The Big Dog Lead Generators: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge and Reed Construction Data. Type of work, such as new construction or addition. Reed Construction Data.

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Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 30, 2014

The Construction Estimator and Bidding mobile app is designed for contractors , service companies, salespeople and estimators to quickly create on-site estimates for construction and repair projects. The app allows to quantify material , labor, subcontract and other costs needed to complete a construction project.

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Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 3, 2015

HeavyBid is an easy-to-use construction estimating software that is widely applied in the sectors like transportation, utility, oil and gas, power, industrial, and commercial construction. Efficiently control the complete quote lifecycle from RFQ to picking subs and suppliers for producing subcontracts and purchase orders.

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Estimating Bidding Subcontracting Construction 40

NH Construction Law

MAY 31, 2021

MacMillin was the general contractor on an assisted living facility project in Keene for Prospect Woodward Home, and subcontracted the plumbing and mechanical portion of the project to Denron. A condition precedent to its payment obligations is Contractor’s actual receipt of the corresponding payment from Owner.”

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Subcontracting New Hampshire Contractors Contract 40

Pro Builder

AUGUST 4, 2021

The median price of single-family built-for-sale homes started during 2020 was $336,000, according to NAHB analysis of recent data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction. Building Materials. Building Materials. For more, visit nahb.org. Market Data + Trends.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 16, 2022

Subcontracting is a time-honored tradition. The masons, architects, blacksmiths, and painters then managed their little corners of construction, freeing the overseer to do their thing. . Plus, the risk in construction is increasing. Collaboration is always vital, but it takes on a particular relevance in construction.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 5, 2023

They require flexible solutions that can keep up and make their lives easier whether they are in the office or at the jobsite. Until recently, software applications for managing the finances of construction paid little attention to anyone outside of the back office. Additionally, third-party stakeholder collaboration (e.g.,

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Office Autodesk Accounting Project Management 52

Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

To those on the jobsite day-to-day, it’s no surprise that construction consistently tops the list of the most dangerous industries in the US. But because of the inherent dangers on construction jobsites, contractors are under close scrutiny for compliance. OSHA standards for construction. Peter Lindborg. View profile.

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NH Construction Law

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The Miller Act, the federal statute providing for payment bonds on federal construction projects to protect unpaid subcontractors and suppliers, provides that suits on the payment bond “must be brought. United States f/b/o Maverick Construction Management Services, Inc. Consigli Construction Co., ” 40 U.S.C. §

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Construction bids are critical to winning more work, so it pays to have a solid understanding of what they entail and what you can do to improve your bidding performance. . In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about construction bids. What is the Construction Bidding Process? Bid Solicitation.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

We discuss: The current state of construction contracts. Construction technology and the future of contracting and payments. Understand the state of contracts and payment terms in construction. The current state of contracts and payment terms in construction leaves a lot to be desired, says Karalynn.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Despite your best efforts to protect building materials, any number of things can happen during the course of construction. But, different rules apply for materials destined for installation and stored either on or away from the building site. and ends when those materials are installed as intended.

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Levelset

MARCH 21, 2022

Meanwhile, you’re incurring expenses that drain your bank account, like purchasing materials and paying employees. Poor cash flow management is the number one reason why construction businesses fail. Trade credit allows you to purchase materials and delay paying for them, usually for up to 30 days. Protect your lien rights.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Despite rising costs and delays for building materials (especially lumber prices, which are up more than 170% since mid-April), historical sales traffic numbers driven by pent-up demand and low mortgage interest rates are driving up confidence in the market’s near future. . Building Materials. For more, visit nahb.org. .

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