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Door Closer Hinges: A New Approach

Construction Specifier

Innovative engineering has made closer hinges more compact and functional; the new generation of products provides unique combinations of features and benefits to address door closing challenges that are not satisfactorily met by overhead surface-mounted door closers. Performance. The closer hinges have built-in door stops. Aesthetics.

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Can Support Services Be Recovered as Extra Administrative Costs?

Construction Dive

It is part of the contractor’s general and administrative overhead. In those cases, the cost of legal, accounting and consultant services are recoverable as extra work in the administration of a contract.A By Bruce Jervis Generally, the cost of administering a contract is built into the fixed contract price.

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Some vital construction documents for a construction project

Construction Cost Estimating

This type of document also involve overhead costs, what to claim and your rights. Drawings: In this document, there are all set of drawings which are essential to execute the part of the job. These drawings generally comprise of the latest drawings and should be under possession of the contractor before starting the project.

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JOC Tutorial #71 – Terms

Job Order Contracting

k) “Project scope of work” – the document and related drawings, specifications, and writings referenced therein which together set forth the specific requirements and work to be accomplished by the job order contractor in connection with an individual job order. The prices shall not include overhead and profit.

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ConstructionPro Network blog: Diverse, high-level information to help make better project management decisions

Construction Marketing Ideas

It is part of the contractor’s general and administrative overhead. In those cases, the cost of legal, accounting and consultant services are recoverable as extra work in the administration of a contract. A recent example is a project in which flaws in the government design necessitated substantial revisions of the contract drawings.

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Common Types of Construction Contracts And Their Use

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Under a lump sum contract the consultants are typically engaged by the owner and the contractor falls under a separate contract with the owner. The contract is typically governed by the prime consultant. It allows you to start construction before the drawings are complete.

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Electrical Utility Construction Estimator

Construction Cost Estimating

Estimating experience on electrical utility projects in the following construction and maintenance areas is preferred: Distribution, Overhead Distribution, Underground Substation Transmission We are looking for a project estimator with strong time management skills and who is team-oriented.