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PSMJ Resources Blog: 11 Ways to Cut Overhead

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11 Ways to Cut Overhead. Here are eleven creative ideas to reduce your overhead expenses. Assign collateral duties to everybody in the office, virtually eliminating overhead positions. Scarlett Consulting. 11 Ways to Cut Overhead. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, July 23, 2012. Ford Harding blog.

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HOW SAFE IS YOUR BUSINESS?

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Creating new processes that are more efficient, and reducing material costs and overhead are critical parts of the profit equation, but cutting corners and skimping on safety are not. A frequently overlooked resource for improving your workplace safety is to take advantage of the OSHA consultation program.

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A point/counterpoint look at cutting overhead

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Got an e-mail the other day from PSMJ colleague Dave Burstein, who heads up our consulting and training. Dave had some advice for firms looking to cut overhead. CUTTING OVERHEAD? Over the years, we’ve seen many firms go on overhead cutting campaigns. I thought I would share it here, followed by my thoughts at the end.

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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. For the examples I’ll be using a 10 storey office tower as the example building.

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KPIs for Architects: 3 Performance Indicators to Watch

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Architectural business consultant Lucas Gray of Charette Venture Group recommends three KPIs to help firms measure their profitability: break-even point, utilization rate, and billable ratio. . Where direct labor is the percentage of salaries that are spent on billable work (rather than overhead time). Lucas Gray. Utilization rate.

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The New American Home 2022: Thinking Inside the Box

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office, which conceived the 4,674-square foot coastal-style home for the massive Orlando-area master plan of Lake Nona. A central interior courtyard is the home’s focal point; almost every room has a view of it, including the garage—which features a clever overhead door that extends the courtyard’s entertainment footprint.

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Proposal Pricing Strategies: How Much are You Selling that Watermelon For?

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A common pricing format within the consulting world is the hourly rate. Your loaded rate is the (Actual Rate + (Actual Rate * Overhead %) + Fee. However, when providing loaded rates, it is important to have an understanding of overhead. Most clients will pay all or a portion of your audited overhead costs. Field Overhead.