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Digital Dryshack #87: 10 Reasons D.O.D. Schedules get Rejected

Cassell Construction Estimating

firm providing scheduling training in Honolulu last week reminded me of the struggles most midsize contractors face when submitting an Initial Project Schedule (IPS) to NAVFAC or the Army Corps of Engineers. These 2 rules are absolutely non-negotiable: Every Activity but the first (Contract Award) must have a Predecessor.

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Exciting products and fresh directions

Cassell Construction Estimating

Job prices continue to plummet as marginal contracting firms fight for survival. Therefore the companies with solid presence in public works, and negotiated markets are best-positioned for the current recession. March finds the bid market slowing in many areas, but holding its own in a few areas.

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