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Beware of Using Assemblies for Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

Some suppliers of Job Order Contracting software and cost data use “Assemblies” within what is supposed to be a unit price book (UPB). Each aspect, such as materials, labor, equipment, and overhead, should be itemized separately. It is a fundamental element and requirement for Job Order Contracting.

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Raise Revenue by Understanding Overhead

Construction Business Owner

Michael is the owner of a ceramic tile contracting company in Michigan who called me looking for advice. I can’t sell enough work at my old markup rates to cover my overhead,” he said. “So, He complained about his customers continually asking for lower prices and the cheap competitors who don’t charge enough.

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How to Make Changes & Still Make Money

Construction Business Owner

It’s nearly impossible to make any money when contracts allow just 10% and your subcontract only allows for 15% total overhead and profit markup on change orders, or time and material costs plus work. The typical commercial contractor’s annual overhead and profit markup look much like those in Figure 1. Alex Headley.

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Army Job Order Contracts FAIL to meet AFARS requirements MOST OF THE TIME

Job Order Contracting

Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price.

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What are Preliminaries in Construction Contracts?

Lets Build

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. We’ll define preliminaries in construction, discuss what prelims are, and gain an understanding of what preliminary costs are included in a construction contract. What do preliminaries in construction mean?

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Job Order Contracting 2021 and Beyond

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting 2021 is a competitively bid, firm, fixed-price, indefinite quantity contract, and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery program for as-needed construction services. If a UPB is properly created it consists of “bare costs” only (no contractor overhead or profit).

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Keltbray wins £40m multi-year deal for Northern Powergrid

Construction Enquirer

Keltbray has secured a framework contract, valued up to £40m to deliver critical overhead line infrastructure for Northern Powergrid. The works will focus on West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and the Humber Estuary regions.