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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. Unit Costs: Assign a unit cost to each line item.

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How to Modernize Construction Management

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Contractors are finding ways to modernize their businesses with software that improves productivity and mitigates risks, while increasing their bottom line. The industry’s slow adoption of construction software has traditionally hindered contracting companies’ productivity. A Call for Modern Construction Software.

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8 essential steps for effective project cost estimation and budgeting

Fieldwire

Subcontractors getting awarded a contract spells financial disaster if the bid is too high to be competitive or too low to be profitable. However, trying to be a specialty contractor for everyone can backfire. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING SOFTWARE Easy construction project scheduling with Fieldwire Learn more → 2.

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The Rise of Business Intelligence in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

More and more contractors are moving to the cloud to embrace powerful business intelligence solutions to improve operations. But the contractors that dive deep into and analyze that data to make intelligent decisions about their projects and overall business strategy reap the greatest rewards.

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JOB Order Contracting FAQs

Job Order Contracting

Software & Construction Cost Data Options for JOC Panel Questions – January 16 @3:50 pm. Our clients largely include the public sector including universities, counties, cities, and their awarded JOC construction contractors. What training do you offer, and do you provide free software trials to real property owners?

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Costly Construction Software Vs. QuickBooks For Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

Cost Variables To Help You Choose Construction Software. Many contractors with expensive high-end construction software are re-examining if QuickBooks for Contractors is all they really need and if switching over to it makes sense. Five Hidden Construction Software Costs. #01 Contractor Invoicing.

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Cost Estimating Software in General Contractor and Builder

Construction Cost Estimating

Cost Estimating Software in General Contractor and Builder. Cost Estimating Software is designed for General Contractor and Builder that need to provide faster and more accurate cost estimates. Cost estimating software has lead to more efficient computations, leaving estimators more time to visit and analyze projects.