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Construction Estimating Made Easy

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Using a web- or cloud-based software solution is also the best way to increase your estimate accuracy and improve profitability. Quick, accurate estimates can be a fast and efficient way to grow your business. If you’re still using paper to estimate and bid, you know it can be a slow moving, time draining process.

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The pros and cons of becoming a subcontractor

Fieldwire

You may need to pay quarterly estimated taxes, depending on how much you make from your subcontracting work. Because subcontracts are negotiated rather than bid upon, you may not need bonds for subcontracts. Schedule a Demo You’ll be responsible for paying your own taxes and for keeping track of your income and expenses.

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Fieldwire Employee Spotlight: John Chamandy Cook

Fieldwire

The power plant was followed by a quick stint of estimating where I learned the ins and outs of construction contracts, Plan / Spec evaluation, costs and negotiations. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT APP Discover how Fieldwire can improve your team’s productivity Request demo

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Mastering construction project management with 6 key strategies

Fieldwire

Preconstruction and procurement: Negotiate and sign contracts with subcontractors. The right tools help you create rapid estimates for change orders and keep all parties informed of when they can expect delivery. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT APP Discover how Fieldwire can improve your team’s productivity Request demo

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Top 3 Tips for Improving Cash Flow as a Construction Contractor

ProcurementExpress.com

No two projects look the same, and even the best-prepared estimates give contractors and clients only a partial picture of the actual scope of work and the costs involved. Unfortunately, many firms don’t closely track staff hours, which makes it hard to give clients an accurate estimate of how much time is being allocated toward a project.

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Top 3 Tips for Improving Cash Flow as a Construction Contractor

ProcurementExpress.com

No two projects look the same, and even the best-prepared estimates give contractors and clients only a partial picture of the actual scope of work and the costs involved. Unfortunately, many firms don’t closely track staff hours, which makes it hard to give clients an accurate estimate of how much time is being allocated toward a project.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

In addition to the 800 jobs that will be created at the Baton Rouge facility over the next four years, LSU estimates the project will result in approximately 542 new indirect jobs, for a total of approximately 1,342 new, permanent jobs in the Capital Region. Total investment for the combined development is estimated to be $55 million.

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