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A Guide to Eco-Friendly Construction

Construction Marketing

Sustainable living refers to incorporating environmentally friendly policies. Invest in materials like energy-efficient overhead cranes, and consider using a suitable on-site generator. Prefabricated material refers to material produced in a controlled environment instead of on the construction site. Use Prefabricated Material.

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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

B Basis of estimate (BOE) - a document which describes the scope basis, pricing basis, methods, qualifications, assumptions, inclusions, and exclusions. Bill of quantities (BOQ) - a document used in tendering in the construction industry in which materials, parts, and labor (and their costs) are itemized. May also be called pricing.

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8 essential steps for effective project cost estimation and budgeting

Fieldwire

General contractors can review all available construction documents or the bill of quantities the property owner or project engineer prepared. Determine indirect expenses You must estimate insurance, bonds, indirect field expenses and overhead costs. Integrating overhead expenses into estimates accurately is simple.

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. coefficient (reference table of allowable overhead). Architect/Engineer’s Guidelines, Quality Control, and other related documents in effect at.

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10 Essential Types of Construction Documents

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction documents help keep your projects organized and guide the construction process from start to finish. Having access to these construction documents puts information into the hands of the right people at the right time, so decisions can be made quickly and action can be taken to finish projects on time and within scope. .

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6 Tips for Getting Paid Now – Not Later

PSMJ Resources

Refer to article 9 of AIA Document B101-2007 for guidance. Raises, benefits, and other overhead factors can easily strip away profits if not monitored and adjusted. Understand what your overhead factors are. Once the client has signed off, proceed to completing the documents in a most efficient manner.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: Mark It Up!

Rory Woolsey

“ What are the” appropriate” markups for overhead, profit and contingency when budgeting facilities construction projects?” Beyond this, the installing contractor’s overhead(s) and profit will need to be added. Overhead: Overhead is the markup for the general contractor’s home office overhead.