Lump Sum Construction Contract – Its Advantages and Disadvantages
The Constructor
DECEMBER 9, 2016
In lump sum construction contract contractor bids fixed price for all activities in project. Advantages and disadvantages of lump sum contract is.
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Job Order Contracting Services – Best Value
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 9, 2016
Job Order Contracting Services and Tools should be based upon open standards, locally researched cost data, and best value for all participants. They should NOT favor the Owner versus the Contractor. They should NOT require excessive fees. They should NOT pay a fee to a JOC Consultant based upon total JOC construction costs if he/she plays a role in approving the Job Order/Task Order/Project.
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Properties and Products of Gypsum as a Building Material for Construction
The Constructor
DECEMBER 9, 2016
Gypsum is one of the widely used construction material mainly used in interior designing. There are several gypsum products used as building material.
How to Find Your Ideal Customer Profile as a Contractor
Contractor Bookkeeping
DECEMBER 9, 2016
Today's Guest Article Is From Hannah West Representing Modernize.Com. When it comes to branding your contracting business, you probably have a checklist that includes a logo, a website, print advertising, and customer outreach. But these essential efforts are in vain if you don’t deeply consider the audience you’re attempting to reach. Customer profiles are the perfect tool for understanding the people who will seek your services and what they want from you as a contractor.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.
Applications and Properties of ETFE as a Building Material in Construction
The Constructor
DECEMBER 9, 2016
ETFE is a manmade fluoropolymer which stands for ethylene tetrafluoroethylene, which has attained its position as an efficient architectural.
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Two Contractors Will Pay $147K in Fines for Roofer's Death
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The Navy and U.S. Department of Energy have announced official approval to build a $1.65 billion facility at a nuclear site about 50 miles west of Idaho Falls in eastern Idaho to handle nuclear fuel waste from the nation's fleet of nuclear-powered warships. Site prep will begin in 2017 and construction is set for 2019. An estimated 360 on-site jobs are expected by the operating start in late 2024.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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I am Basically new in Construction. any body can suggest me a better excel template to track the Progress of the work and variance of the cost.
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I am Basically new in Construction. any body can suggest me a better excel template to track the Progress of the work and variance of the cost.
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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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Tennessee, Memphis Invest $37M To Improve City Infrastructure
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DECEMBER 9, 2016
The investments will improve public infrastructure surrounding the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital expansion project in Memphis, TN. Read Tennessee, Memphis Invest $37M To Improve City Infrastructure on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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