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Job Order Contracting – Lean Construction History

Job Order Contracting

Subsequently State, County, and Local Governments, Transportation, Education, and Healthcare entities began to use Job Order Contracting. is intended to include contractor overhead, profit and any items that reflect the contractor and/or site and/or requirements. The total of the estimate is then multiplied by a coefficient.

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Construction Cost Estimating Software vs. Spreadsheets – State of the Nation 2012

Building Information Management

Construction estimating involves the estimating of material, labor, equipment, overhead/profit and contingencies. White Paper – Cost Estimating Evolution .

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Contractors Are Renting Rather Than Buying More Equipment.

ENR Construction

Earn Continuing Education Credits. White Papers. The recession prompted many contractors to thin their fleets in order to lower overhead and generate cash. Book Reviews. Information Technology. Construction Technology. Social Media. Construction Schools. Civil Engineering Schools. Current Costs. Material Trends.

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Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers | ENR.

ENR Construction

Earn Continuing Education Credits. White Papers. To reduce overhead costs, contractors often give scheduling short shrift—assigning inexperienced or junior-level personnel to schedule complex, multimillion-dollar projects. Book Reviews. Information Technology. Construction Technology. Social Media. Current Costs.