article thumbnail

The role of a quantity surveyor in construction sector

Construction Cost Estimating

Liabilities of a Quantity Surveyor: A Quantity Surveyor (QS) is a professional who mainly deals with construction costs and contracts associated with the Construction Industry. Research, negotiate and support dispute resolution operations. Create and deliver estimates for construction and development work.

article thumbnail

What to Know About the “Contract” in General Contracting

Contractor Connection

A contract protects you, your budget, and your property, so make sure to consider the following as you negotiate your agreement: Licensing. Be absolutely certain that your contractor has the proper licensing to meet your city’s requirements and any licensing required to do specialized work, such as electrical or plumbing. Scheduling.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Business Facilities’ 2015 State of the Year: Alabama

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Patrick Gammons, senior manager, Data Center Energy and Location Strategy for Google, said the company can use the Widows Creek plant’s existing electrical infrastructure to transmit renewable energy to power the new data center. Plus, TVA agreed to help Google scout new renewable energy projects and bring the power to their electrical grid.

Alabama 40
article thumbnail

Business Facilities’ 2015 State of the Year: Alabama

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Patrick Gammons, senior manager, Data Center Energy and Location Strategy for Google, said the company can use the Widows Creek plant’s existing electrical infrastructure to transmit renewable energy to power the new data center. Plus, TVA agreed to help Google scout new renewable energy projects and bring the power to their electrical grid.

Alabama 40
article thumbnail

THE ESTIMATING PROCESS FROM A TO Z

Construction Cost Estimating

Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical Permits 4. Special Enumerated Fees You or your contractor can want correct insurance policy to shield the building throughout construction, and to shield against damage to others (liability). ELECTRICAL Hookup prices and charges, together with trenching, square measure coated below Utilities.

article thumbnail

Winning More Construction Bids: A Complete Guide

Autodesk Construction Cloud

For instance, if a project calls for specialized jobs like plumbing, electrical, etc., Contract negotiation and formation. Once the owner selects a bid, they’ll move on to the contract negotiation and formation stage. Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) emphasizes teamwork and shared liability.

Bidding 52
article thumbnail

South Carolina Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The credit can offset up to 100% of income or license tax liability and the credit may not exceed $500,000 in any one tax year. A negotiated FILOT could lower the assessment ratio from 10.5% The credit can be used to offset up to 100% of income tax liability and any unused credits may be carried forward for 10 years.