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Subcontracting Strategically Through Strong Leadership

Construction Business Owner

In today’s economic environment, where companies use subcontractors for a large portion of projects, I am amazed that leaders rarely discuss what could amount to 50 percent or more of their company’s workforce.'

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Public Sector Facilities Stewardship and Data-driven Decision Making

Job Order Contracting

The fundamental reason the assumptions most public sector professionals have are incorrect when it comes to life-cycle management of the built environment. Lumps sum bids from contractors or subcontracts, historical costs, or benchmark cost data are reliable forms of cost estimation. … Poor Assumptions Drive Disaster.

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Avoiding Construction Cost Overruns

Job Order Contracting

The exclusive use of historical information, subcontract quotes, national average cost data, parametric estimating do not provide the requisites levels of local market cost visibility and transparency. Avoiding Construction Cost Overruns (repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds).

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HS2 to hold bidders day for subcontractors

Construction Enquirer

HS2 is planning a meet the main contractor bidders day ahead of the next tranche of subcontract work tenders to progress civil engineering works and station fit-outs. A series of online events will also be held for those unable to attend in-person.

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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

Most construction companies and project owners require NCCCO-certified operators for bidding and subcontracting. NCCCO certifications are essential, with over 40 US states recognizing or adopting them for crane operator licensing.

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Winning Strategies to Grow Your Construction Business in a Competitive Market

Autodesk Construction Cloud

It can be difficult to stand out and get the jobs you want as a subcontracting firm. . With labor shortages, high costs associated with getting building materials, and other problems, subcontracting firms have to focus on setting themselves apart and setting themselves up for success. . Competition Is Increasing in the Sector .

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Sage Intacct Construction Brings Financial Management to the Cloud

Construction Junkie

Your company’s construction financials no longer need to reside on servers, making it easier to use outside of the office and creating a much better environment for integrations with other software. Reports within the dashboard have many different configurations to meet your needs.

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