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2020 Guide to Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

2020 Guide to Construction Cost Estimating provides a road map for applying best management practices necessary to drive financial visibility and transparency. In addition, highly specialized subcontract items may require travel and per-diem expenses for mechanics. Equipment Costs. Introduction.

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Do Contractors Speak from Both Sides of Their Mouths?

Construction Dive

Road work was delayed when the project owner refused to allow a subcontractor’s heavy crushing equipment into a cemetery. The contractor defaulted the sub for failure to maintain the subcontract schedule. Yes, contractors occasionally speak out of both sides of their mouths.

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6 Ways to Keep Your Construction Team Up-to-Date

Fieldwire

Meeting hard deadlines, operating dangerous equipment and using a unique skill set daily is no easy feat. Educating yourself about new technologies and skill sets means meeting deadlines more efficiently, reducing wear and tear on equipment, saving fuel and money and keeping your crew safe. Focus on New Technologies.

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Construction Project Closeout

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Request quote logs from each of the trades – this way you can be sure that the ones you have match their list and there are no surprises down the road on a quote you may have overlooked in your inbox. During this period you and your subcontracts are responsible for fixing defects that arise in the workmanship for the project.

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Job Order Contract – Frequently Asked Questions

Job Order Contracting

facility or infrastructure (road, bridges, airports, mass transit, utility…) renovation, repair, sustainability, maintenance, and minor new construction projects. It is a listing of construction tasks, organized using MasterFormat, including a detailed line item description and unit pricing for labor, material, and equipment.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Process Equipment Subgroup: Divisions 40 – 49. 00 52 14 Subcontract Form – Stipulated Sum (design/bid/build or. 00 52 17 Subcontract Form – Cost-Plus (design/bid/build or design/negotiate/build). 00 52 14 Subcontract Form – Stipulated Sum (design/bid/build or. 00 62 89 Construction Equipment Form.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Process Equipment Subgroup: Divisions 40 – 49. 00 52 14 Subcontract Form – Stipulated Sum (design/bid/build or. 00 52 17 Subcontract Form – Cost-Plus (design/bid/build or design/negotiate/build). 00 52 14 Subcontract Form – Stipulated Sum (design/bid/build or. 00 62 89 Construction Equipment Form.