Chianelli Estimating

JANUARY 30, 2020

Construction estimating is an important task that should not be overlooked or done in a careless manner. Failing to prepare a reliable construction estimate could make the difference between a successful project and a complete fiasco aided by a calamity of errors. Preparing an estimate does not come without a cost.

Estimating 78

Estimating Construction Bidding Bankruptcy 78

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Construction Forms for Excel include : Estimation Forms for Construction: Bid Plan Log, Time and Materials Log, Estimate Sheet, Job Estimate, Telephone Bid Sheet, Itemized Proposal, Job Cost Report, Take Off Estimate, Time and Materials Estimate, Request for Proposal Log, Overhead Calculation.

Lien 45

Lien Change Orders Construction Estimating 45

Levelset

AUGUST 17, 2022

Where direct labor is the percentage of salaries that are spent on billable work (rather than overhead time). Utilization rate is a measure of the percentage of hours spent on billable projects versus overhead or administrative work. These teams find a way to get the work done faster than estimated, leading to additional profit.

Profitability 52

Profitability Lien Overhead Cash Flow 52

NH Construction Law

APRIL 26, 2018

Sometimes this unanticipated time/space compression is the owner’s fault, in which case the general contractor/construction manager and its subcontractors will likely be entitled to increased compensation by change order or otherwise -- and to a mechanic’s lien if that increase is not paid. But how is that sum calculated?

Lien 40

Lien Compensation Change Orders Subcontracting 40

Levelset

AUGUST 4, 2022

Where direct labor is the percentage of salaries that are spent on billable work (rather than overhead time). Knowing that it’s difficult to estimate exactly how long a project takes, it’s a best practice to be very conservative with the estimated time needed, and add a buffer of 20% or more to the estimated total hours.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Budgeting Budget Forecasting 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 9, 2013

Sending the Notice to Owner of Intent To Lien to protect my financial interests. Following up to be sure a written estimate has been sent to every customer. Separate direct and indirect job costs from overhead. Enter estimates from scraps of paper and emails from the contractor. The Top Twelve Things We Hear Most Often.

Contractors 48

Contractors Cash Flow Banking Change Orders 48

Levelset

JUNE 21, 2022

Also, the Air Conditioning Contractors of America estimate 13% job growth by 2030, outpacing the average across all industries. Read more: Do Repair and Maintenance Companies Have Mechanics Lien Rights? Look at your past year to estimate how many billable hours you expect to accrue over the course of the year.

Cash Flow 98

Cash Flow Accounting Profitability Residential 98