Pro Builder

JUNE 14, 2021

Or maybe one that saw a giant, accelerated leap forward in the use of technology to market and sell homes and adjust to remote working in their own operations and those of suppliers, building inspectors, and permit offices, not to mention homebuyers. Permits were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 1.55

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Housing Permits Industrial Estimating 105

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

IG5336.9201-ch1 Independent Government Estimates. An Independent Government Estimate (IGE) is an unbiased cost estimate based upon the specifications and without the influence of potential contractor’s marketing effort or input. At the discretion of the contracting officer, an IGE may be required for actions less than $100,000.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 5, 2020

all businesses in the State of Illinois that offer food or beverages for on – premises consumption – including restaurants, bars, grocery stores, and food halls – must suspend service for and may not permit on-premises consumption. Section 1 of that Executive Order pertains to restaurants: “.

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Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 16, 2023

When he outgrew his initial office, he got a great deal on a warehouse that was easily adaptable to expand his business. For example, dumpsters, storage trailers, building permits, temporary electricity, barricades and insurance are a few types of things included in this category.

Construction 62

Construction Permits Electrical Estimating 62

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

Construction documents have several purposes, including covering daily information, keeping track of a project and documenting changes, inventory tracking, permit applications, and others. A bill of quantities helps contractors estimate how much a project will cost to build, so they can offer accurate bids. 10: Cost Estimate.

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Documentation Construction Schedule Permits 98

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 13, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. BIM authorizing estimating software can enhance the estimating process to a great extent. Building Information Modeling (BIM) generates a complete digital model of the building that can produce exact bill of material and cost estimate along with coordinated drawings and details.

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Chianelli Estimating

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

For larger projects, construction and architectural teams are brought together to reconcile large estimates and further define scopes of work. In the construction phase: Permits are applied for and received. In sub-phases two through four, schematics are developed and budgets are further refined. Pre-Construction Stage.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Techniques of Construction Cost Estimate. Construction cost estimating associates evaluating materials, labor, overhead, subcontractors and equipment needed to complete a project. Estimates come in two forms: hard money and cost plus. should also be factored in to the estimate.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 18, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. A pioneer company in construction estimating. Join our estimating forum. Labels: capital cost , construction cost estimating , construction estimating , Financing cost. Estimating Sheets Sample. Estimate TakeOff Sheets. Construction Estimate Sheets.

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Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 7, 2010

So to be a successful businessman you must aware of the importance as well as the functions of the cost estimate in construction Estimate Project Costs: To determine the total cost of the project is the main function of cost estimating in construction. Simply, we can say estimation is just like a budget.

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Estimating Equipment Budgeting Budget 40

Rory Woolsey

APRIL 4, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. Thrifty, speedy estimating software coupled with unit cost construction data does NOT an accurate estimate make!!! Budgetary estimating is just another pesky necessity that gets in the way of progress. Wednesday, April 4, 2012.

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Estimating Construction Overhead Software 45

Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

A final building expense isn't possible without hiring an architect, but if you’re willing to share your anticipated/ needed budget, Wolgast’s Business Development and Estimating Teams would be able to provide a ballpark budget, or they may have a solution to meet your price point.

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Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Even though the owner might state which items qualify as prelims, it’s the contractor’s responsibility to claim the amounts for each of those items—they’re in the best position to estimate preliminary costs. Costs required to hand over or shut down the contract, including demobilising site offices, health and safety files, etc.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 7, 2023

At the metro level, Austin saw the nation’s sharpest rent decline over the past 12 months (-6%), likely owing largely to new supply – the area has permitted the most new housing units per capita among large metros in recent years. 4 – Hybrid work will cement itself as the new norm for office jobs.

Housing 59

Housing Metro Austin Permits 59

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Completed Individual Job Orders (IJO), Task Order (TO), or Job Orders (JO) are submitted to the a designated office/person in accordance with regulations and standard procedures. At any time during the process, the job order can be returned to the work management office for additional information. Ordering Responsibilities.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 7, 2023

At the metro level, Austin saw the nation’s sharpest rent decline over the past 12 months (-6%), likely owing largely to new supply – the area has permitted the most new housing units per capita among large metros in recent years. 4 – Hybrid work will cement itself as the new norm for office jobs.

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Housing Metro Austin Permits 52

Business Facilities

JULY 23, 2019

Final determination is still subject to the anticipated receipt of necessary permits and continued state and local government support, which the company expects to be forthcoming. Millett, President and Chief Executive Officer. The current estimated required investment is approximately $1.9 Image: Steel Dynamics, Inc.).

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Carol Hagen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

This is part one in a series of 5 posts on what construction project managers want access or update on a job when they are out of the office. Corecon is a web-based estimating, project management and scheduling system that has managed to roll-out mobile apps at no cost to the Corecon client. o Permits. Blackberry. Project Leads.

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Project Management Mobility CoreCon Management 196

Stok

JUNE 25, 2020

and countries around the world prepare to reopen workplaces and reoccupy offices and other buildings. Increase outdoor air ventilation (disable demand-controlled ventilation and open outdoor air dampers to 100% as indoor and outdoor conditions permit). Financial and environmental impact of COVID-19 workplace updates. No UV treatment.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

When all of these impacts are combined, they have had a devastating effect on the cost to complete a federal project and have made it almost impossible to estimate how much to bid on an upcoming project. Contract performance has not only become expensive, but in some cases, labor and supply shortages have also made it impractical.

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cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

For the examples I’ll be using a 10 storey office tower as the example building. The contractor typically provides a budget or estimate for the project that is based on a set of documents and fills in any blanks or risks with their experience. These are great for usage on simple residential and commercial construction projects.

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Contract Construction Finance Documentation 88

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

The DOL estimates that 4.2 Judge Mazzant’s ruling recognized that the DOL enjoys “significant leeway” to establish the types of job duties required for exemptions, but nothing in the FLSA permits the DOL to classify employees by salary levels. At least for now, however, the new overtime rules will not go into effect.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 20, 2023

MFPRO+ Blog Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Apartments Designers Architects New Project Portfolios A wave of residential projects rising across the country is meeting an insatiable demand, given the estimated shortage of 7.3 The community will be home to offices, schools, services such as daycare, and retail/dining.

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Housing Income DC Residential 104

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

When you competitively bid a project your general contractor can find a subcontractor that gives a lower construction estimate than what was in the original bid and pocket the savings for themselves. Negotiating with a commercial contractor allows you to split unforeseen cost savings. 3. Better attention.

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Constructlaw

MARCH 29, 2023

A key provision of the IIJA codifies the One Federal Decision process, establishing a two-year time limit for completing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review and permitting processes for major infrastructure projects. [4] A recent Government Accountability Office study found that the average time to complete a NEPA review is 4.5

Infrastructure 52

Infrastructure Transportation Finance Permits 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

The primary advantage of JOC has historically been is the flexibility permitted in ordered quantities and delivery scheduling. A public agency can place orders with one or more contractors when the actual need appears and received on-demand services from a vetted service provider. General Accounting Office (GAO), May 1979.

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Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2020

These details are needed to request permits, determine the construction schedule , and eventually do the construction itself. For instance, cost estimation (both in terms of workforce and materials), construction scheduling, and permit application are some of the areas where the use of blueprints is deemed necessary.

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Drawings Construction Plans Permits 139

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 9, 2020

Since 2017, the 2012 IgCC has been permitted in the County as an alternative to mandatory LEED building. again, no jurisdiction adopted the 2015 IgCC), so estimating increased construction cost is speculative at best. office building!). But apparently not for long. maybe 20% more for a typical suburban 5 story 125,000 sq.

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Regulation Green Denver Permits 69

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

The DOL estimates that 4.2 Judge Mazzant’s ruling recognized that the DOL enjoys “significant leeway” to establish the types of job duties required for exemptions, but nothing in the FLSA permits the DOL to classify employees by salary levels. At least for now, however, the new overtime rules will not go into effect.

Texas 48

Texas United States Employment Permits 48

Contractor Connection

APRIL 24, 2019

Maybe you’ve longed for a home office that isn’t the dining room table or a fabulous, climate-controlled wine cellar. Nationwide, estimates for finishing a basement usually range from just over $6,000 to nearly $20,000, but be aware that costs vary considerably, depending on where you live and what you plan to do with the space.

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Remodeling Inspections Insurance Estimating 48

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The 4BT-CE(TM) JOC cloud estimating and project management system, or equivalent, shall also be used. Contractor’s UPB estimate of tasks and quantities of labor, materials, and equipment to do the work, plans and specifications, and project timeline. The total estimate for a JO is multiplied by by the contractor’s coefficient.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirements (SABER) contracts provide a streamlined means to complete construction projects estimated at less than 750K. The contractor manages projects from an office, or in close proximity to the base since the relationship is long-term. Source – AFFARS IG5336.9201-ch3-A. Introduction.

Engineering 40

Engineering Negotiation Contract Estimating 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

He notes, “In the office, what will help us as a construction team is the ability to better harvest some information such as jobsite KPIs. That jobsite technology also needs to be used to keep stakeholders in the loop, from owners, General Managers, General Contractors, real estate managers, permitting authorities, to others.

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Autodesk Construction Industrial Management 93

Pro Builder

APRIL 9, 2023

If I stopped by your office now, for how many of those factors could you quickly show me good, well-organized data? Let’s say you are in a market with 10,000 annual permits and you build 200 of those homes—that’s 2% market share. Let’s be brutally honest, though. De facto reasoning then says you use just 2% of the trade base.

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Management Bidding Site Schedule 52

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 9, 2014

In most areas of the country when building an inground pool, permits along with inspections are required as with any construction process. Plumbing inspections or permits are not “usually” needed for pool plumbing lines but would be required for gas piping if you are going to have a gas heater.

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Inspections Electrical Construction Permits 45

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

The Arizona team worked closely with Maricopa County’s air-quality department to obtain the required permits for Apple. Mesa also processed the required permits expeditiously. Project Impact Estimates. Project Impact Estimates. Project Impact Estimates. Direct economic impact of $1.33

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 6, 2016

Jet will be commencing its build out that will double the size of its corporate offices by an additional 40,000 square feet, for a total of 80,000 square feet. We have an innovative, tech-focused office that is helping lead the Hoboken tech community. Company sales in 2015 were estimated at approximately $50 million.

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