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Harnessing the Power of RPA

Construction Business Owner

Common expenses for operating a construction business include labor, materials, insurance, permits, office space, vehicles, trailers and other incidentals. Despite its simple appearance, the financial equation of “revenue - expenses = profit” is so complex, there are few who truly understand it.

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Objective, reliable, and veriable Construction Cost Estimates

Job Order Contracting

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What Do Rising Foreclosure Rates Mean for the 2023 Housing Market?

Pro Builder

ldeakins Tue, 06/13/2023 - 12:01 Foreclosure rates are spiking, but mostly due to a federal eviction moratorium that no longer permits delayed mortgage payments Roughly one in every 4,000 homes had a foreclosure filing in May, a 7% increase from April and a 14% annual gain. What Do Rising Foreclosure Rates Mean for the 2023 Housing Market?

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What’s in a JOC Coefficient

Job Order Contracting

Employee payroll taxes, insurance, and fringe benefits. Compliance with environmental laws (overhead [indirect] costs associated with performing work in compliance with EPA/OSHA regulations, including obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, reporting requirements, etc.). Permits, licenses, and fees. Quality control.

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Rare Earth Metal Theft by Catalytic Converter

Green Building Law Update

The National Insurance Crime Bureau, the public source for vehicle theft data reported to insurance companies, stopped tracking catalytic converter thefts in 2015. EPA generally does not permit the installation of used catalytic converters , so it is clear they are being stolen for recycling of the rare earth metals.

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Property Development And Marketing Tips To Maximize Your ROI

Construction Marketing

Also, be ready to pay fees for building permits, insurance, upkeep of existing structures like fence lines and drainage systems, and maintenance of construction equipment. You must factor in tree removal and brush clearing services, grading, installation of underground utilities, and the construction of buildings.

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Building Bigger to Benefit from Economies of Scale

Wolgast Corporation

These include permits, insurance, taxes, supervision, equipment freight, taxes, etc. Internal/Fixed Costs He considers internal pricing contractor-controlled pricing, which means general conditions and direct internal costs that are fixed costs. that stay the same regardless of the size of the building.