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8 essential steps for effective project cost estimation and budgeting

Fieldwire

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING SOFTWARE Easy construction project scheduling with Fieldwire Learn more → 2. WEBINARS Invest in lifelong learning and expand your construction knowledge with our free webinars Register now → 4. They can help you economize in every area, finish the job on schedule and get paid ASAP.

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The pros and cons of becoming a subcontractor

Fieldwire

If you decide to start your own subcontracting business, you’ll be able to reap many of the most significant benefits of working as a general contractor — like greater flexibility in job hours and scheduling. You’ll need to purchase your own health insurance and you won’t receive paid sick or vacation days. Schedule a Demo

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Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers | ENR.

ENR Construction

Survey Schedule. Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers. I was recently asked to participate in a debate on scheduling specifications at Stanford University. A representative from the contractor sponsoring the conference would take the position that most scheduling specifications were onerous or unnecessary.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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The much bigger cause for financial concern is workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance. Because construction is a dangerous industry, workers’ compensation insurance is expensive even without an OSHA violation on your record. Schedule delay. Compliance cost. Contract breach es.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. Built-in AIA billings, time and material and unit price billings, project management, equipment tracking, service dispatch, scheduling and dashboards for specific performance reporting are just a few of the other perks that construction-specific systems can offer. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. The problem with that is that sometimes critical information gets missed — especially when it comes to construction projects — and it can impact schedules and bottom lines. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. There are subcontractors and vendors involved, which means that the slightest change in plans, specifications, or even schedule affects everyone and their cash flow. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Green Building.

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