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Meet Canvas, the Drywall Finishing Robot Offering Level 5 Quality

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We’ve seen that firsthand in the construction industry in recent years with the emergence of bricklaying , rebar-tying , and overhead drilling robots. Robots are great at repetitive, high work; people are great at having the expertise of navigating and negotiating the broader job site, figuring out edge cases, and so on.

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What are Independent Government Estimates – IGEs?

Building Information Management

This means the estimate should include (1) the direct costs incident to the construction; (2) an allowance for indirect or overhead costs; and (3) an allowance for a reasonable amount of profit. This price would include the cost of cement, aggregate, reinforcing steel and forms, but it usually excludes all overhead and profit.

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FEDERAL JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – An Outline

Building Information Management

Negotiations and Source Selection. Negotiation of Task Order. Memorandum of Negotiations. The acquiring by contract with appropriated funds for supplies or services (including construction) through purchase or lease. The coefficient represents the contractor’s overhead costs and profit. Pre-award Activities.

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Public Law 111-308 – Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act – FBPTA – CORE COMPETENCIES

Building Information Management

o Determine costs/pricing structure (labor, materials, overhead, etc.). Demonstrate knowledge of Shared Savings Contracts, Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), Utility EnergyService Contracts (UESC) and Enhanced Use Leases (EUL). Demonstrate the ability to work with Facilities team to negotiate rates and discounts. Ut ilities.