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2020 Guide to Construction Cost Estimating

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liability insurance and allowance for small tools and consumables. Material costs are either. Liability insurance based upon local contractor rates is also added as a percentage. The base rate does not include overhead and profit, however, can be added if needed. Material Costs. General Conditions.

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Types of Capital for Construction Businesses

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Construction businesses may have equipment, materials, or technology that function as capital, too. . That’s because other forms of capital — like labor or equipment — can’t generate value if you don’t have enough cash to take on new jobs, acquire materials, or cover overhead.

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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

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If the construction company fails to keep the site safe, they could face liability. Construction workers can be injured by any material, especially if they fall from a great height. Any falling object, material, or tool can be fatal, especially on construction sites. The Dangerous Nature Of Falling Debris.

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What Is an Insurance Endorsement? A Contractor’s Guide

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At the core, you have property coverage for your tools and equipment, along with a liability component that protects your financial assets in case there’s a work-related accident or injury that you may have some responsibility for. . It’s prudent to look back and realize that potential liability doesn’t end when the project is completed.

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Construction Estimating

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Recently Contractors and Owners have found that Outsource Estimating is becoming a practical way to cut overhead. They do not have the burden of carrying costs like workmen’s compensation, general liability insurance, unemployment related costs, vacations or sick days, etc.

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JOC Tutorial #71 – Terms

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e) “Job order contract technical specifications” – a book, defined by the organization, detailing the technical specifications with regard to quality of materials and workmanship to be used by the job order contractor in accomplishing the tasks listed in the unit price book. The prices shall not include overhead and profit.

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Estimating- The New Normal

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Most likely none of the cost factors now required will have been budgeted for on previously awarded contracts and the list is formable; controlled access to sites, material delivery disruptions, temperature checks, two week quarantine, reduced labor force – both in the field and in the office, material shortages. cost overruns.