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Digital Builder Podcast Ep 22: How Specialty Contractors Can Navigate Contracts & Get Paid On Time

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The difference between secured and unsecured debts. For this reason, construction professionals must find better ways to craft and negotiate agreements. Karalynn also emphasizes the importance of negotiating who takes on certain risks and liabilities. We discuss: The current state of construction contracts.

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Maximizing Savings: Comparing Lumber Prices at Major Retailers

Construction Marketing

In the world of construction and DIY projects, the cost of materials can significantly impact the overall budget. One of the most commonly used materials is lumber, and understanding the dynamics of lumber prices can lead to substantial savings.

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Ritchie Bros. Launches Online Marketplace

Construction Equipment

has launched a new online equipment marketplace, EquipmentOne , as a secure online marketplace for equipment and materials. EquipmentOne to negotiate, complete and settle transactions. has launched a new online equipment marketplace, EquipmentOne, as a secure online marketplace for equipment and materials.

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Types of Capital for Construction Businesses

Levelset

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. Get materials now, keep your cash.

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With Inflation, How Can We Help Construction Costs Stay Down?

Fieldwire

The sharp rise in prices has made essential materials such as steel, lumber and insulation unaffordable for many professionals, especially independent contractors. BIM provides real-time data on material costs and availability, helping you stay up-to-date on deliveries despite high prices and material shortages.

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

project task/line item, a full description in plain English, a unit of measure and a corresponding unit price, including labor, material, and equipment details, and an associated approved contractor coefficient are to be the basis for Contractor compensation. The JO will be, in part, the. may not, be identified in the UPB. Small Tools.

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#122:  Construction Loan Disbursement Pitfalls

NH Construction Law

The idea is that the loan disbursements should pay only for properly completed work (or suitably stored materials on site), and the inspector better able than the homeowner/borrower to gauge this. All such contractual solutions depend on the leverage possessed by and the negotiation savvy of the parties to these arrangements.

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