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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 may need to pay quarterly estimated taxes, depending on how much you make from your subcontracting work.

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Job Order Contract Program Implementation

Job Order Contracting

Discuss cost estimating or other software that is to be used as well as formats for reporting. The equipment specifications to support the pricing (UPB) software must be planned for and identified in advance. The contractor must equip itself with compatible computer hardware and software so that information can be shared, as required.

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Winning More Construction Bids: A Complete Guide

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Subcontracting. This process is known as subcontracting. Contract negotiation and formation. Once the owner selects a bid, they’ll move on to the contract negotiation and formation stage. An owner might have had experience using specific software and technology tools in prior projects and might be looking for them.

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Using RSMeans Cost Data for Job Order Contracting – JOC – October 2013

Building Information Management

This database would be referenced for estimating, negotiating, project control and closeout. The actual work performed in a JOC contract is often subcontracted, enhancing opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses and allowing some small companies to get their first opportunity to do government work.

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A New Resource for JOC – Job Order Contracting Services

Building Information Management

UPB and Software Selection. More in-depth training occurs in the implementation phase, when we make sure that your staff is well-versed in the use of your software and line item estimating takes place. The goal of this planning phase is to understand how JOC will work within your organization and establish a framework for success.

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Things Contractors Should Know About Job Order Contracts

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting Software. JOC Software Technology: Do’s. Job order contracting software should primarily focus upon enabling contractors and owners to create detailed line item construction cost estimates, using the appropriate JOC unit price books that adequately reflect the scope of work required by the owner.

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Job Order Contract – Frequently Asked Questions

Job Order Contracting

Is JOC Software required? Required software, Unit Price Book, other “tools”, and training etc. While smaller JOCs can be managed in spreadsheets, a JOC-specific software package helps to assure the requisite levels of collaboration, transparency, productivity, and oversight. are stipulated in the Job Order Contract.

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