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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

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5 Current Construction Industry Challenges and How Technology Can Help

Fieldwire

Technology is assisting construction sites with materials and procurement through payment. With procurement technology advancing every day, the new cloud-based, analytic-driven, mobile procurement options ensure that materials are purchased and in place to complete the project without downtime. Schedule Demo.

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GAP’s sapphire colour scheme

Digger Blog

A Kubota KX080-4 excavator, Terex TA9 dumper, Bomag HD12 VV Roller, Atlas Copco XAS-47 DDG Compressor and Rammer BR777 Pecker will be travelling to construction sites across the UK throughout the year. The appropriate RAL paint code was identified and provided to our suppliers. ”'

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6 Ways the COVID-19 crisis will reshape the construction industry

Lets Build

While construction site workers still need to work on the field, office roles such as those in procurement, client relations, and human resources will have to be fulfilled remotely. But now that travel is prohibited, almost all work meetings are done online. Implementation of payroll policies will be reviewed.

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A position is vacant for Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Construction Cost Estimating

Tender and contract documents formation together with the bills of materials for procurement. Advocating on the procurement policy. Should contain sound practical organisation skills, planning of resources and programme scheduling. Eagerness to travel. Eagerness to travel. Good speaking power in English.

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Subtle (and Not So Subtle) Effects of COVID-19 on the Construction Industry

Constructlaw

Video conferences eliminate travel time and permit people to participate who would normally not be able to meet in person, due to distance or other commitments. Material Procurement: The pandemic has slowed and shut down factories throughout the world. These factors need to be accounted for when developing schedules and budgets.

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Software for Home Builders: Why It Isn’t Working

Pro Builder

Here’s a common scenario for many home builders: After spending real money to procure the latest business software (and possibly paying a monthly stipend per housing start or closing), as well as making the necessary preparations, adjustments, coding tweaks, and training staff to get everyone on board, it’s finally time to launch the new system.