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Change Orders in Construction – 101 Guide

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Change orders are common to construction projects. Whatever is the case, it is important to know how you can more effectively handle a change order as it can change your project both time and money. What is a change order in construction? What causes a change order.

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What Is a Change Order?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

What Is a Construction Change Order? According to some estimates, an average of 35% of projects experience at least one major change throughout the life of the project. As a contractor, change orders can leave you feeling like you’re trapped between a rock and a hard place. Key Takeaways.

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eBooks on 2014 National Plumbing and HVAC Estimator

Construction Cost Estimating

2014 National Plumbing and HVAC Estimator By James A Thomson. You can quickly work up a reliable estimate based on the pipe, fittings and equipment required. Every plumbing and HVAC estimator can use the cost estimates in this practical manual. Sample estimating and bidding forms and contracts also included.

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Getting It Right The 1st Time

Chianelli Estimating

Do you need your construction estimate ‘yesterday’? Calling an outsource construction estimating service is a convenient way to go to assist you when these predicaments arise. You’ve seen their advertisements promising your completed estimate in one day, no matter if your plans or drawings consist of 1 page or 30.

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Sage Timberline Estimating to adopt industry-standard Microsoft SQL.

Cassell Construction Estimating

In our opinion, it’s the best, easiest-to-use parametric estimating tool that we’ve seen. No problem- as long as you can export your estimates to Excel, WinEst’s new tool can intelligently sort, query, and evaluate your entire historical estimate library, weighted for estimate date AND locale, in just minutes!!

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#136:  Fixed Price vs. “Cost Plus” Contracts: Some Considerations

NH Construction Law

Is the scope of work uncertain, such that many changes are likely to occur during the project? Cost plus contracts may offer more flexibility and transparency for both parties, and change orders (which is where many fixed price contractors earn their highest return) are less dominant. Are quantities uncertain?

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Communicate with your Clients!!

Chianelli Estimating

Working or dealing with an anger person or situation just exacerbates the problem. Well first, during the estimating process, make sure you have taken a realistic approach to all the related costs for the project. The good news, there is a viable solution to consider, Outsource Estimating! Attendance becomes erratic.