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The Dotted Line: Avoid these change order snafus

Construction Dive

Contractors cannot afford to leave money on the table — especially now — which means they need to pay more attention to contract issues that could affect their bottom lines.

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The Dotted Line: Change orders often spark conflict, but they don’t have to

Construction Dive

While disputes between contractors and design teams are growing, planning and communication can mitigate this friction, legal experts say.

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The Dotted Line: How to make sure a contract protects your money

Construction Dive

Contractors shouldn't hesitate to try to strike a better deal for things like change orders and retainage during contract negotiations.

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30+ New Updates for Autodesk Build

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Collaborative Potential Change Order Workflow* . Also , members can move the blue dot on the 2D model to adjust their viewing on the 3D model. . Files | User Group Changes . Cost Management | Collaborative Potential Change Order Workflow* . Cost Management . Project Configuration Wizard* .

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

If both the owning and operating costs for a piece of equipment are exactly what you planned for, then the “dot” for that piece would be placed in the center of the graph. change orders. Notice that the horizontal axis represents your operating cost budget, and the vertical axis your capital (i.e., cost of owning) budget.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

V olvo introduced the L250G to its line of wheel loaders, a product which garnered the Red Dot Product Design Award in Germany for offering more lifting and break-out force, as well as improved fuel consumption. change orders. Supposedly by 2012, half of Ford’s vehicles will be able to run on alternative fuels. January 2009.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Taking home two red dot design awards last year, this company showcased the PS 1000 X-Scan Radar Detection System designed to produce large-area images of what’s inside concrete structures. change orders. This new design will be intuitive to anyone who has ever used a smart phone or a tablet. January 2009. December 2008.