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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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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust

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In a best-case scenario, a general contractor budgets a job based on thorough architectural and engineered drawings that encompass not only the client’s design intent, but also careful planning for everything from mechanical systems to cosmetic finishes. Getting Too Specific on Specifications.

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What Is a Change Order?

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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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JOC Procedures

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Contractor prepares/updates Detailed Scope of Work referencing any sketches, drawings, photographs, and specifications required to document accurately the work to be accomplished and prepares a detailed line-item proposal of the planned work activity using the current unit price book (UPB).

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3 Tips On How To Find The Perfect Commercial Construction Contractor… And Be A Great Construction Client

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Providing a clear scope of work and investing in quality architectural drawings are key to a successful client-contractor relationship, according to Englewood Construction. As part of my interview, the reporter turned the tables on the topic and asked for my perspective on what construction firms look for in a great client.

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Six Ways to Control Rising Commercial Construction Costs

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According to Engineering News Record , June costs for commercial construction, building and materials were up more than two percent when compared to year ago. If there is one aspect of a commercial construction job worth extra investment, it is the planning and drawing stage. Don’t skimp on architects. Chuck Taylor.

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Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders.

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Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders… possible? Adversarial, change-order-oriented environment is common between owner, A/E, and contractor. Do you know which they are? Disadvantages.

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