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How to Make Changes & Still Make Money

Construction Business Owner

It’s nearly impossible to make any money when contracts allow just 10% and your subcontract only allows for 15% total overhead and profit markup on change orders, or time and material costs plus work. The typical commercial contractor’s annual overhead and profit markup look much like those in Figure 1.

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5 Technologies the Modern GC Should Be Using in 2021

Construction Business Owner

People and material make up the lion’s share of a contractor’s overhead, so it’s no surprise that efficiently managing these is the best way for contractors to improve their profitability. 5 Technologies the Modern GC Should Be Using in 2021. Alex Headley. Fri, 05/28/2021 - 07:30.

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Construction Cost Optimization

Job Order Contracting

Guide to Construction Cost Optimization provides a road map for applying best management practices necessary to drive financial visibility and transparency. Introduction Objective, verifiable, and locally researched detailed line-item unit price construction data provides the highest level of cost visibility and cost management capability.

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Estimate Your Way in STACK

Construction Business Owner

Estimating is the backbone of a construction project, and it’s essential to get it right to win bids. After calculating material quantities with your takeoff, estimating adds costs to all facets of the project, from materials and labor to overhead and markup. STACK Construction Technologies. Estimating. Main Image.

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Unit Price Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

Unit price construction cost estimating is the foundation of every reliable cost determination prior to procurement. Unit price construction cost estimating is the foundation of every reliable cost determination. Profit and overheads should be considered separately. for the local market.

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The Power Of Accurate Job Costing In Your Construction Business

Contractor Bookkeeping

Have you ever wondered how successful construction companies accurately price custom projects? Welcome to a world where every material, labor, and overhead cost is meticulously tracked to unveil the actual cost of doing business. The secret is in a method called Job Costing.

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A Guide to Eco-Friendly Construction

Construction Marketing

Construction and building are significant areas where we need to introduce sustainable practices. While construction practices have not been environmentally friendly, going green has several benefits for construction companies. Here are some other ways construction companies can make their operations eco-friendly. .