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Getting the basics right (for residential contractors): It isn’t complicated

Construction Marketing Ideas

Adams Hudson reminds us his Contractors’ Sales and Marketing Inside r , that the basics behind AEC marketing — at least for the business-to-consumer residential sector — are quite simple. Michael Stone has some worthy resources to help out in the residential sales. Many leads and sales, but no money.

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Common Types of Construction Contracts And Their Use

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This type is often used by governments and in simple residential construction. Under a lump sum contract the consultants are typically engaged by the owner and the contractor falls under a separate contract with the owner. The contract is typically governed by the prime consultant. Construction Contract Types.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: Mark It Up!

Rory Woolsey

“ What are the” appropriate” markups for overhead, profit and contingency when budgeting facilities construction projects?” Beyond this, the installing contractor’s overhead(s) and profit will need to be added. Overhead: Overhead is the markup for the general contractor’s home office overhead.

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A Cash Flow Guide for Architects

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Where direct labor is the percentage of salaries that are spent on billable work (rather than overhead time). For custom residential design, Gray recommends 8% to 15% of the cost of the project as the design fee , depending on the complexity and scope of work. Budget categories. Example of revenue projection.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: A New Year in.

Rory Woolsey

The inventory of houses on the market is declining which is good for residential construction and on the commercial side there are many aged facilities that are in need of renovation or replacement. construction consultants. When the dust starts to settle and things pick up again what impact will this have on the cost of materials?

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PSMJ Resources Blog: PSMJ Resources Inc. Announces 2011.

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the premier management consulting firm for the A/E/C (architecture/engineering/construction) industries, distributed its annual PSMJ Circle of Excellence and Premier Award for Client Satisfaction Awards for 2011. Alfred Benesch & Company Atlantic Coast Consulting, Inc. GBBN Architects Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

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Unique QuickBooks Setup For Contractors

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Contractors, home builders, residential and commercial remodeling company owners let us take care of QuickBooks setup for your contracting company because owning and operating your construction company means you need clear and concise Financial Reports, Job Costing and Job Profitability Reports to survive and thrive. Bank Reconciliations.