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

NH Construction Law

His price will typically be set to cover overhead costs and a reasonable profit. If quality is an owner’s priority, some think that “cost-plus-a-fee” contracts – reimbursement for labor and materials expenses, plus either a percentage or a fixed amount for overhead and profit – are the way to go.

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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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Let's build toward a circular economy

BD+C

Let's build toward a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. How these strategies appear in building design and construction is based on the outcomes our clients are looking for.

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The New American Home 2022: Thinking Inside the Box

Pro Builder

Even before the pandemic, builders and designers were creating home environments that respect physical and mental health. A central interior courtyard is the home’s focal point; almost every room has a view of it, including the garage—which features a clever overhead door that extends the courtyard’s entertainment footprint.

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Let's build towards a circular economy

BD+C

Let's build towards a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Feed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. How these strategies appear in building design and construction is based on the outcomes our clients are looking for.

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GCV160 Four-Stroke Engine

Green Industry Professionals

Ideal for residential mowers and pressure washers, Honda says these quiet, lightweight engines still pack a punch. Compact combustion chamber, overhead cam design, and uniblock construction reduce fuel consumption. Tough resin.

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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts

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Trish Donnally MFPRO+ Blog Higher Education University Buildings Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Student Housing Designers Architects Projects Sustainable Development To say the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis is a major understatement.

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