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Improve Project Estimates

Construction Business Owner

Providing free construction estimates is a good marketing and sales tool that seems to attract a lot of potential contracts. But providing free conceptual estimates for almost anyone and any type of project is not a good use of time or money and produces a low return on investment.

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Learning about Job Order Contracting?

Job Order Contracting

remodeling, maintenance, and new construction requiring minimum design. Can owners create independent estimates? Owners can develop detailed cost proposals by line item and prepare an independent estimate. Extensions are not generally allowed or advisable. When should JOC be used? What tools are required for JOC? via 4bt.us.

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Commercial Construction Industry Trends: Reflecting on the Highs and Lows of 2018

HardHatChat

It’s especially exciting to see our scope of work with clients evolve to encompass not only refreshing and remodeling existing senior communities, but also collaborating on adaptive reuse projects. An overall rise in construction material costs.

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The FM Mismanagement Problem Defined

Job Order Contracting

Decisions made using “bad data” are estimated to have cost the industry $88.69 However, margins can be as high as 42% for remodeling, and 34% for specialty work. Remodeling/repair/rehabilitation. million in rework alone, accounting for 14 percent of all rework performed in 2020. References: Watanabe-Crockett, Lee.

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How to Estimate Remodeling Construction Costs

Construction Cost Estimating

Cost estimating software assists estimate remodeling contractors calculate material and labour costs and produce detailed remodeling proposals. At the same time, owners are using these systems to create their own home remodeling estimates and double check the accuracy of project bids they receive.

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Achieving a More Efficient Office Remodel

Wolgast Corporation

Neil Frank, Wolgast’s Director of Architecture, recently designed the remodel of a client’s medical clinic. Having unused office space leads to wasted energy, so planning your newly remodeled space to fit your current occupancy needs should improve the return on a building investment.

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Your Garage Remodel: How to Make It a (Re)Model of Efficiency

Contractor Connection

Remodeling your garage can increase your home’s living space—and value. It’s a good idea to look at pictures of garage remodels online for inspiration. Many of the decisions that go into a home remodel or addition are not just design choices; they are structural engineering problems to solve. Get Inspired. Know The Cost.