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Harnessing the Power of RPA

Construction Business Owner

Common expenses for operating a construction business include labor, materials, insurance, permits, office space, vehicles, trailers and other incidentals. Furthermore, some company expenses are not negotiable and are often the largest portion of mandatory expenses, such as labor costs. Many factors contribute to revenue and expenses.

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Balancing Work and Study: How an Online MBA in Construction Management Helps Working Professionals

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This structure enables students to complete modules when their workload permits, whether that means studying late at night or during weekends. Professionals learn about budgeting, risk management, contract negotiation, and leadership strategies while actively managing projects.

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JOC Program Manager’s Duties

Job Order Contracting

Secure necessary permits which may include Conditional Use Permits, Environmental Impact Statements, and building permits. Select and negotiate architect and engineer consultants for design contracts. Use Job Order Contracting (JOC) procedures, software and documentation.

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Are You Lining Your Commercial General Contractor’s Pockets?

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Sure, I know there will always be commercial developers who competitively bid all their projects, but from a commercial construction cost and timeline perspective, it pays to negotiate with a designated general contractor versus requesting multiple bids on a construction project. Reviewing bids can take weeks while negotiating takes days.

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JOC TASK ORDER Process Overview – USACE

Job Order Contracting

When NPP items are negotiated and incorporated in a task order, this does not incorporate the item in the UPB for subsequent use as a priced item. Only the contracting officer can negotiate/approve non pre-priced item(s) in the task order. The government is responsible for developing the scope of work.

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Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs , IGCEs

Job Order Contracting

An exception to this rule may be made during contract negotiations to allow the contracting officer to identify a specialized task and disclose the associated cost breakdown figures in the Government estimate, but only to the extent deemed necessary to arrive at a fair and reasonable price. ” Preparing an Owner’s Estimate.

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Legalized Marijuana: Opportunities and Impact for Commercial Real Estate and Construction

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Plus, having worked in many states and major cities, we’re familiar with the local construction landscape and can help anticipate regional considerations for labor, permitting and approvals. Take Illinois, where recreational marijuana dispensaries can open for business as of January 1, 2020. Learning Curve for Municipalities.

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