What are Construction Site Layout Considerations? [PDF]
The Constructor
MAY 3, 2020
Many considerations need to be accounted for while setting the layout of the construction site, for example, considerations for site access, offices.
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For CONUS, the JOCPB shall be developed using commercially available pricing tools to ensure consistent and comprehensive pricing of tasks unless the contracting officer determines the use of a commercially available pricing tool is not in the best interest of the government. Appointments of ordering officers under each JOC must be minimized.
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