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Beware of Using Assemblies for Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

Each aspect, such as materials, labor, equipment, and overhead, should be itemized separately. Factors such as site access, soil conditions, and local regulations can impact the cost of construction activities. Overhead and Profit: Factor in overhead costs and profit margins using the establish/accepted coefficient.

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What Does It Take to Work Around Power?

Construction Business Owner

Between 1992 and 2006, 102 construction workers died as a result of crane-related, overhead power line electrocutions. While these regulations have helped, there were five fatalities directly related to cranes contacting overhead power lines in 2015.

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Rethinking Job Order Contracts

Job Order Contracting

Depending upon applicable regulations, an owner may be able to issue an RFP for a JOC Program and engage in self-management, or an owner might be able to take advantage of an existing Job Order Contract if it is structured for multiple owner use, An owner may also be able to participate using via a Cooperative and and inter-local agreement.

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Recovering Field Overhead Expenses

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

One such decision a government contractor might be tempted to make is to accept additional field office (jobsite) overhead (FOOH) expenses for a change on a percentage markup basis, especially for a change that may not even have required an extension to the contract completion date.

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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Certifications exhibit adherence to industry standards and regulations, such as those set by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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Should Field Overhead Always Be Priced as a Percentage?

Construction Dive

By Bruce Jervis Jobsite overhead, sometimes called field office overhead, is not really “overhead” at all. It is a direct cost of performing a single construction contract at a specific site.

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What’s in a JOC Coefficient

Job Order Contracting

Here’s a listing of what is typically included in a construction contractor’s Job Order Contract coefficient… Contractor’s overhead and profit. Subcontractors’ overhead and profit. What’s in a JOC Coefficient should be specifically detailed in the Job Order Contract Request for Proposal.

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