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Comprehensive Unit Cost Database – Construction

Job Order Contracting

commerical cost Notes: Problems with using location and economic factors – Schedule an informational session. Granularity All cost data needs be presented a detailed, individual construction task data to provide the highest level of cost visibility and reliability.

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Top 10 Great Benefits of Using Construction Scheduling Software

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The Myth about Scheduling Software In the construction industry, people often assume that a construction scheduling software is a basic planning tool that helps managers construct pretty tables in order to present them in meetings with various stakeholders. I will be frank here and say that there is so much.

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Tips for Effectively Managing Your Construction Business

Construction Business Owner

If the office and field teams aren’t aligned, it directly impacts a project’s ability to stay on schedule and budget. PRESENTER'S BIO. . . . . . A construction project’s success ultimately depends on how well the office and field work together. What can companies do to ensure every project runs smoothly? . Sponsor Raken.

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Construction Cost Estimating Guide

Job Order Contracting

The following is presented as a Construction Cost Estimating Guide for enabling owners and design-builders to gain visibility into actual local market labor, material, and equipment costs. Standardized Data Architecture: Use a robust data architecture such as expanded CSI Masterformat.

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LinkedIn/Facebook/Twitter Best Practices for Construction Markets Webcast

Construction Marketing

A webcast entitled LinkedIn/Facebook/Twitter Best Practices for Construction Markets is scheduled for Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 12 pm CST. The Powerpoint presentation deck and white paper (.pdf) The webcast is free to both members and non-members. pdf) will be available via the association events webpage following the webcast.

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12 Step Program for Creating Credible Construction Estimates

Job Order Contracting

. #1 Define estimate’s purpose ■ Who will use the estimate and how. Required level of detail, and overall scope. #2 Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■ Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■

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The American Subcontractors Association Announces Industry Awards

Construction Business Owner

The awards recipients are:

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