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The reader is introduced to the process of contractor estimating from initial project evaluation through the call for bond, the takeoff, the actual estimating of a civil project, an even the turn in of the bid.http://runjobsoftware.com/runjob-
A constructability review can significantly and positively impact a project. But what is it and what are the third-party reviewers looking for in their review? Here we look just at the drawings/plan review (not the specification and contract re
Contractors are often brought into a project in the design phase to minimize cost. Here are some guidelines on infrastructure project cost cutting measures from a Contractor’s viewpoint – it’s advice to a design team.http://runjobsoftware.com
There’s a thousand different scenarios to exemplify my proposal here, but let’s say your company is a cabinet installer on a large new single family home project. There are 400 homes and you have to install kitchen and bathroom cabinetry in ea
Once the project starts, it is the Contractor’s project management team’s responsibility to update the client on a regular, usually weekly, basis. This is done graphically using a lookahead schedule in bar chart format (also known as a Gantt Ch
Cracks in construction provide information to a superintendent. We identify what you’re seeing and what it could mean in specific scenarios.http://runjobsoftware.com/runjob-review/cracks-in-construction/--- Send in a voice message: https:/
What are the “necessities” for software and apps for your construction business? Here’s a look at what’s out there – software and/or apps that are in use by successful firms to accomplish necessary functions in your business.http://runjobsoftw
How many RFIs (requests for information) are too many on a construction project? Is it time, is it possible, to tie the number of RFIs on a job to the cost impact suffered by a contractor? http://runjobsoftware.com/podcast/is-one-rfi-one-too-
Time for any business is critical, perhaps more so in construction than many other industries. The role of time and its effect on a contractor are discussed here.http://runjobsoftware.com/runjob/if-cash-is-king-times-the-queen/--- Send in
Discussed here, by a contractor, is arguably the #1 area of recommended improvement for infrastructure owners with fiduciary responsibility. The area in need of improvement: response time to construction issues.http://runjobsoftware.com/podcas
In the construction industry, there are three main tools used for scheduling. Pros and cons of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and Primavera P6 are all briefly discussed.http://runjobsoftware.com/news/microsoft-excel-v-microsoft-project-
Education of your staff or of your client can be effectively done using SJ Construction Consulting LLC’s (SJCC) Crew Cost Clicker. Don’t talk about the cost per hour of a crew, show it. Live. http://runjobsoftware.com/news/live-crew-cost-click
Each day we hand contracts down to our subs or we are signing contracts down from Owners or General Contractors. Know some of the basics of what to look for here.http://runjobsoftware.com/runjob-review/construction-contract-review-basics/-
Landing the work has enough challenges in meeting the scope, schedule, and cost requirements of the client. You’re defeating yourself if you can’t be polite and practice simple business etiquette.https://www.runjobsoftware.com/news/top-10-basi
If you work for a public works construction contractor or you do construction management on public works jobs, Administration of Government Contracts by John Cibinic, Jr. and Ralph C. Nash, Jr. is the bible for governmental law. A very brief ba
A quick background on terms you hear every day in federal construction contracting: Davis-Bacon, OSHA, Jones Act, and Buy American. http://runjobsoftware.com/news/davis-bacon-osha-jones-act-and-buy-american/--- Send in a voice message: ht
It’s important as a contractor, or even as an owner’s representative, to know a bit more than the basics of scheduling. Familiarity of some of the terms is helpful regardless of what side of the table you’re on: Contractor or Owner. http://r
Construction equipment is always evolving in its attempt to increase safety and efficiency of construction. One newer technology is the use of “wings” on construction cranes. Learn more about the wings on the Manitowoc®Grove GMK6400 MegaWingLif
Several means exist in the way of gathering data from your operating fleet. Here are the basic ways and then a quick explanation of current technology.http://runjobsoftware.com/news/fleet-management-ways-to-gather-data/--- Send in a voice
Projects often experience delays for which the Contractor is awarded additional time. The determination of the per day reimbursement to the Contractor for this time is fraught with protracted analysis and negotiation. Owners should consider the
One of the top complaints of construction employers is the collection of completed timecards – in a timely manner that is. Here is a suggestion for improvement you probably haven’t heard.http://runjobsoftware.com/runjob/timecard-collection-lik
Contractors delayed by the owner often want to be reimbursed ‘x’ dollars per ‘y’ days for the cost of home office overhead. Most contractors are used to using the Eichleay Formula to recoup this cost. There’s a new formula available from a case
We all hear on the news about this over political correctness and how everyone’s become so sensitive. Well, get over it. Sometimes people get a laugh at your expense. It doesn’t have to be mean – good fun is good fun.http://runjobsoftware.com/
Converting from one unit of measure to another is critical for any position of management in a construction company. Using the internet is one way of doing it but knowing the simple process of fraction multiplication and the value of the number
BI stands for business intelligence. It is the process by which information from all of your company’s different computer systems (estimating, job costing, accounting, operations, et cetera) is displayed on one screen. You may not need it, but
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