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Common construction cost estimating problems

Job Order Contracting

Key issues related to cost factors: Fluctuating Material Costs: Prices of construction materials can significantly vary based on market conditions, supply chain issues, and seasonal fluctuations, making accurate cost estimations challenging. Locally researched costs for labor, material, and equipment. Cost, and VFA, Inc.

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Unit Price Book Selection

Job Order Contracting

A locally researched , detailed line item Unit Price Book is an important consideration for any JOC Program, and any repair, renovation, repair, maintenance, or new construction project. The fundamental objects become assigned cost drivers for the specific task.

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Channel Promotion Best Practices for Construction Webcast/Panel Discussion

Construction Marketing

A webcast and panel discussion entitled Channel Promotion Best Practices for Construction Markets is scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 12 pm CST. Construction Marketing Association (CMA) Chairman Neil M. The Powerpoint presentation deck and white paper (.pdf) The webcast is free to both members and non-members.

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Survey Results! Lead Generation for Construction

Construction Marketing

With both commercial and residential construction down by double-digits in many markets from pre-recession highs, sales lead generation has never been more important to marketers targeting construction decision makers, whether construction firms or building product manufacturers. Survey Says.

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Inbound Marketing in Construction – Survey Results

Construction Marketing

To further understand the use of inbound marketing in the construction industry, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals. 82% of construction professionals surveyed employed inbound marketing , while only 18% do not. The following questions were asked: 1.

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Subcontractor Solutions for Higher Profits

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction software has been instrumental in changing the face of the construction industry. While strides are being made to be more connected from the first step of a project, the past 20 years of productivity in the global construction market have only improved 1 per cent year over year. Cost savings.

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Using Business Intelligence to Gain a Competitive Edge

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As technology and data analysis tools evolve, data science is giving construction firms the ability to see how their operations fit together and where there’s room for improvement so they can gain a more detailed understanding of their business. Business intelligence can help your construction firm rise above the competition.