Everything You Need To Know About Construction Administration

The construction phase begins with the initiation of the project; the budget, design and the ultimate goal of the project directly affects the work of the contractor. Always confer with your legal consultant for review of contracts and the front end of the specifications. Know your project budget and add 10% to the Purchase Order per contract for contingencies Know the District’s policy for Change Orders Know the District’s timeline to process progress payments Architect’s design If it is a duplicate de Include any District’s standards of materials and systems, i.e. locks, energy management systems Make sure the District’s...

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How to Learn Construction Estimating

Wiki Commons Construction estimators use building plans, project specifications, and information obtained with site visits to estimate the cost of completing a job. The estimate they create contains all the material and labor costs associated with construction and project management, as well as overhead, profit, and fees. The key to learning construction estimating is to develop an increasingly comprehensive understanding of the building process. This allows the estimator to analyze a project thoroughly to develop the most accurate estimate possible. Instructions ...

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