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Download or read book Markup & Profit written by Michael Stone and published by Craftsman Book Co. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In order to succeed in a construction business you have to be able to mark up the price of your jobs to cover overhead expenses and make a decent profit. The problem is how much to mark it up. You don't want to lose jobs because you charge too much, and you don't want to work for free because you've charged too little. If you know how much to mark up you can apply it to your job costs and arrive at the right sales price for your work. This book gives you the background and the calculations necessary to easily figure the markup that is right for your business. Includes a CD-ROM with forms and checklists for your use.
Book Synopsis Subcontractor and General Contractor Relationships by : Luke Evan Warburton
Download or read book Subcontractor and General Contractor Relationships written by Luke Evan Warburton and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Australian construction industry has seen a shift in recent years from general contractors employing specialist trades directly to now subcontracting out almost all work. The importance of general contractor and subcontractor relationships has now become a more integral part of the overall success on construction projects. The research from this thesis presents the findings of a questionnaire survey administered to 85 subcontracting firms operating in the South Australian construction industry, with specific investigation into the relationship between the two parties and the impact the relationship has on the subcontractor's economic performance. Furthermore interviews were carries out to discover if the research had validity as the subject is virtually an unexplored area. Results showed that the healthier the relationship between the general contractor and the subcontractor the more likely the subcontractor is to make a profit at the end of the project. In addition to this the subcontractors found that trust and communication were the two most importance elements of a construction relationship.
Book Synopsis Subcontractor Perspectives by : Patrick James McCord
Download or read book Subcontractor Perspectives written by Patrick James McCord and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Relationship between Main Contractors and Subcontractors in the Zambian Construction Industry by : Tafadzwa Mudzvokorwa
Download or read book The Relationship between Main Contractors and Subcontractors in the Zambian Construction Industry written by Tafadzwa Mudzvokorwa and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2017-07-10 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master's Thesis from the year 2016 in the subject Engineering - Civil Engineering, University of Zambia, course: Master of Engineering Project Management, language: English, abstract: In recent years there have been a substantial number of projects conducted in the Zambian construction industry. Due to the magnitude and complexity of many of these projects, contractors have resorted to subcontracting to share responsibilities and mitigate project risks. The Zambian government has also invigorated the practice of subcontracting in the construction industry as it plays an important role in increasing economy viability and building capacity. Instead of improving project success, subcontracting can act as a catalyst for poor project outcomes. Though there are many reasons that contribute to problems from subcontracting, a poor relationship between main contractors and subcontractors can be seen as a notorious contributor affecting construction works. The study aimed at investigating the relationship between the main contractors and subcontractors in the Zambian construction industry and recommend a framework that can be implemented to better the relationship. The study also examined the effects of a poor interface between main contractors and subcontractors in Zambia. Data collection techniques used included literature review, interviews and questionnaire surveys. The relative importance index was used to determine the ranking of the results of the study. Using the results adduced from the study a main contractor-subcontractor non-contractual partnering model was developed. The study established that the relationship between main contractors and subcontractors in Zambia is poor therefore needing attention. Interface problems were caused by payment issues, poor communication, unexpected price escalations and poor construction work. In order to address interface problems, the study found that there was need for better communication between the parties, timely payments and subcontractors’ access to labour and machinery. However, the study, had some limitations that need consideration when interpreting the results found. The limitations included scarcity of specific literature on subcontracting in the Zambian construction industry, the size of the sample only being limited to Lusaka. Nevertheless, these limitations could be addressed through further studies.
Book Synopsis Winning the Contractor Fight by : Tom Reber
Download or read book Winning the Contractor Fight written by Tom Reber and published by Contractor Fight. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Contractor Fight" is what HGTV host and best-selling author Tom Reber calls the battle between your ears. We all have stories and experiences that have formed us into who we are. We are what we think, and the battleground is our mind. The Fight is not with the people you think are "cheap customers." It's not with the unlicensed competitors or the "illegals," as many contractors think. The Fight is with yourself. Sadly, most of the struggles contractors have are self-imposed. It's friendly fire. The negative ways we think about ourselves and our worth... friendly fire. The growing debt, working too much, small bank account... friendly fire. Winning the Fight is a choice. You're noble and full of integrity. You bend over backward to serve your family and clients. You have taken it on the chin more times than you can count. Now, it's time to get yours. Earn what you're worth. Create a business that serves you and energizes you, instead of one that beats you down. Choose to own your crap and get better today.
Book Synopsis The General Contractor-subcontractor Relationship by : Jad Salah Youness
Download or read book The General Contractor-subcontractor Relationship written by Jad Salah Youness and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This project tackles the issue of subcontracting in construction projects from t he payment related issues. The nature of the relationship between the general co ntractor and his subcontractors is usually described as vulnerable to conflicts, which mainly originate from the unbalance in the bargaining power while draftin g the subcontract conditions. In order to avoid such conflicts, both the general contractor and the subcontractor are invited to communicate, cooperate, and imp lement long term partnering principles. Both parties shall also have a common go al: project success. Subcontractors are contractually divided into two major cat egories: nominated and domestic. The general contractor has the freedom to choos e a domestic subcontractor, whereas he is forced by the employer to enter into s ubcontract with a nominated subcontractor. Other types of subcontractors include the informal domestic subcontractors, and the nominated list of subcontractors. Subcontracts also vary in the payment terms. Three broad types of payment terms are depicted; the payment upon approval by the general contractor's internal QA /QC department, upon preliminary approval by the engineer, and back-to-back. It has been noticed that the payment lag time between the payment by the employer t o the general contractor and that of the latter to his subcontractors can be red uced in the absence of a back-to-back provision. In order to safeguard himself f rom any unilateral measure taken by the subcontractor in the case of an employer 's payment default, the general contractor shall make sure to include in his sub contract agreement such clauses to prevent the subcontractor of reducing the rat e of works, suspending or terminating works without the prior consent of the gen eral contractor. The decision as to what measure to take shall be based on both parties capacity to withstand non-payment.
Book Synopsis The Relationship Between General Contractor and Subcontractor by : Heidi Duma
Download or read book The Relationship Between General Contractor and Subcontractor written by Heidi Duma and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Construction Industry Survival Kit by : Associated General Contractors of America
Download or read book Construction Industry Survival Kit written by Associated General Contractors of America and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Managing e-business Projects by : Thomas Stoehr
Download or read book Managing e-business Projects written by Thomas Stoehr and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-06-27 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written on the back of first-hand experience this book provides a solid framework for managing e-business projects. The book is primarily intended for current and prospective e-business project managers who wish to share ideas, experiences, and best practices. Recent market surveys indicate that many e-business projects fail due to project mismanagement. Various project management techniques from the IT sector can be successfully applied to e-business projects. This book shows which ones whilst also providing information on new techniques for situations that are unique. Based on real-world experience, 99 key success factors are discussed preparing the reader to manage e-business projects on time, on budget and to the satisfaction of clients.
Book Synopsis Workers' Compensation Subrogation In All 50 States - Fifth Edition by : Gary L. Wickert
Download or read book Workers' Compensation Subrogation In All 50 States - Fifth Edition written by Gary L. Wickert and published by Juris Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 1616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Workers' compensation subrogation continues to change and adapt, as trial lawyers prod its weak points and capitalize on confusing areas of the law. There have been numerous changes in workers' compensation statutes and case law in many states since the last edition. This edition includes an exhausting survey and detailed explanation of the crazy status of employer contribution in Illinois, which includes a step-by-step exposition of how contractual indemnity and the "Kotecki cap" play a role in expanded employer liability in Illinois workers' compensation subrogation cases. It covers the many nuances of Naig and Reverse-Naig settlements under Minnesota law, including an analysis of who has what burdens of proof and the effect such a settlement has on the remaining third-party case tried to a jury. In light of the landmark Missouri Court of Appeals decision in Robinson v. Hooker, the liability of co-employees in Missouri and surrounding states have been covered in greater detail. The concept of co-employee liability for acts which are intentional or committed outside of the course and scope of employment has been added in several states. New case law and explanations were added to the Texas chapter with regard to subrogating against UM/UIM policies, including arguments with regard to the efficacy of UM/UIM exclusionary policy language and the ability to subrogate against a UM/UIM policy actually issued by the same carrier insuring for workers' compensation coverage. West Virginia completely revised their subrogation statute and created a new statute relating to the "statutory employer" status of primary contractors and subcontractors on construction sites, limiting when and how primary contractors can become legitimate third parties for purposes of subrogation. Chapter 7, "Contractual Limitations to Subrogation" has been completely overhauled to include new statutes and case law for every state to assist practitioners in determining the law applicable when there is an alleged applicable waiver of subrogation which might otherwise destroy subrogation. A new Chapter 12 has been added, which focuses on jurisdiction of workers' compensation third-party actions taking a broad look at 28 U.S.C. § 1441, which prohibits removal of cases "arising under" state workers' compensation laws. A carrier now has the ability to prevent cases from being removed from favorable venues in state court to less favorable federal court venues - an attractive option for plaintiffs' attorneys with whom subrogated carriers can negotiate with for stipulations and concessions on their subrogation interests in exchange for maintaining a case in state court. This edition also expands on which states do and do not hold workers' compensation to be primary. Combined with more than 100 new case decisions, this Fifth Edition is the most complete and up-to-date edition yet. Workers' Compensation Subrogation is the most complete and thorough treatise covering workers' compensation subrogation ever published. There are very few areas in which the laws of each state vary more and are applied as differently, then in the area of workers' compensation subrogation. This book is intended to introduce the workers' compensation claims handler, in-house counsel, and subrogation professionals to some of the more esoteric and complex subrogation issues encountered in today's workers' compensation insurance subrogation marketplace. It covers the following issues in all 50 states: • Allocating Third Party Recoveries • Attorney's Fees • Borrowed Servant Doctrine • Conversion of Workers' Compensation Liens • Costs and Expenses • Dual Capacity Doctrine • Equitable Subrogation/Contribution • Exclusivity Rule Barring Action Against Employer • How To Calculate Your Credit/Advance and How It Is Applied In Each State • Intentional Acts • Joint Ventures • Made Whole Doctrine As Applied To Workers' Compensation Subrogation • Necessity of Intervention • Lien Reduction Statutes • Staff Leasing Services and Temporary Employment Agencies • Statutory Subrogation Rights • Subrogating Against UM/UIM Benefits • Subrogating In Medical Malpractice Cases • Subrogating In Legal Malpractice Cases • Waivers of Subrogation • Who Qualifies As A Third Party • Other Workers' Compensation Subrogation-Related Issues In addition to being an excellent primer on workers' compensation subrogation, suitable for both the new subrogation professional and the seasoned veteran, the book also contains a detailed synopsis of the workers' compensation subrogation laws in each of the 50 states. It is a must for anyone with multi-state subrogation responsibilities. Complete with diagrams, references and thousands of footnotes, this is the most ambitious workers' compensation subrogation project ever undertaken. The following issues and topics are covered in detail for each of the 50 states: Statutory Subrogation Rights • Identifies the statutory authority for workers' compensation subrogation in that state. • Discusses the purpose/legislative intent of the statute. • Is an election necessary by the worker? • Who can bring a third party action (plaintiff, carrier, employer, or all of the above)? • When and must a third party action be brought? • What are the rights of a carrier to intervene in an existing third party action filed by a worker? • Will a worker's compensation carrier's subrogation interest be barred if not brought timely? Third Parties • Who can be sued as third parties in a third party action? • Can a co-employee be sued and under what circumstances? • Can an uninsured/underinsured carrier be a "third party" under the laws of that state? • Is there a dual capacity or borrowed servant doctrine which somehow affects the ability of a worker's compensation carrier to effectively subrogate? • What is the state's workers' compensation bar? • Are there any specific restrictions regarding subrogation against a subcontractor or an employee of a subcontractor in a construction situation? • Under what circumstances can the employer be sued? • Can a carrier subrogate to the benefits of a recovery in a legal or medical malpractice action? Allocation of Third Party Recovery • How and when does the carrier recover its subrogated interest? • Does the carrier recover past benefits only or also the present value of future benefits which it owes under the Workers' Compensation Act of that state? • Is there a formula used to determine how a third party recovery is allocated? • What happens to the total recovery and how is it applied? • Can a carrier recover benefits paid by a third party or recovered in a third party action which relate to loss of consortium, or non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, mental anguish, or punitive damages? • Does the employer's negligence reduce the recovery by the worker or carrier? Attorneys' Fees/Costs • Can the plaintiff's attorney recover attorneys' fees and/or costs out of the carrier's subrogated recovery and under what circumstances? • How are attorneys' fees and costs handled if the carrier is also represented by subrogation counsel, intervenes into the third party action and actively represents its interest? • What if the carrier isn't represented? • Can a plaintiff's attorney recover attorneys' fees based on the value of past benefits only or will he be able to recover attorneys' fees based on the future benefits/credit recovered by the carrier? • Must a carrier bear its proportionate share of expenses as many states require, and what does that really mean? Credit/Advance • Can a carrier take a vacation from paying workers' compensation benefits once a worker makes a third party recovery? • How is the credit calculated under state law? • Does the carrier have to do anything special to obtain the credit, such as filing with the Workers' Compensation Commission? • Does the carrier get a credit toward future compensation benefits it owes or does it actually get to collect the present value of the future benefits it owes and still be obligated to pay the scheduled benefits in the future? Statutes of Limitation • What are the applicable statutes of limitation or statutes of repose that may be applicable to third party subrogation actions? Related Subrogation Issues • Are there any other issues or statutes which affect a worker's compensation carrier's right of subrogation, such as the made whole doctrine, common fund doctrine, or anti-subrogation statutes? • Are there any lien reduction statutes, such as those existing in Indiana, which affect a worker's compensation carrier's right of recovery? • Does the state have any no-fault laws which complicate workers' compensation subrogation involving an automobile accident, such as exist in Michigan and Colorado? • What are the carrier's options if the worker and his attorney simply refuse to repay a worker's compensation carrier's lien after settling a third party action? • If the worker fails to repay the carrier, is there a cause of action for conversion of a carrier's subrogation interest or may the carrier still proceed against the third party tortfeasor to recover its subrogation interest?
Book Synopsis The Law and Management of Building Subcontracts by : John McGuinness
Download or read book The Law and Management of Building Subcontracts written by John McGuinness and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are probably 20-25 subcontracts entered into for every major building contract. However, despite this, there are relatively few books that discuss the problems particular to the subcontract relationship between main contracts and their subcontractors. This book examines the main issues that lead to disputes between contractors and subcontractors, identifies relevant law, including decisions of the courts, and also provides a view as to how other issues might be decided. The second edition has been extensively revised to cover all the 2005 JCT subcontracts and works contracts, and recent case law. Four new chapters have been added on subcontractors selected by thrid parties; organisation of the subcontract; sub-subcontracts; and works contracts under management contracting arrangements. It draws on the author’s extensive experience of managing building subcontracts, as well as his involvement in handling over 130 adjudications.
Book Synopsis Government - Prime Contractor - Subcontractor Relationships: An Analysis by :
Download or read book Government - Prime Contractor - Subcontractor Relationships: An Analysis written by and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study was undertaken to delineate, analyze, and evaluate the various relationships established between the Government, prime contractors and subcontractors in the acquisition of modern weapon systems within the Department of Defense. Envisioned were the achievement of two primary objectives. First, to identify the relationships as currently established, as well as any significant problems created by these relationships and second, to attempt to ascertain the impact of these relationships, and their inherent problems, on the weapon acquisition process itself. Research methodology consisted of an extensive literature review along with personal interviews of key acquisition officials within both Government and industry. While present relationships were found to be basically effective and efficient, problems and inequities were perceived particularly by subcontractors and should be addressed. While the size and scope of this effort precluded a conclusive finding that present relationships, on the whole, impact negatively on the Federal acquisition process, evidence was found that inequities and problems inherent in present relationships have the potential for hindering the objectives of the weapons acquisition process and that certain remedial actions were both feasible and desirable. (Author).
Author :Construction Industry Board (Great Britain). Working Group 3 Publisher :Thomas Telford ISBN 13 :9780727725424 Total Pages :32 pages Book Rating :4.7/5 (254 download)
Book Synopsis Code of Practice for the Selection of Subcontractors by : Construction Industry Board (Great Britain). Working Group 3
Download or read book Code of Practice for the Selection of Subcontractors written by Construction Industry Board (Great Britain). Working Group 3 and published by Thomas Telford. This book was released on 1997 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This code of practice is one of a set of documents from the CIB aimed at improving the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of the construction industry. It should be used in conjunction with the other documents in the series. 1~ The good practice recommended should be observed in commercial relationships throughout the contractual chain and throughout the duration of a construction project. Subcontractors can be selected by competitive tendering, by negotiation or as a result of partnering or a joint venture arrangement. Competitive tendering is complex and requires everyone involved to follow a common set of procedures; inevitably it occupies the bulk of this code. In competitive tendering for small or simple works all the steps described are required but many may take place I formally, and these are indicated by dotted lines in the diagrams which accompany each section of the code. Negotiation, partnering or joint ventures should all be carried out in the same spirit of good practice although specific procedures will vary. For competitive tendering to be effective in providing good value for money it must be seen to be fair and the processes by which decisions are reached must be as open as possible. This applies to all forms of subcontractor selection.
Book Synopsis Government - Prime Contractor - Subcontractor Relationships: An Analysis by : Kenneth George Dewell
Download or read book Government - Prime Contractor - Subcontractor Relationships: An Analysis written by Kenneth George Dewell and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study was undertaken to delineate, analyze, and evaluate the various relationships established between the Government, prime contractors and subcontractors in the acquisition of modern weapon systems within the Department of Defense. Envisioned were the achievement of two primary objectives. First, to identify the relationships as currently established, as well as any significant problems created by these relationships and second, to attempt to ascertain the impact of these relationships, and their inherent problems, on the weapon acquisition process itself. Research methodology consisted of an extensive literature review along with personal interviews of key acquisition officials within both Government and industry. While present relationships were found to be basically effective and efficient, problems and inequities were perceived particularly by subcontractors and should be addressed. While the size and scope of this effort precluded a conclusive finding that present relationships, on the whole, impact negatively on the Federal acquisition process, evidence was found that inequities and problems inherent in present relationships have the potential for hindering the objectives of the weapons acquisition process and that certain remedial actions were both feasible and desirable. (Author).
Book Synopsis Management of Construction Projects by : John Schaufelberger
Download or read book Management of Construction Projects written by John Schaufelberger and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-03-14 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unique among construction project management textbooks, Management of Construction Projects, third edition, takes the constructor’s perspective, carefully analyzing a complex, real-world construction case study from multiple angles to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and techniques students require to become successful project managers. Popular as an undergraduate text and as a contractor resource, the book identifies key stages of the project-management process, such as delivery methods and contracts; estimating, planning, and scheduling; preconstruction services; subcontracting and material management; documentation, communications, and payment; controls, quality, and safety; leadership and ethics; and claims, disputes, and close-out. This third edition includes a novel case study, a new chapter on preconstruction services, updated contract forms and figures, and additional student exercises, and integrates use of project management technology. Topics include building information models, sustainable construction, environmental compliance, lean construction, and off-site construction. Boxed examples, or short case studies, have been included with each chapter. These examples correspond directly to the chapters in which they are included and give the reader an applied approach to learning the concepts presented. While primarily focused on the management of commercial projects, the principles and techniques in Management of Construction Projects also apply to residential, industrial, and heavy construction. Written in straightforward language from a constructor’s perspective, this textbook prepares upcoming construction project managers with everything they need to see a successful project through from start to finish.
Book Synopsis The Small-Business Guide to Government Contracts by : Steven J. Koprince
Download or read book The Small-Business Guide to Government Contracts written by Steven J. Koprince and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2012-06-14 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Government law attorney Steven J. Koprince teaches you to concentrate on the crucial but complex Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other rules required for keeping contracts alive and avoiding penalties. Each year, the federal government awards billions of dollars in small-business contracts. The Small-Business Guide to Government Contracts puts a wealth of specialized legal counsel at readers’ fingertips, answering the most important compliance questions like: Is a small business really small? Who is eligible for HUBZone, 8(a), SDVO, or WOSB programs? What salaries and benefits must be offered? What ethical requirements must be followed? When does affiliation become a liability? Small-business contracts are both the lifeblood of hundreds of thousands of companies and a quagmire of red tape. No one can afford to be lax with the rules or too harried to heed them. The Small-Business Guide to Government Contracts empowers contractors to avoid missteps, meet their compliance obligations--and keep the pipeline flowing.
Book Synopsis Organizational Trust by : Roderick Moreland Kramer
Download or read book Organizational Trust written by Roderick Moreland Kramer and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2006 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organizational Trust is a subject which has over the past decade become of increasing importance to organizational theory and research. The book examines what trust is, how it is developed and maintained, its underpinnings, manifestations, and its fragility, through a presentation and discussion of key readings.
