• Mastering Material Takeoffs Using Digital Methods0

    There Are Many Advantages When Using Software over Manual Takeoff Tools Construction takeoffs, commonly referred to as material takeoffs, are an integral part of the cost estimating process. They can help you accurately assess the total costs of an entire project by providing you with an exhaustive list of materials and labor. Without a complete takeoff,

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  • Legally Speaking: Construction Cases in the Courts That You Ought to Care About—and Why0

    January 2019 Edition by R. Russell O’Rourke, Esq., Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis, LPA You are from Missouri—or any other state for that matter—and you read about a construction case that has gone to court here in The Contractor’s Compass. You say to yourself, why would I possibly care about a case from Ohio, California,

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  • Prompt Pay Act Poison Pills: High Interest and Attorney Fees0

    January 2019 Edition by R. Scott Heasley, Esq., Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis, LPA Prompt Pay Acts can serve as a blessing or a curse for subcontractors and suppliers. The blessing: If a general contractor refuses to pay for a subcontractor’s work after it has received payment from the owner, the subcontractor can recover 18

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