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		<title>Mistakes and Mysteries of Construction Cost Estimating</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is no magical, mythical way to produce a construction cost estimate that translates to a profitable project. It takes skill and practice… in fact, it demands best practices. Given the importance of cost effectiveness and performance in this economy, Estimating Today featured an article that focused on the “myths that specifically involve cost estimating and cost controls.” ]]></description>
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		<title>Be Part of the 2012 Construction Estimating Benchmark Survey</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Maxwell Systems has teamed with Software Advice to develop a construction estimating benchmark report. The report will help you and your company identify your estimating weaknesses and strengths. See how you stack up against your competition by participating in our estimating benchmark survey. Visit http://software-advice.polldaddy.com/s/construction-estimating-benchmark-survey. ]]></description>
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		<title>Contractors Must Maintain Quality Although Tempted to Lower Standards</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:20:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The ability to maintain your business’s standards is one of the best indicators of long-term success. But many owners are tempted to lower quality, which often does long-term damage to company’s revenue and reputation. Have you compromised quality? ]]></description>
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		<title>Minimizing Risk with Subcontractors</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:10:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An article published by Constructor magazine explains how contractors are taking more extensive measures to protect themselves from the risk of subcontractor and supplier defaults. From enforcing stringent subcontractor prequalification criteria to leveraging software to manage subcontracts, general contractors are giving attention to and investing in ways to effectively choose and manage subs.]]></description>
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