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| engineering contractor hourly rate: The Software Engineer's Guide to Freelance Consulting Jay El-Kaake, Zack Burt, Richard Burt, 2016-12-18 The Software Engineer's Guide to Freelance Consulting will help teach you to be an effective freelance software consultant, which will enable you make more money, dedicate more time to hobbies, spend more time with your loved-ones and even discover new businesses. Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Finding Clients We will literally map out the client acquisition skills that are paramount for you to develop and thrive in the business of software consulting. We will give you the step-by-step concrete TODOs to achieve competence and we explain some of the abstract theory. Chapter 2: Choosing a Rate How do some people charge $2/hr and others $500/hr? Where do you fit in? In this chapter we help you choose, justify and even increase your existing rate. Chapter 3: Keeping Yourself Educated How do you keep yourself from becoming outdated? How do you keep your skills in demand and the projects coming over time? We'll discuss that in this chapter. Chapter 4: Closing Deals You've got the interest but now how do you get the client to start working with you? We'll talk about closing sales as an engineer in this chapter. Chapter 5: Being Productive Productivity is a critical part of freelancing. Since most freelancers bill hourly it can make the difference between making $100,000/year and $300,000/year. This chapter contains tips to maximize your productivity as a freelancer. Chapter 6: Building & Maintaining Relationships Freelance consulting is a relationship-driven business. As engineers however, we tend to shy away from this. In this chapter we will talk about how you can build strong relationships and reduce the amount of time you need to spend selling yourself to new clients. Chapter 7: Legal Ideas Being a consultant comes with legal implications that can save your butt when things go wrong. In this chapter our very own Silicon Valley Lawyer Richard Burt will give you some tips of the trade. Chapter 8: Making Great First Impressions First impressions are a primer for excellent long-term relationships that will yield great value to you. This chapter will talk about first impressions as a freelance tech person. Chapter 9: Getting Paid Okay, so you've completed some contracts and now you're waiting to get paid. How do you get paid faster? Can you reduce your risk? We'll discuss these things in this chapter and even talk about how to deal with clients who don't pay. Chapter 10: Must-know Tax Tips As a freelance consultant, managing your tax effectively will save you a TON of money at the end of the year. In this chapter we'll run through some basic tips that will help you minimize your tax liability so you can keep more hard-earned money in your pocket. Chapter 11: Communicating Effectively Say the wrong things and you can find yourself staying up late at night on the weekend. Say the right things and you could find yourself making more money and spending more time with your family and friends. In this chapter we'll help you say less of the wrong things and more of the right things. Chapter 12: Freelancing Part-time What if you don't want to leave your current full-time job? What if you're in school full-time, or taking care of children? This chapter will help part-time freelancers. Chapter 13: Going Back to a Regular Coding Job In case you later decide freelancing is not for you, this chapter will help you ease back into a regular job without ruffling too many feathers. Chapter 14: Additional Resources Everyone who purchases the book receives an invitation to our Slack community. You'll even get a direct line to experienced freelancers (including the authors) that can help answer questions any day of the week. |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: The Engineering and Construction Contract Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain), 1995 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Engineering & Contracting , 1921 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: The Minimum You Need to Know about Logic to Work in IT Roland Hughes, 2007 This book is part of aaThe Minimum You Need to Knowaa family of books by Logikal Solutions. As the family expands they will cover an increasing variety of topics. This book is designed to be used as a text book for classes in logic from high school to college level. It should be one of the first courses you have on IT and this should be one of the first books you read when starting in IT. Not only does this book cover flow charting and pseudocode, it teaches the reader to think before they start mapping out the logic to solve a problem. The author of this book is an industry veteran with nearly 20 years in the field. It has been his experience that recent graduates, from any country, are nearly useless at problem solving. If they cannot point, click, and drag, they cannot solve the problem. This book is an attempt to teach them how to solve the problem. An instructoraas guide is available for schools looking to make this book the basis of coursework. |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Engineering and Contracting , 1926 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: The Engineering and Construction Contract: without special title Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain), 1995 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Markup & Profit Michael Stone, 1999-01-01 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. |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Contractors & Engineers Magazine , 1969 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Industrial Engineering , 1928 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Engineering and Design United States. Army. Corps of Engineers, 1967 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Contracting , 1918 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Case Problems in Government Procurement United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Small Business, United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Small Business. Subcommittee on Government Procurement, United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Small Business, 1959 Considers Government contract procurement problems encountered by two small business firms supplying aeronautical measuring instruments to the AF. |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Evaluating Contract Claims John Mullen, R. Peter Davison, 2019-09-10 An important guide to the quantification of contract claims in the construction industry, updated third edition The substantially expanded third edition of Evaluating Contract Claims puts the spotlight on the quantification of claims in the construction industry after liability has been established, including by reference to the terms of several standard forms of contract in common use. The authors clearly demonstrate the potential alternative approaches to quantification, the processes, principles and standard of analysis required to produce acceptable claims for additional payment. The third edition covers a number of heads claims not considered in previous editions and offers an important guide for those working with building or engineering contracts. Evaluating Contract Claims explains in detail how the base from which evaluation of additional payments may be established, the effect of changes on the programme of work and the sources of information for evaluation of additional payments. The book also contains information for evaluating the direct consequences of change in terms of the impact on unit rates, and evaluating of the time consequences of change in terms of prolongation, disruption, acceleration and more. This important book: Concentrates on the quantification of contract claims after liability has been established Offers a guide that is appropriate for any form of contract Considers the potential alternative approaches to quantification of different heads of claim Contains the principles and methods that should be reflected in the evaluation of claim quantum Includes the standard of substantiation which may be required Presents information that is equally applicable in both building and engineering disputes Is substantially expanded from its previous editions Written for construction and engineering contract administrators, project managers, quantity surveyors and contract consultants, Evaluating Contract Claims offers a revised third edition to the essential guide for quantifying claims in the construction industry once liability has been established. |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Contracting for Design and Construction Services in the Public Sector John O. Adler, 2023-07-31 What makes the procurement of design and construction services different from the procurement of goods and services? Construction projects tend to be bigger, more expensive, more complex, and often more challenging than other procurements. In this timely new book, author John Adler outlines the design and construction procurement process step by step. He captures the procurement approaches for design and construction that have dominated the industry during the past two decades, including Design-Build, Construction Manager/General Contractor, and Public-Private Partnerships. John explores these and other approaches from practical and public procurement best practice perspectives, examining the inherent advantages and disadvantages of each approach and capturing recommended policies and procedures. Topics covered include: • The most common project risks and how responsibility for those risks is allocated through design and construction contracts • Steps in the project planning process, including capital planning, project management, budgeting processes, and financing tools for construction projects • Construction project delivery methods, including the traditional Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk, Job Order Contracting, and Public-Private Partnerships • Qualifications-based selection for design and architectural services and the administration of design contracts • How to select a construction contractor • Contract administration for construction projects • An overview of social, environmental, and economic issues in design and construction Contracting for Design and Construction Services in the Public Sector is an easy and entertaining read for public procurement practitioners, ranging from entry-level practitioners to seasoned professionals and managers. It’s an important book for public sector project management, construction, and design professionals, as well as businesses wishing to market construction and design services to state and local governments. The text may also serve as a supplemental resource for undergraduate public procurement and supply chain students. |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: The Highway Engineer & Contractor , 1926 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Board of Contract Appeals Decisions United States. Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, 1962 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Navy Civil Engineer , 1964 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Bulletin , 1962 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: U.S. Army Audit Agency Bulletin United States. Army, 1963 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Guide for the Preparation of the Directorate, Engineering and Housing Acquisition Package Including Performance Work Statements , 1985 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: So You Want to Be an Engineer? Marianne Pilgrim Calabrese, Ron Davidson, 2009-06 So You Want to Be A Engineer? Is a book for anyone who is or who wants to be an Engineer. The book reveals everything nobody else will tell you about the engineering profession. It shows how to save the reader the agony of on the job trial and error training and will give them a head start in using experienced strategies while dealing with technicians, draftsman, marketing, purchasing and manufacturing personnel, and project managers. It doesn't teach them about engineering: it enlightens them to find their right position. There are The Ten Commandments for an engineer, which sums up in ten steps how to survive in the engineering profession and gives in depth reasons why they work. It is a refreshing new and realistic book that touches on the reality that engineers may succeed, not because of their technical expertise but because of the way they interact with technicians, draftsman, marketing, purchasing and manufacturing personnel, and project managers. Each of these topics will be discussed fully with real life stories and examples. There will be easy steps given on how to handle each issue and how an engineer can ease into the company they choose to work for. The Ten Commandments will make it easy for them to sum up the do's and don'ts to survive in the engineering profession. |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Engineering and Contract Record , 1960 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Engineering News and American Contract Journal , 1904 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: The Reminiscences of a Civil Engineering Contractor Robert Brodie, 2014-05-12 The Reminiscences of a Civil Engineering Contractor provides an account of the various engineering works of Robert Brodie, a civil engineer. This book covers several engineering projects, including Tay Bridge Railways, Montrose and Arbroath Railway, Scarborough and Whitby Railway, Mersey Railway, Loch Katrine aqueduct, Peterhead Harbor improvement, and Fraserburgh Harbor improvement. Organized into two parts encompassing 16 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the Tay Bridge work. This text then discusses the construction of the missing link of the East Coast route between Arbrouth and Kinaber junction, including rock cuttings and extensive viaducts. Other chapters consider the various contracts at Swansea. This book discusses as well the establishment of the Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors in 1919. The final chapter deals with other contracts, including railways, docks, roads, reservoirs, pipe tracks, and catchment board improvements all over Wales and England. This book is a valuable resource for civil engineers. |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement United States. Department of the Air Force, 1987 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: NEC4: 100 Questions and Answers Kelvin Hughes, 2019-05-10 This book details some of the most important and interesting questions raised about the NEC4 family of contracts and provides clear, comprehensive answers to those questions. Written by an NEC expert with over 20 years’ experience using, advising and training others, the book has several distinctive features: It covers the whole NEC4 family It is written by a very experienced NEC author who explains sometimes complex issues in a simple and accessible style The questions and answers range from beginner level up to a masterclass level The questions are real life questions asked by actual NEC practitioners on real projects. The book includes questions and answers relating to tendering, early warnings, programme issues, quality management, payment provisions, compensation events, liabilities, insurances, adjudication, termination and much more. It is essential reading for anyone working with the NEC4 family of contracts, whether professionals or students in construction, architecture, project management and engineering. |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Engineering News , 1906 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Contract and Financial Management at DOE United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs, 1994 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Engineering News-record , 1907 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Federal Contracting Made Easy Scott A. Stanberry, 2012-12 Federal contracting . . . easy? With the fourth edition of Federal Contracting Made Easy, it is! Whether or not you consider federal contracting easy, it is certainly easier with this guide. Used successfully by thousands of contractors and feds, this book offers practical, hands-on, no-nonsense advice. Now in its fourth edition, Federal Contracting Made Easy lays out the entire federal contracting process in a readable and easy-to-understand style. This book covers how government procurement works, what you can do to cut though the red tape to speed your way to winning a contract, who the key players are, and tips for overcoming obstacles. New in this edition: • Discussion of government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) • Updates on women-owned small business • New status of service-disabled veteran-owned small business • Expanded list of relevant websites and resources • Introduction to the new System for Award Management (SAM) Whether you are about to enter the competitive world of federal contracting or have been bidding for contracts for years and are now looking for updated information and ideas, this is the book you need. The federal government awards billions of dollars in contracts for goods and services every year. This book will help you win a piece of that business. |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Learn Routeros - Second Edition Dennis Burgess, 2011 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Spon's Mechanical and Electrical Services Price Book 2009 Davis Langdon, 2008-08-20 Spon's Mechanical and Electrical Services Price Book 2009 continues to be the most comprehensive and best annual services engineering price book currently available.Prices have been overhauled in line with buoyant market conditions. A new infrastructure section includes typical connection scenarios and costs. Extensive revisions have been made to t |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Spon's Mechanical and Electrical Services Price Davis Langdon, 2009-01-21 Spon's Mechanical and Electrical Services Price Book 2009 continues to be the most comprehensive and best annual services engineering price book currently available. Prices have been overhauled in line with buoyant market conditions. A new infrastructure section includes typical connection scenarios and costs. Extensive revisions have been made to the renewable energy sections, with descriptions of biomass boilers, ground source heap pumps (boreholes) and photovoltaics. Sprinklers and luminaries have been bought in-line with new regulations. The new series of topical features continues, focusing on subjects which affect M&E costs within buildings; and design schematics are provided for several M&E services, including security and voice and data installations. This year, for the first time, the download includes a versatile and powerful ebook. |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Spon's Mechanical and Electrical Services Price Book 2012 Davis Langdon, 2011-09-22 Spon's Mechanical and Electrical Services Price Book 2012 continues to be the most comprehensive and best annual services engineering price book currently available. It provides detailed pricing information across the full range of mechanical and electrical services, together with higher-level costs for a diverse range of systems and different buil |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Spon's Mechanical and Electrical Services Price Book 2011 Davis Langdon, 2010-09-16 SPON'S MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES PRICE BOOK continues to be the most comprehensive and best annual services engineering price book currently available, providing detailed pricing information across the full range of mechanical and electrical services, together with higher-level costs for a diverse range of systems and different building ap |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: The American Contractor , 1928 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Spon's Mechanical and Electrical Services Price Mott, Green & Wa Mott, 2002-08-15 Spon's Mechanical and Electrical Services Price Book 2003 is still the only annual services engineering price book available anywhere. This annual guide to pricing electrical and mechanical (HEVAC) services installation contains material prices, labour elements and measured works prices for mechanical contracts from pipework to ductwork and heating systems to air conditioning. Electrical contacts are also covered, from power supply through to light switches. The M&E comes with a 'free' CDROM that enables the reader to view the entire book on screen, cut and paste prices into other tender documents, export to other major packages, perform simple calculations, index search, produce estimate and tender documents, adjust rates and data. With the added bonus of the Approximate Estimating sections enabling quick, rule-of-thumb pricing, with detailed data and analysis, the 2003 edition of the Mechanical and Electrical Services Price Book provides the definitive estimating toolkit for the construction, building and surveying industries. New Features for 2003 The approximate estimating section now includes: Wider range of building types for both elemental and all-in m2 rates All-in rates for pipework In the Measured works section: The electrical section is now in line with the CAWS that SMM7 follows Added information on access control and security detection and alarm The mechanical section includes more information on plant and equipment (i.e. chillers and heat rejection equipment, condensing boilers, terminal units, under floor heating, BMS and controls, and fire rated ductwork). |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Prevailing Wage Rate Laws United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1935 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: The Bulletin of the General Contractors Association , 1925 |
| engineering contractor hourly rate: Municipal and County Engineering , 1928 |
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