The rental rate blue book is a comprehensive guide to cost recovery for. The division of construction is a results driven engineering organization that prides itself on timely project completion. Each of these is described below in further detail. In the late 1970s, the tandy center shopping mall in downtown fort worth, texas, was booming.
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Click here to download 9 ways to connect, communicate and collaborate with blue book network subcontractors today. This is the standard fhwa recommended reference for rental rate calculations. The results gives a contractor s cost of owning the equipment for a month established. The 2016 national construction estimator lists estimated construction costs to general contractors performing the work with their own crews, as of mid2016. I was under the impression that blue book was a big name in the industry, so i was willing to fork over the 10 grand a year in advertising fees. Construction equipment rates contract pricing including cas. We recognize that time is money for owner, contractor, and the public. So i share with you my math which is the reason i will end all business with blue book. Civil contractors new zealand national association for. Jan 01, 2005 the blue book building and construction.
Search the blue book online and you will find over 800,000 company listings. Rental rate blue book cost recovery equipmentwatch. If a contractor uses the blue book for pricing equipment rates, does it have to make adjustments in the rate if the equipment is fully depreciated. We work to support a healthy civil construction industry, founded on expert knowledge. Industry source of regional, categorized construction information and is available in print and online. Hiring a contractor rates you should expect to pay. Avoid costly negotiation by specifying the industry standard equipment charge rates for extra work before the project begins.
Construction ownership, operating costs rental rate blue book. Blue book construction network the blue book, bbbid, bb supply, blue book construction leads, contractors register inc. You dont have to be a big contracting company to be professional. The hourly blue book rate is approximately 15 % of the daily rate, based on the loss of roughly 80 hours during a month when machinery is used on an hourly basis. The blue book has become the standard for determining equipment rental rates across the industry, and it is used by private contractors, large corporations and the government. The national agreement for the engineering construction industry naeci. All other provisions of the agreement remain in place.
Blue book bc road builders and heavy construction association. Engineering construction industry sometimes referred to as the blue book, or the naeci. By mutual agreement, agc and wsdot have replaced the rental rate blue book published by primedia information, inc. Sep, 2012 if a contractor uses the blue book for pricing equipment rates, does it have to make adjustments in the rate if the equipment is fully depreciated. Construction ownership, operating costs rental rate. The blue book building and construction network800 e main st jefferson valley ny 10535, united statesphone. The standard reference for rental rates on all classes of heavy construction. Because the corps of engineers rates are generally lower than the blue book rates, contractors naturally will prefer the. Since 19, the blue book building and construction network has been a trusted source for information. I have included the relevant i think far provisions below.
The njc is firmly focused on assisting contractors and trade unions in their. Occasionally specifications will arbitrarily discount the blue book rates to unacceptable levels. The blue book commercial construction contractor talk. We bring the industry together to forge connections and build relationships. A formula for construction equipment cost recovery for. Construction equipment rates contract pricing including. Hb, royal blue reinforced boards with yellow on spine and face. Taking advantage of available technology and working to meet the changing needs of the commercial. The blue book network, also known as the contractor s blue book or simply as the blue book, is a marketing, workflow software and print media company the company name is rooted in the fact that for over 104 years they have published numerous regional buyers guides listing commercial construction companies, largely subcontractors and suppliers. Multiply the total cost of a piece of equipment x 5%month x x 80% to arrive at the estimated annual rental dollars. Rental rate blue book equipment cost recovery equipmentwatch. Each rate covers all costs eligible under the robert. Thousands of contractors and project owners trust our rental rate blue book rates to reimburse equipment ownership and operating costs.
The enhanced utility and access to equipmentwatchs construction equipment data targets a wide variety of businesses including construction contractors, equipment dealers, equipment. The 2008 edition of the blue book for construction equipment most major makes and models has over 1,000 pages of prices, values and specifications. Since 1981, it has provided heating, ventilation and air conditioning hvac installation and repair for residential, commercial and new construction projects from broward spring2019 both. The hustle and bustle of shoppers, the sounds of metal blades scr. This cuts down on search time and also makes sure you estimate the entire cost.
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Equipment rental rates for contractor owned equipment. The bluebook pro estimator has leveled the playing field, enabling contracting companies of all sizes to create accurate and professional looking estimates. The colorado department of transportation allows a regional factor of 1. These costs are then prorated over the months that the equipment is normally expected to work. Add tags for rental rate blue book for construction equipment. The developer of the blue book accumulates all contractor costs for owning a piece of equipment for an entire year. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. The blue book equipment rental rate guide is published annually by the bc road builders and heavy construction association, in partnership with the provincial. The rates on this schedule of equipment rates are for applicantowned equipment in good mechanical condition, complete with all required attachments. The corps of engineers rate manual is found at far 32.
Architects contractors engineers guide to construction costs. The blue book building and construction network is the largest and most active network in the commercial construction industry with a member base comprised of general contractors. Federal claims court approves contractors use of blue. For items not referenced in the rental rate guide, odot contract rates were. A legacy of purpose, passion and playing it straight if you are reading this, you probably have benefited in some way by jims desire. Use the figures in this division when estimating the cost of. The use of blue book rates and other similar manuals to compute the extended operating costs of contractorowned equipment has been approved by a wide array of courts and boards. The blue book network continues to grow and is now the largest and most active network in the commercial construction industry, including general contractors.
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The blue book network can help you build relationships with the companies you want to do work with online at, in print in the whos who in. Avoid costly negotiation by specifying the industry. The blue books for construction equipment 2008 for. Instantly access the rental rate blue book reimbursement rates. Our workflow tools make it easy to upload your fleet, share rates across your organization, and prepare reports that streamline the reimbursement process. I signed on with the blue book four 4 years ago in an effort to get my company more exposure in the construction industry. The preparation of contract documents for the alteration or construction of an interior area of a structure designed for human habitation or occupancy, including specifications for partitions, materials, finishes, furniture, fixtures and equipment. Thousands of contractors and project owners trust our rental rate blue book rates to reimburse equipment ownership and operating costs incurred during extra work. Comprehensive section property data is provided as well as tables of member resistances, which are given for grades s275. Jul 17, 2006 multiply the total cost of a piece of equipment x 5%month x x 80% to arrive at the estimated annual rental dollars.
The preparation of contract documents for the alteration or construction of an interior area of a structure designed for human habitation or occupancy, including specifications for. The subcontractors register for the allied building trades was a directory of subcontractors for the new york city. The blue book network, also known as the contractor s blue book or simply as the blue book, is a marketing, workflow software and print media company the company name is rooted in the fact that. Civil contractors new zealand is the national association for civil contractors, providing a voice for more than 600 member organisations. We work to support a healthy civil construction industry, founded on. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act, 42 u. The standard reference for rental rates on all classes of heavy construction equipment. The blue book, sci p363, is the essential aid for the design of steelwork. The collaboration in the completion of a project for the alteration or. This lead to the sale of a shovel and a pair of gloves. Yes, i did get phone calls originating from the blue book. Our members connect new zealand communities with essential services such as roads, clean water and internet. Nov, 20 the colorado department of transportation allows a regional factor of 1.
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