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Botany cranes is a family owned company that has been in business for over 60 years. These costs are then prorated over the months that the equipment is normally expected to work. The use of privately owned equipment is to be approved on a casebycase basis by the. To clear it up a bit, what im looking for is a price list as to what a contractor would charge a customer for force account work and the like. This saves you time and money while serving as your single source supplier for all your rental needs. Federal claims court approves contractors use of blue book. Encompassing boom lifts, scissor lifts, forklifts, and other aerial lifts, construction lifts refer to lifting machinery that features an aerial platform supported by some form of an extension and mounted on a vehicle.
I have included the relevant i think far provisions below. That means the contractor has submitted an hourly rate for labor, equipment rates and material prices. This is the standard fhwa recommended reference for. Some dots have certain ways of reimbursing contractors for their equipment on standby, but overall no industry standard exists regarding how to calculate standby rates. Rental rate blue book cost recovery equipmentwatch. When equipment is idled or on standby in a delay, the specification provides for payment at 50% of the rental rate blue book. Used equipment prices equipment blue book equipmentwatch.
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Cost control for labor and materials is a relatively simple matter of book keeping. 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. I compare the equipment rates with local rates andor national blue book rates to determine reasonableness. The indicative hire rates are a guide only and seek to provide information which may assist members in determining hire rates. They represent the average prevailing at the state of new york at the time data was collected. Although the information contained herein is believed to be correct at the time of printing, the nevada construction industry relations committee ncirc. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act, 42 u. Different types of cranes used in the construction industry are described in this article. This reduced rate is intended to cover the contractors ownership costs less major. Rental rate blue book linkbelt rtc8050 series ii rough terrain hydraulic cranes size class. This invaluable illustrated guide will ensure you send the right message, no matter what the situation. Newly updated and expanded, cranes blue book of stationery provides all the guidance you need to communicate confidently with others in both personal and professional correspondences. Taking advantage of available technology and working to meet the changing needs of the commercial construction industry, the blue book network is fast becoming the leading provider of information, communication and marketing. Two categories of crane contractors have been approved as.
Rental rate blue book equipment cost recovery equipmentwatch. There are four 4 types of valuations one may encounter when insuring contractors equipment cranes. This is the most common basis where the carrier will pay the actual cash value acv of the property the cost to replace or repair damaged equipment less. This is the most common basis where the carrier will pay the actual cash value acv of the property the cost to replace or repair damaged equipment less depreciation and obsolescence. Macraes blue book online industrial and manufacturing.
Frankly this does nothing more than provide a list of area general contractors gc. The contractor will be paid the rental rates, as modified herein, set forth in the rental. The category 2 sites monthly report is also available to download here. Click here to download 9 ways to connect, communicate and collaborate with blue book network subcontractors today. Rate blue book for construction equipment which is published by the equipment. The following are our current category 1 major and basic projects and the inscope contractors engaged on them. Configuration for rtc8050 series ii axle configuration net horsepower maximum lift capacity blue book rates 4x4x4 185 hp 45. Equipment rental rates contract administration construction. Since 19, the blue book building and construction network has been a trusted source for information.
Further, the court noted that the blue book rates used by metric for its older equipment sufficiently took into account its age and the depreciation due to its age. Blue cranes are above the hook specialists and although we do not manufacture our own range of below the hook loose rigging gear, we do supply high quality products, which range from chain blocks, lever blocks, steel wire rope slings, material slings, chain slings and shackles as a matter of fact we can supply most other items that might be required for the lifting of any material or equipment. United has an outstanding reputation of getting the job done with very competitive pricing that does not compromise the service or job. With more than 1 million suppliers and 10 million product listings macraes is designed for professionals to source all their manufacturing, commercial and institutional needs. Over contractors, suppliers and service companies. The blue book building and construction network company info.
Crane rentals american contractors equipment company. 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. The blue books for construction equipment 2008 for. List of approved crane contractors under the workplace safety and health operation of cranes regulations, no person shall install, repair, alter or dismantle a mobile crane or tower crane unless he is an approved crane contractor. The results gives a contractors cost of owning the equipment for a month established. This completely redesigned and updates edition continues to offer definitive rules relating to traditional correspondence and guidance for implementing a more contemporary style to everything.
They can help with everything from moving materials during the early stages of a project. Payment of equipment rental rates for disruptions and inefficiencies cover the contractors depreciation costs. Blue cranes are above the hook specialists and although we do not manufacture our own range of below the hook loose rigging gear, we do supply high quality products, which range from chain blocks, lever blocks, steel wire rope slings, material slings, chain slings and shackles. Each rate covers all costs eligible under the robert t. Avoid costly negotiation by specifying the industry standard equipment charge rates for extra work before the project begins. Effective january 1, 2018 through december 31, 2018. Newly updated and expanded, crane s blue book of stationery provides all the guidance you need to communicate confidently with others in both personal and professional correspondences. Commercial sales and rental of construction cranes used to transport and place large equipment primarily on commercial building rooftops. The rental rates for privately owned equipment are determined by referencing either the new york state office of general services heavy equipment rental standby contract or the current rental rate blue book for construction equipment by primedia, inc. Developing and implementing a conservation plan for blue cranes, based on a clear understanding of how cranes use the agricultural systems in the western cape and the probable impacts of. I have been looking all evening for a web site, or some other sorce of information on equipment blue book rental rates, to no avail mind you. Champion has assembled an impressive fleet of stateof theart hydraulic cranes ranging in size from 4 ton to 250 ton capacities with boom lengths of up to 350 feet, and specialty cranes like the popular 33 ton demag city crane available for rental only through champion crane.
Call us at 888 3255172 to place your order or simply book online. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. The basic principle behind working of cranes is also discussed. For example, multiple item orders are often sourced using multiple suppliers to get you the best rates. You can get this for free online from many sources. Ancient greeks invented the crane and since then the technology has advanced manifold. We have a fleet of more than 15 mobile cranes for hire ranging from small crawler cranes, city cranes, franna cranes, truck cranes and a fleet of allterrain cranes ranging from 35t to t. However, rates prevailing in other states can be found by applying the corresponding area modification factor. This is the the blue book network contractors register company profile. Blue book building and construction hardcover january 1, 2004 by blue book author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. These rates are utilized internally at odot and are viewed and used by. They can help with everything from moving materials during the early stages of a project to lifting workers to hardtoreach areas to. Over the past 15 years, thousands of brides turned to cranes wedding blue book for guidance in the etiquette of wedding stationery and correspondence.
Claims lexis 7 may 21, 2008 the united states court of federal claims discussed the measurement of equitable adjustment for standby equipment costs in a case involving the united states department of the navy. The rates on this schedule of equipment rates are for applicantowned equipment in good mechanical condition, complete with all required attachments. However, we have one suggested way to calculate standby rates when using a cost recovery tool such as the rental rate blue book. Oct 28, 2011 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. The appropriate adjustment factors year and region should be used. Construction equipment rates contract pricing including. Different types of cranes used in construction industry. Blue book rates are available on the internal website. The following contractors are engaged on work covered by njc approved supplementary agreements on current category 2 repair and maintenance sites.
In a survey of over 70,000 business owners, ceos, managers, and procurement professionals between 2011 and 2014, found that heavy equipment rentals are increasing across the nation. 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. The blue book for costplus, force account, and ownership and operating cost reimbursement. These rates are derived from cost formulas and factors. Finally, the parties disputed whether it was appropriate to make an adjustment for the blue book rates for the location of the work. The results gives a contractor s cost of owning the equipment for a month established. Federal claims court approves contractors use of blue. Instantly access the rental rate blue book reimbursement rates. Equipmentwatch provides local government accurate used equipment prices to make better buy and sell decisions. Sep 20, 2018 construction lifts are powerful tools. 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. Macraes is the leading industrial search site for buyers and sellers. Search the blue book online and you will find over 800,000 company listings.
It should be noted that blue book rates are maximum rates. Determination of construction equipment rental rates in force. The blue book equipment rental rate guide is published annually by the bc road builders and heavy construction association, in partnership with the. The indicative hire rates contained in the blue book are recommended prices only. Working at the blue book network contractors register. Over 15,000 models trucks, construction equipment and more ideal for anyone with excess equipment. Chief, construction and maintenance division office of highway operations. Primedia announces complete new suite of electronic.
There is no obligation upon members to charge the indicative rates shown in the blue book. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at the blue book network contractors register. Determination of construction equipment rental rates in. The developer of the blue book accumulates all contractor costs for owning a piece of equipment for an entire year. Buying and selling equipment without knowing its true market value can lead to the loss of thousands of dollars. The division of construction is a results driven engineering organization that prides itself on timely project completion. The standard reference for rental rates on all classes of construction and equipment, volume 1. The hourly equipment rental rate schedules are for equipment either owned by a local government,or private company. Conserving blue cranes on agricultural landscapes in south africa.