Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 22, 2021

It would be best if you had excellent planning, efficient project managing, and perhaps the right amount of staff working to keep customers happy, but not so many people that workers are standing around looking for things to do.

Remodeling 102

Remodeling Management News Project Management 102

Lets Build

JUNE 5, 2020

Could that be a good idea? As a result, there are a number of challenges that appear when you try to rely on a digital solution like that to connect your 3-6 week planning to the master schedule. Many stakeholders in construction resort to WhatsApp in their effort to get real-time updates on the numerous ongoing tasks and projects.

Construction 217

Construction Plans IDEA Accounting 217

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The fact that variation is going to occur (relative to planned activities and outcomes) during the project is a given. Project Management Constraints. 40-50% work is either rework or not “value-added work.”

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Lets Build

JULY 7, 2023

Project coordination : Construction companies can use several features of ChatGPT to improve their project coordination efforts. For example, you can share your project plans with ChatGPT and it will offer insights and identify potential challenges, helping prevent delays and rework.

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Documentation Construction Schedule Safety 78

Fieldwire

AUGUST 21, 2023

Construction projects can be complex, with millions of dollars invested and tight deadlines. As a project manager, it’s up to you to execute the plans and ensure everything runs smoothly. Leveraging technology The first place you should look for project improvements is technology.

Project Management 98

Project Management Management BIM Software 98

Lets Build

JULY 7, 2023

Project coordination : Construction companies can use several features of ChatGPT to improve their project coordination efforts. For example, you can share your project plans with ChatGPT and it will offer insights and identify potential challenges, helping prevent delays and rework.

Documentation 78

Documentation Construction Schedule Safety 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 27, 2022

Tips for Beginning and Growing as a Construction Project Manager. Even better than participating in the building process is working in construction project management and getting to help direct the organized chaos that eventually produces a cohesive product. Interested in advancing your project and cost management skills?

Project Management 98

Project Management Management Construction Resource 98

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. General Management. Accounting & Finance. People Management. Equipment Management. Ideas start flowing and problems are solved. Most of all, I learned that workforce management and structuring your company appropriately is one of the biggest challenges contractors face.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 27, 2018

I’ve seen more and more project managers, foremen and site workers are pulling up plans on tablets or smart phones and entering job information. This is usually a good idea for both the contractor, who saves time and money, and for the employee, who gets to keep their own favorite mobile device with them throughout the day.

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ABC Mobility Construction Security 186

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. General Management. Accounting & Finance. People Management. Equipment Management. Not too long ago, or so it seems, we were more than ecstatic at the idea of being able to call our project managers in the field on mobile phones. STRATEGY |. SOFTWARE |.

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Construction Software Software Project Management 136

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. General Management. Accounting & Finance. People Management. Equipment Management. « Why Construction-Specific Accounting Software Costs More than Generic Accounting Software. » Considering New Accounting Software? STRATEGY |. SOFTWARE |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. General Management. Accounting & Finance. People Management. Equipment Management. I just finished reading Steven Rattner’s book, Overhaul – An insider’s account of the emergency rescue of the automakers. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. General Management. Accounting & Finance. People Management. Equipment Management. One way to bid more work, without giving your estimator a quick trip to the funny farm, is to identify additional sources of project bid lists. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 120

Construction Bidding Software Software 120

Pro Builder

MARCH 24, 2021

He recalls multiple instances that sounded something like this: “I had it in my head that we were only over budget by a few thousand dollars, I had no idea we were this far over!”. West Point project, built with BuildTools. “We We went through a couple of different accounting systems as well, but that was just a waste.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 17, 2019

Additionally, the industry is still dominated by male professionals, accounting for 79.5% Contractors are Buying into Idea of New Tech…But Not Necessarily Funding It. of respondents in this year’s report are using dedicated software for accounting , with Viewpoint topping the list as 18.6% indicated management resistance; and.

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Contractors Industrial Mobility Software 130

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 27, 2011

One of the most important decisions you can make as a marketer is finding a marketing agency to partner with that can generate great ideas, as well as manage and implement projects expertly and efficiently. 5) Agency hired by prior management. 2) Get new ideas for marketing. Shouldn’t be too hard, right?

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Budgeting Budget IDEA Management 223

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 30, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 3 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Previously, we looked at the complexity of construction projects and the importance of the folks working on project teams—especially the project manager who has to keep all people and processes moving on a daily basis.

Project Management 158

Project Management Management Contractors Software 158

Lets Build

AUGUST 24, 2020

It doesn’t take much to understand that this can lead many projects over budget and generate serious legal conflicts between the different stakeholders. This is where the importance of delivering on your 3-6 week planning without any problems becomes visible. 3-6 week planning: The key pain points.

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Plans Project Management Schedule Management 145

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. General Management. Accounting & Finance. People Management. Equipment Management. And these are not light-weight “apps” – these are powerful enterprise systems for accounting, financial management, project management, HR, and more. Tags accounting.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Stok

JULY 29, 2018

The foundation for any successful project is a detailed schedule and budget. stok’s Project Managers first shared tips for creating an accurate Master Schedule. Now on the financial side, the Project Manager should work closely with the Client on the conceptual budget at project inception.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 17, 2017

A big part of going from a vendor to a partner is providing insightful counsel and realistic expectations at all stages of a commercial construction project – even if it isn’t necessarily what the client wants to hear. By going digital, we eliminated many costly and time-consuming steps, improving our efficiency.

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Commercial Contractors Bidding Spirit 156

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 10, 2023

When you think about the future, what are your plans to advance innovation and productivity at Brinkman Construction? Right now, our big initiative is to combine our project management systems with our performance evaluation systems. It’s a big idea, but we’ve got a plan to execute it.

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Innovation Management iPad Autodesk 52

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Modeled after the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and ISO 9000 concepts for quality management systems, the NHQA process takes a deep dive into several areas of a builder’s operation, from leadership and strategic planning to human resources and construction quality, as well as business results. Award-Winning Projects.

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Housing Plans Management US 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Right now, we’re building dashboards for the project managers, for accounting, for VPs, for safety managers, etc. The idea is to provide a great snapshot of what’s going on in real time. Another tip is: Plan for the right amount of resources from your company.

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Software Software Contractors Resource 158

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Better manage commercial risk and opportunity. Use Time-Phased Planning to Improve Validation and Accuracy of Forecasts. The best benefit of a time-phased cost budget baseline is that project forecasts will be more accurate, with improvements in validation and efficiency. But a standard cash flow forecast is not enough.

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Cash Flow Forecasting Construction Software 130

Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 13, 2013

If Has Just Happened to you please stop and click on Emergency Accounting or call Sharie 206-361-3950 or email her Sharie@FastEasyAccounting.com and get help now! When it happens you have a full blown emergency accounting situation! And Worst Part Is - She had no idea that Construction Accounting is the hardest bookkeeping of all!

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Deals Accounting Banking Contractors 48

The Korte Company

JUNE 16, 2022

He furnished the phone number of the Walgreens project manager in charge. The project bids in seven days.”. He invited the project manager to talk to a man at a new United Stationers facility just a few miles from Walgreens headquarters. Ninety minutes later, the project manager called Dennis back. “I

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Pennsylvania California Illinois St. Louis 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 6, 2022

At its core, “collaboration in construction” simply means that teams are working together towards one project goal. Everyone can access the main plans and goals of a project at any time, without having to rely on gatekeepers or slog to faraway offices in order to get the information they need. Key Takeaways.

Construction 52

Construction Estimating Design Budgeting 52

Stok

JUNE 27, 2018

That foundation is a detailed schedule and budget, created and owned by the Project Manager, with input from consultants and contractors, and approved by the Client. To start, here are key considerations to take when creating the Master Schedule, prioritized by stok’s Project Managers : 1. The post Project Foundation Pt.

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Schedule Foundation Project Management Budgeting 40

Lets Build

MAY 20, 2020

Taking all that into account, it quickly becomes apparent that construction can’t afford to waste this crisis. This idea is also supported by McKinsey and Company, as seen in the diagram below: Source: McKinsey & Company. A change in the way supply chains plan for the future has become apparent.

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Construction Innovation Industrial BIM 179

DebunkTheBIM

AUGUST 31, 2017

Then, there is Facebook that reminds me regularly of the ‘good ideas’ I had 5+ years ago. Recently came up two of my (I believe) better ideas, that never made it past planning – one dreamed up 4 years ago, the other more than 10 (years). But make it come with something measurable to be made accountable against. (if

BIM 48

BIM Modeling IDEA Industrial 48

Lets Build

MAY 19, 2023

It considers several factors, including completing the project on time, staying within the set budget, and adhering to its provisions. Achieving the ideal quality demands effective collaboration, adequate planning, and correct data. In fact, 6% to 15% of project costs result from poor-quality construction.

Management 141

Management Inspections Construction Plans 141

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Three Steps To A Paradigm Shift: #1 Unfreeze - Being open to a new idea that is in agreement with your core values. #2 Tell them you are working with a construction accountant that is involved with the bookkeeping and accounting and that you have a totally separate firm that prepares your Annual Federal Tax Return.

Profitability 48

Profitability Construction Accounting Cash Flow 48

Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Building planning: digital for optimized workflow 2. Project management software: smart tools for fast teams 4. See more, plan better: thanks to Augmented Reality 9. Take-off: during planning, controlling and commercialization – with drones 10. For example, in merchandise management and customer management.

Industrial 52

Industrial Construction Forecasting Plans 52

The Korte Company

AUGUST 12, 2020

When it comes to providing value on a project, Dennis Calvert has long since learned the worth of letting the best ideas win the day. . But taking into account his proficiency in math and geometry, a family friend brought up architecture as a good field of study. There was value in bringing those ideas into the project early.”.

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Design St. Louis Illinois Architecture 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

There Are Three Steps To The Contractor Paradigm Shift: #1 Unfreeze - Open the portals of your mind and be open to new ideas and test them to determine if they are in agreement with your core values. #2 Generally do not plan from back (end goals) to front (current operations). Value production over planning.

Profitability 48

Profitability Contractors Cash Flow Accounting 48

Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 8, 2015

Skender Construction’s Lean Perspectives blog truly advocates effectively for Lean Construction — and demonstrates the Chicago contractor’s leadership in this integrated project management and delivery model. If we build reliable schedules through planning, measurement and adjustment, we can make informed decisions.

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