Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

Implement centralized and connected bid management Bid management sometimes feels like a whirlwind, where you’re tasked to review a slew of projects and go over numerous documents and information. A connected bidding platform also simplifies how you manage field proposals from other contractors and subcontractors.

Profitability 98

Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 12, 2012

Remodel Contractors Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs : Not Just Any Bookkeeper Will Do - Too often remodel contractors hire the wrong bookkeeper mistakenly believing all bookkeepers are the same. There is only one method that will help manage cash flow and save money on taxes. Contractor Invoicing. Sales Tax Returns.

Remodeling 73

Remodeling Contractors Cash Flow Work in Progress 73

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

While there are numerous reasons to change software applications, there are two that regularly come up in our discussions with prospective clients: cash flow control and project cost control. Back to Cash Flow. change orders. document management. Add new tag. business development. construction.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 2, 2021

This can affect everything from the bidding process to change order management, your team’s efficiency, and ultimately, your bottom line. Effective cost management sets the standard for all project costs and affects all phases of a project including planning, design, estimation, change orders, and specialty contractors.

Management 52

Management Change Orders Construction Budgeting 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 28, 2014

Payment Applications For Residential Remodel & Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractors. This is a FREE form we developed for our handymen and trade contractors to use on the jobsite and at their office because invoicing in QuickBooks can be difficult. And we use them as source documents for bookkeeping entries.

Contractors 48

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Cash Flow 48

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

« A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. I was talking with John Chaney this week, and he mentioned that he was going to blog about how change orders affect construction management. change orders. document management. Add new tag.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Project Document Management : Your Communication Strategy. Because some very specific documents are created and used throughout the life of a typical construction project, these documents can serve as the center of your communications strategy. Let’s look at a few important improvements that most contractors can make.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

cnstrctr

JULY 1, 2019

In order to determine who your report will be distributed to you need to first determine who your audience will be, there are two main audiences for reporting: Internal Reporting – is important for two reasons. Contractors charge fee on a project, and that fee is intended to go into the business.

Cash Flow 60

Cash Flow Forecasting Construction Contract 60

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

One problem that even the most savvy contractors deal with is profit fade, when a job continues to incur additional costs that are not factored into the estimate. In turn, profit fade can dramtically affect cash flow and hinder the possibility of booking new jobs. change orders. document management.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Being a general contractor (GC) isn’t easy. Some of the top problems GCs face are three documentation processes that, while important for communication and liability, take time away from actually building. . And when contract compliance relies on following only the most recent documents like plans, specs, change orders, addendums, etc.,

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Documentation Construction 52

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Some Advice on Change Orders » A Change (Order) for the Better? When clients ask me about change orders, I’m reminded of a well-circulated photo. The yacht is named “Change Order.” Discussion about change order difficulties tends to be one of two types.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 30, 2011

» Relationship between the designer and the contractor. One part of our industry that I simply cannot get my head around is the oftentimes adversarial relationship that exists between the building design professionals and the building contractors on a particular job. change orders. document management.

Contractors 120

Contractors Design Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

According to a recent survey from Autodesk and Dodge Data & Analytics, 66% of general contractors experience trouble getting off the job on at least a quarter of their projects. The right tools and documents make it easier to complete project closeout and keep customers satisfied. Delayed change order resolution.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

Many State and Federal projects require a contractor to be bonded. In a way, a surety bond is like insurance; it is a three-part agreement between the contractor, the organization requiring the bond (e.g. This report illustrates how a contractor bills a client versus the work they have actually completed. change orders.

Cash Flow 168

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 5, 2023

They are implementing project and field management tasks, document controls, and third-party collaboration to extend beyond the internal focus of an ERP. Implement webhooks and get notifications for any changes in app data. It allows you to schedule the frequency of syncs and reduce the risk of data loss while streamlining workflows.

Office 52

Office Autodesk Accounting Project Management 52

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Contractors in today’s marketplace are caught in the middle of a paper and paperless culture. Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. change orders. document management. Add new tag. business development.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Contractors need to proactively evaluate and address how project teams – including subs and vendors – are communicating. Consider these three vital areas: Construction Project Documents: How do you move documents through your organization? When documents are created or modified, are the appropriate people notified?

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

I know a lot of contractors are getting into bidding season, and this got me thinking about communication. I know from my days as a general contractor that plans and specifications are altered continuously as subcontractors become involved, materials are changed, and change orders are issued. change orders.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

If you are like most construction contractors your dream has turned into a bit of a nightmare which you cannot seem to wake up from. Perhaps it could be time for a shift is thinking and a radical change in the way you view the world. Perhaps it is time for you to experience: The Contractor Paradigm Shift!

Profitability 48

Profitability Contractors Cash Flow Accounting 48

Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

With web-based software, these mobile devices are capable of running complete versions of a company’s enterprise software, resulting in real-time information flowing freely from the field to the office and a true collaborative environment. Contractors and software vendors alike keep looking for better ways to connect the two.

Software 136

Software Software Construction Documentation 136

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 18, 2012

Electrical Contractors Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs : Not Just Any Bookkeeper Will Do - Too often electrical contractors hire the wrong bookkeeper mistakenly believing all bookkeepers are the same. Electrical Contractors - Need people trained in construction bookkeeping not someone with experience in regular bookkeeping.

Electrical 48

Electrical Contractors Cash Flow Commissioning 48

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

» Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared. Bank lines of credit are lifelines for many contractors, yet convincing a bank to provide or renegotiate a line of credit is not easy. Bring all your financial documents to the initial meeting. change orders. document management. Add new tag.

Banking 120

Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 18, 2012

Plumbing Contractors Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs : Not Just Any Bookkeeper Will Do - Too often plumbing contractors hire the wrong bookkeeper mistakenly believing all bookkeepers are the same. Plumbing Contractors - Need people trained in construction bookkeeping not someone with experience in regular bookkeeping.

Contractors 48

Contractors Cash Flow Commissioning Work in Progress 48

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Document Management. With the current levels of detail required by industry standards, code compliance and also by the different disciplines, the number of documents required for a project is huge. Keeping track of what’s current in that huge set of documents and making sure others on your team are using current documents are critical.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Venture tools are built to give contractors visibility and control over three key areas of construction operations: Documentation. Document Management. It’s no secret that documents play a vital role in the construction process from beginning to end. change orders. document management. Communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 18, 2012

Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractors Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs : Not Just Any Bookkeeper Will Do - Too often Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractors hire a bookkeeper and end up with the wrong bookkeeper if they believe all bookkeepers are the same. Contractor Invoicing. Nothing is further from the truth.

Commercial 54

Commercial Contractors Remodeling Cash Flow 54

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

A lot of contractors have asked me about Section 179. Most of these contractors are considering an investment in equipment or software, and they want to know if it can actually help their construction business. change orders. document management. The Best Time to Go Live is…. Add new tag. business development.

Construction 180

Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Just about every contractor has been there — a project starts out strong but, as it moves forward, delays and incidental added work and changes knock dollars and cents off of the bottom line. Owners need your help to meet their goals, and they may be more amenable to approving change orders while you’re still on the job.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

As a general contractor a few years ago, I was working on a tenant improvement project. So, I took some photos, wrote an RFI attached the photos to the document and sent it to the architect noting its urgent status. Do you have a process for organizing, storing and attaching all supporting documentation for an issue?

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 18, 2013

The Contractor Paradigm. You will be a better contractor for it. We do not ask you to change who you are but rather encourage you to do what you do best and outsource the rest. We sincerely care about all contractors and want to do our part to help and support you. Poor document management results in overpaying taxes.

Cash Flow 48

Cash Flow Construction Change Orders Contractors 48

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

It crystallizes our mission to make contractors’ jobs easier and we put that mission into our own words: “When better is possible, good is not enough.” For instance, Foundation Software’s vision is this: “To provide the best in accounting software and service for the labor intensive contractor.” change orders.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

New Contractor's Levels of Stress. You Quit Your Job - And started a construction business only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Contractor's Licenses - Information changes rapidly so check online for your local county or contact us and we can help 206-361-3950 or email sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com.

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

« Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared. Sometimes, as you know, project documents can devote an entire plan sheet or spec section to a list of abbreviations and acronyms. A lot of this communication revolves around the project documentation. change orders. document management.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

You know, lots of contractors using an off-the-shelf accounting program ask me the same question: Why is construction-specific accounting software so much more expensive? Construction-specific systems allow contractors to instantly track and analyze job progress and performance. change orders. document management.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

The contractor doing the work was working for the city at the time. Points to Ponder: It is the contractor’s responsibility to create a work area and zone free from hazards that could cause injury or harm to persons or property. The city was the “general contractor” and owner of this project. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 120

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 25, 2019

Sage Estimating also facilitates forecasting the labor, raw material and other overhead costs so that the contractors can arrange & deliver correct bids. Download Candy It is a superb Construction Project Management Software to manage projects efficiently in the construction & engineering industry.

Bidding 40

Bidding Estimating Software Software 40

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

What happens when construction expert George Hedley gathers 15 different contractors from all over the country, puts them in a room for 2 days and leads an open discussion? Ideas start flowing and problems are solved. What I can tell you is encouraging: There are contractors who are succeeding in this economic climate.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120