Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

This tool can provide visibility into your workflow and boost productivity, maximising your ROI. With the software, you can automate labour and material costs, standardise bids, and get accurate estimations based on previous costs and bids. This can boost productivity and secure your data.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This month, we have more than 35 product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products, including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, ProEst, BuildingConnected, Assemble, and BIM 360. At Autodesk, our goal is to help your teams work faster and smarter all year long.

Autodesk 122

Autodesk Products BIM Cash Flow 122

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Product Spotlight. The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents » So You Want to Buy New Construction Software. Job Cost & Cash Flow. So it makes sense that any software you consider should offer comprehensive job cost and cash flow solutions. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Publications.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Unfortunately, countless construction companies went eventually out of business due to numerous mistakes and/or bad estimates. Insufficient capital : Now that you are sure that you want to proceed with putting together your own business, you want to focus on your cash flow. You need also to find an effective way to sale it.

Cash Flow 132

Cash Flow Construction Plans Estimating 132

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

Product Spotlight. 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. productivity. Resource Center.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Product Spotlight. Being the Best » The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents. Gregg is a consultant with FMI and specializes in the areas of productivity and project management. Estimating departments have added a new tool to their repertoire – superintendent and foremen input. productivity.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It’s the careful balancing of stocking enough inventory to meet your construction company’s needs without unnecessarily tying up cash — is an essential component of keeping your business running profitably and productively. You’ll always have just enough construction supplies and materials. About Sortly.

Inventory 226

Inventory Resource Construction Materials 226

Pro Builder

MAY 3, 2023

Having an agility mindset means you can better confront and manage labor shortages, higher insurance costs, supply chain disruptions, and cash flow challenges. For home builders, that’s (hopefully) a welcome message because it means they may actually be able to control their company’s future.

Deals 52

Deals Cash Flow Management Forecasting 52

Construction Business Owner

JULY 5, 2011

Product Spotlight. However, estimates show in order to properly maintain the current system and expand it to meet future needs, we need to invest $225 to $340 billion annually.”. AEM estimates that 35,000 jobs—many of which are in construction— are created every time $1 billion is invested in our infrastructure. productivity.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Product Spotlight. Was your initial estimate off? In addition to monitoring your work in progress, study your estimating and profit histories. Discuss with your job supervisors whether the assumptions you used in estimating the projects were valid. productivity. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Industry News.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 17, 2013

The energy savings would generate $34 billion per year for American businesses, net of investment expenses, that could either be used to hire more employees or invest in R&D or expanded production. “Energy efficiency has played an important role in American productivity and environmental protection.

Commercial 60

Commercial Cash Flow Budgeting Budget 60

Building Information Management

JANUARY 15, 2016

Any large build portfolio owner who doesn’t have the ability to strategically plan, construction cost estimate, review contractor bids, conduct mutual site walks, monitor construction project in a transparent and consistent manner, etc. is simply not doing their job. The must be capable. It’s time for change.

Management 40

Management Renovating Cash Flow Life Cycle 40

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Product Spotlight. « The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents. productivity. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News. Forms and Checklists. Seminars and Tradeshows. Auction Calendar. Industry Statistics. Publications. Free Subscriptions.

Construction 175

Construction Software Software Accounting 175

Levelset

JUNE 21, 2022

Also, the Air Conditioning Contractors of America estimate 13% job growth by 2030, outpacing the average across all industries. So read on to learn about strategies for cash flow, sales, finance, marketing, operations, staff, and leadership. Manage your cash flow as well as you handle air flow.

Cash Flow 98

Cash Flow Accounting Profitability Residential 98

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Product Spotlight. What I heard is that finding the right person for an estimator and a project manager is crucial to success. In the meantime, what do you think makes a strong PM or estimator and how do you hire A players? productivity. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Let us know!

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Product Spotlight. When evaluating estimators, he says, “Business owners should not base estimating success simply on jobs awarded. In this article, Schoppman explains how business owners should evaluate construction professionals on specific criteria to enhance margin, improve productivity and hedge construction risks.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2011

Product Spotlight. Or maybe your accounting is solid, but your estimating is done using spreadsheets and it’s time to look into a trade-specific estimating program. productivity. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News. Auction Calendar.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Accounting 137

Cassell Construction Estimating

JUNE 4, 2009

All our clientele have invested in Timberline, US Cost, Win Estimator, Primavera, OnCenter, Dexter & Chaney, and in some cases more than one of the above. Our commitment is expertise with those systems, to help our customers get maximum efficiency and productivity from that investment. We’re staying busy.

Montana 100

Montana Hawaii Bidding Cash Flow 100

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. A study from McKinsey found that construction productivity only increased by one percent in the past 20 years. Estimation tool. Reconsider the Estimation Process. Document management. Calendars and scheduling.

Procurement 63

Procurement Plans Construction Budgeting 63

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Product Spotlight. Today, new software applications – in job cost accounting, project management, estimating, etc. And costs for construction-specific systems are relatively inexpensive (especially when you factor in improved productivity and efficiency). productivity. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Industry News.

Construction 150

Construction Software Software Accounting 150

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Product Spotlight. This in turn lets the estimators use equipment rates that are spot on when estimating forthcoming work, which helps to get new work, and bring that work in profitably. productivity. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Equipment 137

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. A study from McKinsey found that construction productivity only increased by one percent in the past 20 years. Estimation tool. Reconsider the Estimation Process. Document management. Calendars and scheduling.

Procurement 52

Procurement Plans Construction Budgeting 52

Levelset

JUNE 21, 2022

Also, the Air Conditioning Contractors of America estimate 13% job growth by 2030, outpacing the average across all industries. So read on to learn about strategies for cash flow, sales, finance, marketing, operations, staff, and leadership. Manage your cash flow as well as you handle air flow.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Contractors Accounting Profitability 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Product Spotlight. 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. productivity. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News. Forms and Checklists.

Construction 120

Construction Bidding Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

Product Spotlight. And, just last week, the United States Green Building Council published a report that estimates from 2009-2013 the green building industry will support 8 million jobs throughout the economy. productivity. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect.

Construction 120

Construction Certification Green Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 8, 2021

A key piece is having the ability to see and compare how much specific items or tasks cost so you can correctly forecast and manage cash flow. . Firms can analyze these costs to improve future estimating, budgeting, and forecasting on similar projects. . This is where construction cost codes come into play. Cost Control .

Construction 52

Construction Profitability Budgeting Budget 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 27, 2012

Assets of Company - Cash / Receivables – Payables / Trucks / Tools / Equipment / Material. Assets of Firm - Cash / Business Process / Sales Process / Client List / Predictable Cash Flow. Contractor Not A Banker - Student of Business Consulting And Accounting who has mastered the art of managing cash flow properly.

Contractors 63

Contractors Cash Flow Construction Accounting 63

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Product Spotlight. ” Every construction project is a gamble – you’re betting that your estimate is accurate, that labor and material prices don’t go through the roof, etc. It is a toss of the dice, but having top-notch project management and cost estimating will weigh the dice in your favor. productivity.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

Product Spotlight. The estimator might ask – “How many cubic yards of concrete does this deck require?” productivity. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News. Forms and Checklists. Seminars and Tradeshows. Auction Calendar. Industry Statistics.

Construction 120

Construction BIM Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

Product Spotlight. It is up to us, the contractor, to shape the message effectively and communicate to the client what the building will cost, an estimated time line to completion and any inherent issues that need to be addressed as early in the project as possible. productivity. Equipment Management. Resource Center.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 6, 2022

Moreover, “Progress is hampered by poor coordination between trades, incomplete drawings and specifications, and underfunding by the owner that slows cash flow and causes further conflict and delay. Collaboration between design and estimating is key. Doug Heinrich, Estimating Director at Mortenson, echoed this experience.

Construction 52

Construction Estimating Design Budgeting 52

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 25, 2019

Sage Estimating Sage Estimating can significantly accelerate the estimating process for several construction firms. As soon as the project is procured, estimate details flow automatically into Sage business management software, removing unnecessary tasks and data entry errors.

Bidding 40

Bidding Estimating Software Software 40

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

PMI ) 62% – general contractors who believe lack of coordination and communication between team members is the cause of low construction productivity Only 23% of organizations use standardized project management practices across the entire organization. ( Wellingtone ) Only 55% of organizations don’t have access to real-time KPIs.

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 19, 2013

We are happy to be able to offer free Invoice templates, free Change Order templates and free estimate templates to construction contractors and other business owners to help them grow their sales and profits and have better lives for their families. Click here. Change Orders are a huge source of new profit. Click here to learn more.

Profitability 49

Profitability Cash Flow Accounting Construction 49

ProcurementExpress.com

JANUARY 2, 2019

WIP figures refer to products that are part-way through the production or assembly process. Yes, WIPs are considered current assets – meaning, accountants consider inventory assets to be current, as they are expected to turn into cash within the year. That’s accounting’s job, right? Well, not exactly. Final Thoughts.

Work in Progress 52

Work in Progress Accounting Inventory Budgeting 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 4, 2011

Product Spotlight. When I started working in the industry we still used payphones to call the office from the “field” We used paper estimates, a calculator and copy machines. productivity. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software US 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 13, 2013

Together you and your like-minded contractors combined production is more than the two larger groups combined due to the sheer number of contractors similar to you. Here Are A Few Statistical Production Averages Per Person Where You Do Well: Sales Dollar Volume Per Job. QuickBooks Job Estimate Reports. QuickBooks Cash Report.

Contractors 48

Contractors Profitability Cash Flow Consulting 48