Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Managing a reputation for delivering high-quality projects, keeping your business profitable, your people productive, and your firm growing requires focus, commitment, and understanding. Procore gives you the power to manage accurate project budgets with reliable data drawn from the field. SAP S/4HANA.

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Software Software Construction ProCore 200

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

Healthy Competition » Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade. 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.

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Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

And for good reason, since the way accounting and business management use software is much different from the way construction operations and project management use it. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Iowa 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Your Construction Contracting Company. When you were young and had a support system providing your food, clothing and shelter that was the time to own and operate your contracting company fast and loose without any checklists, processes, systems or any of that perceived non-sense. Money Is The Main Reason You Own And Operate.

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Profitability Contractors Cash Flow Accounting 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

There are a number of people who pass out advice on how to start a profitable construction company; however, very few have actually done it and fewer still had a clear understanding of where they were making or losing money and fewer yet have ever gotten past the point of owning a J.O.B. Review contracts you will ask your customers to sign.

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Profitability Construction Accounting Cash Flow 48

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Written Contract. As a preliminary matter, make sure that you get a written contract when starting a new project and make sure that both parties sign the agreement. Too many times I have represented parties who either "did the deal on a handshake" or "never signed the contract." Contract Provisions.

Cash Flow 48

Cash Flow Project Management Change Orders Agreement 48

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

If a business is unprofitable in 2011, and has no taxable income to use the deduction, that business can elect to use 100% Bonus Depreciation and carry-forward to a year when the business is profitable. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

To know how to address cost overruns in construction projects, it’s important to understand the root of the problem. Oftentimes, overruns hint at deeper issues in project management and from schedules and budgets being set improperly from the very beginning of the project. Not Planning for Change Orders.

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Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

Querying different type of jobs in job costing to look at profitability by type. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. Management. project collaboration. January 2009.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

However, 77% of projects experience some form of schedule overrun , so a project that is on pace to finish on time is a cause for celebration. The final days of a project have a huge impact on your overall profitability and success—as the saying goes, projects are remembered not by how they start but how they finish.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

For example, you might require project management, but if you do a quick search, you’ll find there are numerous project management solutions that range from simple to complex. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. Management.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. January 2009.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

« Some Advice on Change Orders. Last week I had the privilege of attending the annual leadership conference of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA). The CFMA was formed around the common business problems of construction and of financial management. change orders. Management.

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CFMA Construction Software Software 120

PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Good Project Management is Good Risk Management. Most risks are foreseeable and responsive to thoughtful project management. • Accept only the right clients, then the right projects. • Risk reduction by any means is usually superior to any management scheme. Managing Risk in Public Works.

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Project Management Risk Resource Management 40

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. January 2009.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Accessing the often vast amount of information surrounding a project is just step one. To paraphrase what the owner of an electrical contracting company told me not long ago, “We do our best to go through all the plans, RFIs, etc. Project managers are used to logging information – job progress, change orders, labor, weather, and so on.

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Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Levelset

MARCH 16, 2022

First, the designer or architect will start checking on the project more regularly to ensure that the actual construction meets the plan and design. Essentially, this stage of the project runs concurrently with the construction phase, so the amount of time required for the stage varies based on job size. How long does it last?

Lien 52

Lien Construction Budgeting Budget 52

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites » Better Project Management through Better Communication. Last week, I discussed three important areas of project management and ended by briefly discussing project communication – or the glue to a project. change orders. Management.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

« Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade. In our business we fight tooth and nail to stay competitive and win contracts. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. Management.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. January 2009.

Construction 185

Construction Software Software Accounting 185

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

With every project, no matter how big or small, there is always risk – risk of injury, financial responsibility, or quality assurance. And risk can be a profit center, since insurance companies obviously make money. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. document management.

Risk 120

Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Rarely does a finished project exactly mirror the original plans. 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. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Some project managers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.” In fact, project managers should worry about implementing more safe practices because it can affect the way they bid on jobs. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 136

Construction Insurance Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

« Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2012

Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade » Connecting in Construction. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. Management. project collaboration.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Conference 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. January 2009.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

Built-in AIA billings, time and material and unit price billings, project management, equipment tracking, service dispatch, scheduling and dashboards for specific performance reporting are just a few of the other perks that construction-specific systems can offer. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 11, 2011

Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade » Game Changers. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. January 2009.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 28, 2014

Change Orders and Related Payments. Project Baseline, Changes and Payments To Report? Change Orders and Related Payments. Project Baseline, Changes and Payments To Report? When the contract is signed ask for a deposit And record it in QuickBooks and on the Pay Application.

Contractors 49

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Cash Flow 49

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2011

A Change (Order) for the Better? Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Free Subscriptions.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

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. We all know that, projects change constantly, which means your workers and your office need to be equipped with the most up-to-date information. change orders.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Project Management 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Carefully monitoring these numbers will help you preserve profit and build more accurate bids on future projects. Implement technologies and processes so that project managers and other field staff are better connected to the financial side of your business. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Effective construction project management requires you to balance multiple moving parts. A rapidly changing landscape means employing numerous strategies to get the job done to your client’s satisfaction. What should you know to maximize your profits and grow your business? Learn more → 3.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Life Cycle 52

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2015

Despite the fact that collaborative construction delivery methods have been proven to be superior in enabling more projects to be complete on-time and on-budget, per Owner requirements, they are only recently beginning to be deployed on a larger scale. The contract typically has a base year with two to four option years. What is JOC?

Contract 40

Contract Renovating Bidding Construction 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

While a project’s ultimate goal is a successful completion, the steps it takes to get there are critical to profits and project’s life cycle. That’s why choosing the right project delivery method is an important first step before construction begins. Construction Management at Risk (CMR). Benefits of DBB.

Risk 52

Risk Schedule Design Budgeting 52

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Gregg is a consultant with FMI and specializes in the areas of productivity and project management. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. Management. January 2009.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120