Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

INSURANCE |. 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. At other times, I wasn’t sure if I had enough subs bidding in order to get competitive numbers for my own bid.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

The package of over 140 purpose built forms are customizable Excel templates and documents addressing all areas of construction contract work. Construction Forms screenshot Construction Forms for Excel are designed to facilitate contracting and administrative tasks for construction work and projects.

Lien 45

Lien Change Orders Construction Estimating 45

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Generally, you have to make sure that you comply with the contract or insurance provisions by: (1) giving written notice of the claim; (2) to the correct party; (3) within the time required; and (4) identifying the event giving rise to the claim. Review the contractor’s plan of work. Review change orders and correspondence.

Claims 48

Claims Change Orders Legal Schedule 48

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

INSURANCE |. Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. With so many sources of information, it’s never been more important to take charge and develop a business information plan. change orders. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

INSURANCE |. ROPE stands for Research, Organize, Plan, and Execute. The planning phase begins when our analyst designs the application from the user’s perspective. Finally, the programmers that do the actual coding will receive the final specifications document. change orders. document management.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 23, 2015

There are multiple aspects involved in setting up a JOB ORDER CONTRACT. Proper planning, the right team, selecting a unit price book (UPB), establishing best management practices, initial an ongoing training, and developing appropriate quantitative benchmarks represent some key considerations. Certificate of Insurance.

Contract 40

Contract Certification Documentation Bidding 40

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

INSURANCE |. Meet with them before every project to discuss not only the contractual provisions for scope of work and change orders, but also what you bid and why. For every phase you finish under budget, there may be an unexpected problem waiting to wipe out any savings that you’ve planned and budgeted for. STRATEGY |.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

INSURANCE |. Fewer accidents also mean lower insurance premiums, which mean lower labor costs. The more accidents and safety violations you have on a job, the more the job is going to cost; and the last time I checked you can’t submit a change order just because your team got hurt on the job! change orders.

Construction 136

Construction Insurance Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

INSURANCE |. 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? What happens if one sketch or specification change affects multiple issues?

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

INSURANCE |. 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. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

INSURANCE |. While some of your company’s corporate image will come about naturally based on the work that you do and the manner in which you do it, companies that have a specific plan in place to create a corporate image have much more control over how they are perceived. change orders. document management.

Construction 185

Construction Software Software Accounting 185

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2022

Cost Management | Flexible Change Order Display Option within Cost Payment Application Tab * . Members now have the flexibility to toggle change orders from being shown at the bottom of the schedule of values (SOV) to inline in a separate column within the Cost Payment Application details view. BuildingConnected .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk BIM Construction Mobility 105

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

INSURANCE |. Rather than learning about the project in a “drive by” data dump hours before mobilization, the superintendent has becomes an instrumental cog in the preconstruction planning process. change orders. document management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

The information is very helpful to contractors and can be used a resource when a contractor begins the contracting phase of a construction project to help get a better understanding of what is going on within the contract documents. Change Order and Extra Work Provisions. Prime/Subcontractors Contracts. Scope of Work Provisions.

Contract 56

Contract Change Orders Lien Contractors 56

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

INSURANCE |. Check out McGraw Hill’s Dodge Plan Center and their Network Express site. There are also local, regional and even national plan centers that have bidding project information that might help. change orders. document management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

Construction 120

Construction Bidding Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

INSURANCE |. Bring all your financial documents to the initial meeting. Plan to use the funds for basic operational items — not capital purchases, such as construction equipment. change orders. document management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. Green Building.

Banking 120

Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

INSURANCE |. They are the ones who take the time to reflect and engage in strategic planning–and perhaps most importantly understand how to crunch the numbers. change orders. document management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Green Building.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2011

INSURANCE |. Better yet, what would you do if you suddenly found more work than you planned on? To the contrary, planning such as this allows you a dashboard into your business that your competitors that don’t do this type of testing won’t have. change orders. document management. STRATEGY |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2011

INSURANCE |. If they are not genuinely accepting of the change or its usage is over their heads, the technology, no matter how good, is likely to fail. You have the right people on board; so now give them a solid game plan to make this new technology work. change orders. document management. STRATEGY |.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

INSURANCE |. PLAN AHEAD and have a Go Live date in mind. Then you can create a realistic implementation plan. But you can consider new software anytime, and the best way for you to figure out your going live date is to PLAN and give yourself plenty of time (the more the better!). change orders. STRATEGY |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

INSURANCE |. I dream about Foundation, and I make plans for its future. That’s not to say that they always turn out the way I plan. change orders. document management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Construction Law.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Foundation 136

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

During this process, consider how much wiggle room is available for change orders, most likely an inevitable occurrence once a project is underway and can be costly if not well planned. Regardless, it’s much easier to avoid disputes and claims if plans are firmly in place before breaking ground. Owner Expertise.

Risk 52

Risk Schedule Design Budgeting 52

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

INSURANCE |. There are subcontractors and vendors involved, which means that the slightest change in plans, specifications, or even schedule affects everyone and their cash flow. Because of this interconnectivity, information must be kept up to date and shared the moment a change occurs. change orders.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

INSURANCE |. At the time, we still couldn’t see plans or email pictures back and forth, but the fact that we could call in a change or talk to someone in the office took hours off of the work week. change orders. document management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Project Management 136

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

INSURANCE |. Step 2: Make a plan and figure out the data you need to collect. change orders. document management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

INSURANCE |. Most providers can create a plan to meet your needs, not to mention budget. change orders. document management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. foundation.

Security 120

Security Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

INSURANCE |. Whether or not you plan to do away with your PC and adopt a tablet-only way of life, one thing is certain: software must adapt to the new environment. It may not seem obvious as to why business software needs to change with the adoption of new hardware, but if we look at the music industry, the answer is clear.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

Insurance - Is critical to your construction company. General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. You get out of them what you put into them. Garbage In = Garbage Out!

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

INSURANCE |. If both the owning and operating costs for a piece of equipment are exactly what you planned for, then the “dot” for that piece would be placed in the center of the graph. change orders. document management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. Construction Law.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Equipment 136

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

Insurance - Is critical to your construction company. General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. You get out of them what you put into them. Garbage In = Garbage Out!

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 22, 2012

INSURANCE |. As a civil contractor I’m planning to market my services using Internet Marketing. change orders. document management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. Green Building.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

INSURANCE |. Has your company adopted any browser-based business software or do you plan to? change orders. document management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Insurance - Is critical to your construction company. General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. Understand When A Transaction Is Income - And when it is not income.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 30, 2018

All battle plans are perfect—until the battle begins. A construction project can be planned out down to the very last nail, but even in the best-planned project, something always goes awry. Still, that does not mean planning should go out the window just because even the best-laid plans will always change.

Project Management 158

Project Management Management Contractors Software 158

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 30, 2023

Step 1: Tackle the root causes for cost overruns in construction projects In most cases, a project’s overrun results from inaccurate analysis or planning before the building even starts. Sometimes these could be incomplete or incorrect plans resulting in substandard work. Using the wrong teams exposes contractors to risk.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Construction Budgeting Budget 52

Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 28, 2011

A contract is an extremely important document for anyone who undertakes the type of business partnership necessary to get a construction project off the ground. Should your contractor fail to deliver agreed-upon services, you have a legally binding document to bring into court as a security of recourse. Start simple.

Contract 50

Contract Legal Construction Documentation 50

Building Information Management

MARCH 7, 2012

This helps to eliminate potential disputes and change orders that traditional construction delivery methods are known to experience. As scopes of work are jointly developed, discussed, agreed upon and finalized, a JOC contract is much less likely to have claims, change orders, and disputes than other traditional delivery methods.

Contract 49

Contract BIM Missouri Contractors 49