Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Some of us remember the “dark ages” of going back and forth between job sites and the office. With the adoption of cell phones, we no longer had to physically go back and forth between the office and the field – we could make a phone call to connect the two. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites » Better Project Management through Better Communication. Project Team Members: Whether they work in the field, are in the office, or outside of your company, everyone who touches a project is part of your team. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

With backlogs down and work less plentiful, field supervision has come into the office and become an integral part of the estimating process. During the boom years, it was unheard of to bring a superintendent into the office for a planning event and definitely far-fetched to have them assist in the estimating process. change orders.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

There is wonderful technology available for the field and for back office operations. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. This young man took the time to think about what would ensure the long-term success of his business. Leveraging technology is not limited to heavy equipment, though.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 19, 2011

And, let’s face it: the kind of individual driven to be a general contractor is often not the kind that relishes tedious office work and long hours spent analyzing numbers. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. Recent Posts. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? January 2009.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

I feel confident in saying that we’ve never created construction software on our own, sitting in our Seattle offices. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. I’m reminded that as a company, we wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for collaboration. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts. January 2009.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 11, 2011

It seems that the smart phone is nudging some “back-office” business functions to the field, as construction firms use software to enter data in real-time and to make on-the-spot adjustments at the jobsite. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts.

Construction 120

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Nobody knows a company’s needs and capabilities better than the officers and managers of the company itself; so start discussing these factors with your team as soon as possible. This can slow the construction process or create the need for change orders. Schedule: a timetable for completion and payments.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2011

That fancy new tablet to easily transfer data from field to office will do you no good if you don’t have a system to code and process the information. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. Next, get the PROCESS hammered out. Don’t set your team up for failure! Wally Evans Blog.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2021

For some architects, being on the jobsite is a vital part of their work process, while for others, they see job site visits as a series of obligations fraught with increased liability. . In the event of any dispute, it is almost always this evaluation that forms the basis for later litigation or for approval of change orders or overtime.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2011

Chaos reigns and some very ugly accounting software systems have infected the back offices of construction companies nationwide! Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. NEWSFLASH: In the exciting world of construction accounting software, the inmates are in control. Wally Evans Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Our customers told us they wanted to be able to access Spectrum anywhere – whether they were in the field, the office, or snowed in at home. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. With all of this in mind, we’ve designed Spectrum version 14 to be easy to use and access. Accessibility.

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Construction Software Software Las Vegas 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Connect the Field to the Office. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. Know your cost to complete and keep track of how far along in a project you actually are. Carefully monitoring these numbers will help you preserve profit and build more accurate bids on future projects. Wally Evans Blog.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Simplified Decision Making – Getting People and Processes In Order » 3 New Year’s Resolutions for Construction Operations. Now that the holidays are over and all of the massive amounts of breads, cookies, candies, and pies have suddenly disappeared (at least they have from my office) it’s time to make those New Year’s resolutions.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 2, 2012

I decided long ago to charge for my own product – enough to put money back into a growing company , and enough to buy a decent lunch (I recommend the sandwiches at Mohito restaurant near our office). Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts. January 2009.

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Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

If you make multiple copies of every invoice coming into your office, you know what I’m referring to. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. Unfortunately, because of all this paper, not only do we get bogged down as workers, processes become bogged down as well. No instructions required.

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Construction Software Software iPad 120

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. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. Recent Posts.

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Software Software Construction Documentation 137

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Once in awhile, I’ll close my office door, sit back with a cup of coffee and compare the Foundation Software of today with a snapshot of the company several years prior. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

Behind every good construction business leader is a hard working team of project managers, construction workers, and office staff. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. Ultimately, these ambitious goals are what make their companies successful. Good Leaders Pay Attention. Wally Evans Blog.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Do you use tablets in your office or on the jobsite? Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. Current software providers can jump on the bandwagon, or risk losing out to new developers, or perhaps even these specialty apps created by contractors. What are the pros/cons? www.dexterchaney.com.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

With this technology, management can access up-to-date business information anytime, anyplace and field staff can stay better connected to the office and to each other. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. . – have the ability to launch a browser. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts. August 2008.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

It is simple, get ownership and management back on track by placing safety above all else and fleshing that out every day at the office and on the jobsites. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. This gap completely undermines a company’s safety program and efforts. So what’s the solution?

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Construction Safety Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Up-to-date information plays a key role in better managing your project costs, and the best method of ensuring your information is current is to connect the field with the accounting office. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts. January 2009. December 2008.

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PSMJ Resources

MAY 6, 2014

Don’t just limit your liability; include a “hold harmless” clause shifting responsibility to the client for design errors. Try some fixed-price tactics If you are quoting a fixed-price fee, try these scope modifications: • Have all project meetings at your office, thus eliminating local travel time. Quite frankly—yes.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Defects due to omission are typically fixed through change orders that add to the scope of work for one or more contractors. Either way, allocating liability and fixing the defect is typically a complex process. Sign off on or reject documents without setting foot in the office. Workmanship defects. Poor communication.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

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. Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. in done correctly.

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Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

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. Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. in done correctly. Or The Hard Way.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 4, 2011

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. Field changes and conditions were scribbled on note pads. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. Wally Evans Blog.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 16, 2014

Go deeper ask about how they handle Work-In-Process (WIP), Retention, Job Deposits, Maintenance Agreement Tracking, Change Order Tracking, Payment Applications. 3 - Do You Have A Commercial Office Space? Randal called us the next day, July 28 th , 2008 and told us to come to his office.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

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. Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. Lessons You Will Learn. The Easy Way Or.

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Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Research has readily demonstrated the correlation between the maturity level of an organization and project failure, i.e. excessive time spent upon change orders/rework, budget overruns, and overall client and/or participant dissatisfaction with outcomes. Project Performance and the Liability of Group Harmony?, Klastorin, T.

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Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 20, 2023

Typically, construction punch lists only include small fixes, because the majority of large issues have already been fixed or addressed previously through a change order. If required, liability can be included in the contract in case a particular party does not complete their end of the bargain.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Typically, punch lists only include small fixes, because the majority of large issues have already been fixed or addressed previously through a change order. If required, liability can be included in the contract in case a particular party does not complete their end of the bargain.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

The projects were of a variety of building types (although no single family residential) including public schools, private office buildings, multi family residential, etc., Of note, this review was not looking for and did not compile missed signatures, not compiled change orders or other clerical errors.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 28, 2012

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Copyright Notice.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 9, 2007

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Copyright Notice.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 6, 2014

In The Past You Had To make notes, collect customer information, go to your office, open QuickBooks or whatever construction accounting software you are using, wait for everything to load up and then try to find the paperwork, open the invoice screen and fill it out and if you were lucky you could email it from QuickBooks to your customer.

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