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. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 160

Construction Software Software Bidding 160

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Construction 185

Construction Software Software Accounting 185

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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Construction 137

Construction Insurance Software Software 137

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

With so many sources of information, it’s never been more important to take charge and develop a business information plan. CBO magazine and Viewpoint Construction Software are pleased to present the webinar, “Managing Information Overload: Transitioning to a Paperless Environment” on June 21 at 1 p.m. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 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. Here’s how you can master project management in 2024 with six key strategies. Learn more → 3.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Life Cycle 52

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Gregg is a consultant with FMI and specializes in the areas of productivity and project management. In addition to providing critical insight to a bid, tender or proposal, the theoretical “buy-in” to the process from the field manager is invaluable. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

At Foundation Software, we try to avoid inmate takeovers by first assigning a lead analyst to oversee design for each project. ROPE stands for Research, Organize, Plan, and Execute. This phase consists of consultation with Customers, Sales, Client Services, Quality Control, Programming and Management. change orders.

Construction 150

Construction Software Software Accounting 150

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. 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.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Project Management 137

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

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. Most of all, I learned that workforce management and structuring your company appropriately is one of the biggest challenges contractors face. change orders. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

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. Furthermore, sometimes schedules are estimated too ambitiously, setting up a project for an inevitable overrun and unhappy stakeholders.

Risk 52

Risk Schedule Design Budgeting 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 10, 2012

Second, get your processes in order. Create a plan that makes sense. As fortune would have it, this person was an incredibly good manager and truly organized our daily processes. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders.

Construction 175

Construction Software Software Accounting 175

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

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. 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.

Construction 120

Construction Bidding Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2011

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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Sometimes, as you know, project documents can devote an entire plan sheet or spec section to a list of abbreviations and acronyms. One of the newest construction industry acronyms is IPD, or “Integrated Project Delivery.” Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Accounting 137

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2011

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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Accounting 137

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

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!). Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

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. While documentation management and team member prequalification may seem fairly obvious sources of added costs and risks, administrative costs may not seem so obvious.

Bidding 150

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 150

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Foundation 137

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Plan to use the funds for basic operational items — not capital purchases, such as construction equipment. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management.

Banking 120

Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

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. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Some, if not most issues revolve around document management and project team communication. Without good document management, you may lose emails, plans, sketches, and correspondence related to the issue. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

And these are not light-weight “apps” – these are powerful enterprise systems for accounting, financial management, project management, HR, and more. Has your company adopted any browser-based business software or do you plan to? Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

Step 2: Make a plan and figure out the data you need to collect. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Most providers can create a plan to meet your needs, not to mention budget. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. document management.

Security 120

Security Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

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. change orders.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Equipment 137

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 22, 2012

As a civil contractor I’m planning to market my services using Internet Marketing. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 30, 2011

Many of the contractors immediately shot down the concept with the age old line of questioning that pertains to the architects’ inability to draft an affordably reproduced plan and a perceived desire to be the next Frank Lloyd Wright on a modest budget. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Contractors 120

Contractors Design Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Relieve these common GC headaches by getting project teams on the same page. Your construction project management skills are constantly put to the test. Some of the top problems GCs face are three documentation processes that, while important for communication and liability, take time away from actually building. .

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Documentation Construction 52

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. Business Planning And Strategy Development - Is the blueprint for your business to succeed. in done correctly. Or The Hard Way.

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

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. Business Planning And Strategy Development - Is the blueprint for your business to succeed. Garbage In = Garbage Out! The Hard Way.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

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. 4 - What Is Your Recovery Plan In Event Of A Disaster? We have a contingency plan. This is a simple question and the answer should tell you a lot.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Office US 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2022

Having the ability to visualize updates in real-time allows for better planning and more accurate forecasting. You can compare your forecast to actuals and visualize how much cash you’ll need on hand at different points throughout the project. . Properly manage change orders.

Cash Flow 59

Cash Flow Management Profitability Change Orders 59

Constructlaw

MAY 3, 2023

The project can involve anything from the construction or refurbishment of a single-family dwelling to a complex multibillion-dollar nuclear power plant. The complexities associated with the planning, organization, and ultimate execution of a complex construction project frequently give rise to a wide range of disputes.

Construction 52

Construction Claims Contractors US 52