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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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

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

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Construction Safety Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Managing this information overload can be difficult. Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Keeping documents as electronic files reduces paper waste and clutter in your office because you can get rid of the filing cabinets. Electronic filing also gives you the ability to search with simple keyword terms, so you can find documents faster. Archiving documents. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

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. Use a system to manage the documents you and your subs use to prepare bids. Team Prequalification.

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Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

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. Integrated Document Management. You should be able to search the text of the documents, not just the file names. Management.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Venture tools are built to give contractors visibility and control over three key areas of construction operations: Documentation. Document Management. It’s no secret that documents play a vital role in the construction process from beginning to end. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Management.

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Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

« Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. From applications that make your meetings and webinars more collaborative to document management and social media apps to help you and your team organize, it seems collaboration is everywhere. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

Querying different type of jobs in job costing to look at profitability by type. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?

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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.

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Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. Management.

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Construction Software Software Iowa 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

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? Some, if not most issues revolve around document management and project team communication.

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Construction Software Software Documentation 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.” A lot of this communication revolves around the project documentation. document management.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 136

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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

Finally, the programmers that do the actual coding will receive the final specifications document. They will study the document and then meet with the analyst to thoroughly review all aspects of the specifications. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?

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Construction Software Software Accounting 185

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

He replied, “Well, that depends on the project manager.”. While it’s understandable that every project manager has a different way of managing, the reality is that change orders don’t have room for personal style. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management. Management.

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Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2012

Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade » Connecting in Construction. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project management.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Bring all your financial documents to the initial meeting. The banks want to see all of the following: Analyzed projected balance sheets. Projected future earnings. Banks are attracted to profitable business. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

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Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

We are officially in fall, so grab some hot chocolate and let’s discuss why, despite available document imaging technology, people still use paper. People want to have access at any given time to all of their documents. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

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Construction Software Software iPad 120

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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Management.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 11, 2011

Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade » Game Changers. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. Dexter + Chaney.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?

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Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

« Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 159

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. document management.

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Construction Software Software Project Management 136

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

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. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

But to count on them as the source of profit is to bank on an unpredictable variable that is not under your control, that is hard to manage, and that you may wish to use for a completely different purpose – business development (more on this in a moment). Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

To further complicate matters, a construction project may have hundreds, perhaps thousands, of people working on it at any given time, making document version control a constant struggle. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management.

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Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 19, 2011

These are risk takers, men and women who are driven to hustle and make a profit—not the sitting still type. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

The CFMA was formed around the common business problems of construction and of financial management. But without exception, the story that each team told through their symbols focused on people, not projects or profits. No discussion of business practices, financial measurements, or profit-building strategies. Management.

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CFMA Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

Good document management software will be able to keep those certifications on file. A prequalification program that tracks vendors certification, will also help you when it’s time to start bidding on projects. Are you participating in green projects or looking to get LEED certified? document management.

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Construction Certification Green Software 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Gregg is a consultant with FMI and specializes in the areas of productivity and project management. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 1, 2012

By themselves, they can’t house important documents, such as 401K contribution forms, that your employees need to access on a regular basis. Documents such as forms, templates, and policies can be stored for employee use, and information has a longer lifespan, remaining available as long as it remains relevant. document management.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Most of all, I learned that workforce management and structuring your company appropriately is one of the biggest challenges contractors face. What I heard is that finding the right person for an estimator and a project manager is crucial to success. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management.

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