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7 Contractor Tips for Dealing With Insurance Adjusters & Owners

Levelset

MARCH 31, 2022

In turn, the owner is relying on the insurance company to pay their claim. After all, the faster the insurance company pays the owner, the quicker you can get paid ! Dig deeper: What contractors need to know about the insurance claims process. You don’t work for the insurance company or the adjuster, and they don’t work for you.

Insurance Deals Contractors Claims

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

INSURANCE |. This, after all, is the foundation of the insurance industry. And risk can be a profit center, since insurance companies obviously make money. So what do construction and insurance companies have in common? Well, consider the business model of the insurance industry. foundation.

Risk

Risk Insurance Construction Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

INSURANCE |. There’s a lot I could say here, but mostly, I just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Foundation Software. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

Software Software Construction Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

INSURANCE |. Customer Collaboration & Construction Software » Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. There’s a name for these situations: “profit fade.” Legal language is often unclear, resulting in differences in interpretations that can disrupt and delay projects, increasing costs. STRATEGY |.

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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. Learn how better change order management and forecasting can help prevent profit fade.

Cash Flow Construction Software Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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. foundation. foundation software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

INSURANCE |. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Tags: accounting software , business advice , construction , corporate image , foundation software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. Green Building.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

INSURANCE |. Querying different type of jobs in job costing to look at profitability by type. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Green Building.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Obtaining the Proper Bonding for Government Jobs

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

INSURANCE |. In a way, a surety bond is like insurance; it is a three-part agreement between the contractor, the organization requiring the bond (e.g. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

INSURANCE |. For instance, Foundation Software’s vision is this: “To provide the best in accounting software and service for the labor intensive contractor.” foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

INSURANCE |. « Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Tags: accounting software , business , competition , construction , foundation , fred ode. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

INSURANCE |. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building.

Construction Software Software Cash Flow

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

INSURANCE |. « Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Green Building.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2012

INSURANCE |. Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade » Connecting in Construction. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. government.

Construction Software Software Conference

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

INSURANCE |. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Tags: accounting , construction , foundation , software , technology. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

INSURANCE |. Who is Running the Asylum at Foundation Software? At Foundation Software, we try to avoid inmate takeovers by first assigning a lead analyst to oversee design for each project. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 25, 2011

INSURANCE |. And when I started Foundation Software in 1985, on top of what I was learning on the fly, I made it a point to actively seek out knowledge, learning as much as I could about management, sales & marketing, leadership, technology, and the industry itself! Education leads to improvement, efficiency, and profitability!

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 11, 2011

INSURANCE |. Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade » Game Changers. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. government.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2011

INSURANCE |. When designing FOUNDATION® for Windows® 3.0 in the mid-1990’s, Foundation Software was faced with a major decision—should we completely redesign and rewrite our DOS product? So who is running the asylum at Foundation? foundation. foundation software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 19, 2011

INSURANCE |. In doing that, I realized that Foundation Software’s sales force became different from the stereotype characterized in the joke I told at the beginning. Foundation Software has been profitable in each of its years of business since 1985. foundation. foundation software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

INSURANCE |. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building.

Construction Software Software Cash Flow

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 20, 2011

INSURANCE |. Take Foundation Software, for example. We have a very strong payroll module in our construction accounting software FOUNDATION for Windows. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

INSURANCE |. A Safety Consultant’s Opinion: After having worked in the safety industry for over 21 years, 14 of which were with 2 major insurance companies. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

Construction Safety Software Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

INSURANCE |. It seems like just yesterday that Foundation Software was newly incorporated. Foundation gained its own identity, and we have the right people in place for the right jobs. I dream about Foundation, and I make plans for its future. I can’t wait to see what a 30-year-old Foundation Software will do!

Construction Software Software Foundation

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

INSURANCE |. Fewer accidents also mean lower insurance premiums, which mean lower labor costs. or higher, then it might be time to consider implementing a comprehensive safety plan to try and reduce your workers compensation insurance costs. foundation. foundation software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

Construction Insurance Software Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

INSURANCE |. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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. foundation. foundation software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

CFMA

CFMA Construction Software Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

INSURANCE |. But the point at which the office meets the field – where job progress is tracked, profitability is calculated, invoices and change orders are processed – this is the point where bad (or no) communications between the field and the office results in diminished performance and profits. foundation.

Construction Software Software Iowa

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

INSURANCE |. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

INSURANCE |. This post was mentioned on Twitter by Erica Brindley, Foundation Software. Foundation Software said: Check out Fred Ode's New Blog: "Don't Dig Your Own Grave": [link] #construction #accounting #software [.]. foundation. foundation software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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7 Things Contractors Need to Know About Retainage

Fieldwire

AUGUST 14, 2023

For many construction businesses, the retainage payment accounts for their entire profit margin on the project. Subcontractors who typically work at the beginning of a project — laying the foundation, for example — may be forced to wait months or years before they’re able to collect retained amounts. Retainage is no different.

Contractors Cash Flow Lien Negotiation

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

INSURANCE |. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

INSURANCE |. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

INSURANCE |. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Tags: accounting software , construction , Foundation mobile , mobile devices , payroll , project management , remote timecard entry. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

Mobility Cash Flow Construction Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 10, 2012

INSURANCE |. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

INSURANCE |. It is a part of the foundation, however, not the cornerstone. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. government.

Construction Software Software Safety

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MAY 10, 2012

INSURANCE |. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building.

Construction Software Software Georgia

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JULY 5, 2011

INSURANCE |. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 19, 2011

INSURANCE |. These are risk takers, men and women who are driven to hustle and make a profit—not the sitting still type. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

INSURANCE |. Banks are attracted to profitable business. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

Banking

Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

INSURANCE |. In the end, jobs must translate to bottom-line profitability.” foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2011

INSURANCE |. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Tags: accounting , construction , contractors , features , foundation , job costing , software , support. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

INSURANCE |. Carefully monitoring these numbers will help you preserve profit and build more accurate bids on future projects. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

INSURANCE |. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building.

Construction Software Software Accounting