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The Foundations of Operational Excellence (Part 1 of 3)

Construction Business Owner

The Foundations of Operational Excellence (Part 1 of 3) ccapoccia Thu, 03/23/2023 - 09:19 Many engineering and construction (E&C) firms measure success strictly by looking at the bottom line. If net profits are good, companies often think they’re effectively managing their money, processes and talent.

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Unique Bookkeeper Errors Reduce Contractor Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

The banker said his Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet did not look right to him. His banker was a blunt and told him that if he wanted to stay in the construction business he needed to have accurate Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Job Costing Reports. QuickBooks Job Profitability Reports. He had to rely on his gut feeling.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

You must secure financing for the project. It sets the foundation for the project and ensures that all aspects of the project are properly coordinated and that all necessary approvals are obtained. This includes site preparation, excavation, foundation work, framing, and installation of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.

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Transforming Construction Payments: Autodesk's Strategic Move with Payapps Acquisition 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

A strong financial base in construction is as vital for success as a solid physical foundation is for any building project. Paired with razor-thin profit margins, it’s increasingly difficult for construction firms to build and maintain the financial foundation necessary to compete and thrive in the industry.

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Bill.Com Can Save Time And Increase Your Construction Company Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

With the optional bill tracking and bill payment services they are increasing bottom line profits by avoiding late fees and taking advantage of vendor discounts which in some cases can generate 36% Return on Investment! Online invoicing and bill pay is a more convenient and secure way for you to get paid and take care of your bills.

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JOC Construction Labor Costs

Job Order Contracting

JOC construction labor costs p rovide the foundation for any successful Job Order Contracting Program. On average, labor accounts for sixty percent (60%) of a project total construction cost and is therefore a primary consideration. Bare costs (no contractor overhead and profit). JOC Construction Labor Costs.

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Starting Profitable Construction Company Unique Secrets Revealed

Contractor Bookkeeping

There are a number of people who pass out advice on how to start a profitable construction company; however, very few have actually done it and fewer still had a clear understanding of where they were making or losing money and fewer yet have ever gotten past the point of owning a J.O.B. Education is the foundation for shifting paradigm.