HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As anyone in the commercial construction industry knows, reliable, responsive, and skilled subcontractors are the lifeblood of our business. That’s why the leadership team at Englewood has put such priority on building, vetting, and nurturing a 20,000+ tier-one network of experienced and project-tested subcontractors over the last 22+ years.

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Commercial Construction Schedule US 295

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 15, 2020

Profitability is the key to everything, and applying new technology needs to support profitability. You’ll also get practical advice from an industry tech pro on how to implement these technologies and make them work for your business. As a builder educator, he motivates people to learn how to improve their projects and careers.

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ABC ProCore AGC CMAA 326

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation as it embraces the digital age. Due to the quick adoption of new tools and technologies, keeping competitive and being successful in the current environment of the construction industry are now closely related to implementing technological innovations.

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Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 254

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Top Resources for Construction Project Managers. “If If you’re looking for a relaxing profession, choose construction management.” – said no experienced construction project manager ever. The job can be stressful as it continually keeps project managers on their toes. Key Takeaways.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Risk 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

While many businesspeople swear by hard work and technical proficiency as the key ingredients of success, within the construction industry, there is a broader understanding that success is built on more than just structural expertise and hard work. Sometimes this erodes profit, but in some scenarios, it can mean losses or even worse.

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Industrial Accounting Viewpoint Construction 130

cnstrctr

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Construction is a cut-throat industry, and making your construction business more profitable can be a challenge. Making more money isn’t rocket science, by following our five tips you’ll be increasing your profits in no time! Understanding your competition is key to making your construction business more profitable.

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Profitability Change Orders Construction Schedule 60

Fieldwire

MAY 16, 2022

Construction hasn’t always been the most technologically advanced industry, but recent years have shown that technology has been beneficial in nearly every aspect of it. With the current supply shortage driving up the costs of construction material, waste is not only inefficient but can also dissolve the profit of a job quickly.

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Industrial Accidents Construction Safety 98

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

In today’s construction industry, the success of your projects hinges on investing in the right digital and technological solutions. During any project, the execution stage is usually the most important — it determines the trajectory and timelines of the entire project.

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Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

In today’s construction industry, the success of your projects hinges on investing in the right digital and technological solutions. During any project, the execution stage is usually the most important — it determines the trajectory and timelines of the entire project.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Below, let’s discuss the importance of construction KPIs and critical metrics your company should be measuring to affect profits and productivity. Construction teams need to track more than financials to determine a project’s success. Therefore, keeping a thumb on quality metrics is a surefire way to keep on budget and schedule.

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Profitability Products CFMA Construction 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 27, 2017

Planning for construction costs can mean the difference between making a decent profit and barely breaking even. When you’re dealing with jobs that are in the six, seven, and even eight figure budgets, project management can become very complex with many variables to account for. Schedule smart.

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Viewpoint Contractors Inventory Profitability 205

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

.” This quote primarily relates to personal finance, but his advice also rings true in the construction industry. While bringing in large projects and generating revenue is essential, it’s equally important to manage profit effectively and ensure healthy margins. Have a look below.

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Profitability Risk Construction Autodesk 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Whether you’re an owner, executive, project manager, or job supervisor, it’s important to know what’s happening in your business and how you stand next to the competition. When profit margins are thin, it doesn’t take much to wipe out a project’s financial benefits. Scheduling, planning, and collaboration optimization.

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Risk Schedule Profitability Viewpoint 209

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Managing a reputation for delivering high-quality projects, keeping your business profitable, your people productive, and your firm growing requires focus, commitment, and understanding. With over thirty years of providing construction software, Penta is a well-known and trusted brand in the construction industry.

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Software Software Construction ProCore 200

HardHatChat

JANUARY 30, 2019

After nearly 10 years of publishing Hard Hat Chat (more to come on our blog’s 10 th anniversary later this year), we know there’s never a shortage of fresh topics and trends to discuss in the commercial construction industry. We look forward to continuing the conversation about these and other trends shaping our industry in the year ahead.

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Commercial Retail Construction US 386

Lets Build

MARCH 31, 2022

Before we get deeper into the details of a general contractor’s salary, let’s briefly talk about their role in the construction industry. The main job of a general contractor is to oversee the details of a construction project and handle the day-to-day operations. Managing on-site workers & schedules.

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Contractors Profitability Management Schedule 148

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 9, 2018

Construction management is no easy task, as today’s contractors have a lot to juggle: job costs and budgets, progress reporting, overseeing subcontractors, field crews and schedules, materials and equipment, constantly moving timelines and much more. Learn how to find construction software that will benefit your whole team.

Software 186

Software Software Construction Budgeting 186

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The ability to successfully account for and manage change during a project lies in an organization’s leadership and level of maturity relative to its strategies, processes, goals, and resources. This is why, at the end of the day, leadership and organizational leadership are the primary cause of endemic project failure.

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Project Management Capterra Organization Management 162

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals 7 ways to minimise the impacts of construction inflation As inflation continues to affect the construction industry worldwide, we must find ways to counteract it or risk losing our already slim profit margins. Communication needs to happen at every level.

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Every year, Autodesk University (AU) brings industry knowledge to light, leaving construction professionals from across the globe with a wealth of actionable insights. Jump to industry learning: Great decisions require access to great data. Modern construction cost management relies on connected workflows. That includes $88.69

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Autodesk Industrial Construction BIM 52

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The construction industry is on the rise in the UK, and the top construction professionals are looking for ways to grow their businesses, improve their operations, and increase their profits. Staying competitive in the industry relies on a simple concept: Do more of what works, and stop doing what doesn’t.

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IDEA Construction Project Management Schedule 78

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 24, 2019

The construction industry collects mounds of data. But the contractors that dive deep into and analyze that data to make intelligent decisions about their projects and overall business strategy reap the greatest rewards. Soule are using BI technology to dramatically improve productivity and profitability.

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Construction Software Software Contractors 184

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

This quote primarily relates to personal finance, but his advice also rings true in the construction industry. While bringing in large projects and generating revenue is essential, it's equally important to manage profit effectively and ensure healthy margins. Have a look below.

Profitability 52

Profitability Risk Construction Autodesk 52

Cassell Construction Estimating

JULY 14, 2015

Cassell Consulting is partnering with Procore in developing their generic public API, also scheduled for August release. This real time data and accessibility minimizes costly risks and delays—ultimately boosting profits. Cassell Consulting is committed to improving technology in the construction industry.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Today’s contractors need to be strategic about winning new work to keep their businesses growing and profitable. The answer to that varies based on who you talk to, but there are some common themes, like good communication, a quality product and excellent project management. Project Management is HUGE.

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BIM Project Management Bidding Autodesk 96

Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

The construction industry has gone through an extensive transformation, and technology has completely changed the concept of how to drive more quality, productivity, and profit into projects. Using an intelligent solution allows project managers to base their bids on past project data and actual expenses.

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Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 30, 2013

We Serve Several Highly P rofitable Construction Companies and some not as profitable ones. The differences in operations between the two groups are very small and yet the profit picture is massively different. Change Order Management. Job Scheduling. Schedule of Values. Direct Construction Costs. Material Staging.

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Profitability Contractors Accounting Cash Flow 48

Fieldwire

MARCH 16, 2022

You probably don’t want to add any more activities to your busy schedule. Here are some reasons to consider joining an association: Expand your knowledge: Gain access to courses, seminars and educational materials to stay up to date on industry trends. Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA). Reasons to Join.

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AIC Construction Organization ABC 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 5, 2022

Amid falling demand, spiralling debts and waning investor confidence, the arrival of a global pandemic almost brought the industry to its knees. And, as borders closed, so too did access to the vital pool of migrant labour and the pre-cast components used in built-to-order construction projects. The benefits of digital construction.

BIM 130

BIM Documentation Risk Profitability 130

Lets Build

AUGUST 5, 2022

Better planning and scheduling. Inefficient scheduling is one of the largest reasons why construction professionals see productivity loss on the job site. That productivity loss takes the form of things like scheduling workers before their role is needed or scheduling them in congested areas, resulting in inefficiency all around.

Construction 78

Construction Schedule Plans Organization 78

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Equipment Management. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Customer Collaboration & Construction Software » Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. There’s a name for these situations: “profit fade.” Also make sure your project managers understand the contract language fully.

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Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Lets Build

JULY 14, 2020

Project Managers who focus on construction-specific solutions have better chances of succeeding in a project as they will be able to establish a real-time communication flow and seamlessly connect the lookahead planning with the master schedule. The construction industry in numbers. And I think they will.

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Software Software Construction Industrial 153

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

How to Manage Risk in Your Construction Project. According to The Construction Industry Institute , there are about 107 construction risks you should consider when managing a project. Using construction software may be a solution that helps you manage large risks when used throughout the project.

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Risk Management Construction Documentation 59

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Prioritize and Budget Requirements Every real property owner is face with aligning organizational requirements with facilities repair, renovation, and construction needs as well as available current and projected multi-year resources. The later includes the builders overhead, profit, and contingencies.

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Renovating Estimating Construction Budgeting 100

Lets Build

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Considering that nearly 2/3 of the work involved in delivering a construction project consists of non-value-added activities, it is crucially important to focus on the root causes and how to correct them. For instance, most project managers have their programmes and schedules locked into MS Project.

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Site Schedule Plans Materials 88

ProcurementExpress.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

For one, project management is huge—we recommend investing in a project management program specific to the construction industry. Select something that allows for office staff, project managers, executives, and those in the field to access the tool—from anywhere. Project Management.

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Procurement Plans Construction Budgeting 63

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

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. If You Know Exactly What To Do.

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Profitability Construction Accounting Cash Flow 48