HardHatChat

JANUARY 30, 2019

At the same time, some subjects seem to come up again and again, whether on this blog, in the news media or in conversations with clients and colleagues. The good news for subcontractors is the labor shortage means higher profitability, because they are working at-capacity and able to charge a premium for their services.

Commercial 386

Commercial Retail Construction US 386

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Meaning it’s critical for owners to operate their facilities efficiently to achieve long-term profitably. The good news is that a lot of that necessary information can be obtained while the project is underway. As a result, many don’t have the data required to operate their facilities for maximum efficiency and profitability.

Environment 116

Environment Documentation Autodesk Profitability 116

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Over 220 of these integrations now work with Autodesk Build, our comprehensive field and project management solution. In just the last few months, the following 24 partners have developed new integrations with Autodesk Build and Autodesk Docs.

Autodesk 118

Autodesk BIM Visualization Construction 118

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 3, 2017

The software can handle the whole project lifecycle from bid to project completion by providing all-in-one solution for estimating, project management, and accounting. ProContractor is a useful construction software developed by Viewpoint. So, incomparable accuracy can be achieved.

Estimating 40

Estimating Project Management Bidding Management 40

PSMJ Resources

MARCH 26, 2012

Effective Project Managers Need Authority. Clients want strong project leaders rather than mere project “administrators” who’ll simply manage things and move them around. The ability to successfully manage client relationships is one of the project manager’s most important skills.

Project Management 43

Project Management Resource Management Cash Flow 43

PSMJ Resources

MAY 21, 2012

5 Marketing Responsibilities for Every Project Manager. project managers as is the ability to adhere to schedules, oversee a. team, and execute project delivery. responsibilities that every project manager should take on. Manage Proposals: Proposals are mini-projects, with a schedule, a.

Project Management 46

Project Management Management Negotiation Resource 46

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 31, 2018

That’s when thousands of construction professionals of all roles, company sizes and specialties will gather here in Portland to learn, network and discover the latest technology solutions to eliminate inefficiencies and increase their profitability. You’ve probably guessed by now that I’m referring to our Collaborate 2018 user conference.

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Conference Viewpoint Portland Construction 235

Lets Build

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Managing a team of so many people is a herculean task. Construction managers have to keep their eyes and ears open while being on their feet all day long to manage the crowd. Project managers tell us that they spend 40% of their time on site day after day attending meetings, making phone calls, and writing reports.

Management 158

Management Construction Project Management Site 158

PSMJ Resources

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

6 Common Project Management Practices of the Most Successful A/E/C Firms. My experience suggests you will always benefit from a focused hour of principal-level attention on your project. Benchmark your current project management practices against these six areas of focus and see how you might improve. ► 2008.

Project Management 49

Project Management Resource Management Negotiation 49

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Worker safety, adapting to change and technology and innovation driving the future of the construction industry were some of the themes we saw highlighted in industry news throughout February. Technology is transforming the way contractors operate, boosting productivity and profitability and promoting innovation. Want to know more?

Industrial 158

Industrial Retail Construction Safety 158

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 5, 2023

Historically, accounting and IT departments have managed enterprise resource planning (ERP) environments and forced project management teams to make these solutions work for operations. ERPs can be configured to meet the needs of accounting teams, and their on-prem deployment allowed IT to control accessibility.

Office 52

Office Autodesk Accounting Project Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 18, 2023

Construction platforms like Autodesk Construction Cloud can help you improve your workflows, keep teams aligned, and streamline cost management. Learn more about how Autodesk Construction Cloud helps improve your bottom line.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Construction Budgeting Budget 52

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. The really good news they are on the banks payroll.

Profitability 48

Profitability Construction Accounting Cash Flow 48

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Equipment Management. Industry News. 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. Construction Safety. Publications.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Furthermore, according to insights from Accenture and Frontier Economics , the construction industry could witness remarkable profit growth—estimated at 71%—through AI integration over the next ten years. Autodesk's early investments in AI At Autodesk, we've always been committed to helping you maximize efficiency and profit.

Autodesk 142

Autodesk Construction Risk Products 142

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

Equipment Management. Industry News. 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. The good news? document management.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Good Project Management is Good Risk Management. Most risks are foreseeable and responsive to thoughtful project management. • Accept only the right clients, then the right projects. Require a retainer from new clients to be credited to the last invoice. New York Times. The Proposal Guys.

Project Management 40

Project Management Risk Resource Management 40

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

In many cases, they have purchased software solutions for construction-specific processes like accounting, project management or field management to rectify the situation.While this is a positive step, it’s not always ideal—especially for larger and growing contractors managing multiple projects.

Management 209

Management Viewpoint Construction Software 209

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 9, 2018

That’s why many turn to modern software solutions to streamline and manage a wide variety of workflows. The annual construction technology survey from JBKnowledge lists nine common workflows construction companies use technology for, including estimating, project management, accounting, scheduling and BIM.

Software 186

Software Software Construction Budgeting 186

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 16, 2018

“The construction industry is in the midst of a significant digital shift, adopting new cloud-based technologies and operational innovations that are helping contractors realize previously untapped potential,” Kotzabasakis said. That said, construction is still hard. increase in gross margins.

Viewpoint 180

Viewpoint Software Software Accounting 180

Cassell Construction Estimating

JULY 14, 2015

Using its award-winning suite of project management tools, hundreds of thousands of registered Procore users manage all types of construction projects including industrial plants, office buildings, apartment complexes, university facilities, retail centers, and more. Procore Technologies, Inc.

ProCore 100

ProCore Sage Consulting Estimating 100

Stok

JANUARY 29, 2020

When it comes to finding the right Project Manager for your design and construction project, tracking scope, cost, and schedule is itself not enough. At the same time, it’s important to have a PM that connects with the project team so the PM can motivate and bring the best out in every team member. Empathy and enthusiasm.

Project Management 64

Project Management Management Schedule IDEA 64

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 30, 2022

While this is great news for architecture and construction, it will also bring significant challenges to the industry; the current supply chain and processes are plagued by inefficiency and waste and, what’s more, the sector as a whole is responsible for 40 per cent of the nation’s total greenhouse gas emissions.

Sustainability 96

Sustainability Construction Infrastructure Autodesk 96

Stok

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Let’s celebrate some of our clients that really took their commitment to high performance buildings to a new level in 2018! Services provided: LEED CS Consulting & Project Management, Energy Modeling, Life Cycle Cost Analysis. Project Management: Occupied. Salesforce Tower. Client: Boston Properties.

San Francisco 45

San Francisco Certification Project Management Commissioning 45

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Equipment Management. Industry News. It’s not news that competition for work in most parts of the industry has increased or that margins have decreased. Change orders can be harder to manage – and present more of a profitability challenge – than pre-planned project work. Construction Safety.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2018

The ability to share data seamlessly between the field and office, and across entire project teams in real time are really helping clients boost productivity and profitability. Philip Zak, CCIFP, CPA, has worked with the construction industry for more than 25 years providing various accounting, project management and advisory services.

CFMA 158

CFMA Conference Viewpoint Education 158

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 12, 2018

We’re committed to helping our clients grow and profit by embracing and deploying the latest construction software and technologies. Integrated Project Management. On the operations side, our Viewpoint Team Project Management solution continues to transform how contractors are working.

Office 130

Office Innovation Viewpoint Contractors 130

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

Equipment Management. Industry News. 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. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Iowa 120

Lets Build

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The purpose of the “Cross Projects” feature is to have a global view of all ongoing projects. Many project managers and planners were using this view to make multiple changes at once across multiple projects, but could only carry them out one-by-one.

Products 78

Products Schedule Visualization Maine 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 10, 2023

Crews by Core is a field scheduling platform that allows superintendents to manage activities and subcontractors. WorkMax allows owners, EPCM’s, and contractors to manage job site data in real-time, improving schedules, budgets, and profits.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk BIM Construction Modeling 52

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Equipment Management. Industry News. 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. document management.

Construction 180

Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

Equipment Management. Industry News. Querying different type of jobs in job costing to look at profitability by type. If the answer is no, then now may be the time to start looking into new tools and software programs that can make your job—and your life—easier. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Equipment Management. Industry News. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites » Better Project Management through Better Communication. Last week, I discussed three important areas of project management and ended by briefly discussing project communication – or the glue to a project.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

Equipment Management. Industry News. 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. Management.

Risk 120

Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Equipment Management. Industry News. 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.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Equipment Management. Industry News. With all of the percentages in the news lately (99% here, 1% there), I found myself wondering about a different percent—the 30%. Education leads to improvement, efficiency, and profitability! Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Equipment Management. Industry News. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120