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.

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Profitability Construction Accounting Cash Flow 48

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. So it’s no surprise that whenever I talk to companies about how they store their data, the number one concern I hear is in regards to security. According to Eric, most of his clients have “far humbler” security checkpoints than what a data center can offer.

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Security Construction Software Software 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

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. « Choosing a Cloud Host: Data Security. Free Webinar: Managing Information Overload » Silos: Great for Grain, Not so Great for Business. One of our clients does industrial electrical work on projects around the country. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Iowa 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 14, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. Better Project Management through Better Communication » 4 Criteria to Consider When Choosing a Hosting Service. Geographically secure data backup. And last, but not least…Security. 24/7/365 on-site security. Construction Law.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Security 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. Turn Construction Data into Business Answers » Data Security in the Cloud. People I’ve talked to say it’s because they’re unsure of the security surrounding their business data. Security is whatever the local IT department decides is adequate.

Construction 120

Construction Cash Flow Security Software 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

People Management. 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.

Construction 180

Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

People Management. 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. document management.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. Silos: Great for Grain, Not so Great for Business » Choosing a Cloud Host: Data Security. One key issue to consider is data security. Onsite Hosting and Security. However, is your data really more secure at your business? Construction Law.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Security 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Construction Law. Green Building.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

People Management. 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.

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Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites » Better Project Management through Better Communication. Hopefully, you’ve had the chance to consider how deliberate your project communications are. document management. Management.

Construction 127

Construction Documentation Software Software 127

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. But this raises other concerns, security usually topping the list. With good administration and strong encryption, web-based storage can be made just as secure as your own company system. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Management.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

People Management. 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. document management. Management.

Risk 120

Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

People Management. 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. document management.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 25, 2011

People Management. 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. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Construction professionals using SignOnSite with Autodesk Construction Cloud can reference the in-field, real-time worker data side-by-side with other critical construction project management information. A mobile app helps construction pros get on the tools, and a secure portal gives management powerful controls and insights.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Construction BIM Safety 98

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Construction Law. Green Building.

Construction 185

Construction Software Software Accounting 185

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. « Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade » Connecting in Construction. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Conference 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Construction Law. Green Building.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. 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.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 11, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade » Game Changers. In their coverage of the revolution in Egypt, The New York Times reported, “Movement Began With Outrage and a Facebook Page That Gave It an Outlet.” document management. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. 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. The project manager may not have a laptop on hand or the workstation may not have the software loaded.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Project Management 136

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. « Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Construction Law. Green Building.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. 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.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 17, 2019

Contractors are Buying into Idea of New Tech…But Not Necessarily Funding It. More contractors are moving toward dedicated construction technologists, but the bad news is their IT budgets are still limited, this year’s report notes. Of the remaining, there is an even divide as to whether companies secured workers’ personal devices.

Contractors 130

Contractors Industrial Mobility Software 130

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. Data Security in the Cloud » Collaborating on Cash flow. Imagine the surprise to everyone when the profit is significantly less or non-existent at the end of a job! Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Construction Law. Green Building.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. 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. document management.

CFMA 120

CFMA Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 7, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. Last time we discussed security. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. Combing the news » The Inmates Are Running the Asylum: Part 2. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. Today, new software applications – in job cost accounting, project management, estimating, etc. They do it faster and with greater security than spreadsheets. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 27, 2021

Industry leaders such as APTIM, Barton Malow and Boldt are turning to Autodesk Construction Cloud’s project management and field execution solution to reduce risk, drive efficiencies and boost margins. San Francisco, Calif., July 27, 2021 – Autodesk, Inc.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Construction Change Orders Project Management 52

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. Being the Best » The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents. Gregg is a consultant with FMI and specializes in the areas of productivity and project management. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Industry News. 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.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120