Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Document Management. With the current levels of detail required by industry standards, code compliance and also by the different disciplines, the number of documents required for a project is huge. Use a system to manage the documents you and your subs use to prepare bids. Team Prequalification.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Keeping documents as electronic files reduces paper waste and clutter in your office because you can get rid of the filing cabinets. Electronic filing also gives you the ability to search with simple keyword terms, so you can find documents faster. Archiving documents. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Managing this information overload can be difficult. Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. December 2010.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

For example, you might require project management, but if you do a quick search, you’ll find there are numerous project management solutions that range from simple to complex. Integrated Document Management. You should be able to search the text of the documents, not just the file names. October 2010.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Venture tools are built to give contractors visibility and control over three key areas of construction operations: Documentation. Document Management. It’s no secret that documents play a vital role in the construction process from beginning to end. Committing Intentional Project Communications. December 2010.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

So, I took some photos, wrote an RFI attached the photos to the document and sent it to the architect noting its urgent status. Do you have a process for organizing, storing and attaching all supporting documentation for an issue? Some, if not most issues revolve around document management and project team communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Sometimes, as you know, project documents can devote an entire plan sheet or spec section to a list of abbreviations and acronyms. One of the newest construction industry acronyms is IPD, or “Integrated Project Delivery.” A lot of this communication revolves around the project documentation. December 2010.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

In 2010, for example, Wisconsin became the first state to require BIM on publicly-funded projects with a budget over $5 million. Even more locally, the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) has required BIM be used on a sustainable building project that’s funded through a taxpayer-approved bond. Local BIM in the US.

BIM 230

BIM US United States Los Angeles 230

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. document management.

Construction 185

Construction Software Software Accounting 185

Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

Finally, the programmers that do the actual coding will receive the final specifications document. They will study the document and then meet with the analyst to thoroughly review all aspects of the specifications. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. December 2010.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. document management.

Construction 180

Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

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. December 2010. November 2010.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. document management.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. document management.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. document management.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

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. We all know that, projects change constantly, which means your workers and your office need to be equipped with the most up-to-date information. December 2010. November 2010.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Project Management 136

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

To further complicate matters, a construction project may have hundreds, perhaps thousands, of people working on it at any given time, making document version control a constant struggle. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. December 2010.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

From applications that make your meetings and webinars more collaborative to document management and social media apps to help you and your team organize, it seems collaboration is everywhere. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. December 2010.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. document management.

Construction 195

Construction Software Software Accounting 195

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

We are officially in fall, so grab some hot chocolate and let’s discuss why, despite available document imaging technology, people still use paper. People want to have access at any given time to all of their documents. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software iPad 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

Good document management software will be able to keep those certifications on file. A prequalification program that tracks vendors certification, will also help you when it’s time to start bidding on projects. Are you participating in green projects or looking to get LEED certified? December 2010. November 2010.

Construction 120

Construction Certification Green Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 1, 2012

By themselves, they can’t house important documents, such as 401K contribution forms, that your employees need to access on a regular basis. Documents such as forms, templates, and policies can be stored for employee use, and information has a longer lifespan, remaining available as long as it remains relevant. December 2010.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

« Better Project Management through Better Communication. Committing Intentional Project Communications » Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. December 2010. October 2010.

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. document management.

Cash Flow 168

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. document management.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Gregg is a consultant with FMI and specializes in the areas of productivity and project management. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Some project managers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.” In fact, project managers should worry about implementing more safe practices because it can affect the way they bid on jobs. Committing Intentional Project Communications. December 2010.

Construction 136

Construction Insurance Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

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. December 2010. November 2010.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Iowa 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. December 2010.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. document management.

Mobility 120

Mobility Cash Flow Construction Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Bring all your financial documents to the initial meeting. The banks want to see all of the following: Analyzed projected balance sheets. Projected future earnings. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010.

Banking 120

Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Legal language is often unclear, resulting in differences in interpretations that can disrupt and delay projects, increasing costs. Also make sure your project managers understand the contract language fully. Remember that your leverage is strongest before the project is finished. December 2010. November 2010.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

This left the project managers with inaccurate information on their jobs, and the accounting staff up to their eyeballs in timecards. This means your project management software integrates with your accounting software, ensuring that information is not only accessible, but current as well. December 2010.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 10, 2012

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Georgia 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2012

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Conference 120