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The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents » So You Want to Buy New Construction Software. 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. Job Cost & Cash Flow.

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Being the Best » The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents. Gregg is a consultant with FMI and specializes in the areas of productivity and project management. Estimating departments have added a new tool to their repertoire – superintendent and foremen input. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

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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. In turn, profit fade can dramtically affect cash flow and hinder the possibility of booking new jobs. Committing Intentional Project Communications. April 2011.

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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. Was your initial estimate off?

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« The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents. This entry was posted on Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 at 11:11 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011.

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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 2011.

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However, estimates show in order to properly maintain the current system and expand it to meet future needs, we need to invest $225 to $340 billion annually.”. On September 30, 2011, the surface transportation reauthorization update (the highway bill legislation) will be up for a long-awaited vote. December 2011. November 2011.