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OCTOBER 14, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. « A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. I was talking with John Chaney this week, and he mentioned that he was going to blog about how change orders affect construction management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. Construction Business Owner Attends APWA 2011 Congress » Section 179, and what YOU need to know about it. While the circumstances may change for each unique situation, I can share a few basic facts about Section 179: 2011 Deduction Limit – $500,000 (up from $250k previously).

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OCTOBER 14, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. Some Advice on Change Orders » A Change (Order) for the Better? When clients ask me about change orders, I’m reminded of a well-circulated photo. The yacht is named “Change Order.” Yes, change orders are nearly inevitable.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2012

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. I would like to share the following tips to use before approaching the bank(s) or other financial institutions for additional financing, and some non-bank financing options. There are also some approved finance companies, such as GECC, that will finance heavy equipment purchases.

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JANUARY 31, 2012

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DECEMBER 20, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 at 11:51 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011.

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APRIL 26, 2012

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. Meet with them before every project to discuss not only the contractual provisions for scope of work and change orders, but also what you bid and why. Owners need your help to meet their goals, and they may be more amenable to approving change orders while you’re still on the job.

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DECEMBER 9, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. Fewer accidents also mean lower insurance premiums, which mean lower labor costs. The more accidents and safety violations you have on a job, the more the job is going to cost; and the last time I checked you can’t submit a change order just because your team got hurt on the job!

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APRIL 1, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. Learn how better change order management and forecasting can help prevent profit fade. This entry was posted on Friday, April 1st, 2011 at 11:06 am and is filed under Jeana Durst. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011.

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APRIL 5, 2012

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. This, after all, is the foundation of the insurance industry. And risk can be a profit center, since insurance companies obviously make money. So what do construction and insurance companies have in common? Well, consider the business model of the insurance industry.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. This entry was posted on Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 at 11:11 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011.

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OCTOBER 26, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. I know from my days as a general contractor that plans and specifications are altered continuously as subcontractors become involved, materials are changed, and change orders are issued. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011.

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AUGUST 18, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. In a way, a surety bond is like insurance; it is a three-part agreement between the contractor, the organization requiring the bond (e.g. This entry was posted on Thursday, August 18th, 2011 at 1:52 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. December 2011. November 2011.

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JANUARY 18, 2012

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MAY 29, 2012

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 at 12:10 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. Simple Software » Construction Business Owner Attends APWA 2011 Congress. The CBO team attended the APWA 2011 Congress this year and had a chance to learn about the industry’s latest equipment and products. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011.

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AUGUST 30, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. This entry was posted on Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 at 12:21 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. One Response to “Why Construction-Specific Accounting Software Costs More than Generic Accounting Software” Robb Says: August 31st, 2011 at 6:02 pm. December 2011.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. Rather than looking in the review mirror after a job is complete and realizing you’re over budget, make sure you have the ability to import estimates, manage change orders, report on committed costs, and allow your employees in the field remote access. December 2011. October 2011.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. This entry was posted on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 at 11:29 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011.

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. A Change (Order) for the Better? This entry was posted on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 at 12:26 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011.

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JUNE 29, 2012

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. A Safety Consultant’s Opinion: After having worked in the safety industry for over 21 years, 14 of which were with 2 major insurance companies. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011.

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JANUARY 12, 2012

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. This entry was posted on Monday, October 10th, 2011 at 3:20 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog , Uncategorized. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. STRATEGY |.

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OCTOBER 20, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. « Some Advice on Change Orders. This entry was posted on Thursday, October 20th, 2011 at 2:07 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011.

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APRIL 2, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. This entry was posted on Saturday, April 2nd, 2011 at 7:30 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. One Response to “Healthy Competition” Atlanta Dumpster Rentals Says: June 22nd, 2011 at 4:24 pm. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011.

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MAY 24, 2012

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. But the point at which the office meets the field – where job progress is tracked, profitability is calculated, invoices and change orders are processed – this is the point where bad (or no) communications between the field and the office results in diminished performance and profits.

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MAY 7, 2012

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JULY 5, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. 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.”. This entry was posted on Tuesday, July 5th, 2011 at 12:03 pm and is filed under Jeana Durst , Uncategorized. December 2011.

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APRIL 19, 2012

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JULY 12, 2012

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. Project managers are used to logging information – job progress, change orders, labor, weather, and so on. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011.

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MAY 31, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. This entry was posted on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011 at 10:25 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. STRATEGY |.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. This entry was posted on Thursday, November 3rd, 2011 at 3:02 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011.

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JANUARY 6, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. The Difference Between Selling Used Cars and Selling Software » World of Concrete 2011. This entry was posted on Thursday, January 6th, 2011 at 10:34 am and is filed under John Meibers Blog. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011.

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. This entry was posted on Monday, October 10th, 2011 at 9:54 am and is filed under Jeana Durst. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. STRATEGY |.

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MARCH 11, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. This entry was posted on Friday, March 11th, 2011 at 5:23 pm and is filed under Jeana Durst. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. STRATEGY |.

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JUNE 7, 2012

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JUNE 20, 2011

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. Now, in 2011, I can tell you that it was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. This entry was posted on Monday, June 20th, 2011 at 2:54 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011.

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MARCH 1, 2012

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. According to a report from the Pew Internet and American Life Project , “nearly 90% of Americans now own a cell phone, computer, MP3 player, game console, e-book reader or tablet computer” in 2011. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2012

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JANUARY 12, 2012

INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. Do they have the financial resources to complete a job; is their insurance up-to-date; how does their safety record look; what do their references say about their recent work; what experience do others in my company have with them? December 2011. November 2011. October 2011.

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