Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

Querying different type of jobs in job costing to look at profitability by type. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. change orders. foundation. foundation software.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

For instance, Foundation Software’s vision is this: “To provide the best in accounting software and service for the labor intensive contractor.” 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.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

This, after all, is the foundation of the insurance industry. And risk can be a profit center, since insurance companies obviously make money. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011.

Risk 120

Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

« Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade. 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. August 2011.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

« Some Advice on Change Orders. But without exception, the story that each team told through their symbols focused on people, not projects or profits. No discussion of business practices, financial measurements, or profit-building strategies. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011.

CFMA 120

CFMA Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

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. December 2011.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Iowa 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

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. This entry was posted on Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 at 1:15 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog. December 2011. August 2011.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

This entry was posted on Thursday, August 18th, 2011 at 1:52 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. change orders. foundation.

Cash Flow 168

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

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. change orders. foundation.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2011

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. February 2011. January 2011.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. change orders. foundation. foundation software. foundation. foundation software. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

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. change orders. foundation.

Construction 195

Construction Software Software Accounting 195

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

« Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. change orders. foundation. foundation software. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

Who is Running the Asylum at Foundation Software? At Foundation Software, we try to avoid inmate takeovers by first assigning a lead analyst to oversee design for each project. 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.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2012

Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade » Connecting in Construction. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. change orders. foundation. foundation software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Conference 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2011

When designing FOUNDATION® for Windows® 3.0 in the mid-1990’s, Foundation Software was faced with a major decision—should we completely redesign and rewrite our DOS product? So who is running the asylum at Foundation? This entry was posted on Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 at 10:34 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 25, 2011

And when I started Foundation Software in 1985, on top of what I was learning on the fly, I made it a point to actively seek out knowledge, learning as much as I could about management, sales & marketing, leadership, technology, and the industry itself! Education leads to improvement, efficiency, and profitability! December 2011.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 19, 2011

« World of Concrete 2011. In doing that, I realized that Foundation Software’s sales force became different from the stereotype characterized in the joke I told at the beginning. Foundation Software has been profitable in each of its years of business since 1985. December 2011. November 2011.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

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. This entry was posted on Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 at 2:19 pm and is filed under Julie Smiths Blog.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 20, 2011

Take Foundation Software, for example. We have a very strong payroll module in our construction accounting software FOUNDATION for Windows. 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.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

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. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

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. November 2011. October 2011. August 2011.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 11, 2011

Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade » Game Changers. 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.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

This entry was posted on Thursday, February 17th, 2011 at 9:09 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. ” Tweets that mention Construction Business Owner Blogs -- Topsy.com Says: February 17th, 2011 at 9:36 am. [.] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Erica Brindley, Foundation Software. December 2011. November 2011.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

It seems like just yesterday that Foundation Software was newly incorporated. Foundation gained its own identity, and we have the right people in place for the right jobs. I dream about Foundation, and I make plans for its future. I can’t wait to see what a 30-year-old Foundation Software will do! December 2011.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Foundation 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. change orders. foundation. foundation software. foundation. foundation software. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

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. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011.

Mobility 120

Mobility Cash Flow Construction Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

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. January 2011. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 10, 2012

December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. change orders. foundation. foundation software. foundation. foundation software. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Georgia 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

It is a part of the foundation, however, not the cornerstone. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. change orders. foundation. foundation software. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Safety 120

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

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. change orders. foundation.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

JULY 5, 2011

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.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Banks are attracted to profitable business. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. change orders. foundation. foundation software. foundation. August 2012.

Banking 120

Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

In the end, jobs must translate to bottom-line profitability.” December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. change orders. foundation. foundation software. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Carefully monitoring these numbers will help you preserve profit and build more accurate bids on future projects. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. change orders. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

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! This entry was posted on Friday, December 9th, 2011 at 12:19 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog. December 2011.

Construction 136

Construction Insurance Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

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. change orders. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120