Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

INSURANCE |. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. document management. foundation. foundation software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

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MAY 31, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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. Finally, the programmers that do the actual coding will receive the final specifications document. December 2011. August 2011.

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APRIL 5, 2012

INSURANCE |. 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. December 2011.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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.

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AUGUST 18, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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. October 2011. September 2011.

Cash Flow 169

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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). December 2011.

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JANUARY 26, 2012

INSURANCE |. 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. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2012

INSURANCE |. Sometimes, as you know, project documents can devote an entire plan sheet or spec section to a list of abbreviations and acronyms. A lot of this communication revolves around the project documentation. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011.

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JANUARY 18, 2012

INSURANCE |. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. document management. foundation. foundation software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2012

INSURANCE |. 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? December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011.

Construction 120

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NOVEMBER 22, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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. document management.

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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. document management.

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OCTOBER 26, 2011

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

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NOVEMBER 3, 2011

INSURANCE |. Integrated Document Management. To help you manage your paper, look for systems with document imaging and management that go beyond “scan and store” capabilities. You should be able to search the text of the documents, not just the file names. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011.

Cash Flow 120

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MAY 7, 2012

INSURANCE |. 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. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011.

Construction 120

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MAY 17, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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? December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011.

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APRIL 2, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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. August 2011.

Construction 160

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

INSURANCE |. « Construction Business Owner Attends APWA 2011 Congress. 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. December 2011.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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. September 2011.

Construction 120

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AUGUST 30, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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.

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JUNE 20, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011.

Construction 150

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DECEMBER 9, 2011

INSURANCE |. Fewer accidents also mean lower insurance premiums, which mean lower labor costs. or higher, then it might be time to consider implementing a comprehensive safety plan to try and reduce your workers compensation insurance costs. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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.

Construction 150

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JUNE 29, 2012

INSURANCE |. 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. February 2011.

Construction 120

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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!

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JUNE 1, 2012

INSURANCE |. 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.

Construction 120

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APRIL 12, 2012

INSURANCE |. Good document management software will be able to keep those certifications on file. As construction becomes more and more complex, document management and certification tracking will play an even larger role in the industry. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011.

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MARCH 1, 2012

INSURANCE |. 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.

Mobility 120

Mobility Cash Flow Construction Software 120

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APRIL 1, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. document management. foundation.

Cash Flow 120

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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. foundation.

Construction 120

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 10, 2012

INSURANCE |. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. document management. foundation. foundation software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

Construction 120

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

INSURANCE |. 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. document management. foundation. foundation software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Safety 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2012

INSURANCE |. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. document management. foundation. foundation software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

Construction 120

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MARCH 29, 2012

INSURANCE |. Until recently, those drawings were produced by hand, but in the last 25 years or so, computers have become the primary tool people use to produce construction documents. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011.

Construction 120

Construction BIM Software Software 120

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JULY 5, 2011

INSURANCE |. On September 30, 2011, the surface transportation reauthorization update (the highway bill legislation) will be up for a long-awaited vote. This entry was posted on Tuesday, July 5th, 2011 at 12:03 pm and is filed under Jeana Durst , Uncategorized. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011.

Construction 120

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JANUARY 19, 2011

INSURANCE |. « 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.

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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! December 2011. November 2011. October 2011.

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