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Why construction should stop thinking of software as a cost

Lets Build

JULY 14, 2020

Taking all the above into consideration, it becomes clear that construction-specific software can have a powerful impact on the sector if used in the right way. McKinsey reports that from 2011 to 2017 construction technology companies have managed to accumulate approximately $10 billion in investment. at UK BIM Task Force.

Software Software Construction Industrial

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? » Top 5 Trends in Construction Software. So, I’d like to take this week to talk about a subject I really know – construction software – something I’ve been doing for more than thirty years. New) Mobile Construction Software.

Software Software Construction Documentation

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Trending Sources

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Top 5 Trends in Construction Software » Committing Intentional Project Communications. Project Document Management : Your Communication Strategy. So focusing on a plan to improve project document management is a great start to better project communications. STRATEGY |.

Construction Documentation Software Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. « Considering New Accounting Software? Construction Business Owner Attends APWA 2011 Congress » Section 179, and what YOU need to know about it. Good on new and used equipment, including software. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? STRATEGY |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Consider these three vital areas: Construction Project Documents: How do you move documents through your organization? When documents are created or modified, are the appropriate people notified? There are a number of software packages out there that allow document sharing.

Construction Documentation Software Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. 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. April 2011.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Querying different type of jobs in job costing to look at profitability by type. If the answer is no, then now may be the time to start looking into new tools and software programs that can make your job—and your life—easier. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. 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.

Bidding

Bidding Construction Documentation Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Top 5 Trends in Construction Software. December 2011. November 2011.

Construction Software Software Cash Flow

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. I don’t usually discuss Dexter + Chaney’s products, but I am too excited after the many months of hard work and interviewing industry experts not to introduce Venture Project Collaboration Software. Document Management. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? August 2011.

Construction Software Software Documentation

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Healthy Competition » Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade. 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. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?

Cash Flow Construction Software Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Top 5 Trends in Construction Software. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. STRATEGY |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. « Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. CBO Visits Equipment Manufacturers » Customer Collaboration & Construction Software. I feel confident in saying that we’ve never created construction software on our own, sitting in our Seattle offices.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Customer Collaboration & Construction Software » Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. There’s a name for these situations: “profit fade.” The profit you calculate when bidding a job can fluctuate dramatically as work progresses. STRATEGY |.

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. There’s a lot I could say here, but mostly, I just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Foundation Software. This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 at 11:51 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. December 2011. April 2011.

Software Software Construction Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. 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. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? December 2011.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. « Construction Software – Is it Time to Buy? The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents » So You Want to Buy New Construction Software. When selecting new construction software , determining your company’s needs is vital. Integrated Document Management.

Cash Flow Construction Software Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. 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.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Not All Construction Software is Created Equal » Being the Best. For instance, Foundation Software’s vision is this: “To provide the best in accounting software and service for the labor intensive contractor.” Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 at 12:10 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Top 5 Trends in Construction Software. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. 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? Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?

Construction Software Software Documentation

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Considering New Accounting Software? The Best Time to Go Live is… » Why Construction-Specific Accounting Software Costs More than Generic Accounting Software. This entry was posted on Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 at 12:21 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. STRATEGY |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Green Construction & Construction Software » The Business of Construction Risk Management. And risk can be a profit center, since insurance companies obviously make money. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Top 5 Trends in Construction Software.

Risk

Risk Insurance Construction Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Construction Software – Is it Time to Buy? 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. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?

Construction Software Software Bidding

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. « Construction Business Owner Attends APWA 2011 Congress. The Third Key to Collaboration » Simple Software. We are officially in fall, so grab some hot chocolate and let’s discuss why, despite available document imaging technology, people still use paper. STRATEGY |.

Construction Software Software iPad

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. « Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade. My company’s flagship product continues to evolve, and we constantly have one goal in mind: to be the industry leader in new sales for construction accounting software. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? December 2011.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. « Green Construction & Construction Software. Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade » Connecting in Construction. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Top 5 Trends in Construction Software. December 2011. November 2011.

Construction Software Software Conference

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Connecting in Construction » Green Construction & Construction Software. LEED Certification and Construction Software. So what exactly does getting LEED certification have to do with business management or even construction software? STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

Construction Certification Green Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 10, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Top 5 Trends in Construction Software. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. STRATEGY |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. » Apps and Web-based Software: A Tale of Two Trends. It’s shorthand for “application,” but do they really belong in the category of products we call software applications? I like to think of apps as “software-light.” Browser-Based Software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

Software Software Construction Mobility

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Obtaining the Proper Bonding for Government Jobs

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. The right construction-specific accounting software package will allow you to easily create all of these reports with the click of a button (eliminating manual entry through Excel spreadsheets) and to supply the required reporting to your bonding agency. Top 5 Trends in Construction Software.

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Bring all your financial documents to the initial meeting. Banks are attracted to profitable business. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Top 5 Trends in Construction Software. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011.

Banking

Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Most technologies, software in particular, have been built specifically to support either the way the office or field operations work, not both. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Top 5 Trends in Construction Software. December 2011. November 2011.

Construction Software Software Iowa

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. This entry was posted on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 at 11:29 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Top 5 Trends in Construction Software. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 1, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. By themselves, they can’t house important documents, such as 401K contribution forms, that your employees need to access on a regular basis. One drawback can be the fact that not every employee accesses the company’s management software on a regular basis. December 2011.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. 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. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?

Construction Software Software Cash Flow

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. 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. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? December 2011.

CFMA

CFMA Construction Software Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 11, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade » Game Changers. It seems that the smart phone is nudging some “back-office” business functions to the field, as construction firms use software to enter data in real-time and to make on-the-spot adjustments at the jobsite.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 25, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. 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.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MAY 10, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. « Customer Collaboration & Construction Software. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Top 5 Trends in Construction Software. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011.

Construction Software Software Georgia

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Imagine the surprise to everyone when the profit is significantly less or non-existent at the end of a job! While this may seem like an impossible task, the overwhelming adoption of mobile technologies and the move towards web-based software are providing a light at the end of the tunnel.

Cash Flow Construction Software Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. In the end, jobs must translate to bottom-line profitability.” Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Top 5 Trends in Construction Software. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. NEWSFLASH: In the exciting world of construction accounting software, the inmates are in control. Chaos reigns and some very ugly accounting software systems have infected the back offices of construction companies nationwide! STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. MARKETING |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. This entry was posted on Monday, October 10th, 2011 at 3:20 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog , Uncategorized. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Top 5 Trends in Construction Software. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. August 2011.

Construction Software Software Accounting