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2016 Insurance Market Forecast

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FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Like many businesses, the insurance industry is cyclical in nature. The insurance cycle is important to business owners because it directly impacts insurance premiums. As for insurance pricing today, Table 1 provides a historical picture of insurance industry rates calculated by MarketScout, with 2004 as the base year.

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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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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.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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APRIL 1, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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. Learn how better change order management and forecasting can help prevent profit fade.

Cash Flow Construction Software Software

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JANUARY 18, 2012

INSURANCE |. 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. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

INSURANCE |. 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 |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Obtaining the Proper Bonding for Government Jobs

Construction Business Owner

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 Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

Software Software Construction Accounting

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

INSURANCE |. « 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.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner

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.

Construction Insurance Software Software

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Construction Business Owner

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. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

INSURANCE |. « 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. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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APRIL 19, 2012

INSURANCE |. 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. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

INSURANCE |. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

Construction Software Software Cash Flow

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

INSURANCE |. 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.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

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.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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. This entry was posted on Thursday, October 20th, 2011 at 2:07 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog.

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CFMA Construction Software Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 11, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner

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 Software Software Cash Flow

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

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 Safety Software Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

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. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 19, 2011

INSURANCE |. These are risk takers, men and women who are driven to hustle and make a profit—not the sitting still type. Says: September 12th, 2011 at 12:41 pm. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 25, 2011

INSURANCE |. Education leads to improvement, efficiency, and profitability! This entry was posted on Tuesday, October 25th, 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.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

INSURANCE |. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

INSURANCE |. This entry was posted on Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 at 1:15 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. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

Construction Software Software Bidding

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

INSURANCE |. Banks are attracted to profitable business. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. August 2012.

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Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

INSURANCE |. 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. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

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. STRATEGY |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

INSURANCE |. 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. STRATEGY |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

Construction Software Software Georgia

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

INSURANCE |. Look for software that does a better job providing applications based on the workflow of a project from cradle to grave, and that provides web-based anywhere-any time visibility into job progress, profitability, change management, and more for everyone who involved in the success of a job. December 2011. April 2011.

Software Software Construction Documentation

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

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 Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

INSURANCE |. But to count on them as the source of profit is to bank on an unpredictable variable that is not under your control, that is hard to manage, and that you may wish to use for a completely different purpose – business development (more on this in a moment). December 2011. November 2011. October 2011.

Change Orders Construction Software Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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 |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

INSURANCE |. Imagine the surprise to everyone when the profit is significantly less or non-existent at the end of a job! December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

Cash Flow Construction Software Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

INSURANCE |. Jim is a senior consultant with FMI and specializes in building profits by developing tailored operations strategies for his clients. If leadership success was measured only on profitability, then there were certainly many “great leaders” sitting in the CEO position of many contracting companies. December 2011.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

INSURANCE |. 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. September 2011.

Bidding

Bidding Construction Documentation Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

INSURANCE |. Alas, those days are long gone, which means we’re left to manage our fuel consumption or lose profit margins. This entry was posted on Thursday, December 1st, 2011 at 4:16 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011.

Construction Software Software US

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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NOVEMBER 3, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 6, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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. One Response to “World of Concrete 2011” PEYTON STALLINGS Says: November 1st, 2011 at 8:32 pm.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 7, 2012

INSURANCE |. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 20, 2011

INSURANCE |. 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. April 2011. March 2011.

Construction Software Software Accounting