Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

. • Promote inner-departmental communication between the field and back office. • Safeguard against possible future litigation. • Increase overall project visibility with current and past jobs. This entry was posted on Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 at 10:21 am and is filed under Jeana Durst. August 2012. April 2012.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Legal language is often unclear, resulting in differences in interpretations that can disrupt and delay projects, increasing costs. Also make sure your project managers understand the contract language fully. Remember that your leverage is strongest before the project is finished. August 2012. April 2012.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

Built-in AIA billings, time and material and unit price billings, project management, equipment tracking, service dispatch, scheduling and dashboards for specific performance reporting are just a few of the other perks that construction-specific systems can offer. Committing Intentional Project Communications. August 2012.

Construction 169

Construction Software Software Accounting 169

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management. project collaboration.

Cash Flow 169

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 169

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management. project collaboration.

Construction 160

Construction Software Software Accounting 160

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

He replied, “Well, that depends on the project manager.”. While it’s understandable that every project manager has a different way of managing, the reality is that change orders don’t have room for personal style. Committing Intentional Project Communications. August 2012. April 2012.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

This entry was posted on Thursday, March 1st, 2012 at 3:53 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. document management.

Mobility 120

Mobility Cash Flow Construction Software 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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012.

Construction 150

Construction Software Software Accounting 150

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management. project collaboration.

Construction 195

Construction Software Software Accounting 195

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Today, new software applications – in job cost accounting, project management, estimating, etc. This post was mentioned on Twitter by Erica Brindley, Foundation Software. Foundation Software said: Check out Fred Ode's New Blog: "Don't Dig Your Own Grave": [link] #construction #accounting #software [.].

Construction 150

Construction Software Software Accounting 150

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? Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 150

Construction Software Software Accounting 150

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management. project collaboration.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Not too long ago, or so it seems, we were more than ecstatic at the idea of being able to call our project managers in the field on mobile phones. We all know that, projects change constantly, which means your workers and your office need to be equipped with the most up-to-date information. August 2012. April 2012.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Project Management 137

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management. project collaboration.

Construction 160

Construction Software Software Accounting 160

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

« Better Project Management through Better Communication. Committing Intentional Project Communications » Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. This entry was posted on Friday, June 29th, 2012 at 3:22 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 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. For years, I tried to generate momentum with my managers to get them on board with starting a payroll service just for construction. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 150

Construction Software Software Accounting 150

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

This entry was posted on Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at 2:26 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. foundation.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Accounting 137

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! August 2012.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Foundation 137

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Gregg is a consultant with FMI and specializes in the areas of productivity and project management. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Most of all, I learned that workforce management and structuring your company appropriately is one of the biggest challenges contractors face. What I heard is that finding the right person for an estimator and a project manager is crucial to success. Committing Intentional Project Communications. August 2012.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

It is a part of the foundation, however, not the cornerstone. This story is just one example of the many discussions I have with owners and upper management regarding safety. This entry was posted on Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at 1:49 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Safety 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 10, 2012

This entry was posted on Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at 11:31 am and is filed under Jeana Durst. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Georgia 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

This entry was posted on Monday, May 7th, 2012 at 10:54 am and is filed under John Chaney Blog. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management. project collaboration.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2012

This entry was posted on Thursday, April 19th, 2012 at 11:54 am and is filed under John Chaney Blog. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Conference 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

And for good reason, since the way accounting and business management use software is much different from the way construction operations and project management use it. This entry was posted on Thursday, May 24th, 2012 at 12:38 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Iowa 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management. project collaboration.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

An effective approach to sharing project documents must include a way to ensure that everyone is using the same (and latest) version, and that there is structure to the way the documents are presented – so folks like my electrical contractor friend can quickly find the information that matters to them. August 2012. April 2012.

Construction 137

Construction Documentation Software Software 137

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Some project managers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.” In fact, project managers should worry about implementing more safe practices because it can affect the way they bid on jobs. The fewer guys out hurt, the faster your team can get the project done.

Construction 137

Construction Insurance Software Software 137

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

World of Concrete 2012: Products Get Smarter, Interfaces Mimic Streamlined Design of Smart Phones and Tablets » The Issues around Construction Issue Building. As a general contractor a few years ago, I was working on a tenant improvement project. Committing Intentional Project Communications. August 2012.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management. project collaboration.

Construction 160

Construction Software Software Bidding 160

Construction Business Owner

JULY 5, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management. project collaboration.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

This entry was posted on Thursday, February 16th, 2012 at 2:06 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog. One Response to “Integrated Project Delivery (IDP) – What is it?” ” Richard Degg Says: February 22nd, 2012 at 2:58 pm. Sounds like Supply chain Management to me. August 2012. April 2012.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Accounting 137

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! Committing Intentional Project Communications. August 2012.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 7, 2012

This entry was posted on Thursday, June 7th, 2012 at 1:16 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog , Uncategorized. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management. project collaboration.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 19, 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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. August 2012. April 2012.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Accounting 137