Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

It’s both frustrating and costly for contractors when a construction project is postponed. This helps contractors complete their construction deliverables on time and within budget. As a contractor, misquoting a job estimate can be massively detrimental; some jobs are shut down for weeks, months or even dropped altogether.

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Construction Software Software Estimating 237

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more. Reducing Risk and Increasing Safety.

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Construction Software Software Cash Flow 241

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

Although historically the construction industry has been slow to go digital , times are changing. There’s an industry transformation happening in construction, driven by modern technology, and these changes are significantly elevating construction management. This can cause additional errors, delays and rework.

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Management Viewpoint Construction Software 217

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

As we discussed in this blog before, technology is playing an increasingly vital role in the commercial construction industry. Business seems to be booming for construction software products that help commercial contractors manage various aspects of their business. Managing the Moving Pieces.

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Software Software Commercial Contractors 120

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

If we’re being honest with ourselves, rework happens on nearly every construction project, whether it’s due to poor craftsmanship, field changes, or errors of omission. It’s fairly easy to determine what rework costs a contractor with regards to labor and material, but determining the true total cost is a whole different beast.

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Change Orders BIM Documentation Overhead 103

Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The rise of emerging technologies and the realization that project financials need to be readily available from anywhere drove Sage, a popular provider of construction financial management solutions, to develop a cloud-based financial system for the industry, Sage Intacct Construction.

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Sage Management ProCore Construction 145

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 13, 2023

Viewed as best-in-class in the construction industry, SQUARE are committed to professional excellence that meets and exceeds clients’ expectations with a delivery promise centred around delivering flawless results. Step two for the team was to prepare a budget and to identify and account for all costs associated with the project.

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Autodesk Management Engineering Accounting 98

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Is Xero Accounting Online Not Working For Your Construction Company? Xero Accounting Online is a great program for small contractors but it may not the power to do what you need it to do. We do one thing very, very well contractors bookkeeping services for construction contractors like you. Have Change Orders.

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Accounting Construction Contractors Project Management 48

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Industry News. Industry Statistics. « A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. As a former general contractor, I have a lot to say about the operations side of change orders. STRATEGY |.

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Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Fieldwire

JANUARY 23, 2024

Implementing construction technology and digitizing our workflows presents some unique challenges in the construction industry. Many times we talk about a “top down” approach where we try to implement change though a culture shift within a company. Explaining this to a group of project engineers on a jobsite is one thing.

Project Management 64

Project Management Management Drawings Change Orders 64

Lets Build

JULY 21, 2023

Lack of standardised training & processes It’s no secret that there’s a lack of skilled trade workers right now, which presents many problems in the industry. Give your foreman the authority to train and manage contractors and subs in a way that encourages them to adhere to those quality expectations.

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Documentation Change Orders Construction Inspections 78

Lets Build

JULY 21, 2023

Lack of standardised training & processes It’s no secret that there’s a lack of skilled trade workers right now, which presents many problems in the industry. Give your foreman the authority to train and manage contractors and subs in a way that encourages them to adhere to those quality expectations.

Documentation 78

Documentation Change Orders Construction Inspections 78

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Best practices for handling change orders. A contract should really be a tool to help everyone in the construction industry; it doesn’t have to be this monster document that you just hold your nose, sign, and hope for the best.” .” How to protect yourself when it comes to contracting and payment terms.

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Contract Contractors Negotiation Subcontracting 52

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Some Advice on Change Orders » A Change (Order) for the Better? When clients ask me about change orders, I’m reminded of a well-circulated photo. The yacht is named “Change Order.”

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Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

This lack of effective communication and collaboration can be the downfall of a business, especially in the construction industry, where tight deadlines and razor-thin profit margins rule the day. First, contractors can take a look at how they operate. And accountants don’t know what it’s like to work in the field.

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Project Management Construction Budgeting Budget 147

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2018

A buzzword in the industry just a few years ago, more and more technologies are embracing cloud computing as a way to deliver data in real time. More and more contractors are moving their operations to the cloud. Ability to Change on the Fly —Changes happen in construction projects. Construction in the Cloud.

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Project Management Management Software Software 189

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

According to BSEC’s glossary of software terms , Enterprise Resource Planning Software is a product that “allows a company to manage various aspects of a business — such as accounting, inventory and human relations — in one place. Penta Construction ERP was made for multi-location, labor intensive service contractors.

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Software Software Construction ProCore 206

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 6, 2014

The Old Way Contractors Invoiced the jobs were sometimes just as much or more work than doing of the job itself. Construction Contractors Have Two Choices depending on what you are most comfortable with, QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud or Xero Accounting Online. Xero Accounting Online. Have Change Orders.

Accounting 50

Accounting Contractors Work in Progress Banking 50

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Every year, Autodesk University (AU) brings industry knowledge to light, leaving construction professionals from across the globe with a wealth of actionable insights. Jump to industry learning: Great decisions require access to great data. trillion in global construction industry costs in 2020. That includes $88.69

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Autodesk Industrial Construction BIM 52

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in March 2020, various lockdowns were ordered and Americans learned a new term—“social distancing.” Delays to projects were frequent, but contractors were told that although they would be granted time extensions, these extensions would be non-compensable. This doesn’t seem to be very fair.

Contractors 52

Contractors Compensation Contract Defense 52

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Considering New Accounting Software? The Best Time to Go Live is… » Why Construction-Specific Accounting Software Costs More than Generic Accounting Software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Contractor Bookkeeping

APRIL 4, 2014

From Contractors That Contact Us. I understand because as a child growing up in a construction family in the 1960''s I remember when the "Traveling Bookkeeper" would arrive at my parent''s home to do their contractors bookkeeping. Change Order. One Of The Biggest Complaints. If you feel this way you are not alone.

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Accounting Travel Construction Contractors 49

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Greg is a Principal at Mountjoy, Chilton, Medley LLP , a CPA firm with a team of accountants dedicated to construction accounting. Or have you done extra work that wasn’t covered by a change order? STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

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Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

It is also expected that during certain time of the year project loads may be significantly higher and contractor staffing should reflect these needs. The Contractor must take these costs into account when proposing the. Each Job Order is broken down into individual tasks of work, and a total price is developed based upon the.

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Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Industry News. Industry Statistics. « Considering New Accounting Software? A lot of contractors have asked me about Section 179. Tags accounting. accounting software. change orders. Construction Accounting Software. STRATEGY |.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Industry News. Industry Statistics. I know a lot of contractors are getting into bidding season, and this got me thinking about communication. If you’re a general contractor, you may send out an invitation to bid via email, fax, online notifications, etc. Tags accounting.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

At the job’s core, a project manager is responsible for managing changes on a project level. Change orders are the most time consuming and tangible factors that can affect a job and the whole outcome of a project. But it’s not just change orders. Workforce Shifts.

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Project Management Management Construction Change Orders 98

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Industry News. Industry Statistics. It crystallizes our mission to make contractors’ jobs easier and we put that mission into our own words: “When better is possible, good is not enough.” Confronting the brutal facts of your business and industry. Tags accounting.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 30, 2013

More Secrets From Our Experiences With Successful Contractors. The highly profitable contractors earn at least twice as much profit on each dollar of sales than average contractors and they enjoy more free time away from work. Subcontractors / Specialty Contractors. Change Order Management.

Profitability 48

Profitability Contractors Accounting Cash Flow 48

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Industry News. Industry Statistics. The buzz at this year’s ConExpo-ConAgg certainly indicated that this is a hopeful time for the construction industry, or at least a time of cautious optimism. Tags accounting. accounting software. change orders.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Many State and Federal projects require a contractor to be bonded. 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. Tags accounting.

Cash Flow 168

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 1, 2014

The Following Is An Outline From Sean Kavanaugh''s Guest Appearance On The Contractors Success M.A.P. Litvin was a fairly famous hi-rise contractor and one of the first high rise contractors in Chicago doing the plumbing work for the John Hancock Building, Water Tower Place, Marina Towers (Think Bullet with Steve McQueen) and many others.

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Contractors Accounting Income US 56

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Mid-January is a time of reflection for many contractors. There are plenty of construction-specific accounting packages that work the way construction does and can efficiently prepare W2s and 1099s and year-end financial reports.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Contractors in today’s marketplace are caught in the middle of a paper and paperless culture. Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Confronting the brutal facts of your business and industry. Many contractors go into business because they’re great at what they do. Tags accounting. accounting software. change orders. STRATEGY |. SOFTWARE |.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Industry News. Industry Statistics. A Change (Order) for the Better? Do they understand your industry and how you will use the software? Tags accounting. accounting software. change orders. Construction Accounting Software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

A lot of contractors would like to subcontract out their bookkeeping services and the two main reasons they don''t is fear of losing control and cost. Click the button below to get right to the Frequently Asked Questions About Outsourced Contractors Bookkeeping Services. 4 out of 100 contractors will earn between 3%-15% net profit.

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