Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 24, 2018

That’s why it is vital for construction professionals on the jobsite to stay connected to the contractor’s back office. For many contractors, the accounting enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is the system of record for data, regardless of whether it’s accounting or operations. High Costs and High Risks.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 17, 2018

Contractors today deal with challenging projects, often with multiple performance obligations. The new GAAP revenue recognition standards developed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board are here, and these standards are designed with complex projects in mind. Here are some of the important steps: . Identify the Contract.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 7, 2018

A Viewpoint on Construction, Modern Takes on a Transforming Industry. Rather than just a taxes and audit firm, the right CPA firm can become a trusted advisor for contractors, a guide for organizational growth, diversification, technology, security, risk mitigation and much more.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

Contractors are finding ways to modernize their businesses with software that improves productivity and mitigates risks, while increasing their bottom line. Contractors have begun to recognize these problems and have begun stepping up their efforts to modernize their operations. A Call for Modern Construction Software.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2017

Below, we look at the six most common reasons construction jobs are delayed and how Viewpoint can help avoid them. As a contractor, misquoting a job estimate can be massively detrimental; some jobs are shut down for weeks, months, or even dropped altogether. Rushing from project to project is inefficient, and risks cutting corners.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 30, 2019

The Takeaway: This is yet another example of forward-thinking contractors choosing to adapt rather than fade away. With the way technology in general is progressing these days, it’s becoming vital for contractors to modernize their operations. 14B ‘Green New Deal’ for NYC Has Opportunities, Drawbacks for Contractors.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Considering contractors face ongoing high pressure to perform and operate with razor-thin profit margins, there’s no doubt: construction is a challenging industry. Many contractors experience data frustrations ranging from waiting on IT to build a custom report to trying to make a critical business decision without proper data.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 11, 2019

Additionally, a survey performed during a recent Viewpoint webinar indicated that close to 100 percent of a construction organization’s employees have smart phones. Manage issues from the field: Keep track of project risks and issues in real time, with a simple-to-use issues log. See it in Action!

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 19, 2019

As contractors digitize the days of paperwork nightmares like these can be a thing of the past. That’s why effectively managing these changes is crucial to contractors’ success. Thankfully many contractors have — or are starting the process of — digitizing their operations. The one constant on any construction project is change.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 14, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series highlighting real customer stories shared during our Digital Contractor Roadshow events. Despite the obvious benefits of using cloud-based software , many contractors have questions and concerns about the value of moving their construction companies to the cloud. a few weeks ago.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks. Description: Contractors face recovery risk when they take on too much work after they’ve depleted their staff, cash and other resources. Enter your print subscription account. Risk management. Specialty contractor innovation. People on the Move.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 15, 2018

Furthermore, there are risks associated with ongoing integration when one supplier changes components of their platform which may affect another. A risk with multiple vendors is that you have more exposure to the outside world and more data breach points which could be exploited. Laborious procurement.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 5, 2018

The variety of tech used was much more limited, and many contractors didn’t consider this technology a priority. percent of contractors—the largest group of survey respondents—believed mobile capabilities were “not very important” in 2012. percent of contractors believed mobile wasn’t very important, while 83.1

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Here’s a list of key reports that you should be able to pull at any moment from your construction project management software: Basic Accounting Reports. At a bare minimum, you’ll need the following for your accounting function: profit and loss report, balance sheets, trial balance and trading summaries.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Effectively managing cash flow is critical for contractors’ success. Better manage commercial risk and opportunity. Integrated construction management software, like Viewpoint’s JobPac can help streamline accurate cash flow forecasts. Understand future cash position and potential funding needs.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 7, 2019

Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines. Construction materials management software has helped ease materials burdens, and with advances like the cloud, it’s getting even easier for contractors to take control of their materials processes.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Major problems arise when contractors try to use a one-size-fits-all software package for construction. It is more challenging, with higher amounts of risk and razor thin margins. Here at Viewpoint, our clients are the major influencers of our product roadmap. Despite the belief, opposites don’t always attract.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

With violations often resulting in enormous fines and serious punishments (a case in point is the current ramifications of using polyethylene core-filled panels currently affecting firms in Melbourne), companies are placed in a position where they walk on tiptoes or risk putting their operations in hot water.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2019

In an industry as large and complex as construction, simplifying processes in any way possible can reap significant benefits for contractors in terms in of productivity, mitigated project risks and profitability. That said, far too many contractors today are still conducting operations with outdated software and/or manual processes.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Third–party prequalification is a rapidly-growing business model providing companies with a convenient way to ensure contractors meet safety, fiscal, and other requirements before being hired to work on a jobsite. If a contractor wants to work for an Owner Client, they must ensure they meet all of the needs of the Owner Client.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2012

How ACS Connect Smooths Jobsite Data to Accounting. Description: Shipping Project Data to Accounting With A Pause for Review. Enter your print subscription account. Risk management. Specialty contractor innovation. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. People on the Move.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Laser Scanning Enhances Quality and Cuts Costs for Contractors. Description: Contractors see new, lower-cost systems as the future of as-built documentation, especially for firms performing renovations and additions. Enter your print subscription account. Risk management. Specialty contractor innovation.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 14, 2012

Congress Grills Contractor, VA About Troubled Orlando Project. Description: Will the VA terminate the contractor or figure out the project differences and get it done? Enter your print subscription account. Risk management. Specialty contractor innovation. People on the Move. Obituaries. Multimedia. Slideshows.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 14, 2012

Contractor EDGE Development Goes Over Financial Cliff. Enter your print subscription account. Risk management. Specialty contractor innovation. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. People on the Move. Obituaries. Multimedia. Annual Photo Contest. Photo Contest Archives. Slideshows.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Contractors Are Renting Rather Than Buying More Equipment During Slow Recovery. A flood of machinery has made its way to auction in recent years as job-hungry contractors thinned out fleets to save money and generate revenue. The recession prompted many contractors to thin their fleets in order to lower overhead and generate cash.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 23, 2018

Hire forward-thinking, open-minded folks ready to try new things and take calculated risks? The Associated General Contractors of America noted in a May 2018 report that construction employment is at its highest level in a decade , with more than 250,000 jobs added over the past year. The results are likely to be even better.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 5, 2022

hh2, Morpheus Technology Group, and ACC Connect have opened new integration opportunities with Acumatica, JD Edwards, NetSuite, Sage 300 CRE, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, and Viewpoint Vista with Cost Management. Autodesk Build – Cost Management continues to increase its ERP connectivity. Performance Tracking .

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 17, 2012

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2012

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ENR Construction

JULY 25, 2012

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Description: More than 70% of general contractors expect workforce shortages in design and construction by 2014. Enter your print subscription account. Risk management. Specialty contractor innovation. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. People on the Move. Obituaries. Multimedia.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

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ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

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