Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Did You Have Trouble Setting Up Xero Accounting Online? You are not alone, it is an accounting program built to satisfy the needs of accountants with an attempt to make it easy for non-accountants. Xero Accounting Online Setup is not as complicated as QuickBooks setup projects. Set up your Chart of Accounts.

Accounting 48

Accounting Washington Leases Insurance 48

Lets Build

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The industry is crucial for economic growth and development, providing the foundation for basically every other industry to operate on. This creates a problem: Workers often have handfuls of documents on site. The result is damaged documents, delays in getting them back to the person who needs them, and various other potential issues.

Management 157

Management Construction Schedule Software 157

Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. With web-based software, these mobile devices are capable of running complete versions of a company’s enterprise software, resulting in real-time information flowing freely from the field to the office and a true collaborative environment. Next Generation of Document Management.

Software 136

Software Software Construction Documentation 136

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 1, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. « Free Webinar: Managing Information Overload. A few weeks ago, I discussed how construction management and operations groups need to work with the same information to keep project teams moving in the same direction. Information Push. Information Pull. STRATEGY |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Sometimes, as you know, project documents can devote an entire plan sheet or spec section to a list of abbreviations and acronyms. Each of these team members has a vested interest in receiving information about the project and, in return, contributing their expertise to the project.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. 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. Research to gather information. Tags accounting. accounting software. foundation.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Venture tools are built to give contractors visibility and control over three key areas of construction operations: Documentation. Document Management. It’s no secret that documents play a vital role in the construction process from beginning to end. Tags accounting.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. 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? STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. 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 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 6, 2014

In The Past You Had To make notes, collect customer information, go to your office, open QuickBooks or whatever construction accounting software you are using, wait for everything to load up and then try to find the paperwork, open the invoice screen and fill it out and if you were lucky you could email it from QuickBooks to your customer.

Accounting 50

Accounting Contractors Work in Progress Banking 50

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Despite the wonder and awe that spreadsheet users feel about their worksheet creations, these applications (gasp) might not be (horror) the best tool for up-to-date, accurate information, or flexible reporting capabilities. But should you rely on spreadsheets for accounting and jobs analysis?

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. Accompanying the technical documentation are instructions for creating the HVACie files using commercial design software. 2012-03-01-CERL-CR-12-2-ModelView. ERDC/CERL CR-12-2 ii.

Documentation 40

Documentation Equipment Modeling Design 40

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. Accompanying the technical documentation are instructions for creating the HVACie files using commercial design software. 2012-03-01-CERL-CR-12-2-ModelView. ERDC/CERL CR-12-2 ii.

Documentation 40

Documentation Equipment Modeling Design 40

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. I’ve often heard of software acting like a black box – data goes in, information comes out, but you’re limited to what the black box can produce. Look for software that lets you “get inside the box” and report on information the way you want it, in the format you need it.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. The Business of Construction Risk Management » The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Building Information Modeling (BIM) is no different. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology.

Construction 120

Construction BIM Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. « Considering New Accounting Software? As I said, be sure to talk with your CPA or tax specialist so that you know what you qualify for before making any purchases—whether it’s construction accounting software or a back hoe, you’ll want to make sure you’re informed!

Construction 180

Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Because more and more, information is moving from isolated “silos” and into shared environments where everyone has access to the information they need when they need it. Tags accounting. accounting software. Construction Accounting Software. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Conference 120

Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S. Caught-in or between : Injuries or fatalities could occur when loose clothing gets caught in belts or pulleys while heavy equipment and foundation walls present two immovable objects that can crush or suffocate an employee.

Safety 52

Safety Site Injury Construction 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 1, 2021

The Leaning Tower of Pisa was caused by one of the most famous mistakes in construction history: building shallow foundations on unstable subsoil. This repetitive work can be anything from a physical job on-site to transferring information between systems. But often, that information goes unseen, and that can cause wider problems.

Construction 52

Construction Documentation Profitability Site 52

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. We are officially in fall, so grab some hot chocolate and let’s discuss why, despite available document imaging technology, people still use paper. People want to have access at any given time to all of their documents. Tags accounting. accounting software. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software iPad 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. There are also local, regional and even national plan centers that have bidding project information that might help. A big part of the bid process is assembling the team you want, and getting them the information they need to prepare competitive bids. Tags accounting. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Bidding Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

However, there was no common platform and no central storage place for all important project documents. Different projects all had different workflows and different priorities when it came to what was important to do, to document and to store. Reducing time lost searching for documents. Building solid foundations.

BIM 52

BIM Documentation Site US 52

The Korte Company

AUGUST 2, 2023

She’d graduated with an accounting degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, worked at a Big 8 public accounting firm, passed the CPA exam and learned the ins and outs of construction accounting at Pepper Construction in Chicago. It’s about getting the proper information. Earning the job mattered.

Accounting 52

Accounting Illinois Chicago St. Louis 52

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. A general contractor once told me that his accounting staff used to input time cards into their accounting software and then input the same data again in their job costing spreadsheets. Tags accounting. accounting software. Construction Accounting Software.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. It was a great experience, and we had the opportunity to capture some informative video coverage. Tags accounting. accounting software. Construction Accounting Software. Construction Accounting Software. document management. foundation. STRATEGY |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Green Building Council for information on how to prepare and take the test. Good document management software will be able to keep those certifications on file. Tags accounting. accounting software. Construction Accounting Software. Construction Accounting Software.

Construction 120

Construction Certification Green Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. As a business owner and accountant, I have an affinity for numbers and data. After figuring out what you’re solving for, you have to determine how get to the answer, that is, what information do you need? How do you go about gathering construction data and information?

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 7, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. In the last blog, I mentioned that I saw an informal LinkedIn poll that asked if people were going to move to the cloud in the next year, to which 70% said “Yes, we are.” Tags accounting. accounting software. Construction Accounting Software. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. The best Support offers multiple means of communication, timely responses, and thorough information. You deserve a great support system, so make sure you do your research when looking into new construction accounting software, or any software for that matter! Tags accounting.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2012

One of the reasons for this is a lack of practical information. Database marketing promises to deliver more effective marketing and communications, first by improving customer understanding through segmentation, and then by using this information to communicate with customers in a targeted, even personalized way. Customer Penetration.

Construction 221

Construction Modeling Statistics Products 221

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Bad or outdated information is probably one of the biggest reasons cash flow issues occur. Because of this interconnectivity, information must be kept up to date and shared the moment a change occurs. How do you keep your project information up to date and your cash flow positive?

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Information a Click Away. Simply put, all the information you need is one click away. Just as you can open web links in tabs, Spectrum v14 allows you to open multiple tabs or screens so all the information you need is in front of you. Tags accounting. accounting software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Las Vegas 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. If we apply this to construction, imagine having an app that only allows you to view project documents. But if you want to markup the documents or perform a quick takeoff, you’d have to use a different app or open the documents on your computer. Tags accounting.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Mobility 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. The problem with that is that sometimes critical information gets missed — especially when it comes to construction projects — and it can impact schedules and bottom lines. Tags accounting. accounting software. Construction Accounting Software. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. In my last two posts, I suggested that making project information universally accessible and providing controls over changing information were two of the big challenges we face in moving toward a collaborative work environment. Tags accounting. accounting software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Take information “offline” and manipulate it to serve a particular purpose. Manipulate information without altering it in my business software. I remember how thrilled we were to drop our project information in, ‘turn the crank,’ and have this information pop out.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. That fancy new tablet to easily transfer data from field to office will do you no good if you don’t have a system to code and process the information. Tags accounting. accounting software. Construction Accounting Software. Construction Accounting Software.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 136