Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

” » The Expensive Process of Bidding. Without spending money bidding projects, you can’t get jobs to make money building them. With more people bidding on fewer jobs, the market is much more competitive. Document Management. « Save Time, Resources – File Electronically. Not so these days.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

I know a lot of contractors are getting into bidding season, and this got me thinking about communication. Rarely does a finished project exactly mirror the original plans. If you’re a general contractor, you may send out an invitation to bid via email, fax, online notifications, etc. document management.

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Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Evaluate Bidding Strategy. There are fewer projects to bid and what projects are available are being bid by more people. Consequently, the bidding climate is very competitive with some work going to people bidding below cost. Project Team Communication & Effectiveness. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Bidding Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 24, 2023

” Clearly, technology can enormously influence your projects’ productivity and profitability. Consider these foundational elements to factor in when creating a technology strategy. Preconstruction Consider your preconstruction technology as your defensive strategy.

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Profitability Construction Autodesk Forecasting 97

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

The Expensive Process of Bidding » Save Time, Resources – File Electronically. Keeping documents as electronic files reduces paper waste and clutter in your office because you can get rid of the filing cabinets. Electronic filing also gives you the ability to search with simple keyword terms, so you can find documents faster.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

And that seemed to strike a chord with some of you, so I figured I’d talk more about government jobs, and what you need to be prepared to bid on them. Many State and Federal projects require a contractor to be bonded. government-funded projects), and the surety company. government-funded projects), and the surety company.

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Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

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. The profit you calculate when bidding a job can fluctuate dramatically as work progresses. document management.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

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. Project Communication. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

I started thinking about how business owners can better manage their companies, and so I created my own short list of New Year’s resolutions for better construction management. It’s often easy to bid on a job, start work, and miscalculate how far along in the project you are versus the amount of money you’ve spent.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. foundation.

Construction 136

Construction Insurance Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

For those of you contractors doing government work: relish the competition involved with bidding. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management. project management.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

Good document management software will be able to keep those certifications on file. A prequalification program that tracks vendors certification, will also help you when it’s time to start bidding on projects. Are you participating in green projects or looking to get LEED certified? document management.

Construction 120

Construction Certification Green Software 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Gregg is a consultant with FMI and specializes in the areas of productivity and project management. In addition to providing critical insight to a bid, tender or proposal, the theoretical “buy-in” to the process from the field manager is invaluable. Committing Intentional Project Communications. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

But I have been surprised at the number of contractors who tell me that they have bid for jobs at break-even or at a loss. ” Every construction project is a gamble – you’re betting that your estimate is accurate, that labor and material prices don’t go through the roof, etc. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

The Korte Company

JUNE 16, 2022

He furnished the phone number of the Walgreens project manager in charge. The project bids in seven days.”. He invited the project manager to talk to a man at a new United Stationers facility just a few miles from Walgreens headquarters. Ninety minutes later, the project manager called Dennis back. “I

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Pennsylvania California Illinois St. Louis 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 13, 2012

« The Expensive Process of Bidding. ” The owner of our company conducts quarterly meetings with the entire Cahaba Media staff where he and each of the managers have an opportunity to give everyone in the company an update on each area of the business. Committing Intentional Project Communications. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

It is up to us, the contractor, to shape the message effectively and communicate to the client what the building will cost, an estimated time line to completion and any inherent issues that need to be addressed as early in the project as possible. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

With the number of companies bidding on each job increasing and the margins getting smaller, it is imperative that you know the true health of you fleet. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. foundation. Management.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Equipment 136

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

leadership decisions were relatively easy – who to hire, where to grow, which jobs to bid and how much margin to put on them. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

And as always, we recommend you have any legal document reviewed by your attorney or legal counsel before using it. A lot of our contractor clients have needed an Accident Prevention Program to include with their bid submittal package and some of them have found this resource useful. We hope you do too! Visit [link] to learn more.

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Accidents Accounting Construction Profitability 48

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 18, 2012

The software includes some excellent features like simple navigation and installation process, admirable help documentation etc. The software contains a huge built-in database that accumulates all of your project details on materials, parts, labor work units, estimates and bid information to produce assemblies. CBD Estimating.

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Estimating Software Software CBD Estimating 45

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 13, 2014

Lately a lot of contractors like you are discovering the need to get better financial and job costing reporting from their accounting software in order to stay competitive and know in advance which jobs to bid on that have a history of making your construction company a reasonable profit and which ones to ignore. Visit [link] to learn more.

Contractors 61

Contractors Accounting Project Management Profitability 61

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Project Manager Workloads: How Much Is Enough? Note: Front-line field superintendents are known by many names, but for this column, I’ll refer to them as project managers or PMs. A project manager with 20 years’ experience should be able to handle more units than one with five years on the job. Scott Sedam.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Schedule Site 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Five factors to consider before selecting project delivery methods for your projects include your budget, design, risks, schedule, and owner expertise. . Each type of project delivery method has its own benefits and drawbacks. Factors to Consider Before Selecting a Project Delivery Method. Design-Bid-Build (DBB).

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Risk Schedule Design Budgeting 52

ProcurementExpress.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

For many project-based CFO’s, having the ability to estimate what a project will cost is a necessary skill to have, but a difficult one to master. While some projects are prepared or settled in advance others can be harder to calculate. The project is almost completed and just figured that out. Improper planning.

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Risk Construction Plans Structural Engineering 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 25, 2014

Pent Up Demand #04 - Visit the home improvement stores and observe the shift from six months ago when there were lots of lost and frustrated homeowners roaming the aisles searching for materials and tools for do-it-yourself projects and now there is an increasing number of contractors and handymen. Visit [link] to learn more.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Hawaii Profitability 48

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Discrepancies in construction delivery methods and contracts lead to the failure of BIM, or many/most facility renovation, repair projects. It is time to rethink the contractual context for efficient construction project delivery. effectively developing an asset lifecycle process and model from conception to facility management.

BIM 40

BIM Environment Management Life Cycle 40

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Latest software for estimating & designing architectural projects. Estimating for architect is required to find out the price of projects before the commencement of bidding process. The owner will get an ideal of overall cost before general contractors even send in bids. Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Blog Archive.

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Estimating Software Software Architecture 45

ProcurementExpress.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

For many project-based CFO’s, having the ability to estimate what a project will cost is a necessary skill to have, but a difficult one to master. While some projects are prepared or settled in advance others can be harder to calculate. The project is almost completed and just figured that out. Improper planning.

Risk 40

Risk Construction Plans Structural Engineering 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 6, 2022

Team members are frequently more interested in meeting short-term individual goals, rather than the project’s long-term end goal. Trust is the foundation of good collaboration. According to an Autodesk and FMI report , “Almost half of all rework is due to poor communication among project stakeholders, and poor project information.”.

Construction 52

Construction Estimating Design Budgeting 52

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Accompanying the technical documentation are instructions for creating the HVACie files using commercial design software. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication. William East, Project Manager (CEERD-CF-N).

Documentation 40

Documentation Equipment Modeling Design 40

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Accompanying the technical documentation are instructions for creating the HVACie files using commercial design software. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication. William East, Project Manager (CEERD-CF-N).

Documentation 40

Documentation Equipment Modeling Design 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Paperless System For You To Store, Print, E-mail Documents. Breakeven - Very difficult to calculate because most projects are one-of-a-kind custom jobs. These reports in combination with the Five Key Performance Indicators are what help the contractor understand which projects to pursue and which ones to ignore.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Profitability Overhead 48

Building Information Management

JUNE 8, 2015

BIM (Building Information Modeling), cloud computing, and social media are disruptive technologies which are altering the basic foundations of the AECOO sector (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owners, and Operations). altering the basic foundations of the AECOO sector (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owners, and.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Contract Environment 40

CK Power

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Projects rarely go over budget when we start in the schematic design phase because every detail is triple-checked throughout the process before the job goes out to bid. We recommended adding a spring foundation and seismic isolators under the units to minimize the effect of vibrations and protect against earthquakes.

St. Louis 21

St. Louis Budgeting Budget Equipment 21

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The ideal construction solution will be built on a flexible platform that will align with your firm’s short-term project goals, while offering a strong foundation for achieving long-term business objectives. It’s easy to lose important documents and updates in email, especially when working on large-scale projects. .

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Software Software Construction Bidding 95

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. It provides the baseline and milestones for your business and lets you make decisions in advance in the calm environment of your office instead of "on the fly" while driving, talking on your cell, eating lunch, and putting together a bid.

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Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48