Green Building Law Update

JULY 2, 2017

There is no dispute that the 1980 Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, commonly known as Superfund, has failed to clean up more than a small fraction of the nation’s worst hazardous waste sites. President Obama acknowledged the 37 year old federal program’s flaws while seeking more funding.

Site 120

Site IDEA Compensation Liability 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Accounting & Finance. 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. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

Construction 120

Construction Bidding Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Accounting & Finance. I know a lot of contractors are getting into bidding season, and this got me thinking about communication. Communication is an important element throughout any construction project, but given the time of year, I thought I’d focus on the communication difficulties faced during the bidding process.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

Accounting & Finance. 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. This substantially increases your ability to get bonded and opens the door to bidding on prevailing wage jobs. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

Cash Flow 168

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Traditionally, owners receive completed designs before taking in construction bids. Because there’s no competitive bidding phase, the final costs may be higher for the owner. Some contractors find it difficult to secure financing for these projects as well. . Want to maximize the value of your digital bid management solutions?

Contract 98

Contract Maine Construction Agreement 98

Pro Builder

APRIL 9, 2023

Purchasing Data The story of the vinyl flooring spec change is the perfect setup for illustrating the importance of good data in terms of truly understanding the difference between bid price and total cost. The level-one vinyl was clearly the low bid. The upgrade to a level-two vinyl was absolutely the lowest total cost.

Management 52

Management Bidding Site Schedule 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Accounting & Finance. 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. This year, I encourage you to close the gap between your bids, your projections, and the actual cost of the project. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Accounting & Finance. Meet with them before every project to discuss not only the contractual provisions for scope of work and change orders, but also what you bid and why. The profit you calculate when bidding a job can fluctuate dramatically as work progresses. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2022

To successfully grow, construction firms need to effectively manage cash flow to procure materials, pay vendors and salaries, fund new projects, and finance other day-to-day business operations. If you know a project won’t make money, there’s a good chance you shouldn’t be bidding on it. Choose projects with profitable estimates.

Cash Flow 59

Cash Flow Management Profitability Change Orders 59

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Accounting & Finance. The Expensive Process of Bidding » Save Time, Resources – File Electronically. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Construction Law. People Management.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Accounting & Finance. 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. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

Accounting & Finance. For those of you contractors doing government work: relish the competition involved with bidding. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Construction Law. Green Building.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Accounting & Finance. In fact, project managers should worry about implementing more safe practices because it can affect the way they bid on jobs. Lower insurance costs mean project managers can submit more competitive bids on a job because they are no longer worried about higher employee costs-a win-win all around! SOFTWARE |.

Construction 136

Construction Insurance Software Software 136

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 16, 2013

Assets - Liabilities) = Equity. -. Proactive contractors have systems and cost libraries with pre-priced assemblies for bidding which works in conjunction with Strategic Construction Accounting to provide management with progress invoicing, job costing and job profitability. Chart of Accounts Financing Costs. Cash On Hand.

Work in Progress 59

Work in Progress Accounting Construction Leases 59

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Accounting & Finance. Venture helps you manage your contacts using construction specific criteria, invite potential partners to bid on work, and even prequalify subcontractors, so you create the best team for the job. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 13, 2012

Accounting & Finance. « The Expensive Process of Bidding. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Accounting & Finance. 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. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

Accounting & Finance. A prequalification program that tracks vendors certification, will also help you when it’s time to start bidding on projects. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology.

Construction 120

Construction Certification Green Software 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Accounting & Finance. 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. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Equipment 136

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Accounting & Finance. leadership decisions were relatively easy – who to hire, where to grow, which jobs to bid and how much margin to put on them. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

Accounting & Finance. – will ultimately determine if you are on the bid list or in the negotiating room for the next project. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Construction Law.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Levelset

JULY 19, 2022

You’ll need a name for your business entity and a business structure — often a sole proprietorship or limited liability company (LLC). It’s important to keep your business’ finances separate from your personal accounts. What kinds of jobs are they bidding on? We have a contractor licensing guide for every state you can refer to.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Accounting Profitability Residential 52

Levelset

JULY 18, 2022

You’ll need a name for your business entity and a business structure — often a sole proprietorship or limited liability company (LLC). It’s important to keep your business’ finances separate from your personal accounts. What kinds of jobs are they bidding on? Analyze your competition.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Accounting Profitability Legal 52

Levelset

JULY 15, 2022

You’ll need a name for your business entity and a business structure — often a sole proprietorship or limited liability company (LLC). It’s important to keep your business’ finances separate from your personal accounts. What kinds of jobs are they bidding on? Analyze your competition.

Electrical 52

Electrical Cash Flow Accounting Profitability 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

Beginning Entrepreneur Loan Guarantee Program: Designed to assist in business start-up financing by providing a financial institution with guaranty of a loan not to exceed $200,000. Loans may be used to finance the purchase or improvement of real property, equipment or personal property, or working capital needs.

North Dakota 40

North Dakota Income Finance Equipment 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

Use Credit Cards - And supplier accounts to finance your new business and be very careful about what you buy. General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. You say O.K.

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

Use Credit Cards - And supplier accounts to finance your new business and be very careful about what you buy. General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. You say O.K.

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Levelset

JULY 22, 2022

You’ll need a name for your business entity and a business structure — often a sole proprietorship or limited liability company (LLC). It’s important to keep your business’ finances separate from your personal accounts. What kinds of jobs are they bidding on? Analyze your competition.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Overhead Accounting Profitability 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

FINANCING & GRANTS. CAP can be used with term loans or lines of credit, on financing for working capital needs, technology or facility upgrades, business startups or business expansions. Typical financing structure: 50% Bank Loan. Funds to make Loans are derived from the sale of State-guaranteed bonds.In 40% JDA Loan.

New York 40

New York Finance Products Commercial 40

Levelset

JUNE 16, 2022

A large amount of that funding is going to go directly to individual states, and with the state adopting new laws in 2021 that reconfigure the bidding process — along with adding the “design-build” option to the public construction process — there are plenty of opportunities for contractors across New Jersey. New Jersey prevailing wage laws.

New Jersey 52

New Jersey Lien Claims Contract 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Chart of Accounts Payroll Tax Liabilities. Chart of Accounts Insurance Liability. Chart of Accounts Financing Costs. Item List Bid Bond Deposits. Chart of Accounts Fixed Assets. Chart of Accounts Depreciation. Chart of Accounts Intercompany Transfers. Chart of Accounts Payroll. Chart of Accounts Payroll Taxes.

Work in Progress 48

Work in Progress Accounting Profitability Insurance 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 10, 2013

Chart of Accounts Payroll Tax Liabilities. Chart of Accounts Insurance Liability. Chart of Accounts Financing Costs. Item List Bid Bond Deposits. Chart of Accounts Fixed Assets. Chart of Accounts Depreciation. Chart of Accounts Intercompany Transfers. Chart of Accounts Payroll. Chart of Accounts Payroll Taxes.

Work in Progress 48

Work in Progress Accounting Profitability Insurance 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Did You Use Your Personal Credit Cards - And supplier accounts to finance your new business and perhaps you were not careful about what you bought? Do Not Offer Financing - Your customer or client''s project by providing a substantial amounts of labor, material, subcontractors and rental equipment hoping to get paid later on down the road.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

ENR Construction

JULY 23, 2012

Texas Alterra 500 South Ervay LLC, a limited liability company of Alterra International, is planning to redevelop the Butler Brothers building in Dallas. Bids/Contracts/Proposals. Bid/Proposal Dates. Keywords: contract award ; bid ; project ; proposal. -- Advertising --. Gulf Oil Spill. -->. Building Types. Associations.

Alabama 28

Alabama Bidding Union Plans 28

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 27, 2014

Chart of Accounts Payroll Tax Liabilities. Chart of Accounts Insurance Liability. Chart of Accounts Financing Costs. Item List Bid Bond Deposits. Chart of Accounts Fixed Assets. Chart of Accounts Depreciation. Chart of Accounts Intercompany Transfers. Chart of Accounts Payroll. Chart of Accounts Payroll Taxes.

Contractors 88

Contractors Accounting Work in Progress Profitability 88

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 1, 2014

It also (ideally) details the terms and conditions of the construction or repair contract and itemises all work to enable a contractor to price the work for which he or she is bidding.

Estimating 45

Estimating Construction Products Overhead 45