Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. Obviously to bid a job, you have to access the documents, which can be costly to say the least when you consider the costs of plan room memberships and purchasing and printing documents. This entry was posted on Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at 2:28 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. ROPE stands for Research, Organize, Plan, and Execute. The planning phase begins when our analyst designs the application from the user’s perspective. This entry was posted on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011 at 10:25 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. David Brown Blog. EQUIPMENT |.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. Sometimes in the evening when I’m working on a few things, such as this blog, I’ll also try to carry on a conversation with my wonderful and patient wife Sallie. For example do you know how easily your project team can access construction plans and specs? David Brown Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. With so many sources of information, it’s never been more important to take charge and develop a business information plan. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog. Julie Smith's Blog. Mark Reich Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. I’m pleased to announce that this week’s blog is written by Gregg Shoppman of FMI. Rather than learning about the project in a “drive by” data dump hours before mobilization, the superintendent has becomes an instrumental cog in the preconstruction planning process. David Brown Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. Check out McGraw Hill’s Dodge Plan Center and their Network Express site. There are also local, regional and even national plan centers that have bidding project information that might help. This entry was posted on Thursday, January 5th, 2012 at 1:18 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. Sometimes, as you know, project documents can devote an entire plan sheet or spec section to a list of abbreviations and acronyms. This entry was posted on Thursday, February 16th, 2012 at 2:06 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2011

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. You have the right people on board; so now give them a solid game plan to make this new technology work. This entry was posted on Thursday, April 21st, 2011 at 4:14 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. Mark Reich Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. Plan to use the funds for basic operational items — not capital purchases, such as construction equipment. This entry was posted on Thursday, February 16th, 2012 at 2:04 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog.

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Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. They are the ones who take the time to reflect and engage in strategic planning–and perhaps most importantly understand how to crunch the numbers. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog. Mark Reich Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. PLAN AHEAD and have a Go Live date in mind. Then you can create a realistic implementation plan. But you can consider new software anytime, and the best way for you to figure out your going live date is to PLAN and give yourself plenty of time (the more the better!). Fred Ode Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. At the time, we still couldn’t see plans or email pictures back and forth, but the fact that we could call in a change or talk to someone in the office took hours off of the work week. This entry was posted on Thursday, October 20th, 2011 at 2:20 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. I dream about Foundation, and I make plans for its future. That’s not to say that they always turn out the way I plan. This entry was posted on Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 at 1:14 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2011

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. Better yet, what would you do if you suddenly found more work than you planned on? To the contrary, planning such as this allows you a dashboard into your business that your competitors that don’t do this type of testing won’t have. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. If both the owning and operating costs for a piece of equipment are exactly what you planned for, then the “dot” for that piece would be placed in the center of the graph. This entry was posted on Thursday, November 17th, 2011 at 12:57 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog. Fred Ode Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. There are subcontractors and vendors involved, which means that the slightest change in plans, specifications, or even schedule affects everyone and their cash flow. This entry was posted on Thursday, March 1st, 2012 at 4:42 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog. David Brown Blog.

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Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. Without good document management, you may lose emails, plans, sketches, and correspondence related to the issue. This entry was posted on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at 2:56 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog.

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Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. Yet it’s a surprisingly common practice for business owners to bid at losses, and when I ask them how they plan to come out in the black on the other side of these projects, the nearly universal answer is “We’ll make it up in change orders.” EQUIPMENT |. General Management.

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Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. Step 2: Make a plan and figure out the data you need to collect. This entry was posted on Thursday, March 8th, 2012 at 2:29 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. Whether or not you plan to do away with your PC and adopt a tablet-only way of life, one thing is certain: software must adapt to the new environment. This entry was posted on Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at 1:34 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog. David Brown Blog. EQUIPMENT |.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 22, 2012

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. As I prepared to write this blog, I was reminded by my marketing team that there is a method behind the mystery. I thought I’d rely on my own team for help writing this blog, and thought they were going to tell me about Twitter etiquette or how to set up a Facebook account. Fred Ode Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. Most providers can create a plan to meet your needs, not to mention budget. This entry was posted on Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at 3:30 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. EQUIPMENT |.

Security 120

Security Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. For every phase you finish under budget, there may be an unexpected problem waiting to wipe out any savings that you’ve planned and budgeted for. This entry was posted on Thursday, April 26th, 2012 at 3:43 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog.

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Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

INSURANCE |. Home » Blogs. Has your company adopted any browser-based business software or do you plan to? This entry was posted on Thursday, December 1st, 2011 at 3:36 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. Categories.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 13, 2013

In case you need a refresher on how important preventative maintenance can be, read our earlier blog post - Lessons from BP: The Ultimate Checklist for Commercial Construction Preventive Maintenance. Scheduled commercial property maintenance. Luckily, our services were not needed.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

It covers land acquisition costs, building materials, construction permits, labor, contingency and interest reserves, closing costs, and plans. Before approving your loan, the lender must review your projected budget estimates, detailed construction plans, and construction timelines to decide on your loan amount.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2023

It is known for construction site staff to steal equipment while on the job, which is why keeping detailed logs of who has each item can help you to spot and protect yourself against potential theft, which you might need to make an insurance claim for down the line. Invest in robust security doors and gates that resist attempts to break in.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Liberty Mutual Insurance releases pedestrian safety index with top 15 safest U.S. Smart Planning Boosts Seattle To #1 City For Pedestrians appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. cities for pedestrians.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Also, be ready to pay fees for building permits, insurance, upkeep of existing structures like fence lines and drainage systems, and maintenance of construction equipment. Once you’ve announced plans for your property development project, inform the media via press release. Market Your Property.

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Income Commercial Feasibility Residential 156

Contractor Connection

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Temporary housing is a critical, yet often underappreciated, facet of the insurance and property management industries. It’s not just about a temporary place to stay; it’s about delivering a comprehensive, insurance-friendly solution. This establishes a steady stream of business and strengthens their presence in the market.

Housing 40

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 14, 2015

The Procore blog combines serious content and more light-hearted fare. The Procore Construction Software Blog has systematic content built on informative and light-hearted concepts. IPD is successful largely because it requires extensive design and planning. Certainly, this blog should be on your bookmark list.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

It is widely accepted that while a property owner owes a duty to exercise ordinary care to keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition, it is not the insurer of the invitee’s safety. All of this begs the question if a business owner’s premises liability insurance covers such claims?

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Liability Legal Claims Insurance 293

PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Do You Have A Disaster Response Plan? When your ship is sinking, there is not much time for planning. Every project needs a disaster response plan. Others are project-specific and should be anticipated when planning the proposal and expanded upon at the Project Initiation Meeting. Mel Lesters E-Quip Blog.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

The Home Remodeling Boot Camp blog provides useful, practical information that transcends local markets. Hopefully Gregg Cantor won’t mind me adapting his homeremodelingbootcamp.com blog content for a purpose that won’t exactly serve his market — the website and weekly eletter for Ottawarenovates.com. Curb appeal.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The takeaway: Many contractors have already begun to see the impact of material cost increases, but if you haven’t yet, you’ll likely want to begin planning for how to handle these costs. Wearables’ ROI Is in Safety and Insurance, Expert Says. When an issue arises, perform a root cause analysis to identify the source of the problem.

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Industrial Construction News Insurance 137

Julian Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Julian Construction Blog. A contractor manages the entire project from start to finish, including architectural planning, securing any required building permits, as well as providing all of the materials, equipment and labor that will be needed. Also verify that the contractor is insured and carries workers’ compensation.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 14, 2023

BLOG How to Streamline Construction Processes from Planning to Payments Learn more → In addition, the same contract has a provision for negotiating variable retainage. This makes it difficult for all subs and suppliers to plan their cash flow in advance, since a project’s completion date often turns into a moving deadline.

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