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Budgeting, Forecasting, And Goal-Setting In Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

If you're like many construction business owners, you may need help understanding your finances or how you can use your financial information to make decisions for your business. As a construction company owner, you have the best chances of success when you regularly set budgets, develop financial forecasts, and establish goals.

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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust

HardHatChat

Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. Here are a few signs that, in our experience, indicate your project budget is more likely to bust: Skimping on Professional Services.

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Do You Know the Currency of the Field?

Construction Business Owner

ccapoccia Mon, 10/02/2023 - 12:26 Even today, some construction companies are reluctant to share information with the field employees — mainly, the budget figures. For a litany of reasons, “the office” is fearful of the superintendent or foremen possessing job cost information.

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No.1 Reason Why 70% of capital projects are late, over budget, or both!

Job Order Contracting

1 Reason Why 70% of capital projects are late, over budget, or both = Poorly defined Scope of Work A “hidden fact” leading to this failure point is that most owners don’t know how to clearly define and effectively communicate a Scope of Work. 1 Reason Why 70% of capital projects are late, over budget, or both!

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Tired of Late, Over-Budget, and Just Plain LOUSY Facilities Repair & Renovation Outcomes?

Job Order Contracting

If you are Tired of Late, Over-Budget, and Just Plain LOUSY Facilities Repair & Renovation Outcomes, then do these 3 steps! Ensure robust nontechnical risk management by developing long-term relationships with well defined roles, responsibilities, workflows, information requirements, and deliverables. I’d Like to Learn More.

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Construction Marketing Strategies That Won’t Demolish Your Budget

Construction Marketing

Several time-tested strategies won’t strain your budget. In today’s world, people turn to the internet when they want information. An informative website with quality content gives you a chance to put your best foot forward. Offer information and insights that people can use. Share Via Social Media.

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8 essential steps for effective project cost estimation and budgeting

Fieldwire

Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. All subcontractors make project cost estimation and budgeting errors. Follow these eight essential steps to estimate project costs and budget funds effectively to prevent grave miscalculations. Digital data lends itself to analytics.

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