Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

One problem that even the most savvy contractors deal with is profit fade, when a job continues to incur additional costs that are not factored into the estimate. In turn, profit fade can dramtically affect cash flow and hinder the possibility of booking new jobs. change orders. The good news? August 2012.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Some Advice on Change Orders » A Change (Order) for the Better? When clients ask me about change orders, I’m reminded of a well-circulated photo. The yacht is named “Change Order.” Discussion about change order difficulties tends to be one of two types.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Being the Best » The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents. Estimating departments have added a new tool to their repertoire – superintendent and foremen input. With backlogs down and work less plentiful, field supervision has come into the office and become an integral part of the estimating process. change orders.

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Building Information Management

JANUARY 15, 2016

Any large build portfolio owner who doesn’t have the ability to strategically plan, construction cost estimate, review contractor bids, conduct mutual site walks, monitor construction project in a transparent and consistent manner, etc. is simply not doing their job.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

« The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents. change orders. About Us Contact Us Advertise Press Releases Upload Artwork Via FTP -->. Free Subscriptions. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Home » Blogs. I read a lot. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 5, 2011

However, estimates show in order to properly maintain the current system and expand it to meet future needs, we need to invest $225 to $340 billion annually.”. AEM estimates that 35,000 jobs—many of which are in construction— are created every time $1 billion is invested in our infrastructure. change orders.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

What I heard is that finding the right person for an estimator and a project manager is crucial to success. In the meantime, what do you think makes a strong PM or estimator and how do you hire A players? change orders. Through our discussions, we shared ideas about what the profile of such an employee might be.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2011

Or maybe your accounting is solid, but your estimating is done using spreadsheets and it’s time to look into a trade-specific estimating program. change orders. For example, maybe the first step for your business is switching from a completely manual or general accounting program to one focused just on construction.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 9, 2013

Tracking change orders in QuickBooks for Contractors for each job. Double checking to make sure the contractor gets paid for all change orders. Following up to be sure a written estimate has been sent to every customer. Verifying the signed contract is in place. Maintain the petty cash journal.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

When evaluating estimators, he says, “Business owners should not base estimating success simply on jobs awarded. change orders. In the February issue of CBO, FMI consultant Gregg Schoppman points out some important lessons every construction business owner can learn from Beane’s story. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 28, 2014

Change Orders and Related Payments. Project Baseline, Changes and Payments To Report? Change Orders and Related Payments. Project Baseline, Changes and Payments To Report? When a construction project grows beyond two invoices, and you add job deposits and change orders the process gets real tricky.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

One way to bid more work, without giving your estimator a quick trip to the funny farm, is to identify additional sources of project bid lists. change orders. There are fewer projects to bid and what projects are available are being bid by more people. Check out McGraw Hill’s Dodge Plan Center and their Network Express site.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

This in turn lets the estimators use equipment rates that are spot on when estimating forthcoming work, which helps to get new work, and bring that work in profitably. change orders. A combination of smart data collection and the right construction software can help tremendously with this process. August 2012. April 2012.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Today, new software applications – in job cost accounting, project management, estimating, etc. change orders. But should you rely on spreadsheets for accounting and jobs analysis? Dig out” that data with software alternatives. give you the horsepower needed to handle large amounts of data. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 19, 2013

We are happy to be able to offer free Invoice templates, free Change Order templates and free estimate templates to construction contractors and other business owners to help them grow their sales and profits and have better lives for their families. Change Orders are a huge source of new profit. Click here.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Besides the project management software also generates executive level reporting for a single job or across all projects, field administration like punch list tracking and daily report logs, change order management and purchase order management. adsense analytic. Project Administrator.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

And, just last week, the United States Green Building Council published a report that estimates from 2009-2013 the green building industry will support 8 million jobs throughout the economy. change orders. In fact, just a few weeks ago, the latest version of the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) came out. August 2012.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

The estimator might ask – “How many cubic yards of concrete does this deck require?” change orders. The construction site as an assembly site reduces coordination errors, and costs, which is why more owners are requesting that their projects be developed using BIM. Project Collaboration. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012.

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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. change orders. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

Performance Bonds - If you are doing public sector work you will probably be required to provide a performance bond to ensure that you complete the work in accordance with terms of the contract. Estimating Process - There is no one right answer. You can develop your own estimating and pricing process or you can use something like UDA.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

Performance Bonds - If you are doing public sector work you will probably be required to provide a performance bond to ensure that you complete the work in accordance with terms of the contract. Estimating Process - There is no one right answer. You can develop your own estimating and pricing process or you can use something like UDA.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 4, 2011

When I started working in the industry we still used payphones to call the office from the “field” We used paper estimates, a calculator and copy machines. Field changes and conditions were scribbled on note pads. change orders. All of this was unheard of 20-25 years ago. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Performance Bonds - If you are doing public sector work, you will probably be required to provide a performance bond to ensure that you complete the work in accordance with terms of the contract. Estimating Process - There is no one right answer. The Contract Screwing - This is typical of what happens when you first get started.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 2, 2021

This can affect everything from the bidding process to change order management, your team’s efficiency, and ultimately, your bottom line. Effective cost management sets the standard for all project costs and affects all phases of a project including planning, design, estimation, change orders, and specialty contractors.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Research has readily demonstrated the correlation between the maturity level of an organization and project failure, i.e. excessive time spent upon change orders/rework, budget overruns, and overall client and/or participant dissatisfaction with outcomes. ORGANIZATIONAL MATURITY. 2006, Gibson, et al, 1994, Haley).

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 5, 2023

Its well-designed and thoroughly documented API requires minimal dev effort and allows businesses to set up the necessary integrations in hours instead of days or weeks. With Agave, you can: Read data from Autodesk Construction Cloud, including projects, RFIs, companies, users, locations, contracts, and change orders.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2021

This includes tracking revenue, job costing, payroll, and managing several contracts and project risks simultaneously. Unique Project- and Contract-Based Milestones. Another consideration for construction accounting is long-term contracts. Be sure to include a buffer for unforeseen labor costs in your estimates.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 25, 2014

This includes such information as whether you have overbilled or underbilled the project – change order issues, revisions to cost estimates, estimated final gross profits and anticipated completion dates. These schedules will list important financial issues on your bonded projects.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

Whether it’s bidding, estimation, or qualifying subcontractors, there are a few too many cooks in the kitchen. For instance, a typical construction project can have dozens of change orders. Time is wasted in preconstruction workflows when various stakeholders feel disconnected from one another.

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