Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The right tools and documents make it easier to complete project closeout and keep customers satisfied. Problems like delayed change orders, poor communication and lost paperwork may make it harder to close out a project on time. Delayed change order resolution.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

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. Archiving documents. change orders. document management.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

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.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Collaborating on Cash flow » The Year of Mobile Technology? And there are plenty of advantages to “mobilizing” your construction company: improved communication between field and office. real-time data updates at the office , leading to better reporting and better data on which to make decisions. change orders.

Mobility 120

Mobility Cash Flow Construction Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. change orders. document management. Contractors in today’s marketplace are caught in the middle of a paper and paperless culture. Managing this information overload can be difficult.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Consider these three vital areas: Construction Project Documents: How do you move documents through your organization? When documents are created or modified, are the appropriate people notified? There are a number of software packages out there that allow document sharing. change orders. Add new tag.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

With web-based software, these mobile devices are capable of running complete versions of a company’s enterprise software, resulting in real-time information flowing freely from the field to the office and a true collaborative environment. Next Generation of Document Management. Open Access. www.dexterchaney.com.

Software 136

Software Software Construction Documentation 136

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

The Office, The Field, and Technology. There’s no better example of the business silo in construction than the separation that many companies experience between field operations and office management. change orders. document management. In general, the more connected your employees are, the better, right?

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Iowa 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

From applications that make your meetings and webinars more collaborative to document management and social media apps to help you and your team organize, it seems collaboration is everywhere. I feel confident in saying that we’ve never created construction software on our own, sitting in our Seattle offices. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

We are officially in fall, so grab some hot chocolate and let’s discuss why, despite available document imaging technology, people still use paper. People want to have access at any given time to all of their documents. If you make multiple copies of every invoice coming into your office, you know what I’m referring to.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software iPad 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

With backlogs down and work less plentiful, field supervision has come into the office and become an integral part of the estimating process. During the boom years, it was unheard of to bring a superintendent into the office for a planning event and definitely far-fetched to have them assist in the estimating process. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Some of us remember the “dark ages” of going back and forth between job sites and the office. With the adoption of cell phones, we no longer had to physically go back and forth between the office and the field – we could make a phone call to connect the two. change orders. document management. Add new tag.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Project Management 136

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

There is wonderful technology available for the field and for back office operations. change orders. document management. This young man took the time to think about what would ensure the long-term success of his business. Leveraging technology is not limited to heavy equipment, though. Add new tag. business development.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 28, 2014

This is a FREE form we developed for our handymen and trade contractors to use on the jobsite and at their office because invoicing in QuickBooks can be difficult. And we use them as source documents for bookkeeping entries. Change Orders and Related Payments. Project Baseline, Changes and Payments To Report?

Contractors 49

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Cash Flow 49

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 11, 2011

It seems that the smart phone is nudging some “back-office” business functions to the field, as construction firms use software to enter data in real-time and to make on-the-spot adjustments at the jobsite. change orders. document management. I thought I’d offer a sneak peek at the cover!). Add new tag.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2011

That fancy new tablet to easily transfer data from field to office will do you no good if you don’t have a system to code and process the information. change orders. document management. Next, get the PROCESS hammered out. Don’t set your team up for failure! Add new tag. business development. cloud computing.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2011

Chaos reigns and some very ugly accounting software systems have infected the back offices of construction companies nationwide! change orders. document management. NEWSFLASH: In the exciting world of construction accounting software, the inmates are in control. Add new tag. business development. cloud computing.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 5, 2023

These solutions are packed with features that cater to the needs of back-office teams, making their lives a lot easier. But what about the operations teams? They are implementing project and field management tasks, document controls, and third-party collaboration to extend beyond the internal focus of an ERP.

Office 52

Office Autodesk Accounting Project Management 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Our customers told us they wanted to be able to access Spectrum anywhere – whether they were in the field, the office, or snowed in at home. change orders. document management. With all of this in mind, we’ve designed Spectrum version 14 to be easy to use and access. Accessibility. Add new tag. business development.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Las Vegas 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Connect the Field to the Office. change orders. document management. Know your cost to complete and keep track of how far along in a project you actually are. Carefully monitoring these numbers will help you preserve profit and build more accurate bids on future projects. Add new tag. business development. communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Simplified Decision Making – Getting People and Processes In Order » 3 New Year’s Resolutions for Construction Operations. Now that the holidays are over and all of the massive amounts of breads, cookies, candies, and pies have suddenly disappeared (at least they have from my office) it’s time to make those New Year’s resolutions.

Construction 120

Construction Bidding Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 2, 2012

I decided long ago to charge for my own product – enough to put money back into a growing company , and enough to buy a decent lunch (I recommend the sandwiches at Mohito restaurant near our office). change orders. document management. I’d let the market vote with its dollars and hopefully choose my product. Add new tag.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Once in awhile, I’ll close my office door, sit back with a cup of coffee and compare the Foundation Software of today with a snapshot of the company several years prior. change orders. document management. Foundation gained its own identity, and we have the right people in place for the right jobs. Add new tag.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Foundation 136

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 19, 2011

And, let’s face it: the kind of individual driven to be a general contractor is often not the kind that relishes tedious office work and long hours spent analyzing numbers. change orders. document management. Then there’s long hours and reams of paperwork and difficult employees to deal with. business development.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

Behind every good construction business leader is a hard working team of project managers, construction workers, and office staff. change orders. document management. Ultimately, these ambitious goals are what make their companies successful. Good Leaders Pay Attention. Add new tag. business development. cloud computing.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Do you use tablets in your office or on the jobsite? change orders. document management. Current software providers can jump on the bandwagon, or risk losing out to new developers, or perhaps even these specialty apps created by contractors. What are the pros/cons? www.dexterchaney.com. Add new tag. business development.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

With this technology, management can access up-to-date business information anytime, anyplace and field staff can stay better connected to the office and to each other. change orders. document management. . – have the ability to launch a browser. Add new tag. business development. cloud computing. communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Throughout the ongoing process, however, all of the following are address and/or improved upon: Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally) Who assesses the impact of the proposed change Who reviews the proposed change and its impact for approval How is the change implemented Documentation of the outcome.

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

It is simple, get ownership and management back on track by placing safety above all else and fleshing that out every day at the office and on the jobsites. change orders. document management. This gap completely undermines a company’s safety program and efforts. So what’s the solution? www.dexterchaney.com. Add new tag.

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 120

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. document management. All of this was unheard of 20-25 years ago.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software US 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

The only difference is you have remote access anywhere you have internet connection and your construction bookkeeper can get to it from their office. No construction bookkeeping service needs to ever be in your office unless you invite them. Make certain they are in an office building, not their home.

Profitability 48

Profitability Construction Accounting Cash Flow 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 13, 2014

Six keys helped us out perform other contractors in terms of cash flow and profit year after year regardless of the economic conditions: I was raised in a construction family. downloaded automatically into one Outlook program on your office desktop, notebook and on your desktop and notebook at home.

Accounting 48

Accounting Construction Contractors Profitability 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

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.

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

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.

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

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.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

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.

Management 52

Management Change Orders Construction Budgeting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

It’s obvious how this applies to construction, where tracking tasks and managing documents is a considerable part of the overall process, from preconstruction through closeout. As a result, documents and data can be disorganized, missing critical files, or get buried in the inbox. Looking for a template for construction RFIs?

Construction 52

Construction Management BIM Project Management 52