Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

For example do you know how easily your project team can access construction plans and specs? Or if everyone is aware of the project changes and issues that affect their work? Project Document Management : Your Communication Strategy. Document availability. Document relevance. Document Tracking.

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Construction Documentation Software Software 136

cnstrctr

JULY 1, 2019

The second reason is for cash flow. These reports should summarize the overall budget, potential change orders, cash flow, risks and more. Staff Forecast – if you’re part of a larger company staff planning is important. Providing a cash flow graph should be mandatory in every report.

Cash Flow 60

Cash Flow Forecasting Construction Contract 60

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The right construction closeout plan, starting well before actual closeout, is essential to a seamless client handover. The right tools and documents make it easier to complete project closeout and keep customers satisfied. Your Project Closeout Plan Will Make or Break Your Project. Key Takeaways.

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Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Rarely does a finished project exactly mirror the original plans. I know from my days as a general contractor that plans and specifications are altered continuously as subcontractors become involved, materials are changed, and change orders are issued. change orders. document management.

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Construction Software Software Bidding 159

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. With so many sources of information, it’s never been more important to take charge and develop a business information plan. change orders. document management. Add new tag.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Document Management. With the current levels of detail required by industry standards, code compliance and also by the different disciplines, the number of documents required for a project is huge. Keeping track of what’s current in that huge set of documents and making sure others on your team are using current documents are critical.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

ROPE stands for Research, Organize, Plan, and Execute. The planning phase begins when our analyst designs the application from the user’s perspective. Finally, the programmers that do the actual coding will receive the final specifications document. change orders. document management. Add new tag.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Bring all your financial documents to the initial meeting. Lines of credit are meant to be a short-term cash solution while you’re waiting for accounts receivable to come in. Plan to use the funds for basic operational items — not capital purchases, such as construction equipment. change orders. Add new tag.

Banking 120

Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

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. 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. change orders.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The fact that variation is going to occur (relative to planned activities and outcomes) during the project is a given. As people naturally resist change, it is up to leadership to embrace and support change management.

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

So, I took some photos, wrote an RFI attached the photos to the document and sent it to the architect noting its urgent status. Do you have a process for organizing, storing and attaching all supporting documentation for an issue? Some, if not most issues revolve around document management and project team communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Sometimes, as you know, project documents can devote an entire plan sheet or spec section to a list of abbreviations and acronyms. A lot of this communication revolves around the project documentation. change orders. document management. ALICE is one of my favorites of the 205 Official Army Acronyms.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

While some of your company’s corporate image will come about naturally based on the work that you do and the manner in which you do it, companies that have a specific plan in place to create a corporate image have much more control over how they are perceived. change orders. document management. Add new tag. construction.

Construction 185

Construction Software Software Accounting 185

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 18, 2013

Not using Additional Work Orders or Change Orders (Click For FREE Change Order Template). Cash flow issues kill contractors even though they have profit. Changes in their operations due to contingencies beyond their control. Poor document management results in overpaying taxes.

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Cash Flow Construction Change Orders Contractors 48

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

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. change orders. document management. Add new tag. business development. cloud computing. communication. construction. construction safety.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

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. In the meantime, keep in mind that spending a little time planning now can pay off in increased efficiency and better job performance later.

Construction 120

Construction Bidding Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

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. change orders. document management. What I can tell you is encouraging: There are contractors who are succeeding in this economic climate. Add new tag. cloud computing.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Forgive the crassness, but the old adage “proper planning prevents p**s poor performance” couldn’t be more true. How to’s for leveraging permissions for document control and security. Background into integrated methodologies for tracking changes and model coordination review. “We Josh Cheney, Sr.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Industrial Construction BIM 52

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2011

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. change orders. document management. Add new tag. business development.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

The more accidents and safety violations you have on a job, the more the job is going to cost; and the last time I checked you can’t submit a change order just because your team got hurt on the job! change orders. document management. If your companies EMR rating is 1.0 Add new tag. business development.

Construction 136

Construction Insurance Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2011

If they are not genuinely accepting of the change or its usage is over their heads, the technology, no matter how good, is likely to fail. You have the right people on board; so now give them a solid game plan to make this new technology work. change orders. document management. Next, get the PROCESS hammered out.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

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!). change orders. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

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. change orders. document management. The challenge ahead is to make that leap from “Good-To-Great.”. Parents always dream of what their children will do, and I am no different. Add new tag.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Foundation 136

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 8, 2021

A key piece is having the ability to see and compare how much specific items or tasks cost so you can correctly forecast and manage cash flow. . Construction firms can use cost codes to document, categorize, and analyze costs efficiently. The Benefits of Using Construction Cost Codes to Plan, Budget, and Analyze .

Construction 52

Construction Profitability Budgeting Budget 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Not using Additional Work Orders or Change Orders (Click For FREE Change Order Template). Cash flow issues kill contractors even though they have profit. Changes in their operations due to contingencies beyond their control. Poor document management results in overpaying taxes.

Profitability 48

Profitability Contractors Cash Flow Accounting 48

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

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. We all know that, projects change constantly, which means your workers and your office need to be equipped with the most up-to-date information.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Project Management 136

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

Step 2: Make a plan and figure out the data you need to collect. change orders. document management. But the point here is that contractors are often already sitting on a wealth of data just waiting on the right structure to turn it into useful information. Successful Construction Data. So let’s recap…. Step 4: Get data.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Most providers can create a plan to meet your needs, not to mention budget. change orders. document management. For most companies, security isn’t a primary function, but it is necessary. To keep your data secure, you might want to consider outsourcing the security functions. Add new tag. business development. foundation.

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Security Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

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. It may not seem obvious as to why business software needs to change with the adoption of new hardware, but if we look at the music industry, the answer is clear. change orders.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

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. change orders. document management. Notice that the horizontal axis represents your operating cost budget, and the vertical axis your capital (i.e.,

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Equipment 136

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 22, 2012

As a civil contractor I’m planning to market my services using Internet Marketing. change orders. document management. These topics are based on traditional marketing principles and, when given some thought, will quickly get you on the right path. Yunz Contracting Says: July 24th, 2012 at 3:08 am. Leave a Reply.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Has your company adopted any browser-based business software or do you plan to? change orders. document management. Accessing and processing all your business information may never be quite as easy as flipping a switch, but browser-based software (a.k.a. cloud computing) is going to bring us closer to that idea.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is credited with saying "Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back-- Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth that ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too.

Profitability 48

Profitability Construction Accounting Cash Flow 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

Business Planning And Strategy Development - Is the blueprint for your business to succeed. Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. Your contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause.

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

Business Planning And Strategy Development - Is the blueprint for your business to succeed. Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. Your contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause.

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Business Planning And Strategy Development - Is the blueprint for your business to succeed. Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. Your contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48