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.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

« The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents. change orders. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

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. Maintain the petty cash journal. Collecting a job deposit before the work starts.

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Contractors Cash Flow Banking Change Orders 48

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

When evaluating estimators, he says, “Business owners should not base estimating success simply on jobs awarded. change orders. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Ask the Expert.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Today, new software applications – in job cost accounting, project management, estimating, etc. They do it faster and with greater security than spreadsheets. change orders. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 149

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations.

Construction 120

Construction Bidding Software Software 120

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Equipment 136

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building.

Construction 120

Construction Certification Green Software 120

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.

Project Management 40

Project Management Software Software Accounting 40

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

The estimator might ask – “How many cubic yards of concrete does this deck require?” change orders. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center.

Construction 120

Construction BIM Software Software 120

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Green Building.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software US 120

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).

Project Management 162

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 162

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

Estimating Process - There is no one right answer. You can develop your own estimating and pricing process or you can use something like UDA. Your contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause. Payment Terms - Should need to add positive cash flow.

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

Estimating Process - There is no one right answer. You can develop your own estimating and pricing process or you can use something like UDA. Your contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause. Payment Terms - Should need to add positive cash flow.

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Estimating Process - There is no one right answer. You can develop your own estimating and pricing process or use a software estimating program like UDA. Your contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause. Get cash coming in early and often.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48