Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

There is wonderful technology available for the field and for back office operations. change orders. foundation. foundation software. Tags: accounting , construction , foundation , software , technology. Leveraging technology is not limited to heavy equipment, though. Add new tag. business development.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2011

Chaos reigns and some very ugly accounting software systems have infected the back offices of construction companies nationwide! When designing FOUNDATION® for Windows® 3.0 in the mid-1990’s, Foundation Software was faced with a major decision—should we completely redesign and rewrite our DOS product? change orders.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

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

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

It seems like just yesterday that Foundation Software was newly incorporated. Foundation gained its own identity, and we have the right people in place for the right jobs. Foundation gained its own identity, and we have the right people in place for the right jobs. I dream about Foundation, and I make plans for its future.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Foundation 136

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. foundation. foundation software.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Project Management 136

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

I feel confident in saying that we’ve never created construction software on our own, sitting in our Seattle offices. change orders. foundation. foundation software. I’m reminded that as a company, we wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for collaboration. Every new release has been driven by our clients.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

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. foundation. foundation software. Add new tag. business development. communication.

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. foundation. foundation software. Next, get the PROCESS hammered out. Don’t set your team up for failure! Add new tag. cloud computing.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

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. foundation. foundation software. With all of this in mind, we’ve designed Spectrum version 14 to be easy to use and access. Accessibility. Add new tag.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Las Vegas 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Connect the Field to the Office. change orders. foundation. foundation software. 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. cloud computing.

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

JUNE 29, 2012

Project Team Members: Whether they work in the field, are in the office, or outside of your company, everyone who touches a project is part of your team. change orders. foundation. foundation software. So making sure everyone on your team has the information they need should be a priority. Add new tag.

Construction 122

Construction Documentation Software Software 122

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. foundation. foundation software. Add new tag. business development. cloud computing. communication.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

If you make multiple copies of every invoice coming into your office, you know what I’m referring to. change orders. foundation. foundation software. Unfortunately, because of all this paper, not only do we get bogged down as workers, processes become bogged down as well. No instructions required. Add new tag.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software iPad 120

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. Change Orders and Related Payments. Project Baseline, Changes and Payments To Report? Change Orders and Related Payments. Simple Invoice.

Contractors 48

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Cash Flow 48

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. change orders. foundation. foundation software. Add new tag.

Software 136

Software Software Construction Documentation 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. foundation. foundation software. Then there’s long hours and reams of paperwork and difficult employees to deal with.

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. foundation. foundation software. Ultimately, these ambitious goals are what make their companies successful. Good Leaders Pay Attention. Add new tag. 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. foundation. foundation software. 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.

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. foundation. foundation software. . – have the ability to launch a browser. Add new tag. business development. cloud computing.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

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. foundation. foundation software. This gap completely undermines a company’s safety program and efforts. So what’s the solution? 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. foundation. foundation software. Add new tag. cloud computing.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software US 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

2 Change State - Arriving at a new understanding about something. Education is the foundation for shifting paradigm. The only difference is you have remote access anywhere you have internet connection and your construction bookkeeper can get to it from their office. 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 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