Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

For example, you might require project management, but if you do a quick search, you’ll find there are numerous project management solutions that range from simple to complex. Job Cost & Cash Flow. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Your construction software should not be a black box.

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ProcurementExpress.com

JULY 15, 2019

Construction companies face more cash flow challenges than just about any other industry. No two projects look the same, and even the best-prepared estimates give contractors and clients only a partial picture of the actual scope of work and the costs involved. Armed with this information, guesswork becomes a thing of the past.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

Implement centralized and connected bid management Bid management sometimes feels like a whirlwind, where you’re tasked to review a slew of projects and go over numerous documents and information. When the process isn’t carried out efficiently, bid management takes longer and causes more stress than necessary.

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ProcurementExpress.com

JULY 15, 2019

Construction companies face more cash flow challenges than just about any other industry. No two projects look the same, and even the best-prepared estimates give contractors and clients only a partial picture of the actual scope of work and the costs involved. Armed with this information, guesswork becomes a thing of the past.

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Cash Flow Contractors Budgeting Budget 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2022

Cash flow can make or break any business, especially in the construction industry. To successfully grow, construction firms need to effectively manage cash flow to procure materials, pay vendors and salaries, fund new projects, and finance other day-to-day business operations. Properly manage change orders.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Connecting within the Construction Company » Free Webinar: Managing Information Overload. Managing this information overload can be difficult. With so many sources of information, it’s never been more important to take charge and develop a business information plan. change orders.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites » Better Project Management through Better Communication. Last week, I discussed three important areas of project management and ended by briefly discussing project communication – or the glue to a project. change orders. Management.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Accessing the often vast amount of information surrounding a project is just step one. Project managers are used to logging information – job progress, change orders, labor, weather, and so on. Logging the activity surrounding your project documents should be no exception. change orders.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Common project closure problems may delay a completion date and final payment. Problems like delayed change orders, poor communication and lost paperwork may make it harder to close out a project on time. A detailed project closeout checklist helps resolve problems to close on time. Lost information and paperwork.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 1, 2012

« Free Webinar: Managing Information Overload. A few weeks ago, I discussed how construction management and operations groups need to work with the same information to keep project teams moving in the same direction. But how do you connect and disseminate this information to the people in your company?

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2012

Because more and more, information is moving from isolated “silos” and into shared environments where everyone has access to the information they need when they need it. This trend is especially relevant for our construction industry , where sharing information and working well together is vital to the success of projects.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

« Collaborating on Cash flow. And they have no problem providing the online retailer with their personal credit information to complete the transaction. People have no problem putting personal information in the cloud, but many do have a problem putting business information on the cloud. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Cash Flow Security Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

Free Webinar: Managing Information Overload » Silos: Great for Grain, Not so Great for Business. One of our clients does industrial electrical work on projects around the country. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders.

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Construction Software Software Iowa 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

As I said, be sure to talk with your CPA or tax specialist so that you know what you qualify for before making any purchases—whether it’s construction accounting software or a back hoe, you’ll want to make sure you’re informed! Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 181

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Each of these team members has a vested interest in receiving information about the project and, in return, contributing their expertise to the project. A lot of this communication revolves around the project documentation. Technology makes efficiently sharing and using this information possible. change orders.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 137

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Not too long ago, or so it seems, we were more than ecstatic at the idea of being able to call our project managers in the field on mobile phones. 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.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

It was a great experience, and we had the opportunity to capture some informative video coverage. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2011

A Change (Order) for the Better? The best Support offers multiple means of communication, timely responses, and thorough information. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

There are also local, regional and even national plan centers that have bidding project information that might help. Project Team Communication & Effectiveness. A big part of the bid process is assembling the team you want, and getting them the information they need to prepare competitive bids. change orders.

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Construction Bidding Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

In my last two posts, I suggested that making project information universally accessible and providing controls over changing information were two of the big challenges we face in moving toward a collaborative work environment. OK, I have my marching orders – stay tuned! change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 7, 2012

In the last blog, I mentioned that I saw an informal LinkedIn poll that asked if people were going to move to the cloud in the next year, to which 70% said “Yes, we are.” Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. document management.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

Research to gather information. This phase consists of consultation with Customers, Sales, Client Services, Quality Control, Programming and Management. Our lead analyst organizes information into logical components and processes. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders. Management.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 150

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Whether you have a simple accounting application, or a specialized construction accounting system, you should be able to file your taxes and payroll information electronically. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. Management.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 137

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Information a Click Away. Simply put, all the information you need is one click away. Once you pull up a job screen, you’ll instantly see all of the links related to that particular screen, such as vendors, subcontracts, and cost projections. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

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Construction Software Software Las Vegas 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 11, 2011

It made me pause to consider how social media–and the other new technologies that allow us to share information quickly like the smart phone–have forever changed the rules for society. To be sure, changes in technology are also shaping the way business is conducted. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

The problem with that is that sometimes critical information gets missed — especially when it comes to construction projects — and it can impact schedules and bottom lines. Here are a few general tips for managing email I’ve learned over the years. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Take information “offline” and manipulate it to serve a particular purpose. Manipulate information without altering it in my business software. We had a spreadsheet to calculate our current earned value on jobs that a project manager intern put together for us. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Despite the wonder and awe that spreadsheet users feel about their worksheet creations, these applications (gasp) might not be (horror) the best tool for up-to-date, accurate information, or flexible reporting capabilities. Today, new software applications – in job cost accounting, project management, estimating, etc.

Construction 150

Construction Software Software Accounting 150

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

After figuring out what you’re solving for, you have to determine how get to the answer, that is, what information do you need? Contractors are always looking for as much project information as possible in order to track progress, get paid, and identify problems. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

And because of the environment we work in, there are procedures to be followed, communication channels to be adhered to and process that has to happen to keep things legal and everyone properly informed. What happens if one sketch or specification change affects multiple issues? Committing Intentional Project Communications.

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Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 14, 2012

Better Project Management through Better Communication » 4 Criteria to Consider When Choosing a Hosting Service. After all, you’re talking about storage and access of vital and sensitive company information. I know this is a lot of information to consider, so if you have any questions, please leave a comment.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Security 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

I remember the amount of time I used to spend as a general contractor following up on project notifications and issues. Venture connects project participants inside and outside your company with the latest project information. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM) » Lessons in Construction Leadership. Behind every good construction business leader is a hard working team of project managers, construction workers, and office staff. so nice to get information like this… good work keep going. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software 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. This means that the user interfaces of browser-based applications must be designed for ease-of-use, and information must be presented in an easy-to-understand format.

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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 137

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

The Business of Construction Risk Management » The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Building Information Modeling (BIM) is no different. From architects and general contractors to mechanical engineers and sub-contractors, every member of the construction project team benefits from BIM documents.

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Construction BIM Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 15, 2012

They are letting the new forms of information management follow the new ways individuals and teams are functioning in the construction industry. Is the way your software works keeping up with changes in the way you and your company works? Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

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