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. Proposed solution approval.

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Data Security in the Cloud » Collaborating on Cash flow. The topic of cash flow never seems to get old – after all, sustained negative cash flow often results in slashing budgets, personnel, and in the worst cases shutting down of a company. Technology for Collaboration & Cash Flow.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

While there are numerous reasons to change software applications, there are two that regularly come up in our discussions with prospective clients: cash flow control and project cost control. Back to Cash Flow. What other problems do you consider when deciding if it’s time to switch your software? Leave a Reply.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

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. Signatures from both the client and contractor.

Cash Flow 68

Cash Flow Contractors Budgeting Budget 68

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.

Profitability 98

Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

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. Signatures from both the client and contractor.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Contractors Budgeting Budget 52

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. Project Collaboration.

Construction 127

Construction Documentation Software Software 127

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Construction Project Management & accounting software plays a vital role for construction companies. Now-a-days industry-specific project management software plays an important role for expanding integrated project management modules to participate with the leading stand-alone project management systems.

Project Management 40

Project Management Software Software Accounting 40

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Project Document Management : Your Communication Strategy. Because some very specific documents are created and used throughout the life of a typical construction project, these documents can serve as the center of your communications strategy. Document availability. Document relevance.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 30, 2011

» Relationship between the designer and the contractor. One part of our industry that I simply cannot get my head around is the oftentimes adversarial relationship that exists between the building design professionals and the building contractors on a particular job. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Contractors 120

Contractors Design Software Software 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 27, 2012

Please feel free to share them with your friends, relatives and most importantly contractors as they will appreciate the humor and perhaps find value in the words of wisdom we are sharing. 80/20 Rule – 80% of a contractor’s wealth and wellbeing comes from 20% of their activities.

Contractors 63

Contractors Cash Flow Construction Accounting 63

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

Many State and Federal projects require a contractor to be bonded. In a way, a surety bond is like insurance; it is a three-part agreement between the contractor, the organization requiring the bond (e.g. government-funded projects), and the surety company. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Cash Flow 168

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 4, 2014

Ever Wonder Why Some Competitors Seem To Have More Cash Flow And Profit Than You? Earning enormous amounts of cash and profits in any business is simple, not easy, but simple if you know what to do. Joe The Plumber''s Story: I met a plumbing contractor in the mid 1970''s who was very profitable. a minute plus $99.00

Profitability 49

Profitability Contractors Accounting Documentation 49

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.

Cash Flow 59

Cash Flow Management Profitability Change Orders 59

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Connecting within the Construction Company » Free Webinar: Managing Information Overload. Contractors in today’s marketplace are caught in the middle of a paper and paperless culture. Managing this information overload can be difficult. Committing Intentional Project Communications. construction management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Bill.Com Setup With The Unique Needs Of Construction Contractors. In the end we believe Bill.Com is still a worthwhile investment because of the time savings and increased cash flow.). Bill.Com Works With Xero Accounting Online And QuickBooks Desktop In The Cloud. Visit [link] to learn more.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Cash Flow Construction 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

If you are a contractor you are most likely a "doer", someone who gets things done, not now but right now! Cash flow and Profit is not accident, it is a result of deliberate action. None of my contractor friends who are in debt up to their ears do it. ( Business Plans Stir Up Debate! Business Plan Pros Vs. Cons.

Plans 48

Plans Contractors Cash Flow Profitability 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. After all, without operations there wouldn’t be a business to manage. Open Access.

Software 136

Software Software Construction Documentation 136

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 28, 2014

Payment Applications For Residential Remodel & Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractors. 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.

Contractors 49

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Cash Flow 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

If you are like most construction contractors your dream has turned into a bit of a nightmare which you cannot seem to wake up from. Perhaps it is time for you to experience: The Contractor Paradigm Shift! We sincerely care about all contractors and want to do our part to help and support you.

Profitability 48

Profitability Contractors Cash Flow Accounting 48

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Integrated Project Delivery (IDP) – What is it? » Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared. Bank lines of credit are lifelines for many contractors, yet convincing a bank to provide or renegotiate a line of credit is not easy. Bring all your financial documents to the initial meeting. Management.

Banking 120

Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

One problem that even the most savvy contractors deal with is profit fade, when a job continues to incur additional costs that are not factored into the estimate. In turn, profit fade can dramtically affect cash flow and hinder the possibility of booking new jobs. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Management.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 5, 2012

It may mean that you have kept adequate cash flow to complete the projects in the pipeline. According George Pontikes in the ENR article, "BIM was perfect for our firm, as it complemented the way we schedule projects and always stay on top of prices as plan documents change." " Learn how to adapt.

Cash Flow 48

Cash Flow Contractors Houston BIM 48

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. When I was a general contractor, I sent out invitations to bid, but the communication didn’t end there.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Venture tools are built to give contractors visibility and control over three key areas of construction operations: Documentation. Document Management. It’s no secret that documents play a vital role in the construction process from beginning to end. Similarly, construction projects aren’t completed by individuals.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

A lot of contractors have asked me about Section 179. Most of these contractors are considering an investment in equipment or software, and they want to know if it can actually help their construction business. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 180

Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 25, 2014

There is natural ebb and flow in the business cycle, which in normal times operates, somewhat predictable. Something similar occurred during the period of 1976 to 1980 and suddenly in early 1981 the national and global economy began to turn around and there was a severe shortage of contractors and qualified construction workers.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Hawaii Profitability 48

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

As a general contractor a few years ago, I was working on a tenant improvement project. 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?

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

You know, lots of contractors using an off-the-shelf accounting program ask me the same question: Why is construction-specific accounting software so much more expensive? Construction-specific systems allow contractors to instantly track and analyze job progress and performance. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

I know a lot of contractors are getting into bidding season, and this got me thinking about communication. Rarely does a finished project exactly mirror the original plans. If you’re a general contractor, you may send out an invitation to bid via email, fax, online notifications, etc. construction management. Add new tag.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

« Better Project Management through Better Communication. Committing Intentional Project Communications » Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. The contractor doing the work was working for the city at the time. The city was the “general contractor” and owner of this project.

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

What happens when construction expert George Hedley gathers 15 different contractors from all over the country, puts them in a room for 2 days and leads an open discussion? Ideas start flowing and problems are solved. What I can tell you is encouraging: There are contractors who are succeeding in this economic climate.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 25, 2019

Sage Estimating also facilitates forecasting the labor, raw material and other overhead costs so that the contractors can arrange & deliver correct bids. Download Candy It is a superb Construction Project Management Software to manage projects efficiently in the construction & engineering industry.

Bidding 40

Bidding Estimating Software Software 40

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

It crystallizes our mission to make contractors’ jobs easier and we put that mission into our own words: “When better is possible, good is not enough.” For instance, Foundation Software’s vision is this: “To provide the best in accounting software and service for the labor intensive contractor.” construction management.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

« Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared. » Integrated Project Delivery (IDP) – What is it? 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.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

ProcurementExpress.com

AUGUST 12, 2019

They provide an ongoing record of incidents, conditions, and the full range of tasks related to a project in progress. These documents contain a wealth of information, providing insights that can inform future contracts, estimates, and inventory management. Are there pending shipments holding up the project?

Documentation 81

Documentation Contract Site Budgeting 81

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

I was talking with John Chaney this week, and he mentioned that he was going to blog about how change orders affect construction management. As a former general contractor, I have a lot to say about the operations side of change orders. He replied, “Well, that depends on the project manager.”. construction management.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120