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Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals The benefits of using construction project execution software in maximising ROI The project execution phase is the most delicate stage — it lays the foundation for the actual work and sits at the heart of the process.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

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.” foundation. Add new tag.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

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. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->.

Construction 180

Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

» 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. Many contractors negotiate payment due dates with their vendors to get themselves out of short-term cash binds.

Banking 120

Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Contractors in today’s marketplace are caught in the middle of a paper and paperless culture. Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. foundation. foundation software. Managing this information overload can be difficult.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Many contractors go into business because they’re great at what they do. I know a successful excavating contractor that took over his father’s grave digging business when he was younger. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Add new tag.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Plumbing contractors should include business insurance as an integral part of their financial strategy. With numerous policies available, the plumbing contractor’s insurance landscape offers many ways for you to protect your physical and financial business assets. Why plumbing contractors need insurance. Worker injury.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Injury Compensation 52

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. foundation. foundation software.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

The contractor doing the work was working for the city at the time. Points to Ponder: It is the contractor’s responsibility to create a work area and zone free from hazards that could cause injury or harm to persons or property. The city was the “general contractor” and owner of this project. foundation. Add new tag.

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

Mid-January is a time of reflection for many contractors. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Home » Blogs. « “How good do you want to be?” ” Pardon the Commercial Interruption… » Year-End Wake Up Call. government.

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. 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. foundation. foundation software.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

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 Business Owner

JANUARY 19, 2011

Relationship between the designer and the contractor » The Difference Between Selling Used Cars and Selling Software. They just plod along telling unsuspecting contractors that their software can do everything imaginable. Foundation Software has been profitable in each of its years of business since 1985. foundation.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 6, 2011

There is just something special about being around contractors. One of the things I enjoy most about my position at ComputerEase is that I have the opportunity to deal with different contractors everyday and have the opportunity to help them with their construction software needs. foundation. foundation software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

For those of you contractors doing government work: relish the competition involved with bidding. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Tags: accounting software , business , competition , construction , foundation , fred ode. So bring it on.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 20, 2011

One of my favorite books is Good to Great by Jim Collins, which crystallized our mission to make contractors’ jobs easier, characterized by the quote, “When better is possible, good is not enough.” Take Foundation Software, for example. foundation. foundation software. Add new tag. business development. change orders.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

« Relationship between the designer and the contractor. 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. I dream about Foundation, and I make plans for its future. foundation. government.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Foundation 136

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

This, after all, is the foundation of the insurance industry. Contractors work in the middle of a chain of risk passed onto them. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. So what do construction and insurance companies have in common? Add new tag.

Risk 120

Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

I know a lot of construction business owners (especially contractors who have grown their small businesses into medium-sized companies) who were once “digging graves with a shovel.” This post was mentioned on Twitter by Erica Brindley, Foundation Software. foundation. foundation software. Add new tag. change orders.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

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

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared » Hazard Communication? It is a part of the foundation, however, not the cornerstone. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Free Subscriptions. Construction Business Owner Magazine.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Safety 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2012

Connection between our company and our customers, between industry peers, between contractors and their project teams. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Our conference theme this year is Connection. Add new tag. business development. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Conference 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2011

foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Tags: accounting , construction , contractors , features , foundation , job costing , software , support. This entry was posted on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 at 12:26 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 19, 2011

One of my favorite parts of this job is getting to talk with professionals in the industry who work with contractors for a living. 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. foundation. Add new tag.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Contractors need to proactively evaluate and address how project teams – including subs and vendors – are communicating. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Project Collaboration. But we need an approach to collaboration. Add new tag.

Construction 127

Construction Documentation Software Software 127

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Just about every contractor has been there — a project starts out strong but, as it moves forward, delays and incidental added work and changes knock dollars and cents off of the bottom line. Legal language is often unclear, resulting in differences in interpretations that can disrupt and delay projects, increasing costs. foundation.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Venture tools are built to give contractors visibility and control over three key areas of construction operations: Documentation. I remember the amount of time I used to spend as a general contractor following up on project notifications and issues. foundation. foundation software. Communication. Document Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

« Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. About Us Contact Us Advertise Press Releases Upload Artwork Via FTP -->. Free Subscriptions. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Add new tag.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Let’s look at a few important improvements that most contractors can make. It’s obviously to your advantage if your partners have easy access to your project documents – from owners or other contractors employing you to the subs and vendors you employ. foundation. foundation software. Document availability.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

Contractor, do for me? 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. foundation. foundation software. Add new tag.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

As a former general contractor, I have a lot to say about the operations side of change orders. foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. Add new tag. business development. change orders. cloud computing.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

But what would that look like and how would contractors be able to comply with some of the very costly expenses? foundation. foundation software. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. This started me thinking back to the construction industry and how we struggle with this very issue.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Injury 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

I’ve even read of contractors creating their own applications to fit their business. While not every contractor has the resources to create their own “app,” the need for construction applications is present, and demand is growing. foundation. foundation software. What are the pros/cons? Add new tag.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

From architects and general contractors to mechanical engineers and sub-contractors, every member of the construction project team benefits from BIM documents. Though we’ve just scratched the surface here, hopefully, we’ve covered some fundamental characteristics of BIM that will help set the foundation on which we can all go forward.

Construction 120

Construction BIM Software Software 120

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. Contractors and software vendors alike keep looking for better ways to connect the two.

Software 136

Software Software Construction Documentation 136

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

These forms are not perfect and not the best for all construction contractors. And as always, we recommend you have any legal document reviewed by your attorney or legal counsel before using it. And we go over and over how the foundation of a successful construction company is good solid financial reports.

Accidents 48

Accidents Accounting Construction Profitability 48

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

I was in a conference room full of general contractors a couple of years ago, and the presenter asked, “How many of you prequalify your subcontractors?” When I was a general contractor, I sent out invitations to bid, but the communication didn’t end there. foundation. foundation software. Team Prequalification.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149