Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Resource Center. 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

MAY 31, 2011

Resource Center. At Foundation Software, we try to avoid inmate takeovers by first assigning a lead analyst to oversee design for each project. We then provide a design methodology to follow. Design considerations are not relevant at this stage. Well-designed software provides a more powerful solution.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Resource Center. Most of the construction operations software available today is designed for individual use and focused one specific function. Venture is designed for the entire project team and provides tools that help folks work together throughout the entire lifecycle of a project. Document Management. Green Building.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

A quantity surveyor can then accept cost planning to facilitate all the members of the design team to find out the practical solutions and maintain the budget of the project. Once tenders are approved, the Quantity Surveyor arranges cash flow data for the client to outline his resources sufficiently to fulfill contract commitments.

Cash Flow 40

Cash Flow Construction Estimating Contract 40

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The ability to successfully account for and manage change during a project lies in an organization’s leadership and level of maturity relative to its strategies, processes, goals, and resources. Visibility includes full transparency of tasks and costs, status, clear communication, and full document management. Edwards Demming.

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Resource Center. Sometimes, as you know, project documents can devote an entire plan sheet or spec section to a list of abbreviations and acronyms. IPD is all about teamwork – bringing the design team and the construction team together early in the project delivery process to resolve issues and streamline processes.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Resource Center. World of Concrete 2012: Products Get Smarter, Interfaces Mimic Streamlined Design of Smart Phones and Tablets » The Issues around Construction Issue Building. So, I took some photos, wrote an RFI attached the photos to the document and sent it to the architect noting its urgent status. Construction Law.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Resource Center. Apps are simple tools designed to do a handful of tasks. In other instances, apps may be designed to perform a specific task for people in a particular role. If we apply this to construction, imagine having an app that only allows you to view project documents. document management. Green Building.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Mobility 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Since you’re at the end of the project, you may not even have the resources on hand to easily correct errors if you discover them after your workers have been released. The right tools and documents make it easier to complete project closeout and keep customers satisfied. It’s all about the closeout process. Key Takeaways.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Resource Center. Section 179 was designed to provide an attractive tax savings on these purchases. document management. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert.

Construction 180

Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 15, 2012

Resource Center. There’s a commercial for a local kitchen design company that I often hear on the radio that starts, “The form has to follow the function…” According to Wikipedia, this phrase comes from a modern architecture and design principle that says to base the shape of a building or object on its intended purpose of function.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2011

Resource Center. One of my very favorite books is Alan Cooper’s The Inmates Are Running The Asylum , which takes an in-depth look into software application design. The Inmates Are Running The Asylum—or in other words, “The Programmers Are Designing the Software.” When designing FOUNDATION® for Windows® 3.0 Green Building.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

Resource Center. Drawings have been used by designers for centuries to communicate ideas to the construction trades. Until recently, those drawings were produced by hand, but in the last 25 years or so, computers have become the primary tool people use to produce construction documents. Modeling & Design. Add new tag.

Construction 120

Construction BIM Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

Resource Center. For starters, it is designed for construction, so you’re getting software that handles the accounting and reporting challenges of your industry. document management. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

Resource Center. More often than not, an architect will speak to the program, aesthetics, function, form and capabilities of their design. An engineer will speak to the soundess of structure and the lasting value inherent in a given building that they have helped design. document management. Accounting & Finance.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

Resource Center. One of the areas we looked at was their pallet/skid area, where they were struggling to design an ergonomic work station. When working in a manufacturing plant, you can design or build workstations that can fit the workers physical needs. document management. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Injury 120

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 25, 2019

It focuses on the need of the contractor ranging from quantity take-off, pricing and planning a project, controlling at the site level, analytical calculations, critical path planning, dynamic forecasting, Project cash flow through to the final certificate.

Bidding 40

Bidding Estimating Software Software 40

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Resource Center. Tablet Computing and Enterprise Software » World of Concrete 2012: Products Get Smarter, Interfaces Mimic Streamlined Design of Smart Phones and Tablets. This new design will be intuitive to anyone who has ever used a smart phone or a tablet. They highlighted their online resource: Tekla BIMsight.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Resource Center. His heart seems to be in the right place, however, he has failed to take the next step of having a designated safety person in the company to make sure that they are up to speed on the OSHA standards. document management. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Sales/Marketing.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Safety 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Resource Center. Designate certain times of day to check e-mail – Reading and responding to e-mails as they come in can often distract from any other work getting accomplished. document management. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Add new tag.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Resource Center. Yes, my company creates robust construction management software , and yes, we encourage people to use software designed specifically for the work they do instead of designing their own elaborate spreadsheet solutions. Spreadsheet functionality is usually designed, built, and modified by an individual.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Resource Center. « World of Concrete 2012: Products Get Smarter, Interfaces Mimic Streamlined Design of Smart Phones and Tablets. While not every contractor has the resources to create their own “app,” the need for construction applications is present, and demand is growing. document management.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Resource Center. In an effort to make access easier for their employees, some companies are moving all or most of their software and computing resources to an outsourced hosting service. document management. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Resource Center. With all of this in mind, we’ve designed Spectrum version 14 to be easy to use and access. document management. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Equipment and Services Directory.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Las Vegas 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

Resource Center. Or, is it more secure at a site where professionals design and maintain the servers to be as secure as possible? document management. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Ask the Expert.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Security 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 2, 2012

Resource Center. But when we re-designed our construction management software to be web-based, we realized that since there was no client software to deliver or even download, there was no reason why everyone at a client’s company shouldn’t have access to the dashboard and some basic applications they could use. document management.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Resource Center. This is not a viable way to distribute power resources, but for sharing bits and bytes, it works fine. In addition to the “Internet power stations” that deliver communications and consumer applications, we are seeing the emergence of browser-based applications designed for business. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 8, 2021

A key piece is having the ability to see and compare how much specific items or tasks cost so you can correctly forecast and manage cash flow. . Construction firms can use cost codes to document, categorize, and analyze costs efficiently. For instance, early design changes are one of the biggest drivers of overruns.

Construction 52

Construction Profitability Budgeting Budget 52

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Resource Center. « Relationship between the designer and the contractor. document management. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Foundation 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 19, 2011

Resource Center. Relationship between the designer and the contractor » The Difference Between Selling Used Cars and Selling Software. document management. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Construction Suite is a powerful & comprehensive multi-project construction management system designated for advanced Estimating, Job Costing / Accounting Scheduling & Calendars, Contracts, Specs, and Document Management, Insurance Tracking, Company Management etc. Construction Suite. Video presentation. Online training.

Project Management 40

Project Management Software Software Accounting 40

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Resource Center. For example: If projects were delayed because you expected your project manager to obtain final foundation design approvals and shop drawings while also getting the job under way, you may need to revisit your staffing estimates. document management. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 11, 2011

Resource Center. For starters, Case showed that they “came to play’ with the introduction of three new DV series double drum large asphalt compactors designed to accommodate a wide variety of paving projects. document management. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Green 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 6, 2022

When collaboration is strong, team members pool their resources and knowledge and prioritize meeting shared goals dictated by the timeline and budget of the entire process rather than their own goals. Collaboration between design and estimating is key. This, of course, is the ideal way to conduct projects.

Construction 52

Construction Estimating Design Budgeting 52

ProcurementExpress.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The owner’s representative hired a very large engineering firm with experience in designing petro-chemical plants. Since this firm had little current experience with energy efficient HVAC systems they designed a top of the line system that keeps the boiler running year round. not buildings.

Risk 52

Risk Construction Plans Structural Engineering 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 7, 2022

Like most SMBs, small-scale construction companies run on fewer resources. While some projects are quick and straightforward, others may be larger in scale and require a lot more resources. Limited Resources. Cash Flow Issues. Not getting paid on time puts many SMBs in a cash crunch. Flexibility is Critical.

Software 105

Software Software Management Construction 105

ProcurementExpress.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The owner’s representative hired a very large engineering firm with experience in designing petro-chemical plants. Since this firm had little current experience with energy efficient HVAC systems they designed a top of the line system that keeps the boiler running year round. not buildings.

Risk 40

Risk Construction Plans Structural Engineering 40