Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

« Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Top 5 Trends in Construction Software » Committing Intentional Project Communications. Project managers are used to logging information – job progress, change orders, labor, weather, and so on. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2011

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 construction management.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Wikipedia says, “IPD is a collaborative alliance of people, systems, business structures and practices into a process that harnesses the talents and insights of all participants to optimize project results, increase value to the owner, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency through all phases of design, fabrication, and construction.”

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. construction management. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Injury 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 15, 2012

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. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

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. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 2, 2012

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. construction management.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Legal language is often unclear, resulting in differences in interpretations that can disrupt and delay projects, increasing costs. Also make sure your project managers understand the contract language fully. Remember that your leverage is strongest before the project is finished. construction management.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. construction management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Safety 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Venture is web-based project collaboration software built around the needs of construction project teams, not individuals. Most of the construction operations software available today is designed for individual use and focused one specific function. Committing Intentional Project Communications. construction management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 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. construction management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

World of Concrete 2012: Products Get Smarter, Interfaces Mimic Streamlined Design of Smart Phones and Tablets » The Issues around Construction Issue Building. As a general contractor a few years ago, I was working on a tenant improvement project. Committing Intentional Project Communications. construction management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

With all of this in mind, we’ve designed Spectrum version 14 to be easy to use and access. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. construction management. construction management software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Las Vegas 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. construction management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

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. This is software designed to run within a web browser – and so it’s designed to be accessible using any Internet connected device with one of the popular browsers.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Mobility 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

Drawings have been used by designers for centuries to communicate ideas to the construction trades. Modeling & Design. BIM involves creating and managing digital representations of building objects like doors, columns, beams, etc. Construction Project Clash Detection. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 120

Construction BIM Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

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. Hllti is another company that places a premium on intuitive design. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

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. And these are not light-weight “apps” – these are powerful enterprise systems for accounting, financial management, project management, HR, and more.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

« Relationship between the designer and the contractor. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. construction management. construction management software. document management.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Foundation 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 19, 2011

Relationship between the designer and the contractor » The Difference Between Selling Used Cars and Selling Software. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. construction management.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

« World of Concrete 2012: Products Get Smarter, Interfaces Mimic Streamlined Design of Smart Phones and Tablets. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. construction management.

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. 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

MAY 17, 2012

Or, is it more secure at a site where professionals design and maintain the servers to be as secure as possible? Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. construction management. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Security 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 11, 2011

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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. construction management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Green 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Risk assessment is the fifth step and requires you to identify potential risks or liabilities that could arise in the future. Step six is to write up a final report outlining each of the previous steps for upper management. Your designers, accountants, and managers all need to play a role in the closeout process.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink. General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. We recommend stay away from them like the plague. Or The Hard Way.

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Relieve these common GC headaches by getting project teams on the same page. Your construction project management skills are constantly put to the test. Some of the top problems GCs face are three documentation processes that, while important for communication and liability, take time away from actually building. .

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Documentation Construction 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink. General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. We recommend stay away from them like the plague.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

A construction contract agreement gets everyone involved in a project on the same page. . design and build contract. integrated project delivery contract. Design-Build Contract. Traditionally, owners receive completed designs before taking in construction bids. But the design-build contract does things differently.

Contract 98

Contract Maine Construction Agreement 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Among the most common of these factors are the use of damaged and low-quality materials, supplier and vendor failures, subcontractor mishandling, failure to document changes and practices, last-minute changes, scope creep, miscommunication between teams, complexity of designs, lack of a project management system, and ignored audits and testing.

Management 97

Management Construction Risk Documentation 97