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.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Contractors Budgeting Budget 52

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

With Textura—CPM both General Contractors and Subcontractors can get the ability to make an online entry for invoices as well as online submission of waivers and compliance documents at a quickest possible time. Thus the system makes a significant time savings for the contractors.

Management 45

Management Cash Flow Construction Lien 45

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. document management. The good news? Add new tag.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Being the Best » The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents. Estimating departments have added a new tool to their repertoire – superintendent and foremen input. With backlogs down and work less plentiful, field supervision has come into the office and become an integral part of the estimating process. Add new tag.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software 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. Was your initial estimate off? In addition to monitoring your work in progress, study your estimating and profit histories. document management. Know the Contract and Budget. Add new tag.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

ProcurementExpress.com

AUGUST 12, 2019

These documents contain a wealth of information, providing insights that can inform future contracts, estimates, and inventory management. You might assume the most important piece of construction documentation is the signed contract that guarantees payment and outlines milestones, materials, the proposed budget, and timeline.

Documentation 81

Documentation Contract Site Budgeting 81

Construction Business Owner

JULY 5, 2011

However, estimates show in order to properly maintain the current system and expand it to meet future needs, we need to invest $225 to $340 billion annually.”. AEM estimates that 35,000 jobs—many of which are in construction— are created every time $1 billion is invested in our infrastructure. document management. Add new tag.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

« The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents. document management. 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. Home » Blogs. I read a lot.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

What I heard is that finding the right person for an estimator and a project manager is crucial to success. In the meantime, what do you think makes a strong PM or estimator and how do you hire A players? document management. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Let us know!

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

And, just last week, the United States Green Building Council published a report that estimates from 2009-2013 the green building industry will support 8 million jobs throughout the economy. Good document management software will be able to keep those certifications on file. document management. Add new tag. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Certification Green Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2011

Or maybe your accounting is solid, but your estimating is done using spreadsheets and it’s time to look into a trade-specific estimating program. document management. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. You don’t need to be a technology rock star. Add new tag.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

ProcurementExpress.com

AUGUST 12, 2019

These documents contain a wealth of information, providing insights that can inform future contracts, estimates, and inventory management. . You might assume the most important piece of construction documentation is the signed contract that guarantees payment and outlines milestones, materials, the proposed budget, and timeline. .

Documentation 52

Documentation Contract Site Budgeting 52

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

When evaluating estimators, he says, “Business owners should not base estimating success simply on jobs awarded. document management. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. In the end, jobs must translate to bottom-line profitability.” Add new tag. business development. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

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. The estimator might ask – “How many cubic yards of concrete does this deck require?” document management. BIM changes that and even more. Add new tag.

Construction 120

Construction BIM Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

One way to bid more work, without giving your estimator a quick trip to the funny farm, is to identify additional sources of project bid lists. document management. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Check out McGraw Hill’s Dodge Plan Center and their Network Express site. Add new tag.

Construction 120

Construction Bidding Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

This in turn lets the estimators use equipment rates that are spot on when estimating forthcoming work, which helps to get new work, and bring that work in profitably. document management. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Add new tag. business development. change orders.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Equipment 136

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Today, new software applications – in job cost accounting, project management, estimating, etc. document management. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. But should you rely on spreadsheets for accounting and jobs analysis? Dig out” that data with software alternatives. Add new tag.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

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. document management. Add new tag. business development. change orders. cloud computing.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

” Every construction project is a gamble – you’re betting that your estimate is accurate, that labor and material prices don’t go through the roof, etc. It is a toss of the dice, but having top-notch project management and cost estimating will weigh the dice in your favor. document management. Add new tag. change orders.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 4, 2011

When I started working in the industry we still used payphones to call the office from the “field” We used paper estimates, a calculator and copy machines. document management. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. All of this was unheard of 20-25 years ago. Add new tag.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software US 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

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. Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. Garbage In = Garbage Out!

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

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. Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. Garbage In = Garbage Out!

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

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. Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. Garbage In = Garbage Out!

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 7, 2022

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) estimates the construction sector would need to bring in nearly 650,000 additional workers in 2022 to meet labor demands. Cash Flow Issues. Not getting paid on time puts many SMBs in a cash crunch. These challenges are magnified by labor shortages and inflation.

Software 105

Software Software Management Construction 105

Levelset

MAY 25, 2022

In fact, Levelset’s 2022 Cash Flow & Payment survey results indicate companies working on public projects are more likely to report slow payment and payment problems than those on private projects. On-demand legal help you can afford. Payment protection on California public projects. Learn more.

California 52

California Claims Lien Contractors 52

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. The users are able to set up their own project stages and tasks, project team details, planning and legal issues, cost plans, tender, contractor and consultant data and much more. adsense analytic. Tuesday, February 21, 2012.

Project Management 40

Project Management Software Software Accounting 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 11, 2024

These technologies can also streamline the design review process and help teams produce more accurate estimates, thus "reducing budgets and timeline deviations by an estimated 10-20% and engineering hours by 10-30%." billion by 2032. We live in interesting times."

Construction 137

Construction Industrial Modeling Autodesk 137

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

A key component of HPIP is the completion of the Project Description form, which must be submitted to the Department of Commerce prior to the company signing any document, such as a lease or purchase agreement, which commits the company to locating or expanding in Kansas. legal services. customized market research. training support.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

FOREIGN TRADE ZONES (FTZs): Secured areas legally outside of U.S. legal services. Property taxes are forgiven for a period of time to allow the project to cash flow. Customs ports of entry where merchandise is considered legally outside U.S. customized market research. training support. customized site searches.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75