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. Industry News.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

« The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 175

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Was your initial estimate off? In addition to monitoring your work in progress, study your estimating and profit histories. Discuss with your job supervisors whether the assumptions you used in estimating the projects were valid. Then use the results to improve your estimating procedures on future projects. Industry News.

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Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 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. General Management. Add new tag.

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 137

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

When evaluating estimators, he says, “Business owners should not base estimating success simply on jobs awarded. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Resource Center.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Today, new software applications – in job cost accounting, project management, estimating, etc. They do it faster and with greater security than spreadsheets. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. foundation.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 150

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. General Management. Software & Technology.

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations.

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Equipment 137

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

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. General Management.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

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. enables full visibility.

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Contractor Bookkeeping

APRIL 20, 2013

The primary purpose for having a computer server in your office it to keep your financial records, client information and estimates safe in the event of disaster. Your customers and clients are busy with their own lives and most of them need to be reminded about how much they owe you in order for you to get paid and maintain your cash flow.

Contractors 48

Contractors Documentation Office Cash Flow 48

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software US 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. Estimating Process - There is no one right answer. You can develop your own estimating and pricing process or you can use something like UDA. Payment Terms - Should need to add positive cash flow. Garbage In = Garbage Out!

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. Estimating Process - There is no one right answer. You can develop your own estimating and pricing process or you can use something like UDA. Payment Terms - Should need to add positive cash flow. Garbage In = Garbage Out!

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. Estimating Process - There is no one right answer. You can develop your own estimating and pricing process or use a software estimating program like UDA. You get out of them what you put into them. Garbage In = Garbage Out!

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Billd allows you to take complete control of your cash flow and run your business on your terms. Document Crunch. Easily embed Document Crunch into Autodesk Build or BIM 360 Project Home dashboards to quickly understand and manage risk within documents such as contracts, insurance policies, and specifications.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Construction BIM Safety 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 5, 2023

They are implementing project and field management tasks, document controls, and third-party collaboration to extend beyond the internal focus of an ERP. These solutions are packed with features that cater to the needs of back-office teams, making their lives a lot easier. But what about the operations teams?

Office 52

Office Autodesk Accounting Project Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

These types of contracts are especially useful when you don’t have enough information to provide a thorough estimate of work or the scope is not well-defined. It’s also more difficult to estimate costs due to the necessary collaboration between designer and builder. . There’s seemingly no risk of losing money on materials.

Contract 98

Contract Maine Construction Agreement 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Effective cost management sets the standard for all project costs and affects all phases of a project including planning, design, estimation, change orders, and specialty contractors. In 2015, KPMG estimated only 31% of construction projects came within 10% of their budgets. Set accurate cost estimates from the start.

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Management Change Orders Construction Budgeting 52

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. Public construction projects need to secure a payment bond prior to the start of work.

California 52

California Claims Lien Contractors 52

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. The most updated version is Project Administrator Version 6 that contains some exclusive features like New security process, Gantt chart, Able to track changes to the program, One button linking of database, the total number and completed actions for issues, risks etc, Easier management of project access.

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. Ultimately, this focus will help enable socially responsible AI utilization."

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Construction Industrial Modeling Autodesk 137

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

The Participating Lender sets all the terms and conditions of the loan (including premium levels, maturity dates, fixed or variable interest rates, secured or unsecured, amortization schedule, etc.) The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association tracks the weekly average municipal interest rate from 2000 to current.

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Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

FOREIGN TRADE ZONES (FTZs): Secured areas legally outside of U.S. The company’s obligation to repay the loan is secured by a direct-pay Letter of Credit from a bank rated ‘A’ or better. corporations whose sole activities in CT are trading stocks, securities or commodities of their own account.

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Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75