Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. With so many sources of information, it’s never been more important to take charge and develop a business information plan. document management. General Management. Software & Technology.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Document Management. With the current levels of detail required by industry standards, code compliance and also by the different disciplines, the number of documents required for a project is huge. Keeping track of what’s current in that huge set of documents and making sure others on your team are using current documents are critical.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

ROPE stands for Research, Organize, Plan, and Execute. The planning phase begins when our analyst designs the application from the user’s perspective. Finally, the programmers that do the actual coding will receive the final specifications document. document management. General Management. Software & Technology.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Rarely does a finished project exactly mirror the original plans. 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. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Add new tag.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Bring all your financial documents to the initial meeting. Lines of credit are meant to be a short-term cash solution while you’re waiting for accounts receivable to come in. Plan to use the funds for basic operational items — not capital purchases, such as construction equipment. document management. General Management.

Banking 120

Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

So, I took some photos, wrote an RFI attached the photos to the document and sent it to the architect noting its urgent status. Do you have a process for organizing, storing and attaching all supporting documentation for an issue? Some, if not most issues revolve around document management and project team communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Sometimes, as you know, project documents can devote an entire plan sheet or spec section to a list of abbreviations and acronyms. A lot of this communication revolves around the project documentation. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. Green Building.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

From financial difficulties to fatal accidents, construction risk management is integral in order to secure a company’s survival and eventual growth. If you are new to the construction business, the information below should be enough to help you create a risk management plan. Prioritize and Plan. Layout your Practical Risk Plan.

Risk 62

Risk Management Construction Safety 62

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

From financial difficulties to fatal accidents, risk management is integral in order to secure a company’s survival and eventual growth. . If you are new to the construction business, the information below should be enough to help you create a risk management plan. . Prioritize and Plan. Layout your Practical Risk Plan.

Risk 62

Risk Management Construction Safety 62

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The fact that variation is going to occur (relative to planned activities and outcomes) during the project is a given. Fortunately, tools and services are available to improve organizational maturity with respect to construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Edwards Deming – T he System of Profound Knowledge.

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

While some of your company’s corporate image will come about naturally based on the work that you do and the manner in which you do it, companies that have a specific plan in place to create a corporate image have much more control over how they are perceived. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Add new tag.

Construction 185

Construction Software Software Accounting 185

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Rather than learning about the project in a “drive by” data dump hours before mobilization, the superintendent has becomes an instrumental cog in the preconstruction planning process. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Industry News.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Check out McGraw Hill’s Dodge Plan Center and their Network Express site. There are also local, regional and even national plan centers that have bidding project information that might help. In the meantime, keep in mind that spending a little time planning now can pay off in increased efficiency and better job performance later.

Construction 120

Construction Bidding Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Forgive the crassness, but the old adage “proper planning prevents p**s poor performance” couldn’t be more true. How to’s for leveraging permissions for document control and security. Discover the contract terms or documentation that will support and require more-sustainable design, processes, and practices.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Industrial Construction BIM 52

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

They are the ones who take the time to reflect and engage in strategic planning–and perhaps most importantly understand how to crunch the numbers. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2011

Better yet, what would you do if you suddenly found more work than you planned on? To the contrary, planning such as this allows you a dashboard into your business that your competitors that don’t do this type of testing won’t have. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2011

You have the right people on board; so now give them a solid game plan to make this new technology work. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

« Data Security in the Cloud. Step 2: Make a plan and figure out the data you need to collect. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

PLAN AHEAD and have a Go Live date in mind. Then you can create a realistic implementation plan. But you can consider new software anytime, and the best way for you to figure out your going live date is to PLAN and give yourself plenty of time (the more the better!). document management. General Management. Industry News.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

I dream about Foundation, and I make plans for its future. That’s not to say that they always turn out the way I plan. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Foundation 136

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Cash flow issues kill contractors even though they have profit. Poor document management results in overpaying taxes. Poor document management results in overpaying taxes. Poor scheduling affects production and cash flow. Generally do not plan from back (end goals) to front (current operations).

Profitability 48

Profitability Contractors Cash Flow Accounting 48

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

At the time, we still couldn’t see plans or email pictures back and forth, but the fact that we could call in a change or talk to someone in the office took hours off of the work week. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Add new tag.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Project Management 136

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Without any other documentation that the material is purchased for resale; then the person purchasing the material is the end user. You Can Pay Sales Tax - On every purchase as you go if you have unlimited cash flow? When is sales tax paid? Sales tax charged and paid at point of sale.

Certification 49

Certification Washington Contractors Cash Flow 49

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Yet it’s a surprisingly common practice for business owners to bid at losses, and when I ask them how they plan to come out in the black on the other side of these projects, the nearly universal answer is “We’ll make it up in change orders.” But it’s not easy money, and it’s certainly not money we plan for.”.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Whether or not you plan to do away with your PC and adopt a tablet-only way of life, one thing is certain: software must adapt to the new environment. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

or higher, then it might be time to consider implementing a comprehensive safety plan to try and reduce your workers compensation insurance costs. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations.

Construction 136

Construction Insurance Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

If both the owning and operating costs for a piece of equipment are exactly what you planned for, then the “dot” for that piece would be placed in the center of the graph. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Equipment 136

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

For every phase you finish under budget, there may be an unexpected problem waiting to wipe out any savings that you’ve planned and budgeted for. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 22, 2012

As a civil contractor I’m planning to market my services using Internet Marketing. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Has your company adopted any browser-based business software or do you plan to? document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Ask the Expert.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is credited with saying "Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back-- Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth that ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too.

Profitability 48

Profitability Construction Accounting Cash Flow 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 1, 2012

Without any other documentation that the material is purchased for resale; then the person purchasing the material is the end user. You Can Pay Sales Tax - On every purchase as you go if you have unlimited cash flow? When is sales tax paid? Sales tax charged and paid at point of sale.

Certification 52

Certification Washington Contractors Accounting 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 13, 2014

This ingrained habit of self-discipline is what drives them to analyze, plan and adapt to a constantly changing environment because the alternative is to get a job and most of them are unemployable. You need a Business Plan and for more about that click here. to hire us. 20% of them generated results that broke even.

Accounting 48

Accounting Construction Contractors Profitability 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

Business Planning And Strategy Development - Is the blueprint for your business to succeed. Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. Payment terms put you in never ending negative cash flow by loaning the customer money at 0% and borrowing on your credit cards at 24%.

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

Business Planning And Strategy Development - Is the blueprint for your business to succeed. Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. Payment terms put you in never ending negative cash flow by loaning the customer money at 0% and borrowing on your credit cards at 24%.

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Business Planning And Strategy Development - Is the blueprint for your business to succeed. Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. Payment terms put you in never ending negative cash flow by loaning the customer money at 0% and borrowing on your credit cards at 24%.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 5, 2023

Historically, accounting and IT departments have managed enterprise resource planning (ERP) environments and forced project management teams to make these solutions work for operations. They are implementing project and field management tasks, document controls, and third-party collaboration to extend beyond the internal focus of an ERP.

Office 52

Office Autodesk Accounting Project Management 52