PSMJ Resources

JULY 10, 2013

Most clients are demanding more work for lower fees, and firms that do not reexamine the terms of their contracts usually find themselves without enough income to break even, let alone make a profit. With private sector clients, it can dramatically increase profits. Get partial or full payment of fees before starting.

Profitability 43

Profitability Contract Negotiation Debt 43

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 11, 2014

The banker said his Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet did not look right to him. His banker was a blunt and told him that if he wanted to stay in the construction business he needed to have accurate Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Job Costing Reports. QuickBooks Job Profitability Reports. He had to rely on his gut feeling.

Profitability 48

Profitability Contractors Accounting Income 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

In ancient Greece, Socrates argued that education was about drawing out what was already within the student. "I Cash flow issues kill contractors even though they have profit. Poor scheduling affects production and cash flow. Ignoring Profit Centers and Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

Profitability 48

Profitability Contractors Cash Flow Accounting 48

Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

The construction industry has gone through an extensive transformation, and technology has completely changed the concept of how to drive more quality, productivity, and profit into projects. Here are five reasons to use mechanical contractor software: 1) Drawing & Design Planning. Mon, 04/19/2021 - 06:00.

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Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

There are a number of people who pass out advice on how to start a profitable construction company; however, very few have actually done it and fewer still had a clear understanding of where they were making or losing money and fewer yet have ever gotten past the point of owning a J.O.B. . #2 If You Know Exactly What To Do.

Profitability 48

Profitability Construction Accounting Cash Flow 48

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Customer Collaboration & Construction Software » Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. There’s a name for these situations: “profit fade.” The profit you calculate when bidding a job can fluctuate dramatically as work progresses. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Home » Blogs.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 22, 2012

1 Commercial Banker - Someone to help you manage cash flow and put your cash to work earning interest with sweep accounts and other banking tools. They are excellent at reviewing your Key Performance Indicators and advising on profit and growth opportunities. #2 5 Financial Planner.

Profitability 48

Profitability Contractors Accounting Banking 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 18, 2013

In ancient Greece, Socrates argued that education was about drawing out what was already within the student. "I Cash flow issues kill contractors even though they have profit. Poor scheduling affects production and cash flow. Ignoring Profit Centers and Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

Cash Flow 48

Cash Flow Construction Change Orders Contractors 48

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

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. Project Collaboration. February 2009. January 2009. December 2008.

Construction 120

Construction BIM Software Software 120

Pro Builder

JUNE 9, 2021

Yet, here we are, with strong sales, great cash flow, abundant profits, and not enough people to build the homes. . Not if You Follow These 8 Steps to Make Trades Profitable. Final plans provided with construction drawings. Labor Shortage Survey: Who's Leading? Where's the Solution? Labor Woes?

Profitability 98

Profitability Remodeling Cash Flow US 98

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

These did not show up on the drawings. In addition to the initial question, there is usually additional correspondence, drawings, sketches, submittals, email discussions, sub and vendor input, design team input, owner input, pricing and other information, which, can be quite a pile of “stuff” to keep track of. February 2009.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 18, 2012

They could do a fine job, the only question is how long would it take and would you be able to sell the house and make a profit? Spec Home Builders - Need people trained in construction bookkeeping who understand how to put together a bank draw correctly, not someone with experience in regular bookkeeping. We know what to do!

Banking 54

Banking Remodeling Profitability Drawings 54

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

But, with a variety of systems, drawing types, documents, forms, and data in a variety of electronic formats, efficiently communicating project information is difficult. Each of these team members has a vested interest in receiving information about the project and, in return, contributing their expertise to the project. February 2009.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 27, 2014

They could do a fine job, the only question is how long would it take and would you be able to sell the house and make a profit? Spec Home Builders - Need people trained in construction accounting who understand how to put together a bank draw correctly, not someone with experience in regular bookkeeping. We know what to do!

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Banking Profitability 48

DebunkTheBIM

AUGUST 3, 2015

Never mind, that BIM is supposed to save money and make things more efficient – faced by consultants, contractors and others, themselves keen to keep their cash-flows in the black and armed with ‘take it or leave it attitudes’ – BIM tends to be the first ‘project luxury’ to get dropped. Unlikely to happen.

BIM 48

BIM Cash Flow Industrial Environment 48

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

To begin a discussion of cloud computing, let’s draw some analogies from the world of public utilities. To draw an analogy, imagine a situation in which individuals connected their own personal power generators to create a shared power grid. Power Stations & The Grid. Take for example electric power distribution. February 2009.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 23, 2012

The users can easily take control of profits as the software contains real time variance & cost ‐ to ‐ complete reporting, cash flow forecasting and profit analysis. Get the Web to Work: distribute information, documents & drawings amid your customers & trades.

Estimating 55

Estimating Software Software Sage 55

Pro Builder

JUNE 9, 2021

Yet, here we are, with strong sales, great cash flow, abundant profits, and not enough people to build the homes. . It reflects some growing maturity in builders, suppliers, and trades alike, and an increase in their understanding of what’s required to be effective, efficient, and profitable while delivering high-quality homes.

Remodeling 52

Remodeling Cash Flow Profitability US 52

Pro Builder

JUNE 6, 2022

While all of that is good news for home builders, simply ramping up volume and sales isn’t synonymous with increasing net profits. And, by focusing on volume instead of profit, these home builders soon discover the financial returns are extremely low for the risk and effort involved. When you’re out of cash, you’re out of business.

Management 52

Management Cash Flow Profitability Schedule 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

You are a spec home builder in need of a construction draw and your bank or lender wants to see your latest financial reports and this time they want all of the current houses you are working on to be reflected in QuickBooks correctly as Work-In-Process (W.I.P.) Does this sound familiar? and not in Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) or Expenses.

Banking 48

Banking Change Orders Accounting Cash Flow 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 6, 2022

The benefits of collaboration may include fewer changes and rework, a higher likelihood of an on-time delivery, higher profits, fewer wasted materials, and other important positives. Each member of the construction team is forced to compete with the others to earn a reasonable profit; delays, conflicts, and disputes are common.”.

Construction 52

Construction Estimating Design Budgeting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

As the days pass and your project draws to a close, you’re ready to chalk this one up as a success and prepare for your next challenge. The final days of a project have a huge impact on your overall profitability and success—as the saying goes, projects are remembered not by how they start but how they finish. Not so fast.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Knowing which contract to use when is critical to ensuring a successful outcome in delivery, customer satisfaction, and profit. Knowing which general construction contract to use and when to use one is vital to a successful project, your customers’ satisfaction, and your profits. Plus, you know you’ll incur a profit.

Contract 98

Contract Maine Construction Agreement 98

Levelset

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The lender’s responsibility is to ensure: The construction loan is always in good standing The money that hasn’t been spent is still enough to finish the upgrades Draw disbursements are only released for work that has been completed. Learn more: The construction loan draw process explained. Lack of contingency funds.

Contractors 98

Contractors Lien Construction Finance 98

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Real property owners, architects, engineers, and builders all would profit greatly from just applying “Change Management 101” effectively as a priority. Traditional construction project delivery is antiquated, outdated, antagonistic, and prone to failure.

Project Management 161

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 161

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 7, 2022

Doing so requires significant investment in monitoring timelines, building in efficiencies, and managing budgets to ensure the best results and greatest profitability. . The bidding process is one of the most time-consuming and critical to ensure cash flow and steady work. The current market size is estimated to be $107 billion.

Contractors 98

Contractors Innovation Bidding Resource 98

Construction Business Owner

MAY 10, 2012

Common repetitive tasks such as time entry, drawing logs, punch lists, safety records – I could go on – lend themselves to the ease-of-use and intuitive interfaces provided by the app. However, as we’ve all experienced, complex software applications can do a great job taking simple tasks and making them complex. February 2009. January 2009.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Civil Lead

APRIL 22, 2020

Material cost is almost 60 to 70 % of the house and when you give a material contract the contractor will add his profit on all material cost which may be between 7 to 15 % and it will increase the cost of the house by almost 5 to 10 %. Hence he has to manage and plan the fund from the beginning that is day one the cash flow has to be strong.

Contract 52

Contract Materials Housing Bargains 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 18, 2012

They could do a fine job, the only question is how long would it take and would you be able to charge the homeowner enough to make a substaintial profit? Custom Home Builders - Need people trained in construction bookkeeping who understand how to put together a bank draw correctly, not someone with experience in regular bookkeeping.

Cash Flow 48

Cash Flow Remodeling Profitability Banking 48

Construction Marketing

AUGUST 24, 2011

A favorable article in Fine Woodworking magazine led to a flood of orders lasting months, which gave Louis the cash flow to design and manufacture other products he’s added to his lineup. Louis started out nine years ago with a single product —a 3-inch high-tension steel spring. How Can You Show, and Share, What You Know?

Products 227

Products San Jose Design Cash Flow 227

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 16, 2019

Using software that allows for real-time collaboration, questions get answered quickly, fewer mistakes are made and work is completed quicker, ensuring that projects are more profitable. The financial team can bill quicker, get paid faster and keep cash flow on projects fluid, all while saving time.

Software 130

Software Software Organization Construction 130

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

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Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75