Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2011

Accounting & Finance. Chaos reigns and some very ugly accounting software systems have infected the back offices of construction companies nationwide! When designing FOUNDATION® for Windows® 3.0 in the mid-1990’s, Foundation Software was faced with a major decision—should we completely redesign and rewrite our DOS product?

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Accounting & Finance. With backlogs down and work less plentiful, field supervision has come into the office and become an integral part of the estimating process. foundation. foundation software. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Accounting & Finance. It seems like just yesterday that Foundation Software was newly incorporated. Foundation gained its own identity, and we have the right people in place for the right jobs. Foundation gained its own identity, and we have the right people in place for the right jobs. foundation. MANAGEMENT |.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Foundation 136

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 7, 2013

In the wake of 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and The Nature Conservancy, and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

Infrastructure 49

Infrastructure Philadelphia Green Finance 49

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Accounting & Finance. Some of us remember the “dark ages” of going back and forth between job sites and the office. With the adoption of cell phones, we no longer had to physically go back and forth between the office and the field – we could make a phone call to connect the two. foundation. foundation software.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Project Management 136

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

Accounting & Finance. I feel confident in saying that we’ve never created construction software on our own, sitting in our Seattle offices. foundation. foundation software. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Construction Law.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 11, 2011

Accounting & Finance. It seems that the smart phone is nudging some “back-office” business functions to the field, as construction firms use software to enter data in real-time and to make on-the-spot adjustments at the jobsite. foundation. foundation software. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 17, 2013

And federal, state and local governments in budget-constrained times would save more than $8 billion annually, equivalent to funding the National Science Foundation or nearly all of the annual budget for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. To download the report, click this link.

Commercial 60

Commercial Cash Flow Budgeting Budget 60

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2011

Accounting & Finance. That fancy new tablet to easily transfer data from field to office will do you no good if you don’t have a system to code and process the information. foundation. foundation software. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Add new tag.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Accounting & Finance. Project Team Members: Whether they work in the field, are in the office, or outside of your company, everyone who touches a project is part of your team. foundation. foundation software. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Green Building.

Construction 127

Construction Documentation Software Software 127

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Accounting & Finance. Our customers told us they wanted to be able to access Spectrum anywhere – whether they were in the field, the office, or snowed in at home. foundation. foundation software. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Las Vegas 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Accounting & Finance. Connect the Field to the Office. foundation. foundation software. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Add new tag.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Accounting & Finance. Now that the holidays are over and all of the massive amounts of breads, cookies, candies, and pies have suddenly disappeared (at least they have from my office) it’s time to make those New Year’s resolutions. foundation. foundation software. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

Construction 120

Construction Bidding Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 2, 2012

Accounting & Finance. I decided long ago to charge for my own product – enough to put money back into a growing company , and enough to buy a decent lunch (I recommend the sandwiches at Mohito restaurant near our office). foundation. foundation software. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Accounting & Finance. If you make multiple copies of every invoice coming into your office, you know what I’m referring to. foundation. foundation software. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Construction Law. People Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software iPad 120

Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

Accounting & Finance. With web-based software, these mobile devices are capable of running complete versions of a company’s enterprise software, resulting in real-time information flowing freely from the field to the office and a true collaborative environment. foundation. foundation software. MANAGEMENT |.

Software 136

Software Software Construction Documentation 136

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 19, 2011

Accounting & Finance. And, let’s face it: the kind of individual driven to be a general contractor is often not the kind that relishes tedious office work and long hours spent analyzing numbers. foundation. foundation software. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. Green Building.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

Accounting & Finance. Behind every good construction business leader is a hard working team of project managers, construction workers, and office staff. foundation. foundation software. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Green Building.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Accounting & Finance. Do you use tablets in your office or on the jobsite? foundation. foundation software. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Accounting & Finance. 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. foundation. foundation software. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

Accounting & Finance. It is simple, get ownership and management back on track by placing safety above all else and fleshing that out every day at the office and on the jobsites. foundation. foundation software. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Add new tag.

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 120

Levelset

JULY 18, 2022

As you get deeper into the process, you’ll get to tackle challenges with cash flow, marketing, hiring, and more. It’s important to keep your business’ finances separate from your personal accounts. Keep the cash flowing through your financial pipes. Review your cash flow regularly.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Accounting Profitability Legal 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 4, 2011

Accounting & Finance. 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. foundation. foundation software. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software US 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Accounting & Finance. All of a company’s overhead – office, management, and other costs – need to be rolled into the pricing. foundation. foundation software. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Construction Law. People Management.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 28, 2014

This is a FREE form we developed for our handymen and trade contractors to use on the jobsite and at their office because invoicing in QuickBooks can be difficult. All construction problems are related to cash flow or communication. As soon as I need money I will ask for it - See Cash Flow Diagram. Simple Invoice.

Contractors 49

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Cash Flow 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Online bill paying services were originally developed as a way to save individuals and businesses time and money during the bill paying process and have since grown to encompass a whole host of services designed to reduce the need for highly paid office staff. For example a part-time bookkeeper paid $15.00 Follow Randal on Google+.'

Profitability 48

Profitability Accounting Construction Security 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Education is the foundation for shifting paradigm. Always, always keep your commercial banker updated about any major changes that may affect your business or personal finances. The only difference is you have remote access anywhere you have internet connection and your construction bookkeeper can get to it from their office.

Profitability 48

Profitability Construction Accounting Cash Flow 48

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

Businesses that request CAPCO investment funding must meet certain criteria and requirements set by the Alabama Development Office. CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. The Research Program.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 11, 2014

The ripple effect, like throwing a stone in a pool of water impacts the area around it, caused massive cash-flow headaches. Instead Of Making Money On His Payables The contractor was bouncing checks, paying credit card over-limit charges, late fees, other financing issues and had to take a loan on his house just to stay in business.

Profitability 48

Profitability Contractors Accounting Income 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Did You Use Your Personal Credit Cards - And supplier accounts to finance your new business and perhaps you were not careful about what you bought? Do Not Offer Financing - Your customer or client''s project by providing a substantial amounts of labor, material, subcontractors and rental equipment hoping to get paid later on down the road.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

Use Credit Cards - And supplier accounts to finance your new business and be very careful about what you buy. No Financing - Your customer or client''s project by providing a substantial amounts of labor, material, subcontractors and rental equipment hoping to get paid later on down the road. Get cash coming in early and often.

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

Businesses that request CAPCO investment funding must meet certain criteria and requirements set by the Alabama Development Office. CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

Levelset

JUNE 10, 2022

Involves larger structures that serve a variety of business or industrial purposes Buildings include hospitals, office buildings, retail spaces, apartment buildings, and many others Usually owned by a business rather than an individual Often located in commercial corridors or industrial sites. Payment and cash flow.

Residential 52

Residential Commercial Cash Flow Construction 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 16, 2019

Integrated software can make workflows easier for contractors in both the office and the field. Collaborative tools that pull together entire project teams with the same set of real-time data replace reliance on email, faxes, phone calls and multiple trips between the office and field. The Value of Construction Integration.

Software 130

Software Software Organization Construction 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 11, 2024

Virtually every industry—from retail and advertising to healthcare and finance—has embraced its potential. As construction teams set the sequence relationships on 3D models and AI tools are used to create various schedule simulations for delivering projects and teams also generate 5D models by adding cash flow information to these models.

Construction 137

Construction Industrial Modeling Autodesk 137