Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

There is wonderful technology available for the field and for back office operations. foundation. foundation software. Tags: accounting , construction , foundation , software , technology. Leveraging technology is not limited to heavy equipment, though. Add new tag. business development. change orders. cloud computing.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

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. I dream about Foundation, and I make plans for its future.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Foundation 136

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

With backlogs down and work less plentiful, field supervision has come into the office and become an integral part of the estimating process. During the boom years, it was unheard of to bring a superintendent into the office for a planning event and definitely far-fetched to have them assist in the estimating process. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

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. The Two-Way Data Street.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Project Management 136

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

I feel confident in saying that we’ve never created construction software on our own, sitting in our Seattle offices. foundation. foundation software. I’m reminded that as a company, we wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for collaboration. Every new release has been driven by our clients. Add new tag. business development.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 11, 2011

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. I thought I’d offer a sneak peek at the cover!). Add new tag.

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.

Commercial 60

Commercial Cash Flow Budgeting Budget 60

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2011

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. Next, get the PROCESS hammered out. You have the right people on board; so now give them a solid game plan to make this new technology work.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

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. So making sure everyone on your team has the information they need should be a priority. Add new tag. business development. change orders.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

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. With all of this in mind, we’ve designed Spectrum version 14 to be easy to use and access. Accessibility. Add new tag. business development. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Las Vegas 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Connect the Field to the Office. foundation. foundation software. Know your cost to complete and keep track of how far along in a project you actually are. Carefully monitoring these numbers will help you preserve profit and build more accurate bids on future projects. Add new tag. business development. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

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. Add new tag. business development. change orders. cloud computing. communication.

Construction 120

Construction Bidding Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 2, 2012

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. I’d let the market vote with its dollars and hopefully choose my product. Add new tag.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

If you make multiple copies of every invoice coming into your office, you know what I’m referring to. foundation. foundation software. Unfortunately, because of all this paper, not only do we get bogged down as workers, processes become bogged down as well. No instructions required. Let’s face it, paper is easy to use.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software iPad 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. Keep the cash flowing through your financial pipes. Here’s a little-known fact about growing a plumbing business: It can be incredibly cash-hungry. Review your cash flow regularly.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Accounting Profitability Legal 52

Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

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. Add new tag. business development. change orders.

Software 136

Software Software Construction Documentation 136

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 19, 2011

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. Then there’s long hours and reams of paperwork and difficult employees to deal with. business development. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

Behind every good construction business leader is a hard working team of project managers, construction workers, and office staff. foundation. foundation software. Ultimately, these ambitious goals are what make their companies successful. Good Leaders Pay Attention. Add new tag. business development. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Do you use tablets in your office or on the jobsite? foundation. foundation software. Current software providers can jump on the bandwagon, or risk losing out to new developers, or perhaps even these specialty apps created by contractors. What are the pros/cons? www.dexterchaney.com. Add new tag. business development.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

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. . – have the ability to launch a browser. Add new tag. business development. change orders. cloud computing. communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 7, 2013

The report , which was developed in collaboration with the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) and funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, focuses on Philadelphia’s innovative Green City, Clean Waters program as a model for stimulating investment in natural infrastructure.

Infrastructure 49

Infrastructure Philadelphia Green Finance 49

Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Knowing where the key project metrics such as time , costs, resources , and cash flow are relative to a datum (the project plan). A poor plan for time, costs, resources and cash flow is sometimes worse than no plan. Scope is the foundation to every other phase of construction estimating. Knowing what? Enough said!

Estimating 40

Estimating Cash Flow Budgeting Budget 40

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

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. This gap completely undermines a company’s safety program and efforts. So what’s the solution? www.dexterchaney.com. Add new tag.

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

APRIL 1, 2014

We show you how to remove unique cash flow bottlenecks which are common in contractors bookkeeping, that results in more money in the bank, reduced overhead and lowers their stress level. Can You Relate To This? We Are Construction Accountants. We serve owners of small contracting companies with annual sales between $0-$5 million.

Accounting 49

Accounting Contractors Project Management Cash Flow 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 28, 2014

Can Help You Overcome the challenges of Marketing, Accounting and Production by focusing on the keys to unlock your contracting company natural inclination to generate consistently high cash flow and profits. Back Office Support Can Make Or Break Your Contracting Company and that is where we come in. Follow Randal on Google+.'

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Profitability 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. foundation. foundation software. It allows us to connect with team members and the blogosphere at dizzying heights from remote locations. Add new tag.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software US 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

All of a company’s overhead – office, management, and other costs – need to be rolled into the pricing. foundation. foundation software. Change orders cost a company more than labor and materials. But the biggest exposure a contractor faces is rejection. Add new tag. business development. change orders. cloud computing.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

And we go over and over how the foundation of a successful construction company is good solid financial reports. Shewhart, James Lewis and dozens of others was the foundation upon which our Construction Bookkeeping System is based and continues to evolve and improve. Contractors make decisions based upon the reports they are given.

Accidents 48

Accidents Accounting Construction Profitability 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 6, 2013

Our main office is a two story building we purchased at auction for the right price. Parts of the foundation and supporting beams and columns needed massive repairs. This means they increased profits and cash flow by making or saving money. Remove choice at the operating level.

Injury 49

Injury Products Construction 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

AUGUST 13, 2014

Knowledge Leads To Profits And Cash Flow. They Provide Snacks And Beverages - For the field workers and office staff. Profits Are Made In The Office, Not In The Field" - Randal DeHart. The Same Scenario Applies To Office Staff - Which is covered in great detail here: [link]. What Makes Knowledge Powerful?

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Profitability CA 48

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

ProcurementExpress.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The foundation, columns and beams that supported the deck were already sized to support a new floor. A real life example: A large office building was leased for hi-tech office space. The layout of the offices had to be changed and the client was delayed by over two months until new fire walls could be built.

Risk 52

Risk Construction Plans Structural Engineering 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Education is the foundation for shifting paradigm. The only difference is you have remote access anywhere you have internet connection and your construction bookkeeper can get to it from their office. No construction bookkeeping service needs to ever be in your office unless you invite them. Contractors don’t plan, they recover.

Profitability 48

Profitability Construction Accounting Cash Flow 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 13, 2014

Six keys helped us out perform other contractors in terms of cash flow and profit year after year regardless of the economic conditions: I was raised in a construction family. downloaded automatically into one Outlook program on your office desktop, notebook and on your desktop and notebook at home.

Accounting 48

Accounting Construction Contractors Profitability 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Wealthy contractors have a secret system that shows them what to do, when to do it, how much it will cost, how long it will take to be paid back, the Return on Investment and they use the new cash flow and profits to do it over and over and get richer and richer! Watch The Video Below And If You Are A Contractor.

Profitability 50

Profitability Contractors Accounting Montana 50

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Wealthy contractors have a secret system that shows them what to do, when to do it, how much it will cost, how long it will take to be paid back, the Return on Investment and they use the new cash flow and profits to do it over and over and get richer and richer! Watch The Video Below And If You Are A Contractor.

Profitability 49

Profitability Contractors Accounting Montana 49