Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

INSURANCE |. « A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. I was talking with John Chaney this week, and he mentioned that he was going to blog about how change orders affect construction management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

INSURANCE |. Some Advice on Change Orders » A Change (Order) for the Better? When clients ask me about change orders, I’m reminded of a well-circulated photo. The yacht is named “Change Order.” Yes, change orders are nearly inevitable. STRATEGY |.

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Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 30, 2011

INSURANCE |. » Relationship between the designer and the contractor. One part of our industry that I simply cannot get my head around is the oftentimes adversarial relationship that exists between the building design professionals and the building contractors on a particular job. change orders. STRATEGY |.

Contractors 120

Contractors Design Software Software 120

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

The package of over 140 purpose built forms are customizable Excel templates and documents addressing all areas of construction contract work. Construction Forms screenshot Construction Forms for Excel are designed to facilitate contracting and administrative tasks for construction work and projects.

Lien 45

Lien Change Orders Construction Estimating 45

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

INSURANCE |. 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. When I was a general contractor, I sent out invitations to bid, but the communication didn’t end there.

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Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

INSURANCE |. Contractors need to proactively evaluate and address how project teams – including subs and vendors – are communicating. Consider these three vital areas: Construction Project Documents: How do you move documents through your organization? change orders. document management.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

INSURANCE |. I know a lot of contractors are getting into bidding season, and this got me thinking about communication. 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.

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Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

INSURANCE |. Contractors in today’s marketplace are caught in the middle of a paper and paperless culture. Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. change orders. document management. STRATEGY |.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

INSURANCE |. Contractors are realizing that the typically separate operations and business management sides of their companies work better when they work together. Contractors and software vendors alike keep looking for better ways to connect the two. Next Generation of Document Management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

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Software Software Construction Documentation 136

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

New Contractor's Levels of Stress. You Quit Your Job - And started a construction business only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Insurance - Is critical to your construction company. Talk to an insurance agent that understands construction about your insurance needs. Now that's stressful.

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Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Generally, you have to make sure that you comply with the contract or insurance provisions by: (1) giving written notice of the claim; (2) to the correct party; (3) within the time required; and (4) identifying the event giving rise to the claim. Review the contractor’s plan of work. Review change orders and correspondence.

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Claims Change Orders Legal Schedule 48

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 23, 2015

A listing of potential JOC documents and document templates and associated reporting requirements provides some insight as to what goes in to setting up, or standing up a JOC program. The following is a listing of JOC documents/document template that conceivably might be involved. Certificate of Insurance.

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Contract Certification Documentation Bidding 40

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

INSURANCE |. This, after all, is the foundation of the insurance industry. And risk can be a profit center, since insurance companies obviously make money. So what do construction and insurance companies have in common? Well, consider the business model of the insurance industry. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

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Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

INSURANCE |. Venture tools are built to give contractors visibility and control over three key areas of construction operations: Documentation. Document Management. It’s no secret that documents play a vital role in the construction process from beginning to end. change orders. document management.

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Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

INSURANCE |. Many State and Federal projects require a contractor to be bonded. In a way, a surety bond is like insurance; it is a three-part agreement between the contractor, the organization requiring the bond (e.g. This report illustrates how a contractor bills a client versus the work they have actually completed.

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Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

INSURANCE |. Just about every contractor has been there — a project starts out strong but, as it moves forward, delays and incidental added work and changes knock dollars and cents off of the bottom line. Every significant cost increase should be accompanied by a signed change order that increases the value of the contract.

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Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

INSURANCE |. As a general contractor a few years ago, I was working on a tenant improvement project. So, I took some photos, wrote an RFI attached the photos to the document and sent it to the architect noting its urgent status. Some, if not most issues revolve around document management and project team communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 18, 2012

Electrical Contractors Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs : Not Just Any Bookkeeper Will Do - Too often electrical contractors hire the wrong bookkeeper mistakenly believing all bookkeepers are the same. Electrical Contractors - Need people trained in construction bookkeeping not someone with experience in regular bookkeeping.

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Electrical Contractors Cash Flow Commissioning 48

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

INSURANCE |. The contractor doing the work was working for the city at the time. Points to Ponder: It is the contractor’s responsibility to create a work area and zone free from hazards that could cause injury or harm to persons or property. The city was the “general contractor” and owner of this project. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

INSURANCE |. A lot of contractors have asked me about Section 179. Most of these contractors are considering an investment in equipment or software, and they want to know if it can actually help their construction business. change orders. document management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 18, 2012

Plumbing Contractors Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs : Not Just Any Bookkeeper Will Do - Too often plumbing contractors hire the wrong bookkeeper mistakenly believing all bookkeepers are the same. Plumbing Contractors - Need people trained in construction bookkeeping not someone with experience in regular bookkeeping.

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Contractors Cash Flow Commissioning Work in Progress 48

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

INSURANCE |. One problem that even the most savvy contractors deal with is profit fade, when a job continues to incur additional costs that are not factored into the estimate. Learn how better change order management and forecasting can help prevent profit fade. change orders. document management.

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Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

I had a speaking engagement today here in Kenner, Louisiana (a suburb of New Orleans) whereby I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of contractors and architects regarding construction contracts. Contracts between prime/general contractors and their subcontractors make up a vital link in the construction project chain.

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Contract Change Orders Lien Contractors 56

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 18, 2012

Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractors Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs : Not Just Any Bookkeeper Will Do - Too often Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractors hire a bookkeeper and end up with the wrong bookkeeper if they believe all bookkeepers are the same. Contractor Invoicing. Insurance Audit Support Service.

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Commercial Contractors Remodeling Cash Flow 54

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

INSURANCE |. « Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared. 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. change orders. STRATEGY |.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

INSURANCE |. It crystallizes our mission to make contractors’ jobs easier and we put that mission into our own words: “When better is possible, good is not enough.” For instance, Foundation Software’s vision is this: “To provide the best in accounting software and service for the labor intensive contractor.” change orders.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

INSURANCE |. You know, lots of contractors using an off-the-shelf accounting program ask me the same question: Why is construction-specific accounting software so much more expensive? Construction-specific systems allow contractors to instantly track and analyze job progress and performance. change orders.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

INSURANCE |. What happens when construction expert George Hedley gathers 15 different contractors from all over the country, puts them in a room for 2 days and leads an open discussion? What I can tell you is encouraging: There are contractors who are succeeding in this economic climate. change orders. STRATEGY |.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

INSURANCE |. » Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared. Bank lines of credit are lifelines for many contractors, yet convincing a bank to provide or renegotiate a line of credit is not easy. Bring all your financial documents to the initial meeting. change orders. document management.

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Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

INSURANCE |. Mid-January is a time of reflection for many contractors. change orders. document management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Add new tag.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

INSURANCE |. Many contractors go into business because they’re great at what they do. I know a successful excavating contractor that took over his father’s grave digging business when he was younger. change orders. document management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 6, 2011

INSURANCE |. There is just something special about being around contractors. One of the things I enjoy most about my position at ComputerEase is that I have the opportunity to deal with different contractors everyday and have the opportunity to help them with their construction software needs. change orders.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2011

INSURANCE |. A Change (Order) for the Better? change orders. document management. Tags: accounting , construction , contractors , features , foundation , job costing , software , support. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Green Building.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 19, 2011

INSURANCE |. One of my favorite parts of this job is getting to talk with professionals in the industry who work with contractors for a living. 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. STRATEGY |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

INSURANCE |. You need to be a certified LEED contractor, which means you’ll need to study for and take the certification test. Good document management software will be able to keep those certifications on file. change orders. document management. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

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Construction Certification Green Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

INSURANCE |. Contractor, do for me? 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. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

INSURANCE |. But the point at which the office meets the field – where job progress is tracked, profitability is calculated, invoices and change orders are processed – this is the point where bad (or no) communications between the field and the office results in diminished performance and profits. change orders.

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Construction Software Software Iowa 120