Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Construction Safety. 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.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Construction Safety. Let’s look at a few important improvements that most contractors can make. It’s obviously to your advantage if your partners have easy access to your project documents – from owners or other contractors employing you to the subs and vendors you employ. change orders. construction safety.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Construction Safety. 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. Or have you done extra work that wasn’t covered by a change order? SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. April 2012.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Construction Safety. 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. construction safety. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |.

Construction 180

Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

Construction Safety. 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. construction safety.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Construction Safety. 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. construction safety. SOFTWARE |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

Construction Safety. 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.

Cash Flow 168

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Construction Safety. 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.”

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Construction Safety. 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.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

Construction Safety. 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.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

Construction Safety. « Choosing a Cloud Host: Data Security. So construction companies and technology vendors alike keep hammering away at ways to better connect these disparate parts of a contractor’s organization. change orders. construction safety. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Iowa 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Construction Safety. Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared » Hazard Communication? I’m pleased to announce that this week’s blog is written by David DeVita, President of Carolina Safety Consultants. Complying with a bunch of laws should not be the driving force behind your safety efforts.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Safety 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

For contractors, a clean handover process is also a way to win more work and retain loyal clients. According to Whole Building Design Guide, “Buildings that are properly commissioned typically have fewer change orders , tend to be more energy-efficient, and have lower operation and maintenance cost.”

Commissioning 84

Commissioning Documentation Autodesk Change Orders 84

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

Construction Safety. Choosing a Cloud Host: Data Security » Ergonomics and Construction. This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. change orders. construction safety. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Injury 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Therefore, it’s vital to your project’s success to do your diligence in the preconstruction phase and be accurate and realistic about project deadlines and costs from architects and contractors. This is the opportunity where architects, contractors, and owners can express their concerns over budget and timelines of the project.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

Construction Safety. Mid-January is a time of reflection for many contractors. change orders. construction safety. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Compliance/Regulations.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Construction Safety. 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. construction safety. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Construction Safety. A Change (Order) for the Better? change orders. construction safety. Tags: accounting , construction , contractors , features , foundation , job costing , software , support. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. August 2012.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 6, 2011

Construction Safety. 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.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Construction Safety. Data Security in the Cloud » Collaborating on Cash flow. There’s been a lot of talk about BIM and more recently IPD as project collaboration solutions, but adoption by contractors has been slow. Because change is difficult. change orders. construction safety. SOFTWARE |.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

Construction Safety. Contractors work in the middle of a chain of risk passed onto them. Even if this doesn’t become an actual source of profit in and of itself, contractors who actively work to understand and control risk are in a position to make smarter project decisions that lead to higher profit margins. SOFTWARE |.

Risk 120

Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 13, 2014

The description of the job:- The company – in SJ LOUIS CONSTRUCTION INC is renowned for United States national construction contractor in underground work, tunnelling and mining. The manager needs to secure any permits required for jobs. Experienced and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

United States 45

United States South Dakota Project Management North Dakota 45

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

Construction Safety. « Data Security in the Cloud. Safety is More than a Mission Statement » Turn Construction Data into Business Answers. You have to identify relationships and see correlations between data in order to make it intelligent and find your answers. change orders. SOFTWARE |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Construction Safety. » 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. change orders. construction safety. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |.

Banking 120

Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 19, 2011

Construction Safety. 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.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2012

Construction Safety. Connection between our company and our customers, between industry peers, between contractors and their project teams. change orders. construction safety. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Conference 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

Construction Safety. For those of you contractors doing government work: relish the competition involved with bidding. change orders. construction safety. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Construction Safety. I know a lot of construction business owners (especially contractors who have grown their small businesses into medium-sized companies) who were once “digging graves with a shovel.” They do it faster and with greater security than spreadsheets. change orders. construction safety.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

If your construction company depends on people to remember what to do, how to do it, when to do it you are in for an emotional and financial Dog-And-Pony-Show-Roller-Coaster-Ride without any safety net and it''s not fun! Perhaps it could be time for a shift is thinking and a radical change in the way you view the world.

Profitability 48

Profitability Contractors Cash Flow Accounting 48

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Construction Safety. Just like we expect our smart phones to alert us of daily events and provide us with apps that are easily accessible, contractors are expecting more from their machines and software. Featuring a security and maintenance system (TSshield) and a long-distance wireless communications system (LongLink).

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

Construction Safety. 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. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Construction Safety. Venture tools are built to give contractors visibility and control over three key areas of construction operations: Documentation. I remember the amount of time I used to spend as a general contractor following up on project notifications and issues. change orders. construction safety.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Construction Safety. Contractors need to proactively evaluate and address how project teams – including subs and vendors – are communicating. change orders. construction safety. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

Construction 124

Construction Documentation Software Software 124

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Construction Safety. I was in a conference room full of general contractors a couple of years ago, and the presenter asked, “How many of you prequalify your subcontractors?” When I was a general contractor, I sent out invitations to bid, but the communication didn’t end there. change orders. construction safety.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 19, 2011

Construction Safety. Relationship between the designer and the contractor » The Difference Between Selling Used Cars and Selling Software. They just plod along telling unsuspecting contractors that their software can do everything imaginable. change orders. construction safety. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Construction Safety. « Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared. change orders. construction safety. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Compliance/Regulations.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Construction Safety. I’ve even read of contractors creating their own applications to fit their business. While not every contractor has the resources to create their own “app,” the need for construction applications is present, and demand is growing. change orders. construction safety.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120