Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Project Document Management : Your Communication Strategy. Because some very specific documents are created and used throughout the life of a typical construction project, these documents can serve as the center of your communications strategy. Document availability. Document relevance.

Construction 137

Construction Documentation Software Software 137

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites » Better Project Management through Better Communication. Last week, I discussed three important areas of project management and ended by briefly discussing project communication – or the glue to a project. www.dexterchaney.com.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., Lower project related cost growth. Projects completed at or under budgeted cost. Reduced project related cost growth per change order.

Construction 222

Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

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.” Discussion about change order difficulties tends to be one of two types.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 27, 2021

Industry leaders such as APTIM, Barton Malow and Boldt are turning to Autodesk Construction Cloud’s project management and field execution solution to reduce risk, drive efficiencies and boost margins. San Francisco, Calif., July 27, 2021 – Autodesk, Inc.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Construction Change Orders Project Management 52

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

For example, you might require project management, but if you do a quick search, you’ll find there are numerous project management solutions that range from simple to complex. Integrated Document Management. You should be able to search the text of the documents, not just the file names.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Legal language is often unclear, resulting in differences in interpretations that can disrupt and delay projects, increasing costs. Also make sure your project managers understand the contract language fully. Remember that your leverage is strongest before the project is finished. Was your initial estimate off?

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 3, 2023

So, in terms of what I specialize in, My degree is in building construction and construction management. I was in the Army for nine years and developed good management and leadership skills. But that gave me valuable skills in leadership, personnel management, and project management. It was a 19-story Hampton Inn.

Design 80

Design Autodesk Construction Management 80

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

There’s a lot I could say here, but mostly, I just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Foundation Software. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

When you stay on top of project planning and design from the beginning (i.e., the preconstruction phase), you complete a significant part of the job and create a strong foundation and direction for the remaining work. This is where connected bid management solutions comes in handy. How do you accomplish this?

Profitability 98

Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Managing this information overload can be difficult. Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Keeping documents as electronic files reduces paper waste and clutter in your office because you can get rid of the filing cabinets. Electronic filing also gives you the ability to search with simple keyword terms, so you can find documents faster. Archiving documents. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Accounting 137

Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

Look for software that does a better job providing applications based on the workflow of a project from cradle to grave, and that provides web-based anywhere-any time visibility into job progress, profitability, change management, and more for everyone who involved in the success of a job. Next Generation of Document Management.

Software 137

Software Software Construction Documentation 137

Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

Who is Running the Asylum at Foundation Software? At Foundation Software, we try to avoid inmate takeovers by first assigning a lead analyst to oversee design for each project. Finally, the programmers that do the actual coding will receive the final specifications document. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 150

Construction Software Software Accounting 150

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

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. At other times, I wasn’t sure if I had enough subs bidding in order to get competitive numbers for my own bid.

Bidding 150

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 150

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. foundation. foundation software. document management.

Construction 185

Construction Software Software Accounting 185

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders.

Construction 160

Construction Software Software Bidding 160

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

Learn how better change order management and forecasting can help prevent profit fade. Chuck Elyea, Viewpoint Software’s market development manager and CBO will conduct a webinar on April 28 at 1 p.m. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

For instance, Foundation Software’s vision is this: “To provide the best in accounting software and service for the labor intensive contractor.” Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. foundation.

Construction 175

Construction Software Software Accounting 175

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

So, I took some photos, wrote an RFI attached the photos to the document and sent it to the architect noting its urgent status. Do you have a process for organizing, storing and attaching all supporting documentation for an issue? Some, if not most issues revolve around document management and project team communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Sometimes, as you know, project documents can devote an entire plan sheet or spec section to a list of abbreviations and acronyms. One of the newest construction industry acronyms is IPD, or “Integrated Project Delivery.” A lot of this communication revolves around the project documentation. change orders.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Accounting 137

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

And for good reason, since the way accounting and business management use software is much different from the way construction operations and project management use it. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Iowa 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2011

A Change (Order) for the Better? Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. foundation. foundation software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Some project managers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.” In fact, project managers should worry about implementing more safe practices because it can affect the way they bid on jobs. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Construction 137

Construction Insurance Software Software 137

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. foundation. foundation software. document management.

Construction 181

Construction Software Software Accounting 181

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

From applications that make your meetings and webinars more collaborative to document management and social media apps to help you and your team organize, it seems collaboration is everywhere. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. foundation. foundation software. document management.

Construction 169

Construction Software Software Accounting 169

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

Built-in AIA billings, time and material and unit price billings, project management, equipment tracking, service dispatch, scheduling and dashboards for specific performance reporting are just a few of the other perks that construction-specific systems can offer. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Construction 169

Construction Software Software Accounting 169

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. foundation. foundation software. document management.

Cash Flow 169

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 169

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. foundation. foundation software. document management.

Construction 160

Construction Software Software Accounting 160

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Today, new software applications – in job cost accounting, project management, estimating, etc. This post was mentioned on Twitter by Erica Brindley, Foundation Software. Foundation Software said: Check out Fred Ode's New Blog: "Don't Dig Your Own Grave": [link] #construction #accounting #software [.].

Construction 150

Construction Software Software Accounting 150

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2011

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? So who is running the asylum at Foundation? Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 150

Construction Software Software Accounting 150

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. foundation. foundation software. document management.

Mobility 120

Mobility Cash Flow Construction Software 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. foundation. foundation software. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

We are officially in fall, so grab some hot chocolate and let’s discuss why, despite available document imaging technology, people still use paper. People want to have access at any given time to all of their documents. We have to put a premium on easy in order to succeed. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software iPad 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Not too long ago, or so it seems, we were more than ecstatic at the idea of being able to call our project managers in the field on mobile phones. We all know that, projects change constantly, which means your workers and your office need to be equipped with the most up-to-date information. change orders.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Project Management 137