Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

When evaluating estimators, he says, “Business owners should not base estimating success simply on jobs awarded. In the end, jobs must translate to bottom-line profitability.” Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts. January 2009. December 2008.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

While a project’s ultimate goal is a successful completion, the steps it takes to get there are critical to profits and project’s life cycle. During this process, consider how much wiggle room is available for change orders, most likely an inevitable occurrence once a project is underway and can be costly if not well planned.

Risk 52

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

What I heard is that finding the right person for an estimator and a project manager is crucial to success. In the meantime, what do you think makes a strong PM or estimator and how do you hire A players? Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. Let us know! Wally Evans Blog. August 2008.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2011

Or maybe your accounting is solid, but your estimating is done using spreadsheets and it’s time to look into a trade-specific estimating program. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. You don’t need to be a technology rock star. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts. January 2009.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

This in turn lets the estimators use equipment rates that are spot on when estimating forthcoming work, which helps to get new work, and bring that work in profitably. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts. Top 5 Trends in Construction Software.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

One way to bid more work, without giving your estimator a quick trip to the funny farm, is to identify additional sources of project bid lists. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. There are fewer projects to bid and what projects are available are being bid by more people. Wally Evans Blog.

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Construction Bidding Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Today, new software applications – in job cost accounting, project management, estimating, etc. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. But should you rely on spreadsheets for accounting and jobs analysis? Dig out” that data with software alternatives. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

And, just last week, the United States Green Building Council published a report that estimates from 2009-2013 the green building industry will support 8 million jobs throughout the economy. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts. January 2009. December 2008.

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Construction Certification Green Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

The estimator might ask – “How many cubic yards of concrete does this deck require?” Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. The construction site as an assembly site reduces coordination errors, and costs, which is why more owners are requesting that their projects be developed using BIM.

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Construction BIM Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

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. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders.

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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. Field changes and conditions were scribbled on note pads. Not to double digit profit growth and sales increases, but to a more sustainable, long term path.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

You do all the work they get half the profits and you politely refuse. Tax Advantages For LLC or a Sub S - The profit or loss from your business is passed through to the owners as normal income. Estimating Process - There is no one right answer. This is getting very stressful. in done correctly.

Insurance 48

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

The idea was you would do all the work they would get half the profits and you politely refused, or not? Tax Advantages For LLC or a Sub S - If you do not setup your corporation correctly the profit or loss from your business will be passed through to the owners as normal income. Estimating Process - There is no one right answer.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2022

The real problem is that poor cash flow management can be disastrous…impacting your project schedules, profitability, and relationships. And in 2020, the global cost of rework was estimated to represent 5% of all construction spending, or $625 billion. Choose projects with profitable estimates.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

You do all the work they get half the profits and you politely refuse. Tax Advantages For LLC or a Sub S - The profit or loss from your business is passed through to the owners as normal income. Estimating Process - There is no one right answer. This is getting very stressful. in done correctly.

Contractors 48

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Organizations that do not implement and continuously import upon a program-based approach, under which all projects a planned, procured, and executed, suffer from unclear objectives , shifting requirements , unrealistic schedule s, and reactive planning , Poor planning and poor change management impede individual project successes.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

A rapidly changing landscape means employing numerous strategies to get the job done to your client’s satisfaction. What should you know to maximize your profits and grow your business? The right tools help you create rapid estimates for change orders and keep all parties informed of when they can expect delivery.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Life Cycle 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 6, 2014

Have Change Orders. Xero Accounting Online will have updated your Sales Report, Profit & Loss Report, Balance Sheet Report and a lot more reports before you finished reading this sentence. Profit & Loss statement anytime YOU want it! Estimates Vs. Actuals report anytime YOU want it! Need Work-In-Progress.

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