Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Distances between job sites and the office continue to increase as companies go further and further from their home base to do work. A friend of mine had a foreman who hated doing his paperwork, which consisted primarily of approving and submitting timecards to the office. change orders. foundation. Add new tag.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

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

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

change orders. foundation. foundation software. This entry was posted on Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 at 10:21 am and is filed under Jeana Durst. Add new tag. business development. cloud computing. communication. construction. Construction Accounting Software. construction management. construction management software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 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. change orders. foundation. foundation software.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Project Management 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. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

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. change orders. 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.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

Plus thanks to our web and mobile-friendly views, teams can access the schedule in the field, office, or wherever they work. By referencing supporting Issues, Files, Sheets, Change Orders, Forms, and more, RFIs in Autodesk Build offer a comprehensive understanding of each query by integrating related documents and data.

Project Management 80

Project Management Management Autodesk Schedule 80

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. change orders. foundation. foundation software. Add new tag. business development. communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

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. change orders. foundation. foundation software. Next, get the PROCESS hammered out. Don’t set your team up for failure! Add new tag. cloud computing.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

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. Change Orders and Related Payments. Project Baseline, Changes and Payments To Report? Change Orders and Related Payments. Simple Invoice.

Contractors 49

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Cash Flow 49

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

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. change orders. 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.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Las Vegas 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Connect the Field to the Office. change orders. 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. cloud computing.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Simplified Decision Making – Getting People and Processes In Order » 3 New Year’s Resolutions for Construction Operations. 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.

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). change orders. foundation. foundation software. Add new tag. business development. cloud computing. communication.

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. change orders. 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. Add new tag.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software iPad 120

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. change orders. foundation. foundation software. Add new tag. communication.

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

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. change orders. foundation. foundation software. Ultimately, these ambitious goals are what make their companies successful. Good Leaders Pay Attention. Add new tag. cloud computing.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Do you use tablets in your office or on the jobsite? change orders. 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.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 3, 2023

We were based in Alpharetta for a while in terms of the office and then, sometime after that, moved here to Buckhead. But once I saw what that field was (Georgia Tech also had a degree in building construction), I realized I preferred the field more than an office role. It was also a very small site, probably a quarter of an acre.

Design 80

Design Autodesk Construction Management 80

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

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

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. change orders. foundation. foundation software. This gap completely undermines a company’s safety program and efforts. So what’s the solution? Add new tag.

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Up-to-date information plays a key role in better managing your project costs, and the best method of ensuring your information is current is to connect the field with the accounting office. change orders. foundation. foundation software. Add new tag. business development. cloud computing. communication.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

However, having a firm understanding of the foundations of your project before selecting a delivery method will aid your final decision. Nobody knows a company’s needs and capabilities better than the officers and managers of the company itself; so start discussing these factors with your team as soon as possible.

Risk 52

Risk Schedule Design Budgeting 52

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 28, 2014

The foundation for a successful estimate depends on authentic takeoff of the quantities of the various materials involved in the project. For the contractor and subcontractor : Mobilization , staffing, on-site job office, temporary construction, temporary heat/cooling, and temporary utilities, equipment, small tools and consumables, etc.

Estimating 45

Estimating Equipment Bidding Profitability 45

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. change orders. foundation. foundation software. Add new tag. cloud computing.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software US 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 7, 2014

You trust your wife so your stuck her with all the back office work and administrative tasks and paperwork because how hard could it be for her to: Answer The Phones. Manage Change Orders. 100% Paperless Office Is Not The Entire Answer. Did you make the following mistake? Run Errands. Manage The Money. Input Time Cards.

Contractors 49

Contractors Accounting Banking Project Management 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 16, 2014

Go deeper ask about how they handle Work-In-Process (WIP), Retention, Job Deposits, Maintenance Agreement Tracking, Change Order Tracking, Payment Applications. 3 - Do You Have A Commercial Office Space? Randal called us the next day, July 28 th , 2008 and told us to come to his office.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Office US 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Have Change Orders. Screenshot Taken In Our Office In Lynnwood Washington. Shewhart, James Lewis and dozens of others was the foundation upon which our Construction Bookkeeping System is based and continues to evolve and improve. If this describes you then perhaps QuickBooks is a better fit for you than Xero.

Accounting 49

Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Have Change Orders. Screenshot Taken In Our Office In Lynnwood Washington. Shewhart, James Lewis and dozens of others was the foundation upon which our Construction Bookkeeping System is based and continues to evolve and improve. QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud Works Best If You: Take Job Deposits.

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Have Change Orders. Screenshot Taken In Our Office In Lynnwood Washington. Shewhart, James Lewis and dozens of others was the foundation upon which our Construction Bookkeeping System is based and continues to evolve and improve. QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud Works Best If You: Take Job Deposits.

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Have Change Orders. Screenshot Taken In Our Office In Lynnwood Washington. Shewhart, James Lewis and dozens of others was the foundation upon which our Construction Bookkeeping System is based and continues to evolve and improve. QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud Works Best If You: Take Job Deposits.

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Have Change Orders. Screenshot Taken In Our Office In Lynnwood Washington. Shewhart, James Lewis and dozens of others was the foundation upon which our Construction Bookkeeping System is based and continues to evolve and improve. QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud Works Best If You: Take Job Deposits.

Accounting 48

Accounting Construction Contractors Project Management 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Have Change Orders. Screenshot Taken In Our Office In Lynnwood Washington. Shewhart, James Lewis and dozens of others was the foundation upon which our Construction Bookkeeping System is based and continues to evolve and improve. If this describes you then perhaps QuickBooks is a better fit for you than Xero.

Accounting 48

Accounting Construction Contractors Project Management 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 11, 2013

#1 Cash On Hand - This report shows you how much cash do you have in all your checking accounts, savings accounts, payroll accounts, hip national bank (your wallet) and petty cash box in your office. Have Change Orders. Money talks and bulls breakfast walks! #2 QuickBooks Works Best If You. Take Job Deposits.

Contractors 51

Contractors Accounting Banking Project Management 51

Construction Lawyer

MARCH 28, 2012

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. The appellate court reversed.

Louisiana 40

Louisiana Illinois AIA Chicago 40