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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

It seems like just yesterday that Foundation Software was newly incorporated. Foundation gained its own identity, and we have the right people in place for the right jobs. Foundation gained its own identity, and we have the right people in place for the right jobs. I dream about Foundation, and I make plans for its future.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Foundation 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

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

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

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. General Management. Software & Technology.

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building.

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Ask the Expert.

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

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Add new tag.

Construction 122

Construction Documentation Software Software 122

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations.

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. General Management.

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law.

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Sales/Marketing.

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Add new tag.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. Green Building.

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management.

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. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Add new tag.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

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. These are FICA (Social Security), SUI (State Unemployment Insurance), FUI (Federal Unemployment Insurance), WC (Worker Compensation) and others mandated by legislation and/or company operations.

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. General Management. Add new tag.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software US 120

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. QuickBooks file backed up every night on a secured server. Shewhart, James Lewis and dozens of others was the foundation upon which our Construction Bookkeeping System is based and continues to evolve and improve. Issue Multiple Invoices.

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. QuickBooks file backed up every night on a secured server. Shewhart, James Lewis and dozens of others was the foundation upon which our Construction Bookkeeping System is based and continues to evolve and improve. Issue Multiple Invoices.

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. QuickBooks file backed up every night on a secured server. Shewhart, James Lewis and dozens of others was the foundation upon which our Construction Bookkeeping System is based and continues to evolve and improve. Issue Multiple Invoices.

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. QuickBooks file backed up every night on a secured server. Shewhart, James Lewis and dozens of others was the foundation upon which our Construction Bookkeeping System is based and continues to evolve and improve. Issue Multiple Invoices.

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. QuickBooks file backed up every night on a secured server. Shewhart, James Lewis and dozens of others was the foundation upon which our Construction Bookkeeping System is based and continues to evolve and improve. Issue Multiple Invoices.

Accounting 48

Accounting Construction Contractors Project Management 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Have Change Orders. Screenshot Taken In Our Office In Lynnwood Washington. QuickBooks file backed up every night on a secured server. Shewhart, James Lewis and dozens of others was the foundation upon which our Construction Bookkeeping System is based and continues to evolve and improve. Issue Multiple Invoices.

Accounting 48

Accounting Construction Contractors Project Management 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

What about security? Can I access QuickBooks desktop version securely in the cloud? The other one is for construction company owners who want an in-depth analysis of the psychological profiles of our Professional Construction Bookkeeping staff with some of the hardware, software and office equipment we use. What about security?

FAQ 49

FAQ Contractors Accounting Security 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

2 Change State - Arriving at a new understanding about something. Education is the foundation for shifting paradigm. Make certain they have current technology which means they have equipment in a secure server farm that allows you remote access to your QuickBooks desktop version on the internet.

Profitability 48

Profitability Construction Accounting Cash Flow 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 13, 2014

We liked meeting with contractors face-to-face, developing a relationship and inviting them to stop by our office in Lynnwood, Washington bring their paperwork, have a cup of coffee, cold soda or bottle of water and a light snack of cookies, cakes and energy bars. Each page of paper you print costs roughly $0.50

Accounting 48

Accounting Construction Contractors Profitability 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. It provides the baseline and milestones for your business and lets you make decisions in advance in the calm environment of your office instead of "on the fly" while driving, talking on your cell, eating lunch, and putting together a bid.

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Your business plan is a living breathing document that you will change and update as needed. It provides the baseline and milestones for your business and lets you make decisions in advance in the calm environment of your office instead of "on the fly" while driving, talking on your cell, eating lunch, and putting together a bid.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 11, 2022

submittals, change orders, RFIs, etc.). Looking at the image (below) from a recent report from RICS, Digital twins from design to handover of constructed assets , you can see the foundational elements of the digital twin. Construction documents (i.e., Operational data collected by the embedded sensors.

BIM 98

BIM Modeling Environment Risk 98

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 6, 2014

In The Past You Had To make notes, collect customer information, go to your office, open QuickBooks or whatever construction accounting software you are using, wait for everything to load up and then try to find the paperwork, open the invoice screen and fill it out and if you were lucky you could email it from QuickBooks to your customer.

Accounting 50

Accounting Contractors Work in Progress Banking 50

Pro Builder

JULY 13, 2021

For example, when many builders were unable to secure appliances from their usual suppliers in time for move-in, they sent their purchasing managers, armed with credit cards, to Best Buy to purchase refrigerators, ranges, stoves, and dishwashers.

Retail 111

Retail Materials Innovation Products 111