Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Standardized, Common Information for Costs, Materials, Equipment, Processes (i.e. Ability to store and reuse information. Average project timeline. %/#/$ Change orders. Average procurement time. %/# and value of legal disputes. Virtual elimination of legal disputes, claims and change orders.

Construction 40

Construction Change Orders Procurement Legal 40

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Accessing the often vast amount of information surrounding a project is just step one. Project managers are used to logging information – job progress, change orders, labor, weather, and so on. Companies I talk to are starting to think more seriously about how they communicate and share information. change orders.

Construction 137

Construction Documentation Software Software 137

ProcurementExpress.com

JULY 15, 2019

And finally, cloud-based record-keeping means that construction companies can make better predictions about how much to charge clients because all the data is right there–including vendor pricing, past estimates, and records of change orders. Armed with this information, guesswork becomes a thing of the past. Automate P2P.

Cash Flow 68

Cash Flow Contractors Budgeting Budget 68

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 1, 2012

« Free Webinar: Managing Information Overload. A few weeks ago, I discussed how construction management and operations groups need to work with the same information to keep project teams moving in the same direction. But how do you connect and disseminate this information to the people in your company? Information Push.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

Free Webinar: Managing Information Overload » Silos: Great for Grain, Not so Great for Business. change orders. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Home » Blogs. January 2009.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Iowa 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

If a business is unprofitable in 2011, and has no taxable income to use the deduction, that business can elect to use 100% Bonus Depreciation and carry-forward to a year when the business is profitable. change orders. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. January 2009. December 2008.

Construction 181

Construction Software Software Accounting 181

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In parallel with better planning, technology can also help to reduce the common problems or elements that contribute to cost overruns, ensuring you can maximize efficiency and profits. Not Planning for Change Orders. Do your current processes give you the data you need to capture critical project information?

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A Job Order Contract Execution Guide is a required element for any successful, best management practice JOC Program. The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. x 1.01 = $15.15).

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Rather than looking in the review mirror after a job is complete and realizing you’re over budget, make sure you have the ability to import estimates, manage change orders, report on committed costs, and allow your employees in the field remote access. change orders. Your construction software should not be a black box.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

ProcurementExpress.com

JULY 15, 2019

And finally, cloud-based record-keeping means that construction companies can make better predictions about how much to charge clients because all the data is right there–including vendor pricing, past estimates, and records of change orders. Armed with this information, guesswork becomes a thing of the past. Automate P2P.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Contractors Budgeting Budget 52

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

« The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM). And risk can be a profit center, since insurance companies obviously make money. change orders. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. About Us Contact Us Advertise Press Releases Upload Artwork Via FTP -->.

Risk 120

Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Each of these team members has a vested interest in receiving information about the project and, in return, contributing their expertise to the project. But, with a variety of systems, drawing types, documents, forms, and data in a variety of electronic formats, efficiently communicating project information is difficult. change orders.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Accounting 137

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Bad or outdated information is probably one of the biggest reasons cash flow issues occur. Imagine the surprise to everyone when the profit is significantly less or non-existent at the end of a job! Because of this interconnectivity, information must be kept up to date and shared the moment a change occurs. change orders.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

So making sure everyone on your team has the information they need should be a priority. Take a look at how information is shared internally and externally. Does everyone who needs project information have easy access to it? Does the project manager share information with all the players involved? change orders.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Podcasts are now an essential medium for sharing information, and experts across the construction industry share their wisdom every day with listeners interested in growing a construction business, learning about the latest construction trends and technology, and building their understanding of construction law and finance. Profit Tool Belt.

Construction 52

Construction Schedule Safety Industrial 52

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

And because of the environment we work in, there are procedures to be followed, communication channels to be adhered to and process that has to happen to keep things legal and everyone properly informed. What happens if one sketch or specification change affects multiple issues? change orders. www.dexterchaney.com.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 11, 2011

Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade » Game Changers. It made me pause to consider how social media–and the other new technologies that allow us to share information quickly like the smart phone–have forever changed the rules for society. change orders. Construction Business Owner Magazine.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

There are also local, regional and even national plan centers that have bidding project information that might help. A big part of the bid process is assembling the team you want, and getting them the information they need to prepare competitive bids. change orders. Project Team Communication & Effectiveness.

Construction 120

Construction Bidding Software Software 120

Building Information Management

JUNE 18, 2013

This transformation is accomplished through the creation and exchange of building information modeling (BIM) information and management processes. Enable collaboration and information sharing among all shareholders via established products, methods, and information formats. Building Owner Perspective. A/E Perspective.

BIM 45

BIM Life Cycle Estimating Documentation 45

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2011

A Change (Order) for the Better? The best Support offers multiple means of communication, timely responses, and thorough information. change orders. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Free Subscriptions. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Home » Blogs.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

It was a great experience, and we had the opportunity to capture some informative video coverage. change orders. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Check out our videos from the show floor, and let us know what you think! January 2009. December 2008. November 2008. October 2008.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 7, 2012

In the last blog, I mentioned that I saw an informal LinkedIn poll that asked if people were going to move to the cloud in the next year, to which 70% said “Yes, we are.” change orders. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. « Connecting within the Construction Company.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

Research to gather information. Our lead analyst organizes information into logical components and processes. change orders. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Internet research, reading and analysis of our competition all come into play. Organize the research. January 2009.

Construction 150

Construction Software Software Accounting 150

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. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->.

Software 137

Software Software Construction Documentation 137

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

After figuring out what you’re solving for, you have to determine how get to the answer, that is, what information do you need? Contractors are always looking for as much project information as possible in order to track progress, get paid, and identify problems. How do you go about gathering construction data and information?

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Information a Click Away. Simply put, all the information you need is one click away. Just as you can open web links in tabs, Spectrum v14 allows you to open multiple tabs or screens so all the information you need is in front of you. change orders. The user simply needs to login on an Internet connected device.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Las Vegas 120

Building Information Management

MAY 3, 2012

Construction estimating involves the estimating of material, labor, equipment, overhead/profit and contingencies. For example, data entry remains tedious and prone to error, formula error are common, and collaboration and information sharing are limited. Christofferson, Jay. Estimating with Microsoft Excel”, Brigham Young University.

Estimating 40

Estimating Software Software Construction 40

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Whether you have a simple accounting application, or a specialized construction accounting system, you should be able to file your taxes and payroll information electronically. change orders. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. January 2009. December 2008. November 2008. leadership.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Accounting 137

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 19, 2011

These are risk takers, men and women who are driven to hustle and make a profit—not the sitting still type. That’s why this September’s issue is CBO’s first-ever “How-To Issue,” chock full of helpful information focused on how to improve specific processes. change orders. Most are just too busy chasing new jobs.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

In my last two posts, I suggested that making project information universally accessible and providing controls over changing information were two of the big challenges we face in moving toward a collaborative work environment. OK, I have my marching orders – stay tuned! change orders. January 2009.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

The problem with that is that sometimes critical information gets missed — especially when it comes to construction projects — and it can impact schedules and bottom lines. Communicate your habits with those important to you – Let people know the best times to e-mail important information or what subject lines to use to grab your attention.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

If you’re a project or construction manager reading this blog, this information may not pertain directly to you, but the information is still good to know. Alas, those days are long gone, which means we’re left to manage our fuel consumption or lose profit margins. change orders. January 2009. December 2008.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software US 137

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. This means that the user interfaces of browser-based applications must be designed for ease-of-use, and information must be presented in an easy-to-understand format.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Take information “offline” and manipulate it to serve a particular purpose. Manipulate information without altering it in my business software. I remember how thrilled we were to drop our project information in, ‘turn the crank,’ and have this information pop out. change orders. January 2009. December 2008.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Venture connects project participants inside and outside your company with the latest project information. With the ability to access information from anywhere, at any time, and track responses to notifications, your project teams will be able to communicate more efficiently on projects, saving time and money. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

The Business of Construction Risk Management » The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Building Information Modeling (BIM) is no different. change orders. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. January 2009.

Construction 120

Construction BIM Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

And they have no problem providing the online retailer with their personal credit information to complete the transaction. People have no problem putting personal information in the cloud, but many do have a problem putting business information on the cloud. change orders. January 2009. December 2008. October 2008.

Construction 120

Construction Cash Flow Security Software 120