Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. 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.”

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

How Proper Planning Can Help Keep Your Project on Budget. It’s safe to say that cost overruns in construction projects have become an industry-wide status quo. In fact, according to a study from KPMG, just 31% of all projects came within 10% of the budget in the past 3 years.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. 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. Software & Technology. Green Building.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Lets Build

JANUARY 20, 2023

Your construction daily log shows why, how, and when changes occur and decisions are made; this enables everyone on-site to stay productive, maintain transparency, and, ultimately, reduce delays and unnecessary change orders. If you’re like most site managers, you probably chose the latter.

Site 148

Site Construction Documentation Products 148

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. As I’ve been mentioning, construction project communication is vital to project success, and furthermore, communication has to be intentional – it has to be something to which you devote time and attention. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. So it’s no surprise that whenever I talk to companies about how they store their data, the number one concern I hear is in regards to security. According to Eric, most of his clients have “far humbler” security checkpoints than what a data center can offer.

Security 120

Security Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Rarely does a finished project exactly mirror the original plans. 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.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

Owners and clients expect a seamless handover, which is the key to efficient facility management and operations. But while closeout is essential, planning for a seamless handover happens well before ground is broken. The main driving force behind a successful project is improved commissioning—and that’s what you’ll learn about below.

Commissioning 84

Commissioning Documentation Autodesk Change Orders 84

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 13, 2014

A suitable Project Manager is needed in SJ LOUIS CONSTRUCTION INC at Rockville, Minnesota, 56369, United States. S/He has to develop project budget and scope of work plan, performing site visits, and reviews specs and drawings. The manager needs to secure any permits required for jobs.

United States 45

United States South Dakota Project Management North Dakota 45

Levelset

MARCH 16, 2022

Undertaking a large construction project is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Instead of looking at the project as one big job, it’s possible to break almost every project down into individual phases of construction. Once a construction project is finally taking shape, it hits the performance and monitoring phase. .

Lien 52

Lien Construction Budgeting Budget 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Sharing actionable, transparent information with all construction project participants and stakeholders early on, and throughout the construction and operations life-cycle of a built structure, would measurably mitigate change orders, legal disputes, and waste.

Estimating 217

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 217

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 18, 2022

Table of Contents: What is Construction Management Software? The Benefits of Construction Management Software. Key Features to Look for in Construction Project Management Software. How to Choose the Best Construction Management Software. What is Construction Project Management Software?

Project Management 98

Project Management Software Software Management 98

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. 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.

Construction 136

Construction Insurance Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. While some of your company’s corporate image will come about naturally based on the work that you do and the manner in which you do it, companies that have a specific plan in place to create a corporate image have much more control over how they are perceived.

Construction 185

Construction Software Software Accounting 185

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. With so many sources of information, it’s never been more important to take charge and develop a business information plan. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Gregg is a consultant with FMI and specializes in the areas of productivity and project management. In addition to providing critical insight to a bid, tender or proposal, the theoretical “buy-in” to the process from the field manager is invaluable.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. 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. The project manager may not have a laptop on hand or the workstation may not have the software loaded.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Project Management 136

Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. At Foundation Software, we try to avoid inmate takeovers by first assigning a lead analyst to oversee design for each project. ROPE stands for Research, Organize, Plan, and Execute. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

The likelihood of a successful project will be increased by promoting the following LEAN JOC Construction objectives: Increasing the competency of all participants and appropriate levels of Owner competence and leadership. All participants and stakeholders collaborating throughout the project life-cycle. JOC Project Manager.

Management 100

Management Construction Schedule Life Cycle 100

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. They are the ones who take the time to reflect and engage in strategic planning–and perhaps most importantly understand how to crunch the numbers. What I heard is that finding the right person for an estimator and a project manager is crucial to success.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The 4BT-CE(TM) JOC cloud estimating and project management system, or equivalent, shall also be used. Contractor’s UPB estimate of tasks and quantities of labor, materials, and equipment to do the work, plans and specifications, and project timeline. If the JO and plans do not agree the JO prevails. Small Tools.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. 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. Check out McGraw Hill’s Dodge Plan Center and their Network Express site. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Bidding Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 18, 2022

Table of Contents: What is Construction Management Software? The Benefits of Construction Management Software. Key Features to Look for in Construction Project Management Software. How to Choose the Best Construction Management Software. What is Construction Project Management Software?

Project Management 52

Project Management Software Software Management 52

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Data Security in the Cloud » Collaborating on Cash flow. There are subcontractors and vendors involved, which means that the slightest change in plans, specifications, or even schedule affects everyone and their cash flow. change orders.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2011

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Better yet, what would you do if you suddenly found more work than you planned on? To the contrary, planning such as this allows you a dashboard into your business that your competitors that don’t do this type of testing won’t have.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. 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.” change orders.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2011

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. If they are not genuinely accepting of the change or its usage is over their heads, the technology, no matter how good, is likely to fail. You have the right people on board; so now give them a solid game plan to make this new technology work. Management.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. « Data Security in the Cloud. Step 2: Make a plan and figure out the data you need to collect. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. PLAN AHEAD and have a Go Live date in mind. Then you can create a realistic implementation plan. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

General Management. People Management. Equipment 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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. I dream about Foundation, and I make plans for its future. That’s not to say that they always turn out the way I plan. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. Management.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Foundation 136

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Plan to use the funds for basic operational items — not capital purchases, such as construction equipment. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders.

Banking 120

Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Some, if not most issues revolve around document management and project team communication. Without good document management, you may lose emails, plans, sketches, and correspondence related to the issue. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. And these are not light-weight “apps” – these are powerful enterprise systems for accounting, financial management, project management, HR, and more. Has your company adopted any browser-based business software or do you plan to? Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. Whether or not you plan to do away with your PC and adopt a tablet-only way of life, one thing is certain: software must adapt to the new environment. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. If both the owning and operating costs for a piece of equipment are exactly what you planned for, then the “dot” for that piece would be placed in the center of the graph. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Equipment 136

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 22, 2012

General Management. People Management. Equipment Management. As a civil contractor I’m planning to market my services using Internet Marketing. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120