Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Product Spotlight. 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.” Yes, change orders are nearly inevitable.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Product Spotlight. 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. Remember that your leverage is strongest before the project is finished. Ask the Expert.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 6, 2011

Product Spotlight. Very excited about taking our popular educational webinar series on the road. I have been amazed at the popularity of the webinars and it will be very exciting to present a live one each afternoon at the show. Stop by booth C4251 and join us for one of the webinars or just stop by and have a beer with us.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

Product Spotlight. Free Webinar: Managing Information Overload » Silos: Great for Grain, Not so Great for Business. One of our clients does industrial electrical work on projects around the country. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Iowa 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Product Spotlight. Gregg is a consultant with FMI and specializes in the areas of productivity and project management. Join Gregg on November 16 as he discusses pre-construction collaboration in a live webinar. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Product Spotlight. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. Management. productivity. project collaboration.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Product Spotlight. For example, you might require project management, but if you do a quick search, you’ll find there are numerous project management solutions that range from simple to complex. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

Product Spotlight. From applications that make your meetings and webinars more collaborative to document management and social media apps to help you and your team organize, it seems collaboration is everywhere. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2023

Indeed, as a result of delays and rework, less than a third of projects over the last three years have come within 10 per cent of their expected budget. And when we asked attendees about safety at our Project Management Summit, half of the respondents told us they still used paper-based workflows and spreadsheets to manage it.

Environment 52

Environment Autodesk Project Management Documentation 52

PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Good Project Management is Good Risk Management. Most risks are foreseeable and responsive to thoughtful project management. • Accept only the right clients, then the right projects. • Risk reduction by any means is usually superior to any management scheme. Managing Risk in Public Works.

Project Management 40

Project Management Risk Resource Management 40

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Product Spotlight. I certainly don’t have all of the answers, which is why I’ve asked Gregg Schoppman from FMI to present a webinar on social media. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

Product Spotlight. « Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade. My company’s flagship product continues to evolve, and we constantly have one goal in mind: to be the industry leader in new sales for construction accounting software. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders. Management.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Product Spotlight. The CBO team attended the APWA 2011 Congress this year and had a chance to learn about the industry’s latest equipment and products. The education sessions covered technology, applications, leadership, sustainability, and management of public works projects. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Product Spotlight. Some project managers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.” Production and quality are generally put first with safety generally being an after thought. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Construction 136

Construction Insurance Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Product Spotlight. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites » Better Project Management through Better Communication. Last week, I discussed three important areas of project management and ended by briefly discussing project communication – or the glue to a project. change orders.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

Product Spotlight. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. Management. productivity. project collaboration.

Construction 185

Construction Software Software Accounting 185

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 11, 2011

Product Spotlight. Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade » Game Changers. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Product Spotlight. 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. change orders. Management.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Product Spotlight. An effective approach to sharing project documents must include a way to ensure that everyone is using the same (and latest) version, and that there is structure to the way the documents are presented – so folks like my electrical contractor friend can quickly find the information that matters to them. change orders.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Product Spotlight. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. Management. productivity. project collaboration.

Construction 180

Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Product Spotlight. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. Management. productivity. project collaboration.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

Product Spotlight. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. Management. productivity. project collaboration.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

Product Spotlight. Built-in AIA billings, time and material and unit price billings, project management, equipment tracking, service dispatch, scheduling and dashboards for specific performance reporting are just a few of the other perks that construction-specific systems can offer. change orders. Management.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Product Spotlight. Or you could take a risk in offering a new product. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. Management.

Construction 195

Construction Software Software Accounting 195

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 2, 2012

Product Spotlight. 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). I’d let the market vote with its dollars and hopefully choose my product. change orders.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2011

Product Spotlight. Also, I realized that this analogy works like this, too: “The Sales People Are Determining Product Direction.” If programmers have their way, the product will never be released. On the flip side, salespeople would have product releases every month highlighting hundreds of new features. change orders.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Product Spotlight. A Change (Order) for the Better? Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Product Spotlight. Sure, there was a learning curve, but taking the time to learn how to use the backhoe (the current technology) made him substantially more productive. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. Management.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Product Spotlight. 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. We all know that, projects change constantly, which means your workers and your office need to be equipped with the most up-to-date information.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Project Management 136

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Product Spotlight. Webinars, whitepapers, classes, and user conferences like this most recent one: So do yourself a favor and keep learning! Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Product Spotlight. Every year, there seems to be a new product or service that’s all the industry buzz. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software.

Mobility 120

Mobility Cash Flow Construction Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 1, 2012

Product Spotlight. « 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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 10, 2012

Product Spotlight. Their construction equipment division, which began production in 1985, includes a family of excavators, wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, skid steer loaders and industrial vehicles, with a recent launch of a Tier III H930C/H940C backhoe loader. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Georgia 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Product Spotlight. Most of all, I learned that workforce management and structuring your company appropriately is one of the biggest challenges contractors face. What I heard is that finding the right person for an estimator and a project manager is crucial to success. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Product Spotlight. « Better Project Management through Better Communication. Committing Intentional Project Communications » Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Product Spotlight. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software. document management. Management. productivity. project collaboration.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Product Spotlight. « Some Advice on Change Orders. Last week I had the privilege of attending the annual leadership conference of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA). Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

CFMA 120

CFMA Construction Software Software 120