Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

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.” Discussion about change order difficulties tends to be one of two types.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

« A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. I was talking with John Chaney this week, and he mentioned that he was going to blog about how change orders affect construction management. He replied, “Well, that depends on the project manager.”.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Organizations that do not implement and continuously import upon a program-based approach, under which all projects a planned, procured, and executed, suffer from unclear objectives , shifting requirements , unrealistic schedule s, and reactive planning , Poor planning and poor change management impede individual project successes.

Project Management 162

Project Management Capterra Organization Management 162

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

Healthy Competition » Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade. One problem that even the most savvy contractors deal with is profit fade, when a job continues to incur additional costs that are not factored into the estimate. In turn, profit fade can dramtically affect cash flow and hinder the possibility of booking new jobs.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more.

Construction 240

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 240

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

However, 77% of projects experience some form of schedule overrun , so a project that is on pace to finish on time is a cause for celebration. The final days of a project have a huge impact on your overall profitability and success—as the saying goes, projects are remembered not by how they start but how they finish.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

And for good reason, since the way accounting and business management use software is much different from the way construction operations and project management use it. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Iowa 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

To know how to address cost overruns in construction projects, it’s important to understand the root of the problem. Oftentimes, overruns hint at deeper issues in project management and from schedules and budgets being set improperly from the very beginning of the project. Not Planning for Change Orders.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Budget Construction Software 52

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. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Construction 180

Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

Querying different type of jobs in job costing to look at profitability by type. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. Management.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The 4BT-CE(TM) JOC cloud estimating and project management system, or equivalent, shall also be used. The UPB costs should NOT include contractor overhead and profit. These negotiations must precede the JO award/approval and are not allowed on a Change Order basis. authorization. x 1.01 = $15.15). a “job cost”. (2)

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

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. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

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. Visit the job site often.

Project Management 40

Project Management Risk Resource Management 40

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

« Some Advice on Change Orders. Last week I had the privilege of attending the annual leadership conference of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA). The CFMA was formed around the common business problems of construction and of financial management. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

CFMA 120

CFMA Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Lets Build

JANUARY 6, 2023

Setbacks like supply chain disruptions and rising energy prices are putting pressure on residential construction profit margins. And for many construction companies that operated on slim profit margins before those setbacks, even the smallest cost overruns can result in loss-making projects.

Profitability 144

Profitability Residential Software Software 144

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

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. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

Construction 136

Construction Insurance Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

« Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Top 5 Trends in Construction Software » Committing Intentional Project Communications. Project managers are used to logging information – job progress, change orders, labor, weather, and so on. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

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 122

Construction Documentation Software Software 122

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software.

Construction 185

Construction Software Software Accounting 185

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

With every project, no matter how big or small, there is always risk – risk of injury, financial responsibility, or quality assurance. And risk can be a profit center, since insurance companies obviously make money. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Risk 120

Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

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. Some of us remember the “dark ages” of going back and forth between job sites and the office. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. change orders.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Project Management 136

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

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. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

« Better Project Management through Better Communication. Committing Intentional Project Communications » Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Committing Intentional Project Communications. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 11, 2011

Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade » Game Changers. Would you take an iPad to a construction site? You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

« Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2012

Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade » Connecting in Construction. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Conference 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 98

Project Management Software Software Management 98

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

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. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

« Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. Management.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

If you’re like me, you find it difficult to keep up with all of the social media sites and associated jargon running around out there. While the rules of engagement and the various social media sites change, one thing remains – people everywhere use social media. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management. construction management software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2011

A Change (Order) for the Better? You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Better Project Management through Better Communication. change orders. construction management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Carefully monitoring these numbers will help you preserve profit and build more accurate bids on future projects. Implement technologies and processes so that project managers and other field staff are better connected to the financial side of your business. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

the ability to send progress photos from the job site to the office. increased efficiency and better time management. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders.

Mobility 120

Mobility Cash Flow Construction Software 120