Lets Build

MARCH 31, 2022

General contractors are at the forefront of almost every construction project. They plan and coordinate, budget, and supervise a variety of projects from beginning to end. What is a general contractor? Now, let’s get into the specifics of general contractor salaries and the factors that affect their pay.

Contractors 148

Contractors Profitability Management Schedule 148

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation as it embraces the digital age. Due to the quick adoption of new tools and technologies, keeping competitive and being successful in the current environment of the construction industry are now closely related to implementing technological innovations.

Innovation 254

Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 254

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

The famous Aristotle quote that goes, “Well begun is half done,” rings very true in the construction industry. When you stay on top of project planning and design from the beginning (i.e., Doing so won’t just make your life easier; it’ll also help you protect your profit margins.

Profitability 98

Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

There are some unique construction trends in 2023, but we also have more of the same. The same issues plaguing the industry last year—labour shortages, supply chain disruptions, high material costs, lower profit margins, etc.—followed These challenges will likely result in even smaller profit margins in the months to come.

Industrial 148

Industrial Construction Profitability Budgeting 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Top Resources for Construction Project Managers. “If If you’re looking for a relaxing profession, choose construction management.” – said no experienced construction project manager ever. The job can be stressful as it continually keeps project managers on their toes.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Risk 52

Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. For example: Provisional sums.

Contract 144

Contract Construction Site Accounting 144

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

21 New Integrations for Autodesk Construction Cloud Construction companies produce an immense amount of data every day; but are firms actually leveraging this goldmine of insights? Today, only 20% of construction firms identify as data leaders, with the remaining 80% reporting either beginner or emergent levels of data capabilities.

Autodesk 118

Autodesk BIM Visualization Construction 118

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 3, 2020

Exploring the software essentials that push profits & productivity. Whether you self-perform or manage subcontractors, you need access to accurate, timely information so you can make the strategic decisions that will move your projects—and your business—forward. Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Featured.

Software 312

Software Software Profitability Accounting 312

Jobsite with Procore

AUGUST 25, 2022

Specialty contractors are at the front lines of delivering projects on time and on budget. However, they face unique challenges that frequently stand in the way of maximizing profits and productivity. Among them, the use of outdated and manual processes.

ProCore 98

ProCore Contractors Profitability Budgeting 98

Jobsite with Procore

JUNE 13, 2022

Profitability and efficiency go hand in hand in construction, but it’s next to impossible to be operating on all cylinders if your teams aren’t on the same page.

Profitability 97

Profitability Office Construction United States 97

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

.” This quote primarily relates to personal finance, but his advice also rings true in the construction industry. While bringing in large projects and generating revenue is essential, it’s equally important to manage profit effectively and ensure healthy margins. Have a look below. It does matter.

Profitability 98

Profitability Risk Construction Autodesk 98

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

In today’s construction industry, the success of your projects hinges on investing in the right digital and technological solutions. Such solutions play a vital role in different phases and areas of construction, including on-site coordination, execution, safety, communication, etc. This allows you to work within the budget.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Fieldwire

AUGUST 14, 2023

Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and payment. The basics of retainage Retainage, also called retention, is an amount withheld from the contractor until a later date.

Contractors 98

Contractors Cash Flow Lien Negotiation 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Considering contractors face ongoing high pressure to perform and operate with razor-thin profit margins, there’s no doubt: construction is a challenging industry. Here are 6 reasons contractors have told us they love our Spectrum Business Intelligence tool. A Challenging Industry Warrants Sophisticated Tools.

Contractors 161

Contractors Cash Flow Construction Management 161

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Running a successful construction firm is by no means an easy task. Managing a reputation for delivering high-quality projects, keeping your business profitable, your people productive, and your firm growing requires focus, commitment, and understanding. Who’s Delivering ERP Solutions for Construction?

Software 200

Software Software Construction ProCore 200

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. Let’s take a look.

Construction 225

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 225

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

In today’s construction industry, the success of your projects hinges on investing in the right digital and technological solutions. Such solutions play a vital role in different phases and areas of construction, including on-site coordination, execution, safety, communication, etc. This allows you to work within the budget.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

Construction Junkie

JANUARY 19, 2021

eSUB Construction Software, a mobile and cloud project management system for trade contractors, recently launched the Power to the Trades podcast. Each week, the show will shine the spotlight on how trade contractors are using technology to power their businesses and protect their profits.

Contractors 87

Contractors Project Management Software Software 87

cnstrctr

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Construction is a cut-throat industry, and making your construction business more profitable can be a challenge. Making more money isn’t rocket science, by following our five tips you’ll be increasing your profits in no time! Enhance Your Services To Help Making Your Construction Business More Profitable.

Profitability 60

Profitability Change Orders Construction Schedule 60

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It’s a curious paradox that few industries are as tightly regulated and controlled as the construction sector, yet at the same time, few industries are as vulnerable to unexpected events. From ambient weather to subcontractor failures, construction projects can be derailed in numerous ways. Supplier and vendor failures.

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 7, 2018

Viewpoint’s Digital Contractor Roadshow is kicking off soon and we are on our way to a city near you ! In order to keep you informed of new technology trends and best practices in an ever-changing industry, we are bringing the top thought leaders of the industry to share valuable and timely insights for your construction company.

Contractors 180

Contractors Consulting Project Management Management 180

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

Although historically the construction industry has been slow to go digital , times are changing. There’s an industry transformation happening in construction, driven by modern technology, and these changes are significantly elevating construction management. Manual Processes Handcuffing True Construction Management.

Management 177

Management Viewpoint Construction Software 177

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Arcadis recently released a report about international construction inflation and costs with some interesting findings: Construction companies in both developed and emerging economies are experiencing price increases of over 5%. So what can we do to survive when construction costs are higher than ever?

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 3, 2020

Exploring the software essentials that push profits & productivity. EST. Whether you self-perform or manage subcontractors, you need access to accurate, timely information so you can make the strategic decisions that will move your projects—and your business—forward. Director of Product Management. Angela Bloomer.

Software 149

Software Software Profitability Accounting 149

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

This lack of effective communication and collaboration can be the downfall of a business, especially in the construction industry, where tight deadlines and razor-thin profit margins rule the day. First, contractors can take a look at how they operate. Invest in Construction Collaboration Software.

Project Management 133

Project Management Construction Budgeting Budget 133

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Why Construction Teams Should Be Tracking Way More Than Financials. How do you measure project success? As owners and project executives usually are looking at high-level metrics, it’s easy for teams to get driven purely by the money. Construction teams need to track more than financials to determine a project’s success.

Profitability 52

Profitability Products CFMA Construction 52

Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

5 Reasons to Use Mechanical Contractor Software. The construction industry has gone through an extensive transformation, and technology has completely changed the concept of how to drive more quality, productivity, and profit into projects. The same is true for mechanical contractors. Mon, 04/19/2021 - 06:00.

Software 52

Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

HardHatChat

JANUARY 30, 2019

After nearly 10 years of publishing Hard Hat Chat (more to come on our blog’s 10 th anniversary later this year), we know there’s never a shortage of fresh topics and trends to discuss in the commercial construction industry. Here they are: the commercial construction headlines that just won’t die – and why: Labor Shortage Lingers On.

Commercial 386

Commercial Retail Construction US 386

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 9, 2018

Construction management is no easy task, as today’s contractors have a lot to juggle: job costs and budgets, progress reporting, overseeing subcontractors, field crews and schedules, materials and equipment, constantly moving timelines and much more. How to Choose Construction Management Software.

Software 157

Software Software Construction Budgeting 157

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 24, 2019

More and more contractors are moving to the cloud to embrace powerful business intelligence solutions to improve operations. The construction industry collects mounds of data. Spectrum Business Intelligence is a powerful tool that makes intense data analytics easy for contractors. Streamlining, Simplifying Construction Data.

Construction 163

Construction Software Software Contractors 163

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

As a construction business owner, improving productivity is essential to your company's success. But you may often find yourself pulled in different directions by competing responsibilities. At some point, we all experience that. Classifying tasks and tackling the most time-consuming ones can feel daunting.

Products 115

Products Contractors US Construction 115

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 27, 2017

Planning for construction costs can mean the difference between making a decent profit and barely breaking even. When you’re dealing with jobs that are in the six, seven, and even eight figure budgets, project management can become very complex with many variables to account for. Comparison shop.

Viewpoint 173

Viewpoint Contractors Inventory Profitability 173

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 4, 2017

Web-based software has changed the face of the construction industry. Large or small, construction jobs can be made easier with the right support system, especially when it comes to management software. Web-based construction apps enable data sharing and simplified workflows, keeping everyone on the same page at all times.

Software 130

Software Software Construction Project Management 130

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 27, 2020

(Note: We are tracking the latest construction industry news and online resources for contractors in time of COVID-19). Some contractors and construction company owners believe in maximizing production by driving everyone from the laborers to the Project Managers to work harder, longer, faster, hustle, and run.

Products 75

Products Construction Profitability Project Management 75

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

When A Contractor Brags About Getting Referrals It Drives Me Crazy! All Construction Contractors Get Referrals which some turn out to be profitable some turn out non-profitable. The key is getting more profitable leads and fewer not-profitable leads. Takers" Need "Makers" In Order To Survive!

Profitability 49

Profitability Contractors Accounting Income 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

APRIL 22, 2022

Some construction business owners believe in maximizing production by driving everyone from the laborers to the project managers to work harder, longer, faster, hustle, and run. One thing to consider: Don't let construction workers think too much; they may injure themselves.

Injury 92

Injury Site Products Profitability 92

Lets Build

JANUARY 20, 2023

Construction sites are chaotic. And even if it’s mostly controlled chaos, staying on top of everything is challenging for site managers. While we have plenty of tools to get a general overview of projects and see how they should be progressing, we only have one that shows how they’re actually progressing: construction daily logs.

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Site Construction Documentation Products 148