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Declare Your Independence From Subpar Construction Software

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In many cases, contractors are using a generic enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that’s not designed for the construction industry. It’s also common for construction businesses to adopt software piecemeal or at the department level. Integrated Construction Software Boosts Productivity. Consider the Cloud.

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Can Lean Manufacturing Principles Improve Construction?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

If construction jobsites have one thing in common, it’s that they’re all different. makes a philosophy like lean manufacturing seem unsuited to the construction industry. It is possible to use lean in construction. Applying Lean to Unpredictable Construction Jobsites. Reinforce Lean Construction with Technology.

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Factors to Know About Crane and Rigging Insurance

Construction Marketing

Construction sites are full of activity due to moving parts and heavy machinery. Crane and rigging insurance are policies designed to mitigate potential consequences to construction companies that own, operate, rent, set up, or move cranes. Mobile and tower crane operator insurance. Crane inspector and lift director insurance.

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Continuous Job Cost and Billing Data for Project Managers

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The reasons most often cited for dated information are lack of access to this data at the right time, query driven reporting and a reliance on accounting/finance for information. Having access to real-time information is critical to a construction project’s success. Out-of-the-Box Operational Reporting.

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Construction Management and Quickbooks

Carol Hagen

Whether you are a residential or commercial general contractor, Quickbooks is the most popular accounting software serving the construction industry in the United States. If integration is important, and you really want to avoid silos between finance, estimating and operations you’ll want to look at Corecon. It’s all there.

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Rethinking Mobile Security and Payments For Construction Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

Some contractors request their customers to make periodic payments as the project progresses according to a payment plan, such as 10 percent down, 25 percent due one week after construction begins and the rest upon completion of the project. Mobile security applications ensure that customers'' information is protected from theft or misuse.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. Construction Safety. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Collaborating on Cash flow » The Year of Mobile Technology? Plus, a large majority of adults already use their personal mobile devices for work purposes.

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