Construction Junkie

JULY 8, 2020

Construction Junkie's 6th Annual Best Construction Podcast Competition has officially come to an end and the results have been tallied. Former winners CONEXPO-CON/AGG Radio, The ConTechCrew, and The Lien Zone were back and all had strong showings in the voting round.

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Construction Junkie

MAY 20, 2020

After a round of nominations, the stage has been set for the 6th annual Best Construction Podcast Competition presented by Construction Junkie. Former winners CONEXPO-CON/AGG Radio, The ConTechCrew, and The Lien Zone are back, as well as a many other podcasts that are new to the competition. vote for the lien zone.

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The construction industry runs on credit. As a result, every construction business records transactions to Accounts Receivable (A/R) until they actually receive payment. Construction companies in particular need to pay close attention to their A/R balances and review them regularly. Setting up Accounts Receivable in QB.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

But in construction, with razor-thin margins, the stakes are significantly higher and there is little room for the unexpected. Our solutions help mitigate some of the largest project risks from conceptual design through construction operations. As with every industry, everything ultimately boils down to the bottom line.

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Autodesk Risk Industrial Construction 105

Lets Build

MAY 11, 2020

The construction industry, along with all other sectors in the world, will never be the same because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some of the ways the novel coronavirus crisis will reshape construction. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, many construction business owners were reluctant to adopt a flexible work arrangement.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Podcasts are now an essential medium for sharing information, and experts across the construction industry share their wisdom every day with listeners interested in growing a construction business, learning about the latest construction trends and technology, and building their understanding of construction law and finance.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 7, 2022

There are many advantages to being a small construction firm. Like most SMBs, small-scale construction companies run on fewer resources. Their teams and budgets are leaner, so every investment must be carefully considered—particularly when it comes to tools like construction management software. . Let’s get started. .

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Levelset

JUNE 6, 2022

Construction projects rely on contractors completing the work they started and meeting the design intent. The rate of retention is stipulated in the construction contract and can often be negotiated. Mehdian recommends companies use software specifically designed to track retention. According to Steven J.

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Levelset

APRIL 5, 2022

Most construction businesses focus on their profit margins — making sure that revenue exceeds costs for each job. Cash flow is the number one reason why construction companies go out of business. There are several reasons a contractor may run out of cash on a construction project: Slow payments. Why contractors run out of cash.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 21, 2009

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Textura Corporation, the most recognized collaboration solutions provider for the construction industry, just introduced Textura-CPM, the powerful construction payment management system, for developing the payment process for effective construction management.

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Construction Lawyer

JULY 24, 2009

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

How did you file the documents for your last commercial construction project? Not even two years ago, Englewood Construction was guilty of all of the above scenarios. By moving to a paperless project management software system. How would you like to “find” thousands of dollars in your operating budget? But not anymore.

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Commercial Documentation Construction Project Management 120

Lets Build

APRIL 6, 2022

Almost every construction professional faces the same problem – cash flow. Retainage is a long-standing practice in the industry that can make life challenging for construction workers. Retainage in construction defined. What every construction contractor should know about retainage. Retainage and mechanic’s liens.

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Levelset

AUGUST 5, 2022

Architects live or die by their ability to manage cash flow — it’s the primary reason why businesses in the construction industry fail. These days, software is available in a “software as a service” (SaaS) model, where you pay a subscription fee each month, quarter, or year to use the software.

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Carol Hagen

AUGUST 19, 2009

for the Construction Industry” at the American Subcontractors Association Arizona Chapter office. Interestingly enough, one attendee was from a Lien Service and was successfully using LinkedIn for locating people that had stiffed their suppliers & subs. Yesterday I presented the seminar “LinkedIn, Twitter and Web 2.0

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Industrial Construction Lien Arizona 100

Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 16, 2016

I have rarely read a construction blog post with as much power and impact as this recent Procore Blog post: Inside theRisks of Construction Drawings: The Case of the Hourglass , by Bridget Johnson. This cascade of events led to non payments, and both the steel sub and the HVAC sub filed mechanic’s liens against the project.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The Ultimate Checklist to Complete Your Next Construction Project. The right construction closeout plan, starting well before actual closeout, is essential to a seamless client handover. Organizational closeout is next, so subcontractors and others involved in the construction process know the last date they’ll be on site.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

We Are QuickBooks Experts Specializing In Construction. Did You Quit Your Job - And start your own construction company only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Did You Ask A Friend Or Relative - To loan you some start-up capital and they agreed on condition you become equal partners in your construction company.

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Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 19, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Sage, a trust worthy supplier of accounting and business management software , launched Sage 100 Contractor. The software provides a unique construction system amalgamating accounting, project management, estimating and service management under one roof. Construction Estimate Sheets.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 5, 2023

They require flexible solutions that can keep up and make their lives easier whether they are in the office or at the jobsite. Until recently, software applications for managing the finances of construction paid little attention to anyone outside of the back office. Additionally, third-party stakeholder collaboration (e.g.,

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 7, 2021

Bring Construction Billing into Focus. Clear visibility over invoices, lien waivers & payments inspires seamless money management & accelerated job timelines. Built Financial Toolkit brings construction billing into focus. Greg Ragsdale. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 14:54. Fill out the form on this page to download this white paper. .

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Starting Or Re-Starting A Construction Company Is Easy. Secret #01 Decide What You Want From Your Construction Company. Action Step - 01: On a peice of paper type and print or hand write a description of what you want from your construction company and put it into a three ring binder. If You Know Exactly What To Do.

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Levelset

AUGUST 4, 2022

Running an architectural firm is a bit different than other companies in the construction industry. Another way to structure your pricing is as a percentage of total estimated construction costs for the project. Larger projects, multi-use, multi-family, or institutional projects could be at 5 to 8% of construction costs.

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Construction Lawyer

JULY 24, 2009

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

There are a lot of things that are different about construction accounting, but retainage may be one of the most unique. Not only does retainage make it harder for a construction business to manage cash flow — simply recording the transaction can be a feat. Read more: The ultimate guide to construction accounting.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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Levelset

JULY 22, 2022

It’s an excellent time to consider starting a roofing company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for the roofing industry, which is expected to grow revenues by around 1% annually for the next five years. . Use cash flow to inform your business decisions.

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Levelset

JULY 19, 2022

It’s an excellent time to consider starting a painting company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for painters. Obtain a business bank account and any software or staff you’ll need for accounting and bookkeeping. Create a recognizable brand.

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Levelset

JULY 18, 2022

It’s an excellent time to consider starting a plumbing company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for plumbing companies, which are expected to grow revenues by more than 1% annually for the next five years. Use cash flow to inform your business decisions.

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Cash Flow Accounting Profitability Legal 52

Levelset

JULY 15, 2022

It’s an excellent time to consider starting an electrical company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for the electrical industry, which is expected to grow revenues by more than 1.5% WATCH: How to calculate cash flow for a construction project.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Preliminary Construction Schedule. There are 49 Divisions.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency. . Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Preliminary Construction Schedule. There are 49 Divisions.

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Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

Job Order Contracting enables a pre-qualified contractor(s) to perform repair, renovation, or minor construction of a facility or other form of built structure based on pre-described and pre-priced tasks as defined within a Unit Price Book – UPB. Asbestos and similar abatement may also be included if part of an overall project.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

Eligible uses of working capital loans include inventory, upgrading display lighting, advertising and promotion, payroll, computer hardware and software, display cabinets, furniture and fixtures. Borrowers must have at least a 10% equity interest in the project or business. Job Creation Grants of up to $1.5

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc. Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g.,

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

SALES & USE TAX ABATEMENTS: Taxes on construction-related transactions, pollution control devices are exempt from sales and use taxes. MADE IN ALABAMA” JOB INCENTIVES ACT: Qualifying companies may receive a transferable income tax credit to offset import tariff costs during local construction process.

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