Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 5, 2023

Technology sprawl and the rabbit hole of more and more information available all the time makes productivity—and healthy downtime—a real challenge for many of us. If you feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of technological gadgets, never mind apps and other digital "solutions,"; you're not alone.

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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.

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Profitability Products CFMA Construction 52

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.

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Products Contractors US Construction 115

Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Anyone who has managed a construction company, department, or project knows profitability can be challenging. Intense competition, fluctuating market conditions and other factors often result in tight profit margins. Even with numerous challenges, specialty contracting can be profitable. In-Demand Expertise.

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Profitability Contractors Management Contract 98

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 27, 2020

(Note: We are tracking the latest construction industry news and online resources for contractors in time of COVID-19). The success of any business, large or small, depends considerably on nurturing an efficient, productive workplace. And if they are giving less than 110% to the company, they are not doing enough.

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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

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. Angela Bloomer Director of Product Management.

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Software Software Profitability Accounting 292

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.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Reducing 3 Types of Construction Waste to Increase Home Builder Profit. In today’s economic climate, it’s vital for home builders to keep waste to a minimum so they can receive the highest profit on their homes. Lean Construction’s Greatest Hits, Vol. Process Failure: Product Waste in Home Building. Construction.

Profitability 111

Profitability Materials Construction Estimating 111

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Now that we’ve laid the foundation for the four P’s of construction improvement (performance, predictability, planet, and people), let’s add some framework around performance. Particularly, the way performance impacts one of our most coveted metrics of measure—productivity. Too often, regulatory complexities hinder productivity.

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Products Industrial Procurement Project Management 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.

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Software Software Construction Budgeting 78

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.

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Autodesk BIM Visualization Construction 118

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 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?

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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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The construction industry is no stranger to big changes. Every big change has certainly come with its challenges, but the construction industry has successfully overcome these pain points to advance processes and achieve new levels of efficiency.

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Autodesk Construction Risk Products 142

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 15, 2020

Profitability is the key to everything, and applying new technology needs to support profitability. With thousands of new construction applications released each year, generational changes, hardware advancements, and startups vying for attention, deciding where to spend your effort becomes challenging. Yates Construction.

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ABC ProCore AGC CMAA 271

Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Businesses are looking for ways to become more productive and stay ahead, and construction is certainly no exception. The construction industry lags in productivity compared to other industries, though, according to a report by McKinsey & Company. In some markets, productivity has even declined.

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Industrial Construction Viewpoint Products 166

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.

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Profitability Change Orders Construction Schedule 60

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2021

Is it a a fact that Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector. While there has been a fair amount written about Lean principles, actual application in the form of an integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methodology has been limited to 5% or less actual work. Lean Construction (pp.

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Construction Procurement Contract Management 164

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.

Software 131

Software Software Profitability Accounting 131

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

Job Order Contracting

MAY 3, 2020

Significant improvement across the AECOO sector (architecture, engineering, construction, operation, owner) requires an understanding of the critical parameters. Training and organization-wide communications in support of LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are mandatory in order to achieve continuous improvement.

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Procurement Plans Construction BIM 151

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. That, however, is changing.

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Construction Software Software Cash Flow 240

Lets Build

MAY 12, 2023

The key to better managing health and safety in construction is steering away from the traditional reactive approach (taking action after an incident occurs). Instead, project managers and foremen must find and fix hazards before they cause injury or illness.

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Safety Management Inspections Injury 148

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 31, 2018

The Construction Industry’s Best User Conference Is Only Getting Better. That’s when thousands of construction professionals of all roles, company sizes and specialties will gather here in Portland to learn, network and discover the latest technology solutions to eliminate inefficiencies and increase their profitability.

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Conference Viewpoint Portland Construction 235

Jobsite with Procore

APRIL 14, 2022

More often than not, successful completion of a construction project hinges on a productive workforce firing on all cylinders from groundbreaking to handover. How efficiently your team can work will have a direct impact on a project’s budget, schedule, and even your profit margins.

Products 52

Products Profitability Budgeting Budget 52

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 209

Management Viewpoint Construction Software 209

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 52

Profitability Risk Construction Autodesk 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

While many businesspeople swear by hard work and technical proficiency as the key ingredients of success, within the construction industry, there is a broader understanding that success is built on more than just structural expertise and hard work. Sometimes this erodes profit, but in some scenarios, it can mean losses or even worse.

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Industrial Accounting Viewpoint Construction 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

People tend to separate themselves by department or function and then don’t do a great job collaborating with people in other parts of the business to resolve issues, optimize processes and improve efficiency and productivity. For example, in most construction organizations, a project manager is responsible for ensuring a job stays on budget.

Project Management 140

Project Management Construction Budgeting Budget 140

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 24, 2019

The construction industry collects mounds of data. But the contractors that dive deep into and analyze that data to make intelligent decisions about their projects and overall business strategy reap the greatest rewards. Streamlining, Simplifying Construction Data.

Construction 184

Construction Software Software Contractors 184

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Compared with a few short years ago, commercial construction moves at an incredibly fast pace today. Specialty items, such as custom glass and doors for storefronts, have longer lead times that can potentially be the cause of construction delays. Unrealistic Expectations for Construction Permit Review. Delays on Shop Drawings.

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Schedule Commercial Drawings Permits 312

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 20, 2018

A technology partner of Viewpoint’s since 2014, Keystyle has worked closely with us to deliver intuitive, easy-to-use portals that expand the functionality and accessibility of Viewpoint construction management software. Project financial solutions for invoice and billing review and approval.

Management 130

Management Viewpoint Construction Innovation 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 26, 2018

Construction companies are complex, living, breathing organizations. It takes a variety of construction professionals in specialized roles to complete any project. Every department in a construction company has different needs, different challenges, and they simply do different things. For IT Professionals.

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Conference Viewpoint Software Software 180

Lets Build

JULY 14, 2020

In construction, technology has been gradually replacing outdated machines and systems. Free guide: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%. It is wrong to believe that digital transformation in construction is a linear process and it will continue to evolve no matter what. The construction industry in numbers.

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