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The Rise of Business Intelligence in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Business intelligence in its simplest terms is the gathering of data — largely produced through construction management and project management software — and sorting and analyzing it to make intelligent business decisions.

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The Unique Challenges of Procurement Planning for Construction Companies

ProcurementExpress.com

For one, project management is huge—we recommend investing in a project management program specific to the construction industry. Select something that allows for office staff, project managers, executives, and those in the field to access the tool—from anywhere. Project Management.

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The Unique Challenges of Procurement Planning for Construction Companies

ProcurementExpress.com

For one, project management is huge—we recommend investing in a project management program specific to the construction industry. Select something that allows for office staff, project managers, executives, and those in the field to access the tool—from anywhere. Project Management.

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Unique Tips For Managing Cash Flow In Your Contracting Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

Outflows for your Construction Company are generally the result of paying labor, material, other direct and indirect costs of goods sold and overhead expenses. Inventory - Is excess materials or supplies your Construction Company keeps on hand to meet your customer’s needs. Keep your inventory as low as possible.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: A New Year in.

Rory Woolsey

I have figured that I have facilitated about 8,500 hours of classes on estimating, Job Order Contracting, and project management related topics. Rory Woolsey has worked in Management and Engineering for the construction industry for 35 years, starting as a construction laborer in Billings, Montana, in 1972. Labor Productivity?

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QuickBooks Online Converted To QuickBooks Contractors Desktop Online

Contractor Bookkeeping

No Inventory Reporting. Expenses - Overhead required to maintain business operations. Expenses - Overhead is extremely complex because some expenses in regular Accounting are actually Cost of Goods Sold in construction accounting. Breakeven - Very difficult to calculate because most projects are one-of-a-kind custom jobs.

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Contractors Online Accounting With QuickBooks Desktop Version

Contractor Bookkeeping

There’s a perception that online accounting services save money, since business owners don’t have to pay for overhead, employee benefits, and other costs associated with in-house employees. No Inventory Reporting. About The Author: Randal DeHart, PMP, QPA is the co-founder of Business Consulting And Accounting in Lynnwood Washington.