Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 30, 2011

INSURANCE |. » Relationship between the designer and the contractor. One part of our industry that I simply cannot get my head around is the oftentimes adversarial relationship that exists between the building design professionals and the building contractors on a particular job. foundation. foundation software.

Contractors 120

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

INSURANCE |. This, after all, is the foundation of the insurance industry. And risk can be a profit center, since insurance companies obviously make money. So what do construction and insurance companies have in common? Well, consider the business model of the insurance industry. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

Risk 120

Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

INSURANCE |. Many State and Federal projects require a contractor to be bonded. In a way, a surety bond is like insurance; it is a three-part agreement between the contractor, the organization requiring the bond (e.g. This report illustrates how a contractor bills a client versus the work they have actually completed.

Cash Flow 168

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Subcontracting 40

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Contractors 89

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

INSURANCE |. It crystallizes our mission to make contractors’ jobs easier and we put that mission into our own words: “When better is possible, good is not enough.” For instance, Foundation Software’s vision is this: “To provide the best in accounting software and service for the labor intensive contractor.” foundation.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

INSURANCE |. A lot of contractors have asked me about Section 179. Most of these contractors are considering an investment in equipment or software, and they want to know if it can actually help their construction business. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. foundation. foundation software.

Construction 180

Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

INSURANCE |. Contractors in today’s marketplace are caught in the middle of a paper and paperless culture. Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 19, 2011

INSURANCE |. One of my favorite parts of this job is getting to talk with professionals in the industry who work with contractors for a living. And, let’s face it: the kind of individual driven to be a general contractor is often not the kind that relishes tedious office work and long hours spent analyzing numbers. STRATEGY |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

INSURANCE |. Many contractors go into business because they’re great at what they do. I know a successful excavating contractor that took over his father’s grave digging business when he was younger. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. foundation. foundation software. STRATEGY |.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

INSURANCE |. You know, lots of contractors using an off-the-shelf accounting program ask me the same question: Why is construction-specific accounting software so much more expensive? Construction-specific systems allow contractors to instantly track and analyze job progress and performance. foundation. STRATEGY |.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

INSURANCE |. I know a lot of contractors are getting into bidding season, and this got me thinking about communication. I know from my days as a general contractor that plans and specifications are altered continuously as subcontractors become involved, materials are changed, and change orders are issued. foundation.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

INSURANCE |. What happens when construction expert George Hedley gathers 15 different contractors from all over the country, puts them in a room for 2 days and leads an open discussion? What I can tell you is encouraging: There are contractors who are succeeding in this economic climate. foundation. foundation software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

INSURANCE |. Mid-January is a time of reflection for many contractors. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. foundation. foundation software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Green Building.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 19, 2011

INSURANCE |. Relationship between the designer and the contractor » The Difference Between Selling Used Cars and Selling Software. They just plod along telling unsuspecting contractors that their software can do everything imaginable. Foundation Software has been profitable in each of its years of business since 1985.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

INSURANCE |. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites » Better Project Management through Better Communication. Contractors need to proactively evaluate and address how project teams – including subs and vendors – are communicating. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

Construction 124

Construction Documentation Software Software 124

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

INSURANCE |. « Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Let’s look at a few important improvements that most contractors can make. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. foundation. foundation software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 6, 2011

INSURANCE |. There is just something special about being around contractors. One of the things I enjoy most about my position at ComputerEase is that I have the opportunity to deal with different contractors everyday and have the opportunity to help them with their construction software needs. foundation. STRATEGY |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

INSURANCE |. « Relationship between the designer and the contractor. It seems like just yesterday that Foundation Software was newly incorporated. Foundation gained its own identity, and we have the right people in place for the right jobs. I dream about Foundation, and I make plans for its future.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Foundation 136

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 20, 2011

INSURANCE |. One of my favorite books is Good to Great by Jim Collins, which crystallized our mission to make contractors’ jobs easier, characterized by the quote, “When better is possible, good is not enough.” Take Foundation Software, for example. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. foundation.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

INSURANCE |. For those of you contractors doing government work: relish the competition involved with bidding. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. foundation. foundation software. Tags: accounting software , business , competition , construction , foundation , fred ode. STRATEGY |.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

INSURANCE |. One problem that even the most savvy contractors deal with is profit fade, when a job continues to incur additional costs that are not factored into the estimate. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. foundation. foundation software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

INSURANCE |. I know a lot of construction business owners (especially contractors who have grown their small businesses into medium-sized companies) who were once “digging graves with a shovel.” This post was mentioned on Twitter by Erica Brindley, Foundation Software. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

INSURANCE |. Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared » Hazard Communication? It is a part of the foundation, however, not the cornerstone. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. foundation. foundation software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Safety 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2012

INSURANCE |. Connection between our company and our customers, between industry peers, between contractors and their project teams. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. foundation. foundation software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Conference 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

INSURANCE |. » Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared. Bank lines of credit are lifelines for many contractors, yet convincing a bank to provide or renegotiate a line of credit is not easy. Many contractors negotiate payment due dates with their vendors to get themselves out of short-term cash binds.

Banking 120

Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2011

INSURANCE |. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. foundation. foundation software. Tags: accounting , construction , contractors , features , foundation , job costing , software , support. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

INSURANCE |. I was in a conference room full of general contractors a couple of years ago, and the presenter asked, “How many of you prequalify your subcontractors?” When I was a general contractor, I sent out invitations to bid, but the communication didn’t end there. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

INSURANCE |. There’s been a lot of talk about BIM and more recently IPD as project collaboration solutions, but adoption by contractors has been slow. With these improved technologies, we’ll see healthier projects and cash flow, not to mention happier contractors. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

INSURANCE |. Venture tools are built to give contractors visibility and control over three key areas of construction operations: Documentation. I remember the amount of time I used to spend as a general contractor following up on project notifications and issues. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

INSURANCE |. Contractor, do for me? It is up to us, the contractor, to shape the message effectively and communicate to the client what the building will cost, an estimated time line to completion and any inherent issues that need to be addressed as early in the project as possible. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

INSURANCE |. « Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. foundation. foundation software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

INSURANCE |. As a former general contractor, I have a lot to say about the operations side of change orders. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. foundation. foundation software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

INSURANCE |. I’ve even read of contractors creating their own applications to fit their business. While not every contractor has the resources to create their own “app,” the need for construction applications is present, and demand is growing. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

INSURANCE |. From architects and general contractors to mechanical engineers and sub-contractors, every member of the construction project team benefits from BIM documents. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. foundation. foundation software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

Construction 120

Construction BIM Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

INSURANCE |. As a general contractor a few years ago, I was working on a tenant improvement project. A lot of contractors track these issues in an Excel spreadsheet, which is great, but takes time and energy to keep current. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. foundation. foundation software.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

INSURANCE |. But what would that look like and how would contractors be able to comply with some of the very costly expenses? Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. foundation. foundation software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Injury 120