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Construction Estimating

Chianelli Estimating

Recently Contractors and Owners have found that Outsource Estimating is becoming a practical way to cut overhead. Both contractors and owners use them when deciding whether to bid or build a project. Builders and owners both are concerned about the financial impact or cost overruns and failing to complete a project.

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Construction Forms for excel

Construction Cost Estimating

The documents and forms resemble the AIA (American Institute of Architects) and AGC (Associated General Contractors) formats, saving valuable time as they can be customized to suit specific needs while maintaining the standard verbage.

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#66:  Labor Inefficiency Costs: Who Pays? How Much?

NH Construction Law

Sometimes this unanticipated time/space compression is the owner’s fault, in which case the general contractor/construction manager and its subcontractors will likely be entitled to increased compensation by change order or otherwise -- and to a mechanic’s lien if that increase is not paid. But how is that sum calculated?

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How to Avoid Running Out of Cash on a Construction Project

Levelset

Contractors can take on more work than their cash flow will let them perform, leaving them scrambling for cash to pay their bills or their employees. Why contractors run out of cash. There are several reasons a contractor may run out of cash on a construction project: Slow payments. But what about cash flow?

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How To Grow Your HVAC Business: 7 Tips for Contractors

Levelset

Also, the Air Conditioning Contractors of America estimate 13% job growth by 2030, outpacing the average across all industries. Read more: Do Repair and Maintenance Companies Have Mechanics Lien Rights? The post How To Grow Your HVAC Business: 7 Tips for Contractors appeared first on Levelset.

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Contractor's Secretary Does Everything Including Bookkeeping!

Contractor Bookkeeping

Some Contractors Hire Part Time Secretaries to do everything including construction bookkeeping and then wonder why their company debts keep growing and crushing them. Sending the Notice to Owner of Intent To Lien to protect my financial interests. Having all the job costs sorted and linked to each job in QuickBooks for Contractors.

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How to Start a Roofing Business: 9 Tips to Grow & Thrive

Levelset

Moving from working as a roofing contractor to starting your own business may feel a bit dizzying, but it doesn’t have to be. We have a contractor licensing guide for every state you can refer to — as many states do require specific licensing for roofing businesses. Read more: The profit roadmap for contractors.