ENR Construction

JULY 16, 2014

Two consultants explain how the $6-million deal between AECOM and URS fits into the broader context of how design and engineering firms must align their existing strengths with expansion strategies.

Deals 57

Deals Profitability Consulting Engineering 57

Levelset

JUNE 14, 2022

According to the 2022 Construction Cash Flow & Payment Report , construction businesses reported slow payments contributed to wasted resources (45%), reduced profit (41%), and failure to meet payroll (18%). . The post How to Deal with Extended Lead Times and High Material Costs appeared first on Levelset. Is it worth a try ?

Materials 52

Materials Cash Flow Deals Finance 52

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The same issues plaguing the industry last year—labour shortages, supply chain disruptions, high material costs, lower profit margins, etc.—followed These challenges will likely result in even smaller profit margins in the months to come. More to read: How technology can help you maintain your profit margins at residential projects 2.

Industrial 148

Industrial Construction Profitability Budgeting 148

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Investor profits on fix-and-flip properties fell to their lowest level in 13 years during the third quarter of 2022 thanks to surging mortgage rates and weak homebuyer demand. Prospective homebuyers aren’t the only ones dealing with elevated housing costs and a dearth of new inventory. Fri, 12/16/2022 - 09:48.

Inventory 98

Inventory Profitability Finance Remodeling 98

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 6, 2023

. “The joint administrators will carry out investigations to identify any potential claims which may be brought against parties either connected to or who have past dealings with the company.

Debt 82

Debt Housing Deals Claims 82

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Understanding the High-Profit Client Most of them have personality traits commonly known as drivers. Why it's vital to keep existing customers Your current customers already have personal experiences dealing with your business and using its services. Long-standing customers form the backbone of a robust and well-established business.

Remodeling 91

Remodeling Construction Profitability Deals 91

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Whether you’re a contractor or equipment dealer, profits are made—or lost—during the sale or purchase process of heavy equipment. In today’s global economy, sometimes the best deals, whether you are buying or selling, might be waiting for you outside of your country’s borders.

Equipment 212

Equipment Profitability Deals Contractors 212

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 24, 2018

Construction companies of all sizes and across all regions are realizing the need to adopt the latest technologies into their operations in order to keep up with demand and to remain profitable. Implementing technology in a construction company comes with a great deal of change. However, this is easier said than done.

Profitability 139

Profitability Cash Flow Management Houston 139

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 27, 2023

As a result reported pre-tax profit dropped to £11.5m ISG also made inroads to the biopharmaceutical sector with a £200m deal this year for a vaccines manufacturing plant on Teesside. . Fit-out continued to dominate profit generation contributing £32m, while mainstream construction produced a more modest £4.8m from £18.5m

Profitability 79

Profitability Debt Mobility Deals 79

Construction Enquirer

JULY 17, 2023

compared to a pre-tax profit of £8.4m The business anticipates returning to profitability in 2023, with a very strong order book for the current year and good line of sight into 2024. Group turnover at Sicon was €1.73bn in 2022 from €1.48b last time generating a pre-tax profit of €11.6m from £382.9m

Profitability 74

Profitability Construction Deals Infrastructure 74

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

All Construction Contractors Get Referrals which some turn out to be profitable some turn out non-profitable. The key is getting more profitable leads and fewer not-profitable leads. Most Profitable Lead Referrals come from your clients and most not-profitable lead referrals come from customers.

Profitability 49

Profitability Contractors Accounting Income 49

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 21, 2023

” Announcing a rise in profits for the wide group, Rob Perrins, chief executive, said: “ Berkeley’s immediate focus is on evolving the product to remove cost, weight and complexity while continuing to work with the numerous statutory bodies to achieve the various regulatory approvals required for efficient future delivery.

Products 89

Products Profitability Regulation Deals 89

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

While bringing in large projects and generating revenue is essential, it’s equally important to manage profit effectively and ensure healthy margins. And while profit margins in construction are notoriously tight (4-6%), there are steps you can take to increase your profitability without compromising the quality of your work.

Profitability 98

Profitability Risk Construction Autodesk 98

Constructonomics

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

I just finished reading his book, “The People Profit Connection”, and I found it to be an excellent introduction to emotional intelligence for anyone in the construction industry. Darnell associates EI with what everybody knows and loves – profit. Tell Your Friends.

Profitability 117

Profitability Contractors Industrial Deals 117

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Without much available land, investors are seeking out profit among spaces where rezoning, redevelopment plans, and entitlement issues make it easier for developers to secure the land they need. If there used to be a hot tub full of cash for build-for-rent (BFR) deals, now there is an Olympic-sized swimming pool. Read More. .

Profitability 98

Profitability Deals Security Residential 98

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Whether you’re a contractor or equipment dealer, profits are made—or lost—during the sale or purchase process of heavy equipment. In today’s global economy, sometimes the best deals, whether you are buying or selling, might be waiting for you outside of your country’s borders.

Equipment 120

Equipment Profitability Deals Contractors 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

But, in the construction industry, receiving the best performance from employees can dramatically impact owner satisfaction and profitability. Performance management is not just about dealing with the poor performers. Maximizing employees' potential has always been a challenge for employers.

Management 120

Management Profitability Deals Employment 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

However, you may be in a cash crunch if you don't correctly deal with your cash flow. Poor Cash Flow Management One of the biggest challenges for construction businesses is managing cash flow. You need cash to buy materials, pay workers, and keep your business running.

Cash Flow 100

Cash Flow Forecasting Construction Deals 100

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 6, 2015

They worry that by challenging some terms, they will lose work to a competitor, or they feel inexperienced in the art of negotiation and ill-equipped to successfully broker a deal. However, becoming an effective negotiator is a key to success and profitability. .

Negotiation 120

Negotiation Contract Profitability Deals 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Cost Is What You See - Profit potential is what you don''t see. High profit construction company owner''s focus on both and understand it "Takes Money To Make Money". Highly Profitable Companies - Focus on how high is up? This one thing can have a massive impact on cash flow and profits. Construction Company.

Profitability 48

Profitability Accounting Construction Project Management 48

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 27, 2017

Planning for construction costs can mean the difference between making a decent profit and barely breaking even. When you’re dealing with jobs that are in the six, seven, and even eight figure budgets, project management can become very complex with many variables to account for. Invest in quality tools upfront.

Viewpoint 153

Viewpoint Contractors Inventory Profitability 153

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Recent deals in those and similar markets further underscore the consolidation trend and have created a window of opportunity for private builders in secondary markets to monetize their businesses. . Profit margins absolutely matter. Similarly, the majority of buyers prefer finished lot takedown deals to self-development deals. .

Inventory 98

Inventory Cash Flow Profitability Deals 98

Construction Equipment

JUNE 12, 2019

Metso has acquired McCloskey International, a Canadian mobile crushing and screening equipment manufacturer, for $316 million payable at closing, with an additional profitability-based earn-out consideration of up to $26 million for the two-year period after closing. Metso says the deal should…

Mobility 60

Mobility Profitability Deals Equipment 60

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 4, 2021

Green buildings are less risky, more profitable, with higher appraised value than conventional buildings that results in higher company creditworthiness, measuring the reduced likelihood of it defaulting on its debt, but today, green building does not receive a commensurate lower interest rate on its debt.

Green 293

Green Debt Security Commercial 293

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 2, 2019

I've learned a great deal of hard, hard lessons, and worked my way through several "Character Building Moments." Many contractors are having trouble adapting to the new economy. I have made more mistakes – than ten of the average contractors put together.

Profitability 49

Profitability Travel Mobility Deals 49

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 2, 2016

V olvo Car Corporation’s selection of Berkeley County, SC for its first North American manufacturing facility has earned the South Carolina Department of Commerce the Silver Award in BF ’s 2015 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition. Nikki Haley said, in a press release announcing the deal. Additionally, the new U.S.

South Carolina 40

South Carolina Deals Electrical Estimating 40

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 19, 2023

With this trading profit at Beech, which employs around 50 staff has risen from £500k to £2.5m The deal was advised on by the GS Verde Group. Since joining then-named John Beech in May 2021, Vaughan has helped the business to double in size from a historic trading level of around £5-6m turnover to over £12m.

Profitability 65

Profitability Deals Management Electrical 65

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

While bringing in large projects and generating revenue is essential, it's equally important to manage profit effectively and ensure healthy margins. And while profit margins in construction are notoriously tight (4-6%), there are steps you can take to increase your profitability without compromising the quality of your work.

Profitability 52

Profitability Risk Construction Autodesk 52

Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

Octavius has now finalised a deal for the firm after it went into administration. generating a pre-tax profit of £876,000. The Enquirer revealed last week that R&W was in talks with a potential buyer and had filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.

Equity 69

Equity Infrastructure Profitability Deals 69

BD+C

MAY 22, 2023

There is a group of firms that continues to find robust growth and exceptional profitability even in the face of heightened uncertainty and risk. This allows us to identify strategies and practices that are associated with faster and more profitable growth. They are also more profitable. We call them High Growth firms.

Profitability 98

Profitability Environment Modeling Industrial 98

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 11, 2023

Dealing regular payments for contracts that take months to complete has two purposes: it gives you cash flow to match your expenses and protects you from total loss on a project if the customer goes into liquidation.

Debt 98

Debt Cash Flow Negotiation Contract 98

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

However, you may be in a cash crunch if you don't correctly deal with your cash flow. Poor Cash Flow Management One of the biggest challenges for construction businesses is managing cash flow. You need cash to buy materials, pay workers, and keep your business running.

Cash Flow 62

Cash Flow Forecasting Construction Deals 62

Constructonomics

AUGUST 1, 2011

Remember the days when it was a big deal to go to Las Vegas or Atlantic City and throw a few bucks down on black or red and possibly pull a few slots? There is an enormous market for gaming and the profit margins are equally ludicrous. I recently read that the new Sugarhouse Casino in Philadelphia projects a profit margin of 20%.

Philadelphia 207

Philadelphia Las Vegas Pennsylvania Profitability 207

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

There are a number of people who pass out advice on how to start a profitable construction company; however, very few have actually done it and fewer still had a clear understanding of where they were making or losing money and fewer yet have ever gotten past the point of owning a J.O.B. If You Know Exactly What To Do.

Profitability 48

Profitability Construction Accounting Cash Flow 48

Fieldwire

JUNE 6, 2023

Not a bad deal when you consider time saved today is about more than just profitability, it’s about efficiency. Fieldwire allows users to access and share information more easily , plan and manage work more seamlessly , and track and report progress in realtime—all while prioritizing the needs of the field.

Products 52

Products Construction Software Software 52

Construction Marketing Ideas

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

There’s money to be made, in many circumstances, but it seems wrong to focus on profit when you are dealing with survival. Rebuilding and recovery are expensive and seemingly impossibly daunting problems. The way we respond to difficult […].

Profitability 54

Profitability Deals Construction Management 54

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 1, 2020

Dealing with unexpected cash-flow difficulties, even if you're working hard to avoid shortfalls, is hugely distracting. If you're starting a construction business, it could simply be taking longer than expected to turn a profit in these trying times.

Cash Flow 67

Cash Flow Debt Management Accounting 67