Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Customer Collaboration & Construction Software » Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. Just about every contractor has been there — a project starts out strong but, as it moves forward, delays and incidental added work and changes knock dollars and cents off of the bottom line. Equipment and Services Directory.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

Free Webinar: Managing Information Overload » Silos: Great for Grain, Not so Great for Business. One of our clients does industrial electrical work on projects around the country. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Iowa 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Keeping documents as electronic files reduces paper waste and clutter in your office because you can get rid of the filing cabinets. Electronic filing also gives you the ability to search with simple keyword terms, so you can find documents faster. Archiving documents. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 6, 2011

Very excited about taking our popular educational webinar series on the road. I have been amazed at the popularity of the webinars and it will be very exciting to present a live one each afternoon at the show. Stop by booth C4251 and join us for one of the webinars or just stop by and have a beer with us. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Relieve these common GC headaches by getting project teams on the same page. Your construction project management skills are constantly put to the test. And you have to do all that within a contracted amount of time with razor-thin profit margins. . Join our webinar on November 16th to see it in action.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Documentation Construction 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Document Management. With the current levels of detail required by industry standards, code compliance and also by the different disciplines, the number of documents required for a project is huge. Use a system to manage the documents you and your subs use to prepare bids. Equipment and Services Directory.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

For example, you might require project management, but if you do a quick search, you’ll find there are numerous project management solutions that range from simple to complex. Integrated Document Management. You should be able to search the text of the documents, not just the file names. Publications.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

« Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Industry Statistics. Publications. foundation.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 11, 2011

Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade » Game Changers. Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade » Game Changers. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Venture tools are built to give contractors visibility and control over three key areas of construction operations: Documentation. Document Management. It’s no secret that documents play a vital role in the construction process from beginning to end. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

If a business is unprofitable in 2011, and has no taxable income to use the deduction, that business can elect to use 100% Bonus Depreciation and carry-forward to a year when the business is profitable. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. Management.

Construction 180

Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

Querying different type of jobs in job costing to look at profitability by type. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Ask the Expert.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News. Forms and Checklists.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Gregg is a consultant with FMI and specializes in the areas of productivity and project management. Join Gregg on November 16 as he discusses pre-construction collaboration in a live webinar. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 1, 2012

« Free Webinar: Managing Information Overload. By themselves, they can’t house important documents, such as 401K contribution forms, that your employees need to access on a regular basis. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

So, I took some photos, wrote an RFI attached the photos to the document and sent it to the architect noting its urgent status. Do you have a process for organizing, storing and attaching all supporting documentation for an issue? Some, if not most issues revolve around document management and project team communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

I certainly don’t have all of the answers, which is why I’ve asked Gregg Schoppman from FMI to present a webinar on social media. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Webinars, whitepapers, classes, and user conferences like this most recent one: So do yourself a favor and keep learning! Education leads to improvement, efficiency, and profitability! Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Sometimes, as you know, project documents can devote an entire plan sheet or spec section to a list of abbreviations and acronyms. One of the newest construction industry acronyms is IPD, or “Integrated Project Delivery.” A lot of this communication revolves around the project documentation. document management.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

With every project, no matter how big or small, there is always risk – risk of injury, financial responsibility, or quality assurance. And risk can be a profit center, since insurance companies obviously make money. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Risk 120

Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

Finally, the programmers that do the actual coding will receive the final specifications document. They will study the document and then meet with the analyst to thoroughly review all aspects of the specifications. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News. Forms and Checklists.

Construction 185

Construction Software Software Accounting 185

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

He replied, “Well, that depends on the project manager.”. While it’s understandable that every project manager has a different way of managing, the reality is that change orders don’t have room for personal style. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management. Management.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2012

Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade » Connecting in Construction. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Ask the Expert.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Conference 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Bring all your financial documents to the initial meeting. The banks want to see all of the following: Analyzed projected balance sheets. Projected future earnings. Banks are attracted to profitable business. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Banking 120

Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

Built-in AIA billings, time and material and unit price billings, project management, equipment tracking, service dispatch, scheduling and dashboards for specific performance reporting are just a few of the other perks that construction-specific systems can offer. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Management.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News. Forms and Checklists.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

We are officially in fall, so grab some hot chocolate and let’s discuss why, despite available document imaging technology, people still use paper. People want to have access at any given time to all of their documents. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software iPad 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management. project collaboration. project management. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News. Forms and Checklists.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Not too long ago, or so it seems, we were more than ecstatic at the idea of being able to call our project managers in the field on mobile phones. We all know that, projects change constantly, which means your workers and your office need to be equipped with the most up-to-date information. Equipment and Services Directory.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Project Management 136

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

To further complicate matters, a construction project may have hundreds, perhaps thousands, of people working on it at any given time, making document version control a constant struggle. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Carefully monitoring these numbers will help you preserve profit and build more accurate bids on future projects. Implement technologies and processes so that project managers and other field staff are better connected to the financial side of your business. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

But to count on them as the source of profit is to bank on an unpredictable variable that is not under your control, that is hard to manage, and that you may wish to use for a completely different purpose – business development (more on this in a moment). Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

The CFMA was formed around the common business problems of construction and of financial management. But without exception, the story that each team told through their symbols focused on people, not projects or profits. No discussion of business practices, financial measurements, or profit-building strategies. Management.

CFMA 120

CFMA Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

Good document management software will be able to keep those certifications on file. A prequalification program that tracks vendors certification, will also help you when it’s time to start bidding on projects. Are you participating in green projects or looking to get LEED certified? document management.

Construction 120

Construction Certification Green Software 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

By gathering repair, maintenance and ownership costs, and accurate meter readings from each piece of equipment, the equipment manager of a well run operation can know how each piece of equipment within a class is performing, and keep rates constant by making proper repair/replace decisions within the fleet. document management.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Equipment 136

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Most of all, I learned that workforce management and structuring your company appropriately is one of the biggest challenges contractors face. What I heard is that finding the right person for an estimator and a project manager is crucial to success. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120