Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It’s the careful balancing of stocking enough inventory to meet your construction company’s needs without unnecessarily tying up cash — is an essential component of keeping your business running profitably and productively. You’ll always have just enough construction supplies and materials.

Inventory 226

Inventory Resource Construction Materials 226

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Whether it’s the proliferation of BIM, the shift to digital plans and documents over paper, or the rise of mobility and cloud collaboration, transformation has been part of the industry’s DNA over the last few decades. Autodesk's early investments in AI At Autodesk, we've always been committed to helping you maximize efficiency and profit.

Autodesk 142

Autodesk Construction Risk Products 142

Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

We can break down a typical preliminary pricing document into three sections: The costs involved in site establishment, including access permits, land take, site accommodations like welfare facilities, etc. Site security. What are prelims? Running costs, including heating, lighting, power, etc. For example: Provisional sums.

Contract 144

Contract Construction Site Accounting 144

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Project Document Management : Your Communication Strategy. Because some very specific documents are created and used throughout the life of a typical construction project, these documents can serve as the center of your communications strategy. Document availability. Document relevance. Document Tracking.

Construction 137

Construction Documentation Software Software 137

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

Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

Look for software that does a better job providing applications based on the workflow of a project from cradle to grave, and that provides web-based anywhere-any time visibility into job progress, profitability, change management, and more for everyone who involved in the success of a job. Next Generation of Document Management.

Software 137

Software Software Construction Documentation 137

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 19, 2018

We’re committed to helping our clients grow and profit by embracing and deploying the latest construction software and technologies. In addition to the Viewpoint solution integrations, other key new technology enhancements with Viewpoint Team include: The ability to view and mark up PDF documents; interoperable with BlueBeam.

Office 130

Office Innovation Viewpoint Contractors 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 12, 2022

Maximizes Profit. This results in higher profitability—something that’s critical in a low-margin industry like construction. . Managing Preconstruction Documents . The preconstruction team must manage these documents and make sure they’re completed by the right people at the right time. . Construction documents (CD).

Plans 52

Plans Documentation Schedule Risk 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Cash flow issues kill contractors even though they have profit. Poor document management results in overpaying taxes. Ignoring Profit Centers and Key Performance Indicators (KPI). We want to find fast easy ways to generate new cash flows and profits with a reasonable expectation of Return On Investment (R.O.I).

Profitability 48

Profitability Contractors Cash Flow Accounting 48

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

So it’s no surprise that whenever I talk to companies about how they store their data, the number one concern I hear is in regards to security. According to Eric, most of his clients have “far humbler” security checkpoints than what a data center can offer. Today’s Cloud Security. General Management. Software & Technology.

Security 120

Security Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Consider these three vital areas: Construction Project Documents: How do you move documents through your organization? When documents are created or modified, are the appropriate people notified? There are a number of software packages out there that allow document sharing. document management. General Management.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Regardless, a solid risk management strategy is critical to the security of your company and project. Risk mitigation in project management helps prevent delays and rework, helping project managers provide stakeholders with timely access to reports, data, and documents while improving transparency and producing a higher quality of work.

Risk 59

Risk Management Construction Documentation 59

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. Keeping track of what’s current in that huge set of documents and making sure others on your team are using current documents are critical.

Bidding 150

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 150

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

Healthy Competition » Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade. 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. In turn, profit fade can dramtically affect cash flow and hinder the possibility of booking new jobs.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Stok

MAY 23, 2023

Stok’s in-house energy modelers, commissioning agents, and professional engineers are here to help you seamlessly secure your 179D tax deduction. Field verification is required to confirm installed equipment and building components match energy model input s and mandatory ASHRAE requirements are met. if applicable) #4: Certification.

Commercial 52

Commercial IRS Modeling Certification 52

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. document management. General Management. foundation.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Accounting 137

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Turn Construction Data into Business Answers » Data Security in the Cloud. People I’ve talked to say it’s because they’re unsure of the security surrounding their business data. Security is whatever the local IT department decides is adequate. Security in these environments is very tight. General Management.

Construction 120

Construction Cash Flow Security Software 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. document management. General Management. Software & Technology.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Customer Collaboration & Construction Software » Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. There’s a name for these situations: “profit fade.” The profit you calculate when bidding a job can fluctuate dramatically as work progresses. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

Silos: Great for Grain, Not so Great for Business » Choosing a Cloud Host: Data Security. One key issue to consider is data security. Onsite Hosting and Security. However, is your data really more secure at your business? document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Security 120

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. Architect/Engineer’s Guidelines, Quality Control, and other related documents in effect at. JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) EXECUTION GUIDE. the time of award.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 1, 2022

Being transparent and accurate in documentation contributes to good communication among team members. The safest construction companies always aim to create strong practices around documentation and control, typically by using cloud-based collaboration programs that enable the whole team to access up-to-date information when they need it.

Safety 98

Safety Construction Inspections Software 98

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 14, 2012

Geographically secure data backup. And last, but not least…Security. Security may be your number one concern when choosing your hosting solution. Previously I discussed the relative security of cloud computing solutions. Previously I discussed the relative security of cloud computing solutions. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Security 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

« Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. From applications that make your meetings and webinars more collaborative to document management and social media apps to help you and your team organize, it seems collaboration is everywhere. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Green Building.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

« Choosing a Cloud Host: Data Security. But the point at which the office meets the field – where job progress is tracked, profitability is calculated, invoices and change orders are processed – this is the point where bad (or no) communications between the field and the office results in diminished performance and profits.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Iowa 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

And risk can be a profit center, since insurance companies obviously make money. Even if this doesn’t become an actual source of profit in and of itself, contractors who actively work to understand and control risk are in a position to make smarter project decisions that lead to higher profit margins. document management.

Risk 120

Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Integrated Document Management. To help you manage your paper, look for systems with document imaging and management that go beyond “scan and store” capabilities. You should be able to search the text of the documents, not just the file names. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Green Building.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Job Order Contracting

JULY 26, 2017

it can be difficult for awarded JOC contractors to make a reasonable profit and can place undue pressure on the contractor. are typically the result of site access/security issues or other unusual circumstances. indicating “Per JOC Cooperative Contract”, on the appropriate document. t0 1.20. If coeffficients are under 0.80

Bidding 100

Bidding Contract Contractors Electrical 100

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. A lot of this communication revolves around the project documentation. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management.

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Accounting 137

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 18, 2018

The company added the cloud-based Viewpoint Team for streamlined project collaboration and document management. It’s better, it’s faster, it’s more secure and it gives you more flexibility,” said Guarantee Director of IT Dennis Heinle. “For You’ve got to go to the cloud — that’s where business is going.

Viewpoint 195

Viewpoint Innovation Electrical Mobility 195

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. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. foundation.

Construction 181

Construction Software Software Accounting 181

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

Querying different type of jobs in job costing to look at profitability by type. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Ask the Expert.

Construction 169

Construction Software Software Accounting 169

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 21, 2013

QuickBooks Online is a great program for small companies including some non-profit organizations but it is not suited for a serious construction contractor with more than two projects a month and generating more than $500 a year in sales. Paperless System For You To Store, Print, E-mail Documents. Cash Report anytime YOU want it!

Accounting 67

Accounting Profitability Contractors Washington 67

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. document management. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. foundation.

Construction 150

Construction Software Software Accounting 150

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 24, 2013

QuickBooks Online is a great program for small companies including some non-profit organizations but it is not suited for a serious construction contractor with more than two projects a month and generating more than $500 a year in sales. Paperless System For You To Store, Print, E-mail Documents. Cash Report anytime YOU want it!

Contractors 48

Contractors Profitability Security Accounting 48