Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 27, 2021

Have you been in business as a construction contractor or specialty contractor for a while, and now you are wondering what your construction company is worth? Nothing is ever as good or as bad as it appears. If you are like most contractors, you learned a trade, skill, or craft, and after a while, you decided to go into business for yourself and make "The Big Bucks," which was one of the happiest days of your life.

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BD+C

AUGUST 27, 2021

A “Jewel Box” retail building is under construction at Miami Worldcenter, representing one of the last remaining retail components in the $4 billion, mixed-use project. The Jewel Box is located at the confluence of 7th Street Promenade and World Paseo open-air retail pedestrian streets.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 27, 2021

How Builders Align Reality With Buyer Expectations. cbroderick. Fri, 08/27/2021 - 10:13. On HorizonTV this week, three builders share their techniques for syncing homebuyer expectations with what they’re actually going to get. Peter Sciarretta, CEO of Hemingway Fine Homes, says he hits the road with clients to share completed projects, their cost per square foot, and how that might translate into the buyer’s budget and design needs.

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BD+C

AUGUST 27, 2021

The Museum of Science & History (MOSH) has selected DLR Group as the lead architect for the MOSH Genesis project on the Northbank of Downtown Jacksonville. The new project will replace the current location on the Southbank of Downtown Jacksonville, where MOSH has been since 1969. Early projections show the new facility will be bale to serve 58,000 students (a 50% increase over pre-pandemic numbers) and 469,000 visitors (a 168% increase) each year. .

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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 27, 2021

Tips for Kitchen Design That Puts Storage at the Forefront. cbroderick. Fri, 08/27/2021 - 10:09. For kitchen projects, the best design choices incorporate how the space will be used. Reevaluating storage needs, for example, can lead to several different functional and savvy designs. Realtor.com rounded up seven storage tips that incorporate design. One designer suggests choosing a two-tone color scheme for cabinets, with upper and lower cabinets contrasting.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 27, 2021

Minnesota Contractors Argue Against Testing, Vaccination Mandates. cbroderick. Fri, 08/27/2021 - 09:51. The Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, along with other construction trade groups, took a stance against the state’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements, saying the mandate would be costly and time consuming. The associations sent a letter to the Minnesota Management and Budget saying that testing or vaccine mandates would change the terms of contracts and result in higher co

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 27, 2021

34 Projects overcome the supply chain and other challenges of 2020 to be named ENR Midwest Best Projects in our 11-state region.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 27, 2021

Succeeding in today’s competitive and somewhat uncertain construction landscape requires flexibility, resilience , and—let’s be honest—help from technology. To overcome major challenges, like a global pandemic, you need to have the right skills and mindset, along with tools to make your life easier. . Jonathan Mabe learned these lessons first-hand as a young assistant project manager at Eckardt Group.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 27, 2021

First-Time Buyers Continue to Battle Tough Competition. cbroderick. Fri, 08/27/2021 - 09:41. When homes went flying off the market for all-cash, over asking offers, the Taylor family were at their wits end. It had been months of searching, but all the Taylors ran into were homes sold before a bid could even be placed. They eventually settled for a home without some essentials, that needed lots of renovations, and was over budget.

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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 27, 2021

This year's honorees include those who won accolades in the inaugural Excellence in Sustainability category.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 27, 2021

How Homeowners Use and Choose Their At-Home Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. cbroderick. Fri, 08/27/2021 - 09:56. While electric vehicles make up just 3% of all U.S. car sales, Biden’s recent executive order calls for half of all car and truck sales to be electric, hydrogen fuel cell, or plug-in hybrids by 2030. Two major challenges consumers often cite, reports The Wall Street Journal , are the price of electric vehicles and the availability of charging stations.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 27, 2021

State DOT chief engineer cites volatile material prices and uncertain times.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2021

Diversifying your services can be good for business. Here are some tips to supplement your company with drain cleaning or duct cleaning.

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Management 58

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Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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Work Gearz

AUGUST 27, 2021

Personal Protective Equipment, and particularly a quality pair of protective work boots for workers in the oil industry are a must. Oil industry professionals may require Electrical Hazard protection, impact protection, and most definitely, good resistance to slippage when in the workplace. With so many work boots flooding the marketplace, we put together a team of oil industry professionals to save you some legwork when looking to buy a new pair of boots for this sector. .

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NH Construction Law

AUGUST 27, 2021

In construction, as in most businesses, efficiency is the key to profitability; the bigger the bang for a given buck, the greater the profit margin. Bucks spent on labor will produce a big bang or a small one depending on working conditions. At the bid stage contractors estimate the manhours needed to complete their contracts by anticipating what those conditions will be.

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BD+C

AUGUST 27, 2021

ODA has completed a new multifamily structure in Washington, D.C.’s Navy Yard that comprises 465 apartments in a single square block. The project’s cascading facade creates a connection at the street level to provide the building with a transparent, approachable feel.

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