Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

STRATEGY |. What has your building done for me lately? Even if you’re already good at what you do, competition is healthy. Competition is what makes us strive for success, what makes us work harder and what makes us want to be the best. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

STRATEGY |. Being the Best » The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents. Some call it smart resource allocation while others call it a best practice. The conundrum is this – as the economy and market shifts in a positive trajectory, what happens to this so-called “best practice?” MANAGEMENT |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

STRATEGY |. Over the years, though, I’ve learned that it’s easy to get caught up in the numbers and gathering more data to the point that I’ve lost sight of what I initially set out to analyze. I often see claims in business articles that the best practice for analyzing something (whatever that may be) is to get more data.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

STRATEGY |. Section 179, and what YOU need to know about it. The Best Time to Go Live is…. Wow, what a fast summer. Regardless of when you decide to begin implementation, there are a few factors that you should be aware of: Do the proper research to find out which accounting software is the best fit for your business.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

STRATEGY |. 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. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 13, 2012

STRATEGY |. Success involves consistent performance, established goals and a commitment and passion about what you do. You only get out of something what you put into it. Discipline is about doing what you are supposed to do, when you are supposed to do it and the way it is supposed to be done. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

STRATEGY |. Leveraging Technology to Enhance What You Already Do Well » E-mail overload. Communicate your habits with those important to you – Let people know the best times to e-mail important information or what subject lines to use to grab your attention. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

STRATEGY |. Jim is a senior consultant with FMI and specializes in building profits by developing tailored operations strategies for his clients. Consider what you are doing to create and share a vision for success with your staff. What are some things YOU are doing to lead your company through this ‘muddle through’ economy?

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Business Facilities

AUGUST 25, 2021

IEA’s Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector is “a comprehensive study of how to transition to a net zero energy system by 2050, while ensuring stable and affordable energy supplies, providing universal energy access and enabling robust economic growth.”. So, sustainability is a huge part of what makes Florida successful.”.

Florida 115

Florida New York Electrical Innovation 115

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

STRATEGY |. Despite the wonder and awe that spreadsheet users feel about their worksheet creations, these applications (gasp) might not be (horror) the best tool for up-to-date, accurate information, or flexible reporting capabilities. And how great they are for ad hoc queries, and what-if scenarios. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

STRATEGY |. Prepare for Growth. I wish you all the best this coming year, and good luck keeping those resolutions. What are some other resolutions you’re making for your company? MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

STRATEGY |. Let me conclude with what I consider to be the last piece of the puzzle: standards. The best answer I’ve heard: there is no common platform that delivers them to the folks collaborating on real projects. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Green Building.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

STRATEGY |. Build the Best Team. Venture helps you manage your contacts using construction specific criteria, invite potential partners to bid on work, and even prequalify subcontractors, so you create the best team for the job. So now that I’ve done a little bragging, I’d like to know what you think. MANAGEMENT |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

STRATEGY |. While many of these costs are easy to identify, some are not, so just what are some things that keep bidding costs up? First, bid on jobs you have the best chance of winning. What are your biggest sources of bidding costs? MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 19, 2011

STRATEGY |. Question: What is the difference between a used car salesperson and a software salesperson? I grew my business from the ground up, and I was always determined to avoid using what I have termed as the “Sales Zombie” at my company. So what makes us different? MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 2, 2012

STRATEGY |. In life, the best things are no doubt free. As someone who thinks a good lunch is one of the best things in life, I’m in a bit of a quandary. Because I know it certainly isn’t free to develop, and in general you get what you pay for. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. foundation.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

STRATEGY |. Follow the Green Road (or A Summary of CONExpo/ConAgg) » What has your building done for me lately? Certainly property can be considered an “investment”, but a client is just in asking what exactly will this new building do for me? Better yet, what will you, Mr./Mrs. MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2011

STRATEGY |. What is the average tenure of the group? The best Support offers multiple means of communication, timely responses, and thorough information. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

STRATEGY |. At best, we could find a pay phone or some other land line to call on if it was an emergency. Voice, Data, Now What? What do you foresee as the next technology game changer for the construction industry? MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Project Management 136

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

STRATEGY |. So, with green building becoming the norm, rather than the exception, what can you do to prepare and get on board? So what exactly does getting LEED certification have to do with business management or even construction software? MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |.

Construction 120

Construction Certification Green Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 11, 2011

STRATEGY |. « What has your building done for me lately? Full disclosure: I have talked about this subject numerous times while trying my best to awkwardly connect with total strangers.). Here’s what I can tell you. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Green 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

STRATEGY |. Before work begins, understand fully what you’ve contracted to do by carefully reviewing the contract at hand. Meet with them before every project to discuss not only the contractual provisions for scope of work and change orders, but also what you bid and why. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

STRATEGY |. Up-to-date information plays a key role in better managing your project costs, and the best method of ensuring your information is current is to connect the field with the accounting office. What other problems do you consider when deciding if it’s time to switch your software? MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

STRATEGY |. The best project managers may be able to roll with these changes, but even the best have trouble ensuring that all costs have been covered when billing the client, that the cost estimates are accurate, and that billing occurs in a timely fashion. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

But if you assume that’s a reflection of the state’s business climate and economic growth strategy, you better think again. Since the beginning of last year, Alabama has reeled in a bevy of big-ticket projects that will provide a solid foundation for future growth. billion haul in capital investment for Alabama.

Alabama 40

Alabama Site Mobility Infrastructure 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

But if you assume that’s a reflection of the state’s business climate and economic growth strategy, you better think again. Since the beginning of last year, Alabama has reeled in a bevy of big-ticket projects that will provide a solid foundation for future growth. billion haul in capital investment for Alabama.

Alabama 40

Alabama Site Mobility Infrastructure 40

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 8, 2011

STRATEGY |. This leads me to think that the best intentioned government programs, such as the first time homebuyer credit, only served to temporarily prop up the market and sustain the situation for an even longer period. The best salesman in the world cannot overcome shoddy workmanship and poor field processes. MANAGEMENT |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Equity 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 11, 2011

STRATEGY |. This leads me to think that the best intentioned government programs, such as the first time homebuyer credit, only served to temporarily prop up the market and sustain the situation for an even longer period. The best salesman in the world cannot overcome shoddy workmanship and poor field processes. MANAGEMENT |.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Equity 120

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 12, 2016

The report included a stark warning about the availability of skilled workers for one of the hottest growth sectors in the U.S.: What follows is an update on locations that are staying ahead of the curve in meeting the essentials needed for sustainable growth in the advanced manufacturing sector. advanced manufacturing.

Oklahoma 40

Oklahoma Mississippi Tennessee Utah 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 18, 2012

This year’s Location Picks are a diverse group of communities which have successfully planted their flag on the battlefield for new growth sectors. Every one of the locations honored here has embraced the imperative of regional cooperation as a driver of nearly every successful growth strategy.

Omaha 76

Omaha Mobility Georgia Arkansas 76

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

573), was enacted in 1987 to stimulate business and industrial growth in designated areas of the state that are considered economically depressed. Arkansas’s counties are ranked into four tiers based on poverty rate, population growth, per capita income and unemployment rate. For more information, click this link. TAX INCENTIVES.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

ENTERPRISE ZONE CREDIT: To stimulate growth in depressed areas of the state, Alabama offers certain tax credit incentives to business that locate or expand within a designated enterprise zone. Arkansas’s counties are ranked into four tiers based on poverty rate, population growth, per capita income and unemployment rate.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75