Fieldwire

AUGUST 7, 2023

As a tool, QC can be thought of as a corrective tool, typically carried out by a specific group of individuals on a job site; the inspectors and project engineers who walk and document items that need corrective action. RFIS Streamline your RFI process with Fieldwire Learn more → In construction, we have QC down.

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Construction Drawings Products Management 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 14, 2022

Good construction safety software can make a significant difference in the level of safety at your construction site. We’ve put together this guide to construction safety management software, so you can see how it will benefit your business and improve safety on every project. .

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Software Software Safety Management 98

Lets Build

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

You have seen it all before — workers waiting idly on site, subcontractors arriving early only to leave and come back later — because a delay has made the site unavailable for their specific jobs or materials they need have not yet arrived. In turn, more non-value-added activities result just so to resolve the missteps and delays.

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Site Schedule Plans Materials 88

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Construction bids are critical to winning more work, so it pays to have a solid understanding of what they entail and what you can do to improve your bidding performance. . In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about construction bids. How to Bid for Construction Jobs.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 21, 2023

Think back to the period between late 2017 and mid-2009 , when almost 2.5 million jobs were lost, and 150,000 construction firms went under. While it's not a given that another economic slump is on the horizon, you should still implement proactive measures to recession-proof your business. Enter construction technology.

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Construction Estimating Budgeting Budget 40

Pro Builder

MAY 28, 2020

Talk with your suppliers and they’ll tell you most of the materials and products they stock and sell either come from China or are manufactured with one or more components made in China. Similarly, we often think some building materials are more critical than others, but any material is critical when you can’t get it.

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Products Materials United States Resource 98

Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

When you tackle the jobs you’ve secured, it’s also important to plan for the unexpected. With numerous policies available, the plumbing contractor’s insurance landscape offers many ways for you to protect your physical and financial business assets. The average cost for a workers comp claim in 2019-20 was $41,353.

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Insurance Liability Injury Compensation 52

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Building a home from the ground up is expensive and the process could be so daunting for some potential buyers that they look as resales rather than new construction. However, if you as the builder are clear about costs going in, you give the buyer a chance to strategize and meet financial needs.

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Budgeting Budget Finance IDEA 98

Pro Builder

JANUARY 26, 2022

How upgrading your warranty program can gain trust and meet the expectations of today’s homebuyers. So it follows that when those same buyers are purchasing a new home, they assume they will get the same treatment as when they’re buying a car—even though the cost of a house is 10 times that of a new car. Jimmy Diffee.

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Modeling Housing Profitability Schedule 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 7, 2023

Watch the episode now You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , Google Podcasts , and anywhere else you get your podcasts. “Typically, we think of women as having the soft skills of being the collaborators and the peacemakers and getting everyone together, and men as more assertive.

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Fabrication San Francisco IDEA San Jose 59

Pro Builder

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you're running a home building company and believe numbers equal truth, think again. Here's how you can respond to that reality and achieve more reliable business metrics. But before we talk specifics, I challenge you and your company to never accept anyone’s numbers at face value. Fri, 01/28/2022 - 02:01. Scott Sedam.

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Permits Overhead Foundation Budgeting 98

Pro Builder

JULY 26, 2021

There’s an old saying, repeated countless times, yet it warrants another mention these days, “May you live in interesting times.” So, if not for the Spanish flu, I’d never have made it into this world, let alone be writing this column. . Builders in Tough Spot as Construction Costs Increase Amid Insatiable Demand.

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Overhead Profitability Housing Materials 105

Pro Builder

APRIL 9, 2023

Managing With Data (or How to Get Your Processes to Talk to You) ibush Sun, 04/09/2023 - 09:00 To improve their margins, home builders need good data. You can see a nose hair trying to work its way up through this crap a month after installation!” So, what would it take to prevent this scary and costly cycle?

Management 52

Management Bidding Site Schedule 52

Fieldwire

JULY 26, 2023

A project that was nearing substantial completion, we managed Punch for internal crews and over 20 subs to get the job done under budget and early. The power plant was followed by a quick stint of estimating where I learned the ins and outs of construction contracts, Plan / Spec evaluation, costs and negotiations.

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New York City Software Software Engineering 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In late 2017, rideshare giant, Lyft, released a brand campaign with the tagline “It matters how you get there.” Before launching a construction job, a company should set course by exploring project delivery methods and selecting one that best meets its unique needs. Why Choosing the Right Delivery Method Matters in Construction.

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Risk Schedule Design Budgeting 52

Constructonomics

APRIL 12, 2011

The pay is low, the competition is fierce and the chances of making it big are stacked tremdously against you. You fill out a bid form that has you basically sign your life away and then go up against eight to twelve other bidders. With that many bidders is it really worth getting the job?

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Bidding Michigan Contractors Profitability 123

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

So, what’s this meeting all about? As one of the main contributors to cost and time overrun, change orders are a nightmare for all. However, if there’s a problem, you want to catch it up front. And who wants to think about them anyway? The exact form it takes will look different project to project, client to client.

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Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budgeting 52

CivilJungle

APRIL 9, 2023

Types of Pavers and Cost 1. Brick Pavers Cost: $4 to $8 per square foot on the low end, but brick pavers can get as expensive as $15 to $20 per square foot. Concrete Pavers Made of concrete, the pavers come in many forms and sizes. Bluestone pavers cost: $5 to $12 per square foot. Stone Pavers Cost: $7 to $16.

Concrete 52

Concrete Materials Design Visualization 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The Ultimate Checklist to Complete Your Next Construction Project. Often the last thought in your mind when your job is running full speed ahead is project closeout. Your subcontractors are showing up, your rented equipment works and is where it should be, and all is right in the world. Not so fast.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

This episode of Autodesk’s Digital Builder podcast addresses the most common challenges with contracts and how simple adjustments can ensure you fully understand what you’re signing. You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , Google Podcasts , and anywhere else you get your podcasts.

Contract 52

Contract Contractors Negotiation Subcontracting 52

Pro Builder

JUNE 3, 2022

Think of drivers as the forces pushing home building toward manufactured off-site solutions, while the enablers remove barriers to implementation. Your Road Map to Off-Site Construction and Modular Homes. And don’t worry, robots won’t be taking anyone’s job; we’re that far in the hole. Is Now the Time for Off-Site Construction?

Site 98

Site Construction Housing Materials 98

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

As you dig deeper into your construction insurance policy, you may come across the terms first-party insurance and third-party insurance. Mastering the difference between these two concepts is crucial to understanding how different types of construction insurance protect you.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Compensation Claims 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

Forms and Checklists. » You Are In Charge of Creating Your Company’s Corporate Image. Building a business takes a lot of work, and ideally, you build a business that you can be proud of. So what do you do? Sure, you work hard and get the job done right. Compliance/Regulations.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 185

Pro Builder

MAY 11, 2021

Those of you who are under 35 or so may think I’m making this up. The only choice was to bring down costs, but because the builder served move-up buyers, simply eliminating features and cheapening its product wasn’t an option. We have no fewer calls for leaks with you than with any other builder.

Concrete 98

Concrete Materials IDEA Housing 98

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Forms and Checklists. » Keep Work Environment Safe for Lower Job Costs. Some project managers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.” Fewer accidents also mean lower insurance premiums, which mean lower labor costs. Compliance/Regulations.

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Construction Insurance Software Software 137

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

Forms and Checklists. « Where do you stand on the highway bill? Look for the September How To Issue » Obtaining the Proper Bonding for Government Jobs. You know, I was thinking about one of my first blog posts, the one called, “Stop Whining! Government Jobs Are Not Impossible!”. Sales/Marketing.

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Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 169

Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

They may not have the funds available to pay the contractor out of pocket, so they’re counting on that insurance check to cover the construction costs. More importantly, we’ll look at the pros and cons for restoration and roofing contractors to help you decide if an AOB is worth it. What is an assignment of benefits?

Insurance 52

Insurance Contractors Lien Claims 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Forms and Checklists. Whether you have a simple accounting application, or a specialized construction accounting system, you should be able to file your taxes and payroll information electronically. Electronic filing shouldn’t just be limited to your taxes, though. Are you doing any of the following electronically?

Construction 137

Construction Software Software Accounting 137

CivilJungle

JUNE 8, 2022

Before knowing about privacy fences you should know what a fence is. The cost of constructing a privacy fence around a house depends on many factors. The cost of making a fence varies directly proportional to the perimeter. Another factor that determines the cost largely is the material used. What Is a Privacy Fence?

Materials 52

Materials Housing Green Concrete 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 10, 2012

Forms and Checklists. As you know, I’ve been reading Steve Jobs’ biography. I think there are some pretty good lessons in there, particularly for the start of a new year. As a construction business owner, you put a lot of time and effort into making critical decisions. Second, get your processes in order.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 175

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Construction is an industry that provides ample opportunities for advertising your business. But you have to do it smart. A thing that you always want to take into consideration is keeping a balance between the online and offline promotion of your company. Offer something in exchange for your presence.

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IDEA Construction Site Materials 121

Help Everybody Everyday

JULY 4, 2016

I hate filling out forms. You hate forms too. When someone hands us a form to fill out, he or she might as well be stabbing us in the heart. Is it time to abolish forms once and for all? Worst Form Ever. And it seems like each time I go, I have to fill out the same stupid form. He knows me.

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US IDEA Schedule Contract 70

CivilJungle

APRIL 20, 2022

Drywall construction was started in the time of 20 th century in the USA to save the labour cost of plastering. For scoring, the purpose uses a utility knife but don’t press it so much because then it will go deeper and crosses the firm line, which will create more problems. Drywall Repair Cost Per Square Foot.

Materials 52

Materials Inspections Housing Contractors 52

HardHatChat

MARCH 28, 2017

By their very nature, flagship locations almost always pose a wide range of circumstances beyond what you might expect in a typical retail or restaurant construction job – which is why it’s imperative that brands turn to a trusted commercial construction firm experienced in navigating the flagship location construction process.

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Retail Construction Chicago Commercial 156

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 27, 2014

Did someone setup QuickBooks by trying to follow the built in template inside QuickBooks and you figured out you cannot get any of the financial and job costing reports you need to operate and grow your construction company? Which QuickBooks Reports Will Help You Increase Sales And Profits?

Contractors 89

Contractors Accounting Work in Progress Profitability 89

Work Gearz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Winter comes to mind when people think about wool socks. But did you know that wearing wool socks in the summer is equally beneficial? . Yes, we know that cotton is light and airy and it feels just the right choice for winter, yet it absorbs moisture and keeps it close to your skin, making it unsuitable for hot weather. .

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Fabrication Products Site Regulation 52

Work Gearz

MAY 16, 2022

The cowboy hat is one of the most well-known fashion accessories, and as such, you may wear it with practically any outfit to make a big statement.  If you are someone obsessed with fashion and how you look, then you probably know how to mix match your outfit and its color. Why are cowboy hats important? 

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