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The Foundations of Operational Excellence (Part 1 of 3)

Construction Business Owner

The Foundations of Operational Excellence (Part 1 of 3) ccapoccia Thu, 03/23/2023 - 09:19 Many engineering and construction (E&C) firms measure success strictly by looking at the bottom line. If net profits are good, companies often think they’re effectively managing their money, processes and talent.

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Harness the Power of Estimating Data to Grow Your Business

Construction Business Owner

Harness the Power of Estimating Data to Grow Your Business ccapoccia Sun, 08/27/2023 - 12:23 Estimating is the foundation of every profitable construction business. Accurate takeoffs are important for getting the correct material and labor quantities for your project.

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Strategic Cost Estimation for Contractors in 2024

Construction Business Owner

It is the foundation upon which a profitable project is built, serving as a road map for resource allocation, risk assessment and financial planning. The art of cost estimation is fraught with complexities and often undermined by factors that were either overlooked or impossible to predict.

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Building a Sustainable, Scalable & Sellable Construction Company

Construction Business Owner

They lack the underlying foundation, systems and structure that are essential to all businesses, preventing them from building a profitable and efficient company. Building a sustainable, scalable and sellable business is something all business owners should strive for. Business owners in the construction industry are no exception.

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The Secret Sauce to Protecting Construction Profits  

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By taking proactive steps and adopting the right tools, you can mitigate and safeguard your firm’s profits. ” Clearly, technology can enormously influence your projects’ productivity and profitability. Little to no project or business predictability Most construction projects are like a unique snowflake.

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Building Strong Starts: Protecting Profit Margins Through Effective Preconstruction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

the preconstruction phase), you complete a significant part of the job and create a strong foundation and direction for the remaining work. Doing so won’t just make your life easier; it’ll also help you protect your profit margins. When you stay on top of project planning and design from the beginning (i.e.,

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Inside the 2023 Outlook for Equipment Acquisition & Financing

Construction Business Owner

Inside the 2023 Outlook for Equipment Acquisition & Financing ccapoccia Tue, 05/16/2023 - 16:08 Each year brings new challenges that construction businesses must navigate to be profitable and grow.

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