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CFMA 2013 Annual Conference: What’s In It for Me?

Carol Hagen

Yes, the CFMA conference will get you thinking differently, spark new ideas and offer an open exchange or an “alternative sphere” of financial best practices and innovation. I’m especially interested in the improvements and new product acquisitions that bring more mobility to the workforce.

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Empowering Project Management Professionals Through Technology—Part 2 of 5

Viewpoint Construction Technology

This means that project managers often don’t know, or are not always familiar with, the workers on their projects—their skillsets, their personalities and work habits, their certifications and insurance documentation, etc. The onus is on the project manager to make sure everyone on the project team is capable and certified.

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An intermediary with a difference (Maybe this one is fair to both contractors and clients)

Construction Marketing Ideas

In the concept, contractors and service providers are prequalified based on insurance, licensing and client reviews. Consumers, meanwhile use their mobile application or the Jiffy website to request the relevant service, “in a jiffy” — like within a few hours. It’s an interesting idea.

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4 Positive Impacts Asset Management and Maintenance Have On Your Construction Business

Fieldwire

The idea of efficiency that applies to a particular piece of machinery may shift with time; yet, properly-maintained machinery operates virtually as well as brand-new machinery while requiring far less maintenance. Warranties, like insurance, can cover replacement components and other equipment concerns. It functions smoothly.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. Not too long ago, or so it seems, we were more than ecstatic at the idea of being able to call our project managers in the field on mobile phones. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. This doesn’t just mean making sure everyone has a working mobile phone and Internet access on the job site. If you have a high volume of work, or you’re finding it difficult to get an accurate idea of project health, then you should consider a system that integrates your project management and accounting applications.

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Managing the Process of Innovation - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction

ENR Construction

At the same time, a different Skanska project team at Duke University was investigating how to develop custom applications for mobile devices. It’s such a good idea, we’re working to implement it on healthcare projects nationwide. Innovation requires more than words of encouragement to move ideas forward.