Lets Build

JANUARY 6, 2023

Setbacks like supply chain disruptions and rising energy prices are putting pressure on residential construction profit margins. And for many construction companies that operated on slim profit margins before those setbacks, even the smallest cost overruns can result in loss-making projects.

Profitability 144

Profitability Residential Software Software 144

Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

However, the industry is exposed to many risks that can significantly impair operations, the environment, and the safety of people. Consequently, risk management is crucial to identify and mitigate damages while guaranteeing the safety of workers, the general public, and the environment.

Risk 91

Risk Management Safety Accidents 91

Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

At the same time, you’re trying to keep a close eye on your own jobs, profit margins, invoices, personnel, equipment, drawings, and more. Without your own project management solution, you’re operating at a huge disadvantage and putting your business at risk.

Profitability 145

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 23, 2023

Identify, Manage & Reduce Jobsite Hazards & Threats ccapoccia Thu, 03/23/2023 - 09:57 All construction projects carry some level of risk that needs to be identified, assessed and managed so construction projects are not negatively impacted. There are four main types of risk in construction: financial, safety, scheduling and legal.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 23, 2023

But pre-tax profit slid to £15m from £25m the year before in the face of a turbulent market and unpredictability of material and labour prices. ” Quinn said that the second quarter of 2023, saw a more stable situation concerning cost inflation, and gross profit margins were set to be similar to or slightly above those achieved in 2022.

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Profitability Construction Risk US 62

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 29, 2023

“Mature discussions” with clients about material price rises enabled specialist engineering contractor McGee to protect its profits despite rampant inflation. Latest results for the firm for the year to November 30 2022 show pre-tax profits steady at £6.1m from £6m last time despite a dip in turnover to £83.3m for £92.2m.

Risk 77

Risk Profitability Security Engineering 77

Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Anyone who has managed a construction company, department, or project knows profitability can be challenging. Intense competition, fluctuating market conditions and other factors often result in tight profit margins. Even with numerous challenges, specialty contracting can be profitable. In-Demand Expertise.

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Profitability Contractors Management Contract 98

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 10, 2023

Also impacted are cost and organizational controls and, in turn, the risk of losing money on a project or falling short of optimal profit on a project. Quality, efficiency, customer service and other processes are impacted by software.

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Software Software Profitability Project Management 317

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 24, 2023

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.

Profitability 97

Profitability Construction Autodesk Forecasting 97

Construction Business Owner

MAY 28, 2014

Every contractor and construction professional knows the three top priorities of a project: Finish on time, finish on budget and maintain profitability. Water damage, for example, is a high-risk threat that can delay a project, incur significant expenses and damage a contractor’s reputation.'

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Risk Profitability Budgeting Budget 205

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2024

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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Estimating Contractors Roads Profitability 156

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Contractors are focused on executing efficiently and safety, while winning new business and staying profitable. . So how can companies optimize for their bottom line without putting their businesses at risk? . Risk management is a multifaceted challenge. Toric: Delivering Data-driven Insights to Improve Decision-making .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Risk Industrial Construction 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

To fulfill project and profit expectations consistently – and provide fulfillment for workers themselves. In The Construction Executive's Guide to Protecting Margins , we asked six industry leaders (and a colleague in engineering) how they’re managing profits, projects, and people. If anything, we have the opportunity to build smarter.

Profitability 52

Profitability Construction Innovation BIM 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 1, 2018

How Can Contractors Manage Risk? Risk itself, especially risk caused by large economic forces, isn’t usually something individual businesses can control. That being said, the best way to manage risk in the construction industry is to have a solid game plan. Which External Factors Should Companies Follow?

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Risk Plans Management Construction 165

Construction Junkie

MAY 25, 2021

With intelligent, scalable, and effective security services, you can minimize risk and keep your assets secure. However, safety risks are far from the only threat that construction sites are exposed to. Be aware of the risks The first step to creating a safer job site is to understand what risks are present.

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Risk Site Security Construction 105

Construction Business Owner

JULY 2, 2018

Profit margins were exactly where they should be. Two partners at a building supplies manufacturing company were exactly where they wanted to be. Their firm sold best-in-class building supplies at competitive prices. The firm had earned the trust of a dedicated client base. Suppliers had proven themselves to be conscientious and dependable.

Risk 168

Risk Profitability 168

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

How to Manage Risk in Your Construction Project. According to The Construction Industry Institute , there are about 107 construction risks you should consider when managing a project. Before you start panicking about the 90 plus risks on the list you’re probably not completely aware of at this moment, let’s take a step back.

Risk 59

Risk Management Construction Documentation 59

Construction Dive

AUGUST 7, 2019

"We must take a more disciplined approach to risk assessment," CEO Carlos Hernandez said. "We're focusing on profitability and cash generation."

Risk 84

Risk Profitability 84

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

Such is problematic for corporate directors, in particular in their risk oversight role as they consider risk management policies to be implemented by the company’s management that are consistent with the board’s strategy and risk appetite. and elsewhere around the globe.

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Risk Green Sustainability Maine 174

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Most people would probably agree that more information is always better, particularly as it relates to understanding complex scenarios and making tough financial decisions.

Profitability 215

Profitability Risk Commercial Industrial 215

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 3, 2019

Conflicts and other project risks can delay work and negatively impact bottom lines. Sometimes there is little bearing on ongoing operations, but, depending on the nature of the conflict, these disputes can have serious ramifications which have the potential to cause brand damage, profitability issues or human resource issues.

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Risk Software Software Construction 130

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 15, 2016

Handyman Contractors Are Very High Profit Low Risk Construction Niche. We have always known them to be a high-profit low-risk type of business that for the most part is not as severely impacted by ups and downs of the economy. Nowhere near other segments of the construction industry.

Profitability 48

Profitability Risk Contractors Remodeling 48

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

And maybe of greatest import, these new laws provide a map and compass for businesses believing that profit should come not from creating the world’s problems, but from solving them. the principal climate-related risks and opportunities arising in connection with the company’s operations, and.

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Regulation Risk Sustainability Management 194

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

IS YOUR BUSINESS EFFECTIVELY PRIORITIZING CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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Risk Management Construction Safety 62

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

How Well Does Your Business Prioritize Construction Risk Management? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

Risk 62

Risk Management Construction Safety 62

Jobsite with Procore

JUNE 28, 2022

Every construction project involves risk, and managing that risk while protecting a company’s profit margins, reputation, and people is just one of a CFO’s many responsibilities. Here, CFO Ken Blakeley breaks down his approach to risk and navigating the unexpected.

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Risk Profitability Management Construction 92

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 26, 2013

Scarcity of work and ferocious competition have driven profit margins down, resulting in balance sheet erosion and layoffs. We are left with an industry that is thinly capitalized and thinly staffed. Ups and downs are not new to the construction industry, and, in general, contractors are a resilient bunch.'

Risk 180

Risk Profitability Organization Environment 180

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

While bringing in large projects and generating revenue is essential, it’s equally important to manage profit effectively and ensure healthy margins. And while profit margins in construction are notoriously tight (4-6%), there are steps you can take to increase your profitability without compromising the quality of your work.

Profitability 98

Profitability Risk Construction Autodesk 98

FDR Safety

JULY 9, 2013

The first is risk assessment. In the mid-‘90s, when I was part of the National Safety Council’s Institute for Safety through Design (now “sunset”), risk assessment was more of a concept and vision than a reality for most organizations in the U.S. I encourage all safety pros to be familiar with the work of CHCS.

Sustainability 120

Sustainability Risk Safety Las Vegas 120

Construction Marketing

APRIL 30, 2018

We might not consider it, but the underfoot conditions for this army of warehouse workers poses a big risk in many ways. On top of the human cost, a lack of safety can harm profits too. The post How maintaining warehouse floors can reduce the risk of accidents appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog.

Accidents 120

Accidents Risk Safety Employment 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 3, 2020

Exploring the software essentials that push profits & productivity. If you run your business with disconnected project teams, you face delayed project updates, duplicate data entry, greater risk of errors and unnecessary costs. Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Status of webinar Featured. Thu, 05/07/2020 - 12:00. Embedded Form.

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Software Software Profitability Accounting 314

Contractor Bookkeeping

APRIL 26, 2019

It is the process of tracking all the costs related to a project to determine its profitability. Job Costing, in its simplest terms, links the money you spent on a job against the money you received to do a particular job. A common misconception is that Job Costing is only for large contractors with a dozen employees.

Profitability 61

Profitability Construction Contractors Risk 61

Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2022

All these pose risks to the health of these workers. . When recruiting new workers, ensure they know all the risks they may encounter with their work. Training workers on safety measures give them enough knowledge to avoid or eliminate risks. It poses risks to your construction machines and workers. .

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Safety Site Construction Inspections 343

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2021

Even TradeTapp ingests data to compare subcontractor risk levels and proactively mitigate against project risk. We spoke with Michael Murphy, Digital Construction Operations Manager at BAM Ireland, to understand how Construction IQ is helping to drive safer, higher-quality projects for its teams with less risk.

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Risk Construction Autodesk Safety 52

Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

In latest published accounts to September 2022, Rydon Group Holdings revealed a pre-tax profit of £6.1m Rydon Homes was the main profit driver left in the group generating a pre-tax profit of £11m up from £3.7m Rydon continues to express its deepest sympathy to the Grenfell residents and their families.” previously.

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Claims Profitability Maine Insurance 131

Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Cutting costs can be a quick and easy way to improve the profitability of your construction business. Introducing cost-control measures can bring immediate savings and ensure you remain profitable in the long term. But cost-control measures must be carefully managed.

Profitability 94

Profitability Construction Risk Contract 94

Contractor Magazine

JULY 19, 2023

AI could help contractors reach new levels of efficiency, safety and profitability—but implementation may hold unexpected risks.

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Contract Profitability Risk Safety 69