Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 3, 2020

locally researched detailed line item cost data to enable cost visibility and transparency associated with liabilities, budgets, plans, etc. A strategic plan is required in order to establish a roadmap that guides an organization over time to varies stages of improvement.

Procurement 170

Procurement Construction Plans Budgeting 170

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Committing Intentional Project Communications » Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. The contractor doing the work was working for the city at the time. Points to Ponder: It is the contractor’s responsibility to create a work area and zone free from hazards that could cause injury or harm to persons or property.

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 21, 2012

The Most Popular Method - Designed by investors and developers and shrewd business people who understand the concept of divide and conquer is for contractors to get little or no down payment for a construction project, do all the work, including change orders and then try to collect their money. The trouble is about to start!"

Profitability 48

Profitability Contractors Banking Change Orders 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

New Contractor's Levels of Stress. You Quit Your Job - And started a construction business only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Contractor's Licenses - Information changes rapidly so check online for your local county or contact us and we can help 206-361-3950 or email sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com.

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

According to a recent survey from Autodesk and Dodge Data & Analytics, 66% of general contractors experience trouble getting off the job on at least a quarter of their projects. Problems like delayed change orders, poor communication and lost paperwork may make it harder to close out a project on time.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Just about every contractor has been there — a project starts out strong but, as it moves forward, delays and incidental added work and changes knock dollars and cents off of the bottom line. Owners need your help to meet their goals, and they may be more amenable to approving change orders while you’re still on the job.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 31, 2021

Any collaborative construction solution embraces the following approaches and tools: Contractual commitments to cooperate and collaborative with ALL parities and act in good faith; An Operational Manual or Execution Guide as part of the contractual commitments that defines all roles, responsibilities and associated workflows, phases, documentation (..)

Construction 154

Construction Procurement Contract Budgeting 154

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 29, 2013

Some key players within the construction community like architects, engineers, public and private owners, construction managers, contractors , subcontractors, and designers will find the event very useful for them to get acquainted with various “tips and tricks” which can be applied to scheduling their construction projects.

Schedule 69

Schedule Construction Change Orders Estimating 69

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

I know a lot of contractors are getting into bidding season, and this got me thinking about communication. I know from my days as a general contractor that plans and specifications are altered continuously as subcontractors become involved, materials are changed, and change orders are issued. change orders.

Construction 160

Construction Software Software Bidding 160

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

During this process, consider how much wiggle room is available for change orders, most likely an inevitable occurrence once a project is underway and can be costly if not well planned. When estimating budget, remember that your architect and contractor likely will build some construction software costs into their budgets.

Risk 52

Risk Schedule Design Budgeting 52

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

« Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Let’s look at a few important improvements that most contractors can make. It’s obviously to your advantage if your partners have easy access to your project documents – from owners or other contractors employing you to the subs and vendors you employ.

Construction 137

Construction Documentation Software Software 137

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

One problem that even the most savvy contractors deal with is profit fade, when a job continues to incur additional costs that are not factored into the estimate. Learn how better change order management and forecasting can help prevent profit fade. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 16, 2014

If you are thinking about delegating your contractors bookkeeping to someone I would like to make a case for why you should hire the best bookkeeping service you can afford regardless of whether or not it is us because we may not be the best choice for your contracting company. This is a simple question and the answer should tell you a lot.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Office US 48

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

A lot of contractors have asked me about Section 179. Most of these contractors are considering an investment in equipment or software, and they want to know if it can actually help their construction business. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. The Best Time to Go Live is….

Construction 181

Construction Software Software Accounting 181

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 19, 2011

One of my favorite parts of this job is getting to talk with professionals in the industry who work with contractors for a living. And, let’s face it: the kind of individual driven to be a general contractor is often not the kind that relishes tedious office work and long hours spent analyzing numbers. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Contractors in today’s marketplace are caught in the middle of a paper and paperless culture. Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. Recent Posts.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

Many State and Federal projects require a contractor to be bonded. In a way, a surety bond is like insurance; it is a three-part agreement between the contractor, the organization requiring the bond (e.g. This report illustrates how a contractor bills a client versus the work they have actually completed. change orders.

Cash Flow 169

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 169

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites » Better Project Management through Better Communication. Contractors need to proactively evaluate and address how project teams – including subs and vendors – are communicating. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

It crystallizes our mission to make contractors’ jobs easier and we put that mission into our own words: “When better is possible, good is not enough.” For instance, Foundation Software’s vision is this: “To provide the best in accounting software and service for the labor intensive contractor.” change orders.

Construction 175

Construction Software Software Accounting 175

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

You know, lots of contractors using an off-the-shelf accounting program ask me the same question: Why is construction-specific accounting software so much more expensive? Construction-specific systems allow contractors to instantly track and analyze job progress and performance. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

Construction 169

Construction Software Software Accounting 169

cnstrctr

JULY 1, 2019

In order to determine who your report will be distributed to you need to first determine who your audience will be, there are two main audiences for reporting: Internal Reporting – is important for two reasons. Contractors charge fee on a project, and that fee is intended to go into the business.

Cash Flow 60

Cash Flow Forecasting Construction Contract 60

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

What happens when construction expert George Hedley gathers 15 different contractors from all over the country, puts them in a room for 2 days and leads an open discussion? What I can tell you is encouraging: There are contractors who are succeeding in this economic climate. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2011

A Change (Order) for the Better? Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. Tags: accounting , construction , contractors , features , foundation , job costing , software , support. Free Subscriptions. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Home » Blogs. Wally Evans Blog.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 6, 2011

There is just something special about being around contractors. One of the things I enjoy most about my position at ComputerEase is that I have the opportunity to deal with different contractors everyday and have the opportunity to help them with their construction software needs. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Many contractors go into business because they’re great at what they do. I know a successful excavating contractor that took over his father’s grave digging business when he was younger. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts. January 2009.

Construction 160

Construction Software Software Accounting 160

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

Mid-January is a time of reflection for many contractors. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. Home » Blogs. « “How good do you want to be?” ” Pardon the Commercial Interruption… » Year-End Wake Up Call. Creating year-end financial reports. Recent Posts.

Construction 169

Construction Software Software Accounting 169

Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2021

For some architects, being on the jobsite is a vital part of their work process, while for others, they see job site visits as a series of obligations fraught with increased liability. . Those contractors who built these projects tended to be very experienced and skilled at that process. Evaluation.

Site 52

Site Liability Design Residential 52

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

But the point at which the office meets the field – where job progress is tracked, profitability is calculated, invoices and change orders are processed – this is the point where bad (or no) communications between the field and the office results in diminished performance and profits. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Iowa 120

Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

In Pennsylvania, contractors working on residential projects need to be aware of the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. The Act establishes a registration program for home improvement contractors, along with required contract provisions, minimum insurance coverage, and more. Project details.

Pennsylvania 98

Pennsylvania Residential Contractors Contract 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It’s difficult to stay on top of various project components—like deliverables, changes, and status updates—with files and communications scattered across different programs. . Implementing interoperable workflows allows architects, engineers, and contractors to work better together and overcome these challenges. .

Autodesk 105

Autodesk Construction Contract Documentation 105

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

» Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared. Bank lines of credit are lifelines for many contractors, yet convincing a bank to provide or renegotiate a line of credit is not easy. Many contractors negotiate payment due dates with their vendors to get themselves out of short-term cash binds. change orders.

Banking 120

Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

Contractor, do for me? It is up to us, the contractor, to shape the message effectively and communicate to the client what the building will cost, an estimated time line to completion and any inherent issues that need to be addressed as early in the project as possible. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

Contractors work in the middle of a chain of risk passed onto them. Even if this doesn’t become an actual source of profit in and of itself, contractors who actively work to understand and control risk are in a position to make smarter project decisions that lead to higher profit margins. change orders. August 2008.

Risk 120

Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

New Contractor''s Levels of Stress. You Quit Your Job - And started a construction business only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Contractor''s Licenses - Information changes rapidly so check online for your local county or contact us and we can help 206-361-3950 or email sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com.

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

There’s been a lot of talk about BIM and more recently IPD as project collaboration solutions, but adoption by contractors has been slow. Because change is difficult. With these improved technologies, we’ll see healthier projects and cash flow, not to mention happier contractors. change orders. Wally Evans Blog.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2012

Connection between our company and our customers, between industry peers, between contractors and their project teams. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders. We are in the final week of preparing for our annual Users’ Conference , and I couldn’t be more thrilled. Wally Evans Blog. August 2008.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Conference 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Venture tools are built to give contractors visibility and control over three key areas of construction operations: Documentation. I remember the amount of time I used to spend as a general contractor following up on project notifications and issues. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120