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Project Document Management : Your Communication Strategy. Because some very specific documents are created and used throughout the life of a typical construction project, these documents can serve as the center of your communications strategy. Document availability. Document relevance. Document Tracking.
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Construction Business Owner Attends APWA 2011 Congress » Section 179, and what YOU need to know about it. While the circumstances may change for each unique situation, I can share a few basic facts about Section 179: 2011 Deduction Limit – $500,000 (up from $250k previously). December 2011. November 2011.
I know from my days as a general contractor that plans and specifications are altered continuously as subcontractors become involved, materials are changed, and changeorders are issued. This entry was posted on Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 at 1:15 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog. December 2011. August 2011.
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Document Management. With the current levels of detail required by industry standards, code compliance and also by the different disciplines, the number of documents required for a project is huge. Keeping track of what’s current in that huge set of documents and making sure others on your team are using current documents are critical.
Some Advice on ChangeOrders » A Change (Order) for the Better? When clients ask me about changeorders, I’m reminded of a well-circulated photo. The yacht is named “ChangeOrder.” Discussion about changeorder difficulties tends to be one of two types.
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Consider these three vital areas: Construction Project Documents: How do you move documents through your organization? When documents are created or modified, are the appropriate people notified? There are a number of software packages out there that allow document sharing. December 2011. November 2011.
Keeping documents as electronic files reduces paper waste and clutter in your office because you can get rid of the filing cabinets. Electronic filing also gives you the ability to search with simple keyword terms, so you can find documents faster. Archiving documents. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011.
Rather than looking in the review mirror after a job is complete and realizing you’re over budget, make sure you have the ability to import estimates, manage changeorders, report on committed costs, and allow your employees in the field remote access. Integrated Document Management. December 2011. November 2011.
Look for software that does a better job providing applications based on the workflow of a project from cradle to grave, and that provides web-based anywhere-any time visibility into job progress, profitability, change management, and more for everyone who involved in the success of a job. Next Generation of Document Management.
Finally, the programmers that do the actual coding will receive the final specifications document. They will study the document and then meet with the analyst to thoroughly review all aspects of the specifications. This entry was posted on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011 at 10:25 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. December 2011.
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Sometimes, as you know, project documents can devote an entire plan sheet or spec section to a list of abbreviations and acronyms. A lot of this communication revolves around the project documentation. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011.
Meet with them before every project to discuss not only the contractual provisions for scope of work and changeorders, but also what you bid and why. Owners need your help to meet their goals, and they may be more amenable to approving changeorders while you’re still on the job. December 2011. November 2011.
Venture tools are built to give contractors visibility and control over three key areas of construction operations: Documentation. Document Management. It’s no secret that documents play a vital role in the construction process from beginning to end. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. August 2011.
Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. changeorders.
Learn how better changeorder management and forecasting can help prevent profit fade. This entry was posted on Friday, April 1st, 2011 at 11:06 am and is filed under Jeana Durst. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011.
So, I took some photos, wrote an RFI attached the photos to the document and sent it to the architect noting its urgent status. Do you have a process for organizing, storing and attaching all supporting documentation for an issue? Some, if not most issues revolve around document management and project team communication.
Now, in 2011, I can tell you that it was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. This entry was posted on Monday, June 20th, 2011 at 2:54 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. August 2012.
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This entry was posted on Thursday, February 17th, 2011 at 9:09 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. ” Tweets that mention Construction Business Owner Blogs -- Topsy.com Says: February 17th, 2011 at 9:36 am. [.] Eugene Pages Says: March 3rd, 2011 at 12:37 pm. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011.
« Construction Business Owner Attends APWA 2011 Congress. We are officially in fall, so grab some hot chocolate and let’s discuss why, despite available document imaging technology, people still use paper. People want to have access at any given time to all of their documents. December 2011. November 2011.
This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 at 11:51 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. changeorders. document management.
The more accidents and safety violations you have on a job, the more the job is going to cost; and the last time I checked you can’t submit a changeorder just because your team got hurt on the job! This entry was posted on Friday, December 9th, 2011 at 12:19 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog. December 2011.
A Change (Order) for the Better? This entry was posted on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 at 12:26 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011.
This entry was posted on Thursday, April 21st, 2011 at 4:14 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. changeorders. document management.
Simple Software » Construction Business Owner Attends APWA 2011 Congress. The CBO team attended the APWA 2011 Congress this year and had a chance to learn about the industry’s latest equipment and products. This entry was posted on Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 at 2:19 pm and is filed under Julie Smiths Blog.
From applications that make your meetings and webinars more collaborative to document management and social media apps to help you and your team organize, it seems collaboration is everywhere. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011.
« Some Advice on ChangeOrders. This entry was posted on Thursday, October 20th, 2011 at 2:07 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011.
Good document management software will be able to keep those certifications on file. As construction becomes more and more complex, document management and certification tracking will play an even larger role in the industry. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011.
The Difference Between Selling Used Cars and Selling Software » World of Concrete 2011. This entry was posted on Thursday, January 6th, 2011 at 10:34 am and is filed under John Meibers Blog. One Response to “World of Concrete 2011” PEYTON STALLINGS Says: November 1st, 2011 at 8:32 pm. December 2011.
« World of Concrete 2011. This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 at 1:55 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. changeorders.
But based on our obsession for continuous improvement, I am optimistic that the snapshot in 2011 will show an even stronger, more powerful, and dominant force in our industry. This entry was posted on Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 at 1:14 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011.
By themselves, they can’t house important documents, such as 401K contribution forms, that your employees need to access on a regular basis. Documents such as forms, templates, and policies can be stored for employee use, and information has a longer lifespan, remaining available as long as it remains relevant. December 2011.
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