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« A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on ChangeOrders. I was talking with John Chaney this week, and he mentioned that he was going to blog about how changeorders affect construction management. He replied, “Well, that depends on the projectmanager.”.
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.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. changeorders.
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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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Built-in AIA billings, time and material and unit price billings, projectmanagement, equipment tracking, service dispatch, scheduling and dashboards for specific performance reporting are just a few of the other perks that construction-specific systems can offer. Committing Intentional Project Communications. December 2011.
Rarely does a finished project exactly mirror the original plans. 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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. December 2011.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. changeorders.
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Legal language is often unclear, resulting in differences in interpretations that can disrupt and delay projects, increasing costs. Also make sure your projectmanagers understand the contract language fully. Remember that your leverage is strongest before the project is finished. Was your initial estimate off?
The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., Lower project related cost growth. Projects completed at or under budgeted cost. Reduced project related cost growth per changeorder.
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Some projectmanagers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.” In fact, projectmanagers should worry about implementing more safe practices because it can affect the way they bid on jobs. Committing Intentional Project Communications. December 2011.
Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites » Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. Last week, I discussed three important areas of projectmanagement and ended by briefly discussing project communication – or the glue to a project. December 2011. November 2011.
Today, new software applications – in job cost accounting, projectmanagement, estimating, etc. 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. [.]
For example, you might require projectmanagement, but if you do a quick search, you’ll find there are numerous projectmanagement solutions that range from simple to complex. This entry was posted on Thursday, November 3rd, 2011 at 2:59 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog. December 2011. November 2011.
Not too long ago, or so it seems, we were more than ecstatic at the idea of being able to call our projectmanagers in the field on mobile phones. We all know that, projectschange constantly, which means your workers and your office need to be equipped with the most up-to-date information. December 2011.
Learn how better changeordermanagement and forecasting can help prevent profit fade. Chuck Elyea, Viewpoint Software’s market development manager and CBO will conduct a webinar on April 28 at 1 p.m. This entry was posted on Friday, April 1st, 2011 at 11:06 am and is filed under Jeana Durst. December 2011.
An effective approach to sharing project documents must include a way to ensure that everyone is using the same (and latest) version, and that there is structure to the way the documents are presented – so folks like my electrical contractor friend can quickly find the information that matters to them. December 2011. November 2011.
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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. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2011. August 2011.
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And for good reason, since the way accounting and business management use software is much different from the way construction operations and projectmanagement use it. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2011. November 2011.
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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.
Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. changeorders.
« Some Advice on ChangeOrders. Last week I had the privilege of attending the annual leadership conference of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA). This entry was posted on Thursday, October 20th, 2011 at 2:07 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog. Committing Intentional Project Communications.
Most of all, I learned that workforce management and structuring your company appropriately is one of the biggest challenges contractors face. What I heard is that finding the right person for an estimator and a projectmanager is crucial to success. Committing Intentional Project Communications. December 2011.
Gregg is a consultant with FMI and specializes in the areas of productivity and projectmanagement. This entry was posted on Thursday, November 3rd, 2011 at 3:02 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better ProjectManagement through Better Communication.
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.
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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. Committing Intentional Project Communications.
However, estimates show in order to properly maintain the current system and expand it to meet future needs, we need to invest $225 to $340 billion annually.”. On September 30, 2011, the surface transportation reauthorization update (the highway bill legislation) will be up for a long-awaited vote. December 2011. November 2011.
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