Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Better understanding your project data can help significantly boost productivity and profitability on current projects, as well as better plan future ones. And true data analytics is more than just tracking traditional job costs and cash flow. Bidding Smarter and Winning More Work. Diving Deeper into Construction Data.

Construction 241

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 241

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

And that seemed to strike a chord with some of you, so I figured I’d talk more about government jobs, and what you need to be prepared to bid on them. This agreement ensures that a contractor will perform all of the duties they agreed to in the bid they placed, abiding by the terms of that government-sanctioned project. February 2009.

Cash Flow 168

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

” » The Expensive Process of Bidding. Without spending money bidding projects, you can’t get jobs to make money building them. With more people bidding on fewer jobs, the market is much more competitive. Perhaps the toughest part, though, is that even if you bid a job and don’t win, you still incur costs to compete.

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Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

I know a lot of contractors are getting into bidding season, and this got me thinking about communication. Communication is an important element throughout any construction project, but given the time of year, I thought I’d focus on the communication difficulties faced during the bidding process. And then you wait. Beyond Games.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Customer Collaboration & Construction Software » Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. There’s a name for these situations: “profit fade.” Meet with them before every project to discuss not only the contractual provisions for scope of work and change orders, but also what you bid and why.

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Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Evaluate Bidding Strategy. There are fewer projects to bid and what projects are available are being bid by more people. Consequently, the bidding climate is very competitive with some work going to people bidding below cost. Tags: construction bidding , construction operations , project collaboration.

Construction 120

Construction Bidding Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

« Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade. For those of you contractors doing government work: relish the competition involved with bidding. About Us Contact Us Advertise Press Releases Upload Artwork Via FTP -->. Free Subscriptions. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. February 2009.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2013

Construction Profits Are Simply. Income - COGS - Expenses] = Profit. "If Let''s Get Some Answers - Contractors and sub-contractors know there is more to profits than what is shown above and most of you rely on your "gut feel" to know when project has made a profit or not. Bid Price = $60,000. Example Job 1001.

Profitability 52

Profitability Income Cash Flow Accounting 52

Levelset

MARCH 29, 2022

Rising costs during a construction project affect not only the project’s profitability — they affect a contractor’s ability to survive. Economic growth already strains a construction company’s cash flow , and increasing costs only make it worse. Related: 5 ways contractors can tackle a construction labor shortage.

Deals 98

Deals Contractors Cash Flow Construction 98

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

It’s often easy to bid on a job, start work, and miscalculate how far along in the project you are versus the amount of money you’ve spent. This year, I encourage you to close the gap between your bids, your projections, and the actual cost of the project. Close the Budget vs. Actual Gap. Connect the Field to the Office. February 2009.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Cassell Construction Estimating

JUNE 4, 2009

The trends of the last quarter are continuing – decreasing profit margins, more bidders on every job, and at times companies bidding what appears to be downright foolishly. Not even ENR’s Top 100 are faring any differently- it’s a good thing that 2008 was a good year.

Montana 100

Montana Hawaii Bidding Cash Flow 100

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

But I have been surprised at the number of contractors who tell me that they have bid for jobs at break-even or at a loss. Change orders can be harder to manage – and present more of a profitability challenge – than pre-planned project work. Yes, change orders are nearly inevitable. How do you handle your change order requests?

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 3, 2012

You have what appears to be a high profit job and now you are thinking you have it made and I hope you are right! The most common situation is when a residential remodel contractor who has built a reputation and a substantial company generating profits of 15% or more decides to start building custom homes.

Profitability 50

Profitability Bankruptcy Contractors Remodeling 50

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Extracting key ratios from financial statements and safety metrics from OSHA filings allows builders to gauge a subcontractor’s short-term and long-term health — and empower estimators with the data they need to make more informed bidding decisions. . A higher ratio indicates a stronger cash position. . Gross Profit Margin .

Safety 94

Safety Debt Liability Equity 94

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

The Expensive Process of Bidding » Save Time, Resources – File Electronically. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Home » Blogs. « Simplified Decision Making – Getting People and Processes In Order. Needless to say, most accounting departments are rather busy right now. February 2009. January 2009. December 2008.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 19, 2013

We are happy to be able to offer free Invoice templates, free Change Order templates and free estimate templates to construction contractors and other business owners to help them grow their sales and profits and have better lives for their families. Change Orders are a huge source of new profit. Click here to learn more.

Profitability 50

Profitability Cash Flow Accounting Construction 50

Levelset

JULY 11, 2022

Delayed payment is felt by nearly 90% of contractors, according to Levelset’s 2021 Construction Cash Flow & Payment Report. While most specialty contractors aim to take on jobs with higher profit margins, buying materials upfront can drain the available cash needed to make this happen. Bid bigger.

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Cash Flow Bidding Finance Materials 52

PSMJ Resources

JULY 10, 2013

Most clients are demanding more work for lower fees, and firms that do not reexamine the terms of their contracts usually find themselves without enough income to break even, let alone make a profit. With private sector clients, it can dramatically increase profits. Get partial or full payment of fees before starting.

Profitability 43

Profitability Contract Negotiation Debt 43

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 11, 2014

The banker said his Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet did not look right to him. His banker was a blunt and told him that if he wanted to stay in the construction business he needed to have accurate Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Job Costing Reports. QuickBooks Job Profitability Reports. He had to rely on his gut feeling.

Profitability 49

Profitability Contractors Accounting Income 49

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

In fact, project managers should worry about implementing more safe practices because it can affect the way they bid on jobs. Lower insurance costs mean project managers can submit more competitive bids on a job because they are no longer worried about higher employee costs-a win-win all around! February 2009. January 2009. foundation.

Construction 136

Construction Insurance Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

With the number of companies bidding on each job increasing and the margins getting smaller, it is imperative that you know the true health of you fleet. This in turn lets the estimators use equipment rates that are spot on when estimating forthcoming work, which helps to get new work, and bring that work in profitably. February 2009.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Equipment 136

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Knowing which contract to use when is critical to ensuring a successful outcome in delivery, customer satisfaction, and profit. Knowing which general construction contract to use and when to use one is vital to a successful project, your customers’ satisfaction, and your profits. Plus, you know you’ll incur a profit.

Contract 98

Contract Maine Construction Agreement 98

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

In addition to providing critical insight to a bid, tender or proposal, the theoretical “buy-in” to the process from the field manager is invaluable. With backlogs down and work less plentiful, field supervision has come into the office and become an integral part of the estimating process. February 2009. January 2009. December 2008.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 7, 2022

Doing so requires significant investment in monitoring timelines, building in efficiencies, and managing budgets to ensure the best results and greatest profitability. . The bidding process is one of the most time-consuming and critical to ensure cash flow and steady work.

Contractors 98

Contractors Innovation Bidding Resource 98

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Jim is a senior consultant with FMI and specializes in building profits by developing tailored operations strategies for his clients. leadership decisions were relatively easy – who to hire, where to grow, which jobs to bid and how much margin to put on them. During the last upturn of the mid 2000’s (remember the glory days?),

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Enquirer

JULY 19, 2023

Andrew Davies, chief executive, said that despite inflationary pressures Kier would report revenue and profit in line with expectations in September. He added that Kier had generated better positive operating cash flow for the year and would now report a net cash position of around £60m at the year-end, higher than the £2.9m

Debt 47

Debt Cash Flow Profitability Forecasting 47

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Despite this, both general contractors and subcontractors struggle with the complexities of the payment process and face significant cash flow obstacles. Time and time again, I hear about contractors’ frustrations and struggles with late payments and cash flow and how it negatively impacts their businesses.

Autodesk 87

Autodesk Cash Flow Construction Risk 87

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

These methods range from broad “back-of-the-napkin” calculations to detailed cash-flow models for each community and land parcels you own or control. . Typically, these methods triangulate to a valuation range that determines the price a potential buyer is willing to bid. Profit margins absolutely matter.

Inventory 98

Inventory Cash Flow Profitability Deals 98

Levelset

JULY 18, 2022

As you get deeper into the process, you’ll get to tackle challenges with cash flow, marketing, hiring, and more. What kinds of jobs are they bidding on? Keep the cash flowing through your financial pipes. Here’s a little-known fact about growing a plumbing business: It can be incredibly cash-hungry.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Accounting Profitability Legal 52

Levelset

JULY 19, 2022

As you get deeper into the process, you’ll get to tackle challenges with cash flow, marketing, hiring, and more. What kinds of jobs are they bidding on? Keep the cash flowing as smoothly as your paint. Here’s a little-known fact about growing a painting business: It can be incredibly cash-hungry.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Accounting Profitability Residential 52

Levelset

JULY 15, 2022

As you get deeper into the process, you’ll get to tackle challenges with cash flow, marketing, hiring, and more. What kinds of jobs are they bidding on? Keep the cash flowing like current on a hot line. Here’s a little-known fact about growing an electrical business: It can be incredibly cash-hungry.

Electrical 52

Electrical Cash Flow Accounting Profitability 52

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 13, 2012

« The Expensive Process of Bidding. About Us Contact Us Advertise Press Releases Upload Artwork Via FTP -->. Free Subscriptions. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Home » Blogs. Year-End Wake Up Call » “How good do you want to be?” February 2009. January 2009.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Venture helps you manage your contacts using construction specific criteria, invite potential partners to bid on work, and even prequalify subcontractors, so you create the best team for the job. From start to finish, it takes a team working together to complete a job. Project Communication. February 2009. January 2009. December 2008.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 27, 2012

Assets of Company - Cash / Receivables – Payables / Trucks / Tools / Equipment / Material. Assets of Firm - Cash / Business Process / Sales Process / Client List / Predictable Cash Flow. BCG Matrix - Graphical representation of Cash Cows / Rising Stars / Question Marks / Dogs.

Contractors 64

Contractors Cash Flow Construction Accounting 64

Levelset

JULY 22, 2022

As you get deeper into the process, you’ll get to tackle challenges with cash flow, marketing, hiring, and more. What kinds of jobs are they bidding on? Keep the cash flowing like water down a valley. Here’s a little-known fact about growing a roofing business: It can be incredibly cash-hungry.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Overhead Accounting Profitability 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Below, let’s discuss the importance of construction KPIs and critical metrics your company should be measuring to affect profits and productivity. Similarly, although basic construction project metrics concern costs and time, profit isn’t the only performance issue to measure. Key Takeaways.

Profitability 52

Profitability Products CFMA Construction 52

Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

With the software, you can automate labour and material costs, standardise bids, and get accurate estimations based on previous costs and bids. This includes blueprints, legal contracts, building codes, budget documents, proposals, bids, etc. Proper budgeting Budgeting requires the most attention to ensure on-budget projects.

Software 78

Software Software Construction Budgeting 78