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Rethinking Traditional Construction Project Management—Part 1 of 5

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 17, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. The lifeblood of any construction company is the construction project itself. How those projects are managed can make or break the company. Project Management Versus Construction Project Management.

Project Management

Project Management Management Capterra Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. « 3 Tips for Better Construction Fleet Fuel Management. This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 at 12:10 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Trending Sources

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. This entry was posted on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 10:00 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog. Julie Smith's Blog.

Construction Software Software Accounting

Webinars

What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. This entry was posted on Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 at 11:50 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog. Julie Smith's Blog.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. This entry was posted on Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 at 11:11 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog. Julie Smith's Blog.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. Built-in AIA billings, time and material and unit price billings, project management, 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.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. « A Change (Order) for the Better? Judging Tipis » Some Advice on Change Orders. I was talking with John Chaney this week, and he mentioned that he was going to blog about how change orders affect construction management.

Change Orders Construction Software Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 10, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. Save Time, Resources – File Electronically » Simplified Decision Making – Getting People and Processes In Order. This entry was posted on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 at 9:10 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. David Brown Blog. Management.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 at 12:32 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog. Julie Smith's Blog.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. 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 change orders are issued.

Construction Software Software Bidding

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. Some Advice on Change Orders » A Change (Order) for the Better? When clients ask me about change orders, I’m reminded of a well-circulated photo. The yacht is named “Change Order.”

Change Orders Construction Software Software

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. This entry was posted on Saturday, April 2nd, 2011 at 7:30 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog. Julie Smith's Blog. Categories.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. This entry was posted on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 at 11:29 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog. Julie Smith's Blog.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. Today, new software applications – in job cost accounting, project management, estimating, etc. This entry was posted on Thursday, February 17th, 2011 at 9:09 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. Legal language is often unclear, resulting in differences in interpretations that can disrupt and delay projects, increasing costs. Also make sure your project managers understand the contract language fully. Green Building. Construction Safety.

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. This entry was posted on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011 at 10:25 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog. Julie Smith's Blog. Management.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. Some project managers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.” Some project managers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.”

Construction Insurance Software Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites » Better Project Management through Better Communication. Does everyone who needs project information have easy access to it? What are you using to communicate with your project teams?

Construction Documentation Software Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. This entry was posted on Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 at 10:34 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog. Julie Smith's Blog. Management.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 20, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. This entry was posted on Monday, June 20th, 2011 at 2:54 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog. Julie Smith's Blog. Management.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. Top 5 Trends in Construction Software » Committing Intentional Project Communications. Sometimes in the evening when I’m working on a few things, such as this blog, I’ll also try to carry on a conversation with my wonderful and patient wife Sallie.

Construction Documentation Software Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. Not too long ago, or so it seems, we were more than ecstatic at the idea of being able to call our project managers in the field on mobile phones. The project manager may not have a laptop on hand or the workstation may not have the software loaded.

Construction Software Software Project Management

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. This entry was posted on Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at 2:28 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog. Julie Smith's Blog.

Bidding

Bidding Construction Documentation Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. For example, you might require project management, but if you do a quick search, you’ll find there are numerous project management solutions that range from simple to complex. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog.

Cash Flow Construction Software Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. « Simplified Decision Making – Getting People and Processes In Order. This entry was posted on Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at 2:26 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. Learn how better change order management 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. David Brown Blog.

Cash Flow Construction Software Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. This entry was posted on Thursday, April 21st, 2011 at 4:14 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog. Julie Smith's Blog.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. » Integrated Project Delivery (IDP) – What is it? This entry was posted on Thursday, February 16th, 2012 at 2:06 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog. One Response to “Integrated Project Delivery (IDP) – What is it? David Brown Blog.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. » 3 Tips for Better Construction Fleet Fuel Management. This week I’m pleased to turn over the blog microphone to my friend and colleague Curt Westberg. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog.

Construction Software Software US

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. Free Webinar: Managing Information Overload » Silos: Great for Grain, Not so Great for Business. One of our clients does industrial electrical work on projects around the country. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog.

Construction Software Software Iowa

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 19, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 at 1:55 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog. Julie Smith's Blog.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. This entry was posted on Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 at 1:14 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog. Julie Smith's Blog.

Construction Software Software Foundation

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. New Year’s Resolutions for Construction Management » Merry Christmas! This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 at 11:51 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog.

Software Software Construction Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. 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. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. Mark Reich Blog.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. « Committing Intentional Project Communications. Anyone who regularly reads this blog or keeps up with technology can tell you that software, especially software for construction companies, is changing. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog.

Software Software Construction Documentation

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. E-mail overload » Construction Equipment Management: Finding the Sweet Spot. At Dexter + Chaney , we’ve been spending some time talking with Dr. This entry was posted on Thursday, November 17th, 2011 at 12:57 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog.

Construction Software Software Equipment

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. « Some Advice on Change Orders. Last week I had the privilege of attending the annual leadership conference of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA). This week’s blog entry is different than most for me. Categories.

CFMA

CFMA Construction Software Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. This entry was posted on Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 at 2:19 pm and is filed under Julie Smiths Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog. Julie Smith's Blog.

Construction Software Software Cash Flow

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. I’m pleased to announce that this week’s blog is written by Gregg Shoppman of FMI. Gregg is a consultant with FMI and specializes in the areas of productivity and project management. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. Connecting within the Construction Company » Free Webinar: Managing Information Overload. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog. Julie Smith's Blog. Management.

Construction Software Software Cash Flow

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. 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 project manager is crucial to success.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. This left the project managers with inaccurate information on their jobs, and the accounting staff up to their eyeballs in timecards. This entry was posted on Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 at 1:16 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog. Categories.

Cash Flow Construction Software Software

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 6, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. This entry was posted on Thursday, January 6th, 2011 at 10:34 am and is filed under John Meibers Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog. Julie Smith's Blog.

Construction Software Software Accounting

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

People Management. Equipment Management. Home » Blogs. This entry was posted on Monday, October 10th, 2011 at 3:20 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog , Uncategorized. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog. Mark Reich Blog.

Construction Software Software Accounting