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OCTOBER 26, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. Construction Software – Is it Time to Buy? 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. David Brown Blog.

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APRIL 2, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. My company’s flagship product continues to evolve, and we constantly have one goal in mind: to be the industry leader in new sales for construction accounting software. This entry was posted on Saturday, April 2nd, 2011 at 7:30 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. 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. STRATEGY |.

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OCTOBER 14, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. 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.

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MAY 31, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. Who is Running the Asylum at Foundation Software? At Foundation Software, we try to avoid inmate takeovers by first assigning a lead analyst to oversee design for each project. Well-designed software provides a more powerful solution. David Brown Blog.

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OCTOBER 14, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. « Support: One of the Most Important “Features” of Software. 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.

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MAY 17, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. NEWSFLASH: In the exciting world of construction accounting software, the inmates are in control. Chaos reigns and some very ugly accounting software systems have infected the back offices of construction companies nationwide! STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. Dig out” that data with software alternatives. Today, new software applications – in job cost accounting, project management, estimating, etc. More likely your needs will be better met by mid-level construction-specific software. STRATEGY |. MARKETING |.

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JUNE 20, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. Take Foundation Software, for example. We have a very strong payroll module in our construction accounting software FOUNDATION for Windows. This entry was posted on Monday, June 20th, 2011 at 2:54 pm and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. David Brown Blog.

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JANUARY 12, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. 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. STRATEGY |.

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JULY 26, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? » Top 5 Trends in Construction Software. So, I’d like to take this week to talk about a subject I really know – construction software – something I’ve been doing for more than thirty years.

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JULY 12, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. 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.

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JANUARY 12, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. « Simplified Decision Making – Getting People and Processes In Order. Be sure to make your accounting software work for you, and while you’re at it, reduce the time and resources you and your staff spend filing. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog.

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DECEMBER 9, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. 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 change order just because your team got hurt on the job! David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. STRATEGY |.

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APRIL 26, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. Customer Collaboration & Construction Software » Staying Focused in the Fight Against 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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APRIL 21, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. Technology has changed (and so have my looks, thank goodness), but my views have remained the same—technology is all about the next logical step. We are at no loss for new technologies: iPads, tablets, netbooks, Droids, wireless everything, software, you name it!

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JANUARY 19, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. Relationship between the designer and the contractor » The Difference Between Selling Used Cars and Selling Software. Question: What is the difference between a used car salesperson and a software salesperson? STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. Construction software that can view, edit or create information using a variety of file types helps incorporate this information into the project whenever it’s required. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. It seems like just yesterday that Foundation Software was newly incorporated. Once in awhile, I’ll close my office door, sit back with a cup of coffee and compare the Foundation Software of today with a snapshot of the company several years prior. STRATEGY |.

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APRIL 1, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. 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. Fred Ode Blog.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. « Construction Software – Is it Time to Buy? The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents » So You Want to Buy New Construction Software. When selecting new construction software , determining your company’s needs is vital. STRATEGY |.

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DECEMBER 1, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. This week I’m pleased to turn over the blog microphone to my friend and colleague Curt Westberg. If you’re a project or construction manager reading this blog, this information may not pertain directly to you, but the information is still good to know.

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JUNE 29, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. There are a number of software packages out there that allow document sharing. This is worth a blog topic of its own, so stay tuned for my next post in which I’ll share some thoughts on the intersection of document communication and project management.

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OCTOBER 20, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. It probably comes as no surprise that I’m a bit of a technology geek, after all, I do develop construction software for a living. Processes are often duplicated because the necessary software isn’t always available. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog.

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DECEMBER 20, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. There’s a lot I could say here, but mostly, I just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Foundation Software. This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 at 11:51 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. A combination of smart data collection and the right construction software can help tremendously with this process. This entry was posted on Thursday, November 17th, 2011 at 12:57 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog.

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. A Change (Order) for the Better? » Support: One of the Most Important “Features” of Software. The point is that when dealing with a service or purchasing software, it’s important to have a Support department you can rely on. STRATEGY |.

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OCTOBER 20, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. « Some Advice on Change Orders. This week’s blog entry is different than most for me. This entry was posted on Thursday, October 20th, 2011 at 2:07 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog.

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MAY 24, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. Most technologies, software in particular, have been built specifically to support either the way the office or field operations work, not both. Tags: construction management , construction operations , Construction Software , project management. STRATEGY |.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. Simple Software » Construction Business Owner Attends APWA 2011 Congress. 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.

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MAY 29, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. CBO magazine and Viewpoint Construction Software are pleased to present the webinar, “Managing Information Overload: Transitioning to a Paperless Environment” on June 21 at 1 p.m. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog.

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JANUARY 6, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. 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. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. » Tablet Computing and Enterprise Software. Whether or not you plan to do away with your PC and adopt a tablet-only way of life, one thing is certain: software must adapt to the new environment. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. MARKETING |.

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MARCH 11, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. It seems that the smart phone is nudging some “back-office” business functions to the field, as construction firms use software to enter data in real-time and to make on-the-spot adjustments at the jobsite. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog.

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. 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. Julie Smith's Blog.

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JUNE 7, 2012

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. In the last blog, I mentioned that I saw an informal LinkedIn poll that asked if people were going to move to the cloud in the next year, to which 70% said “Yes, we are.” David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog.

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JULY 5, 2011

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. Home » Blogs. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog. Julie Smith's Blog. Mark Reich Blog. Michael Moore Blog. Michael Strahan Blog. Tambra McKerley Blog. STRATEGY |.

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