Lets Build

JULY 11, 2017

It’s not a book or a newspaper that you need to carry around, flip pages, mark where you finished and concentrate on text. A very entertaining, yet educational podcast based on Peter Taylor two best-selling books: “The lazy winner” and “The lazy project manager”. With a few exception, they are completely free of charge.

Construction 167

Construction Industrial Housing Project Management 167

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

This method is not useful for any contractor outside the parameters given nor is it of any value to contractors engaged in a mix of services for example: Residential remodel contractor that builds spec homes. Commercial tenant improvement contractor that does residential remodel projects.

Contractors 49

Contractors Accounting Remodeling Project Management 49

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

While we know the skilled labor gap continues to grow and affect the residential construction industry, nationwide, we’re encouraged by these new efforts from The Skilled Labor Fund,” expressed Heather Prill, senior manager of strategic partnerships at The Home Depot Foundation. For more information or to donate, visit [link].

NAHB 59

NAHB Foundation Education Debt 59

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

For example the decision about what markets to pursue; Residential, Commercial, Industrial has more weight and can impact your company more than which brand of toilet paper should be used in the office restroom. To paraphrase Stephen Covey from his book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.

Construction 52

Construction Profitability Remodeling Residential 52

Construction Marketing Ideas

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

To me, the main job of this section is to get readers understanding, interested in, and even starting to emotionally invest in your main character and their world, before you hit them with a big crisis or challenge of some kind — that “Catalyst” or “Inciting Event” that Blake Snyder’s Save the Cat books recommend happen on exactly page 12.

Consulting 54

Consulting Maine Construction Budget 54

The Korte Company

JULY 21, 2023

I just didn’t like books.” Starting in 2020, he led the historical library’s remodel piece by piece, restoring it to its 1920s charm with some 21st-century upgrades. He also ran the residential construction company where Curt’s brother-in-law and brothers, including Dale and Gary Horstmann , worked. Books never did it for him.

Rhode Island 52

Rhode Island Hawaii Remodeling Kansas City 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 8, 2014

When John Doe* (not his real name) opened his residential remodeling company, he did just about everything himself from creating construction proposals to paying the rent, processing payroll, preparing quarterly tax returns, reconciling checking and credit card accounts and paying bills.

Accounting 50

Accounting Construction Contractors Project Management 50

Pro Builder

APRIL 7, 2021

Grew from small carpentry jobs to room remodels, whole-house remodeling, entry-level townhome construction, and then, ultimately, upscale custom homes. Off the Clock • Working out • Reading books or listening to audiobooks • Spending time with family. Education • BS, Medical Sciences, University of Arkansas. Alair Homes.

Industrial 98

Industrial El Paso Education Cleveland 98

Rory Woolsey

MAY 31, 2012

Note that for budgetary estimating many unit price and assemblies cost data reference books start at this same “bare” point when making reference to “including overhead and profit.” In setting the stage for this analysis we will assume an average repair & remodeling project of an aging government facility.

Estimating 40

Estimating Overhead Profitability Remodeling 40

Construction Marketing Ideas

OCTOBER 4, 2012

The Paul says; Remodeling estimates are based on a few things, what you communicated to the contractor, what he understood, cost and quality of materials and labor. However, especially in the residential world, you can probably gain an edge by thoughtful proposal design practices. Why are the bids so different?

Documentation 63

Documentation Bidding Estimating Contractors 63

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 24, 2014

When you own a small contracting company, like a residential remodeler, plumber, electrician, concrete contractor, flooring contractor or any other construction related company it is imperative that you have a good clean set of books that are consistent and updated regularly.

Accounting 49

Accounting Construction Contractors Profitability 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

New, remodel, service, residential, commercial? Red Flag #6 All Businesses Welcome - Gone is the day of the person sitting at the desk with green eyeshades handling the books for a variety of businesses. It is not rocket science: How many employees do you have? What type of construction do you do? Because we have a System.

Contractors 55

Contractors Office Accounting Overhead 55

Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Residential Plumbing. Remodeling. The book is notable in that I didn’t find anything in it with which I disagree or that I think is wrong. Usually one must read a Jerry Yudelson ( [link] ) book for that to be true. Plumbing Commercial Plumbing. Plumbing Contractor. Wastewater. Piping Fire Sprinklers. Pipefitting.

Management 40

Management Contractors Green New York City 40

Natural Building

JULY 21, 2009

The Most Popular Green Home Building Books. Initially these standards were being applied solely to commercial buildings, but now they have transitioned to residential as well. Toxic Drywall and the Ills of Modern Building. Natural Building in Korea. Time to Learn about Natural Living. Green School Primer. Natural Building Bookstore.

Green 40

Green Sustainability Architecture Guidelines 40

Levelset

JULY 19, 2022

It’s an excellent time to consider starting a painting company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for painters. Will your business focus on residential customers or commercial painting projects ? Get clear on your customers.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Accounting Profitability Residential 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

If you are a remodel contractor your core competencies revolve around bidding, proposing, closing deals, getting a deposit, scheduling the work, hiring construction workers and qualified sub-contractors, getting the work done and collecting the balance of your money. Residential Remodel Contractors. General Contractors.

FAQ 51

FAQ Contractors Accounting Security 51

Levelset

JULY 22, 2022

It’s an excellent time to consider starting a roofing company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for the roofing industry, which is expected to grow revenues by around 1% annually for the next five years. . Get clear on your customers.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Overhead Accounting Profitability 52

Rory Woolsey

JANUARY 30, 2012

The answer is that construction, (particularly remodeling) has so much more to do with the “hell” of sight specific challenges and hassles than it does with the “heaven” of neat, organized plans and specifications where lines always meet and things neatly fit together.

Estimating 40

Estimating Construction Engineering Structural Engineering 40

Levelset

JULY 18, 2022

It’s an excellent time to consider starting a plumbing company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for plumbing companies, which are expected to grow revenues by more than 1% annually for the next five years. Get clear on your customers.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Accounting Profitability Legal 52

Levelset

JULY 15, 2022

It’s an excellent time to consider starting an electrical company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for the electrical industry, which is expected to grow revenues by more than 1.5% annually for the next five years. . Get clear on your customers.

Electrical 52

Electrical Cash Flow Accounting Profitability 52

Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

This is true for the basis of JOC, the construction task unit price “book.” ” A tight JOC book translates into tight bid multipliers and tight Job Order proposals and tight savings compared to the design-bid-build delivery system. The Jocatization of JOC: The next discussion in this analysis gets tricky.

Estimating 40

Estimating Bidding Negotiation Contract 40

Rory Woolsey

APRIL 24, 2012

The answer is that construction, (particularly remodeling) has so much more to do with the “hell” of sight specific challenges and hassles than it does with the “heaven” of neat, organized plans and specifications where lines always meet and things neatly fit together.

Estimating 40

Estimating Construction Engineering Structural Engineering 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 10, 2014

This Means - That if construction company "A" earns a better than average profit percentage on residential remodel it does not follow that company "B" will be able to do the same. For More In Depth Information About Breakeven - Please feel free to download the following e-Book Click Here to Download Break Even e-Book.

Contractors 49

Contractors Accounting Profitability Management 49

Revit Beginners

AUGUST 3, 2010

Remodels in Revit. Anyone who has developed a custom remodel residential project can tell you its not as simple, clean, or intuitive as a custom new construction residential project. I have to say that remodels in Revit MEP do NOT work well at all. Remodeling is really harder than just starting from scratch.

Remodeling 49

Remodeling Revit BIM CAD 49

Revit Beginners

MARCH 28, 2008

Is this a remodel or new construction project? We design traditional, high-end residential work. Revit Books Available. I went to a 2 day training class and some self exploration is as much as I know. My boss asked me to put a project we did in CAD into ReVit. It seems to be very frustrating is this normal? David Duarte.

Revit 40

Revit CAD BIM Autodesk 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

Private Activity Bond: Issued to finance construction and equipment purchases associated with industrial and manufacturing facilities, residential rental projects, facilities for the furnishing of water, sewage and solid waste facilities and more. Remodeling costs, furnishings, furniture, machinery and equipment for qualified projects.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

Qualified capital investment can include such items as the purchase or lease of a facility or equipment, remodeling or build-out costs, fixtures, furniture and computers. Remodeling costs, furnishings, furniture, machinery and equipment for qualified projects. IRBs allow fixed-rate financing for the life of the bond for the project.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75