Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2022

Cash flow can make or break any business, especially in the construction industry. To successfully grow, construction firms need to effectively manage cash flow to procure materials, pay vendors and salaries, fund new projects, and finance other day-to-day business operations. This is a trap contractors often fall into.

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Cash Flow Management Profitability Change Orders 59

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

Many State and Federal projects require a contractor to be bonded. In a way, a surety bond is like insurance; it is a three-part agreement between the contractor, the organization requiring the bond (e.g. This report illustrates how a contractor bills a client versus the work they have actually completed. change orders.

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Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

While there are numerous reasons to change software applications, there are two that regularly come up in our discussions with prospective clients: cash flow control and project cost control. Back to Cash Flow. change orders. January 2009. December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008.

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Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 2, 2013

It''s A Small Change. Contractors hear these all the time. Part of the root cause can be traced to a mild case of "Stockholm Syndrome" where contractors feel their cash flow may be held captive by their customers or clients. In this case the "Hammer" is a change order. You Get It Wholesale.

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Change Orders Contractors Cash Flow Profitability 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 22, 2013

Home Improvement Contractor, Hanover County Virginia: "I found your how to video on YouTube and really like how you have it set up and appreciate the pointers you had to offer. Tired of these customers constantly changing stuff on us and creating delays or extra work. Construction Change Order Video. It''s A Small Change.

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Change Orders Contractors Cash Flow Profitability 49

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

« 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. Processes & Tools. January 2009.

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Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 30, 2011

» Relationship between the designer and the contractor. One part of our industry that I simply cannot get my head around is the oftentimes adversarial relationship that exists between the building design professionals and the building contractors on a particular job. change orders. My How You’ve Grown!

Contractors 120

Contractors Design Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

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.” Discussion about change order difficulties tends to be one of two types.

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Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

One problem that even the most savvy contractors deal with is profit fade, when a job continues to incur additional costs that are not factored into the estimate. In turn, profit fade can dramtically affect cash flow and hinder the possibility of booking new jobs. change orders. The good news? January 2009.

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Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

A lot of contractors have asked me about Section 179. Most of these contractors are considering an investment in equipment or software, and they want to know if it can actually help their construction business. change orders. The Best Time to Go Live is…. The answer, in many circumstances, is yes. January 2009.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

I know a lot of contractors are getting into bidding season, and this got me thinking about communication. 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. change orders.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 12, 2012

Remodel Contractors Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs : Not Just Any Bookkeeper Will Do - Too often remodel contractors hire the wrong bookkeeper mistakenly believing all bookkeepers are the same. There is only one method that will help manage cash flow and save money on taxes. Contractor Invoicing. Sales Tax Returns.

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Remodeling Contractors Cash Flow Work in Progress 73

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 5, 2013

FREE Templates Downloads To Increase Construction Company Cash Flow. Free Contractor Invoice Template On Excel. Free Contractor Invoice Template On PDF. Free Contractor Change Order Template On Excel. Free Contractor Change Order Template On PDF. Free Contractor Cash Flow Diagram.

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Cash Flow Contractors Change Orders Remodeling 49

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

It crystallizes our mission to make contractors’ jobs easier and we put that mission into our own words: “When better is possible, good is not enough.” For instance, Foundation Software’s vision is this: “To provide the best in accounting software and service for the labor intensive contractor.” change orders.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

You know, lots of contractors using an off-the-shelf accounting program ask me the same question: Why is construction-specific accounting software so much more expensive? Construction-specific systems allow contractors to instantly track and analyze job progress and performance. change orders. Job Costing. January 2009.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

Mid-January is a time of reflection for many contractors. change orders. Home » Blogs. « “How good do you want to be?” ” Pardon the Commercial Interruption… » Year-End Wake Up Call. Creating year-end financial reports. Closing your general ledger. January 2009. December 2008. November 2008.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Many contractors go into business because they’re great at what they do. I know a successful excavating contractor that took over his father’s grave digging business when he was younger. change orders. January 2009. December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. August 2008. Tags accounting.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Just about every contractor has been there — a project starts out strong but, as it moves forward, delays and incidental added work and changes knock dollars and cents off of the bottom line. Owners need your help to meet their goals, and they may be more amenable to approving change orders while you’re still on the job.

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Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

» Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared. Bank lines of credit are lifelines for many contractors, yet convincing a bank to provide or renegotiate a line of credit is not easy. Many contractors negotiate payment due dates with their vendors to get themselves out of short-term cash binds.

Banking 120

Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 7, 2013

Free Construction Change Order Template. Free Cash Flow Diagram For Contractors. Free Cash Flow Diagram For Remodelers. Free Cash Flow Diagram For Home Builders. Free One Hour Consultation. Free Construction Invoice Template. Free Construction Estimate Template. Free Time Card Templates.

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Cash Flow Contractors Spirit Change Orders 49

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

For those of you contractors doing government work: relish the competition involved with bidding. change orders. Even if you’re already good at what you do, competition is healthy. Competition is what makes us strive for success, what makes us work harder and what makes us want to be the best. January 2009. December 2008.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

5 Reasons to Use Mechanical Contractor Software. The construction industry has gone through an extensive transformation, and technology has completely changed the concept of how to drive more quality, productivity, and profit into projects. The same is true for mechanical contractors. Mon, 04/19/2021 - 06:00. 3) Estimating.

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Software Software Contractors Change Orders 52

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Contractors in today’s marketplace are caught in the middle of a paper and paperless culture. Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. change orders. Managing this information overload can be difficult. January 2009.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Let’s look at a few important improvements that most contractors can make. It’s obviously to your advantage if your partners have easy access to your project documents – from owners or other contractors employing you to the subs and vendors you employ. change orders. Document availability. Document Tracking.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 6, 2011

There is just something special about being around contractors. One of the things I enjoy most about my position at ComputerEase is that I have the opportunity to deal with different contractors everyday and have the opportunity to help them with their construction software needs. change orders. January 2009. August 2008.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

What happens when construction expert George Hedley gathers 15 different contractors from all over the country, puts them in a room for 2 days and leads an open discussion? Ideas start flowing and problems are solved. What I can tell you is encouraging: There are contractors who are succeeding in this economic climate.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

The contractor doing the work was working for the city at the time. Points to Ponder: It is the contractor’s responsibility to create a work area and zone free from hazards that could cause injury or harm to persons or property. The city was the “general contractor” and owner of this project. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2011

A Change (Order) for the Better? change orders. Tags: accounting , construction , contractors , features , foundation , job costing , software , support. Free Subscriptions. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Home » Blogs. « The Right Tool for the Job.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Small construction business owners must be adequately prepared to meet with a lender to present their business in the best possible light and ready for the money they need.

Banking 112

Banking Change Orders Construction Materials 112

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 19, 2011

Relationship between the designer and the contractor » The Difference Between Selling Used Cars and Selling Software. They just plod along telling unsuspecting contractors that their software can do everything imaginable. change orders. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Home » Blogs. January 2009.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 9, 2013

Some Contractors Hire Part Time Secretaries to do everything including construction bookkeeping and then wonder why their company debts keep growing and crushing them. Having all the job costs sorted and linked to each job in QuickBooks for Contractors. Tracking change orders in QuickBooks for Contractors for each job.

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Contractors Cash Flow Banking Change Orders 48

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 20, 2011

One of my favorite books is Good to Great by Jim Collins, which crystallized our mission to make contractors’ jobs easier, characterized by the quote, “When better is possible, good is not enough.” change orders. January 2009. December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. August 2008. Tags accounting. Add new tag.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 19, 2011

One of my favorite parts of this job is getting to talk with professionals in the industry who work with contractors for a living. And, let’s face it: the kind of individual driven to be a general contractor is often not the kind that relishes tedious office work and long hours spent analyzing numbers. change orders.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

I know a lot of construction business owners (especially contractors who have grown their small businesses into medium-sized companies) who were once “digging graves with a shovel.” change orders. Especially if your company grows, and there’s a lot more, well, digging to do. January 2009. December 2008. November 2008.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Contractors need to proactively evaluate and address how project teams – including subs and vendors – are communicating. change orders. Project Collaboration. We’ve talked about project collaboration, and I don’t think anyone will disagree that it needs to happen. But we need an approach to collaboration.

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Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

I was in a conference room full of general contractors a couple of years ago, and the presenter asked, “How many of you prequalify your subcontractors?” When I was a general contractor, I sent out invitations to bid, but the communication didn’t end there. change orders. It can also be very time consuming and expensive.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

But the point at which the office meets the field – where job progress is tracked, profitability is calculated, invoices and change orders are processed – this is the point where bad (or no) communications between the field and the office results in diminished performance and profits. change orders.

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