Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Job Cost & Cash Flow. So it makes sense that any software you consider should offer comprehensive job cost and cash flow solutions. I’ve often heard of software acting like a black box – data goes in, information comes out, but you’re limited to what the black box can produce. change orders.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

As I said, be sure to talk with your CPA or tax specialist so that you know what you qualify for before making any purchases—whether it’s construction accounting software or a back hoe, you’ll want to make sure you’re informed! change orders. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 January 2009.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Connecting within the Construction Company » Free Webinar: Managing Information Overload. Managing this information overload can be difficult. With so many sources of information, it’s never been more important to take charge and develop a business information plan. change orders. January 2009.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Accessing the often vast amount of information surrounding a project is just step one. Project managers are used to logging information – job progress, change orders, labor, weather, and so on. Companies I talk to are starting to think more seriously about how they communicate and share information. change orders.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

Research to gather information. Our lead analyst organizes information into logical components and processes. change orders. This phase consists of consultation with Customers, Sales, Client Services, Quality Control, Programming and Management. Design considerations are not relevant at this stage. Organize the research.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Each of these team members has a vested interest in receiving information about the project and, in return, contributing their expertise to the project. But, with a variety of systems, drawing types, documents, forms, and data in a variety of electronic formats, efficiently communicating project information is difficult. change orders.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 1, 2012

« Free Webinar: Managing Information Overload. A few weeks ago, I discussed how construction management and operations groups need to work with the same information to keep project teams moving in the same direction. But how do you connect and disseminate this information to the people in your company? Information Push.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

« Collaborating on Cash flow. And they have no problem providing the online retailer with their personal credit information to complete the transaction. People have no problem putting personal information in the cloud, but many do have a problem putting business information on the cloud. change orders.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

So making sure everyone on your team has the information they need should be a priority. Take a look at how information is shared internally and externally. Does everyone who needs project information have easy access to it? Does the project manager share information with all the players involved? change orders.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2012

Because more and more, information is moving from isolated “silos” and into shared environments where everyone has access to the information they need when they need it. This trend is especially relevant for our construction industry , where sharing information and working well together is vital to the success of projects.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

These insights will provide account admins with the data they need to make informed decisions on how to promote standardization. This increases visibility to relevant project information because Autodesk Docs users with permission to the folder can view the attachment.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Despite the wonder and awe that spreadsheet users feel about their worksheet creations, these applications (gasp) might not be (horror) the best tool for up-to-date, accurate information, or flexible reporting capabilities. It’s impossible to get specific real-time information on the fly. change orders. August 2008.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2011

A Change (Order) for the Better? The best Support offers multiple means of communication, timely responses, and thorough information. change orders. Free Subscriptions. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Home » Blogs. « The Right Tool for the Job.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

It was a great experience, and we had the opportunity to capture some informative video coverage. change orders. The CBO team attended the APWA 2011 Congress this year and had a chance to learn about the industry’s latest equipment and products. Check out our videos from the show floor, and let us know what you think!

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Whether you have a simple accounting application, or a specialized construction accounting system, you should be able to file your taxes and payroll information electronically. change orders. While talking to some other accountants, I was surprised to learn how many people still don’t file electronically. January 2009.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

There are also local, regional and even national plan centers that have bidding project information that might help. A big part of the bid process is assembling the team you want, and getting them the information they need to prepare competitive bids. change orders. Project Team Communication & Effectiveness.

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Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

So we’ll explore how to choose the right KPIs and how you can gain a full view of your projects to gather the information you need to improve your organisation’s profits and productivity. Investing in quality means you have to make fewer changes during the project—it saves time, it saves money, it saves headaches.

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Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

So we’ll explore how to choose the right KPIs and how you can gain a full view of your projects to gather the information you need to improve your organisation’s profits and productivity. Investing in quality means you have to make fewer changes during the project—it saves time, it saves money, it saves headaches.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2011

That fancy new tablet to easily transfer data from field to office will do you no good if you don’t have a system to code and process the information. change orders. You have the right people on board; so now give them a solid game plan to make this new technology work. Don’t set your team up for failure!

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 11, 2011

It made me pause to consider how social media–and the other new technologies that allow us to share information quickly like the smart phone–have forever changed the rules for society. To be sure, changes in technology are also shaping the way business is conducted. change orders. January 2009.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 7, 2012

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.” change orders. « Connecting within the Construction Company. January 2009. December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. August 2008.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

In my last two posts, I suggested that making project information universally accessible and providing controls over changing information were two of the big challenges we face in moving toward a collaborative work environment. OK, I have my marching orders – stay tuned! change orders. January 2009.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Information a Click Away. Simply put, all the information you need is one click away. Just as you can open web links in tabs, Spectrum v14 allows you to open multiple tabs or screens so all the information you need is in front of you. change orders. The user simply needs to login on an Internet connected device.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

The problem with that is that sometimes critical information gets missed — especially when it comes to construction projects — and it can impact schedules and bottom lines. Communicate your habits with those important to you – Let people know the best times to e-mail important information or what subject lines to use to grab your attention.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

After figuring out what you’re solving for, you have to determine how get to the answer, that is, what information do you need? Contractors are always looking for as much project information as possible in order to track progress, get paid, and identify problems. How do you go about gathering construction data and information?

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

Free Webinar: Managing Information Overload » Silos: Great for Grain, Not so Great for Business. change orders. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Home » Blogs. « Choosing a Cloud Host: Data Security. January 2009. December 2008. November 2008. October 2008.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

These tools integrate these core functions as well as the associated people, processes, information, and technologies involved. Systems supporting real-time notes, notifications, and “chats” support the highest level of information access, sharing, and notifications. ORGANIZATIONAL MATURITY. Project Management Constraints.

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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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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

At the time, we still couldn’t see plans or email pictures back and forth, but the fact that we could call in a change or talk to someone in the office took hours off of the work week. We all know that, projects change constantly, which means your workers and your office need to be equipped with the most up-to-date information.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Take information “offline” and manipulate it to serve a particular purpose. Manipulate information without altering it in my business software. I remember how thrilled we were to drop our project information in, ‘turn the crank,’ and have this information pop out. change orders. January 2009. December 2008.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

With this technology, management can access up-to-date business information anytime, anyplace and field staff can stay better connected to the office and to each other. This means that the user interfaces of browser-based applications must be designed for ease-of-use, and information must be presented in an easy-to-understand format.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

And because of the environment we work in, there are procedures to be followed, communication channels to be adhered to and process that has to happen to keep things legal and everyone properly informed. What happens if one sketch or specification change affects multiple issues? change orders. www.dexterchaney.com.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Venture connects project participants inside and outside your company with the latest project information. With the ability to access information from anywhere, at any time, and track responses to notifications, your project teams will be able to communicate more efficiently on projects, saving time and money. change orders.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

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. change orders. Curt is our heavy/highway industry expert and has some thoughts to share on a topic that affects all of us – fuel prices. January 2009. December 2008.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

With web-based software, these mobile devices are capable of running complete versions of a company’s enterprise software, resulting in real-time information flowing freely from the field to the office and a true collaborative environment. change orders. Merger of Construction Operations and Business Software.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

The Business of Construction Risk Management » The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Building Information Modeling (BIM) is no different. change orders. Tags: BIM , Building Information Modeling , construction operations , construction project , project collaboration. Home » Blogs.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Every time the plans or specifications changed, I needed to make sure the subs I invited knew about the changes and were using the current documents to prepare their bid. Back in those days, communicating this information required a phone call or a fax followed-up with another phone call. change orders.

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