Levelset

MAY 4, 2022

Levelset’s recent 2022 Cash Flow & Payment Report revealed some key differences between large, successful contractors and smaller construction businesses. Learn more: How to prequalify a general contractor. Large contractors are more likely than small contractors to use these strategies to get paid.

Lien 98

Lien Contractors Cash Flow Construction 98

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. document management.

Cash Flow 168

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. document management. Add new tag. business development. change orders. cloud computing. communication.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow 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. document management. My How You’ve Grown!

Contractors 120

Contractors Design Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 7, 2022

This is especially true for commercial and residential construction sites, where plumbing contractors play an essential role between general and specialty contractors alike. This growth and recent changes in the construction landscape present both challenges and opportunities for plumbing contractors.

Contractors 98

Contractors Innovation Bidding Resource 98

Levelset

OCTOBER 19, 2022

However, before starting work on a building financed with a construction-to-permanent loan, both property owners and contractors need to understand the risks. Contractor risks with a construction-to-permanent loan. These risks should be a non-issue when contractors have a comprehensive risk management plan in place.

Contractors 98

Contractors Lien Finance Construction 98

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

Project Document Management : Your Communication Strategy. Because some very specific documents are created and used throughout the life of a typical construction project, these documents can serve as the center of your communications strategy. Let’s look at a few important improvements that most contractors can make.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Document Management. With the current levels of detail required by industry standards, code compliance and also by the different disciplines, the number of documents required for a project is huge. Keeping track of what’s current in that huge set of documents and making sure others on your team are using current documents are critical.

Bidding 149

Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

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. document management. The Best Time to Go Live is…. The answer, in many circumstances, is yes. Add new tag. foundation.

Construction 180

Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Contractors need to proactively evaluate and address how project teams – including subs and vendors – are communicating. Consider these three vital areas: Construction Project Documents: How do you move documents through your organization? When documents are created or modified, are the appropriate people notified?

Construction 137

Construction Documentation Software Software 137

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.

Remodeling 73

Remodeling Contractors Cash Flow Work in Progress 73

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. Contractors and software vendors alike keep looking for better ways to connect the two.

Software 136

Software Software Construction Documentation 136

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. document management. Add new tag.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 16, 2019

Integrated software can make workflows easier for contractors in both the office and the field. New capabilities like in-depth business intelligence and intuitive web applications that streamline work at the jobsite are powered by a cloud-based technology foundation that allows contractors to scale their operations today and tomorrow.

Software 130

Software Software Organization Construction 130

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.” document management.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 5, 2018

Internally, Southern Botanical was also looking for greater revenue cycle efficiency and more consistent cash flow. Western Allied, a design-build mechanical contractor in the San Francisco Bay Area, needed to modernize and streamline its operations to keep pace with growth and demands. The company’s results were amazing.

Viewpoint 200

Viewpoint Innovation Subcontracting San Francisco 200

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. document management. The good news? Add new tag.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It requires written standards that can be referred to at any time by employees, sub-contractors, and clients alike. A construction quality management plan should be drafted as a standard document, to be applied to all future projects. Creating a plan. A construction quality management plan is never finished—it’s always evolving.

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

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. Bring all your financial documents to the initial meeting. document management. Projected future earnings. Add new tag.

Banking 120

Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120

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. document management. Job Costing. Add new tag.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

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. document management. Managing this information overload can be difficult. Add new tag.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Venture tools are built to give contractors visibility and control over three key areas of construction operations: Documentation. Document Management. It’s no secret that documents play a vital role in the construction process from beginning to end. document management. Communication. Build the Best Team.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Through site visits, inspections, compliance audits and education and advice sessions, the ABCC is able to closely observe contractors. For larger businesses, such sanctions can critically impact business cash flow in the short term and due to reputation damage, profitability into the long term. But most importantly….

Software 130

Software Software Management Construction 130

Levelset

JUNE 21, 2022

Also, the Air Conditioning Contractors of America estimate 13% job growth by 2030, outpacing the average across all industries. So read on to learn about strategies for cash flow, sales, finance, marketing, operations, staff, and leadership. Manage your cash flow as well as you handle air flow.

Cash Flow 98

Cash Flow Accounting Profitability Residential 98

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

As a general contractor a few years ago, I was working on a tenant improvement project. So, I took some photos, wrote an RFI attached the photos to the document and sent it to the architect noting its urgent status. Do you have a process for organizing, storing and attaching all supporting documentation for an issue?

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

Mid-January is a time of reflection for many contractors. document management. 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. Add new tag. business development. foundation.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 27, 2012

Please feel free to share them with your friends, relatives and most importantly contractors as they will appreciate the humor and perhaps find value in the words of wisdom we are sharing. 80/20 Rule – 80% of a contractor’s wealth and wellbeing comes from 20% of their activities.

Contractors 63

Contractors Cash Flow Construction Accounting 63

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

« Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared. Sometimes, as you know, project documents can devote an entire plan sheet or spec section to a list of abbreviations and acronyms. A lot of this communication revolves around the project documentation. document management. Free Subscriptions. Add new tag.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

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. document management. Add new tag. business development. change orders. cloud computing. communication. construction. construction safety.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

For those of you contractors doing government work: relish the competition involved with bidding. document management. 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. Add new tag. business development.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

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. document management. Add new tag. change orders.

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.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

Contractor, do for me? It is up to us, the contractor, to shape the message effectively and communicate to the client what the building will cost, an estimated time line to completion and any inherent issues that need to be addressed as early in the project as possible. document management. Better yet, what will you, Mr./Mrs.

Construction 120

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. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 120

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. document management. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Home » Blogs. Add new tag.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

You need to be a certified LEED contractor, which means you’ll need to study for and take the certification test. Good document management software will be able to keep those certifications on file. document management. Tags: construction management software , document management , Green Building. Get Green Certified.

Construction 120

Construction Certification Green Software 120

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.” document management. Add new tag. business development. change orders. cloud computing. communication. construction. construction safety.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149