Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Who couldn't use more cash during the holiday season? No matter the season, however, construction companies rely heavily on cash flow to fund their operations. Cash flow depends on so many variables, but there are a few that you can control. Project Management Tips. Written Contract.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 29, 2014

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any construction company and especially the ones with annual sales volume under $1,000,000. Some construction Company experts even say that a healthy cash flow is more important than your contracting company''s ability to complete projects! Is Cash Flow The Same As Profit?

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Lets Build

APRIL 6, 2022

Almost every construction professional faces the same problem – cash flow. Large upfront costs and long waiting periods between payments are a normal occurrence; retainage adds to this cash flow problem for contractors and project managers. Retainage percentages and negotiations.

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Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

Cash flow Cash isn’t king – cash flow is. Managing and tracking your cash flow across the board allows you to find financial problems early in the project and address them before they become major issues.

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Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

Cash flow Cash isn’t king – cash flow is. Managing and tracking your cash flow across the board allows you to find financial problems early in the project and address them before they become major issues.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Relieve these common GC headaches by getting project teams on the same page. Your construction project management skills are constantly put to the test. Most project management software solves for this to some degree, but only Autodesk Build allows access to these documents throughout the entire project lifecycle.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 5, 2014

In the meantime, service agreement customers are a source of cash flow and are predetermined to call you instead of your competition when repairs are necessary. Keep The Service Agreement Cash Separate. One of the best parts is you have an immediate increase in cash flow. Visit [link] to learn more.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 14, 2023

Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and payment. Retainage can cause a cash flow burden for contractors, especially subs at the bottom of the payment chain.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The main reason construction businesses implement an integrated project management system is for the visibility that they can gain over every aspect of a project. Here’s a list of key reports that you should be able to pull at any moment from your construction project management software: Basic Accounting Reports.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This month, we’re excited to release feature additions and enhancements to Autodesk Build across document management, project management, and cost management. The ability to initiate communications and file external emails within the platform delivers a centralized and connected source of truth for the project.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Data Security in the Cloud » Collaborating on Cash flow. The topic of cash flow never seems to get old – after all, sustained negative cash flow often results in slashing budgets, personnel, and in the worst cases shutting down of a company. Technology for Collaboration & Cash Flow.

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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. What other problems do you consider when deciding if it’s time to switch your software? Leave a Reply.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

During any project, the execution stage is usually the most important — it determines the trajectory and timelines of the entire project. Getting your project off on the right foot can minimize bottlenecks and breakdowns down the road and ensure successful deliverables. This can boost productivity and secure your data.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

During any project, the execution stage is usually the most important — it determines the trajectory and timelines of the entire project. Getting your project off on the right foot can minimize bottlenecks and breakdowns down the road and ensure successful deliverables. This can boost productivity and secure your data.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

What is construction quality management? Construction quality management is broadly similar to project management. Drawing up a construction quality management plan will enable you and your staff to identify potential liabilities or risks, and implement techniques to mitigate them.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Project Management Constraints. P roject Failure – A project becomes a failure when it does not deliver what was required within the agreed-upon budget and time, to the dissatisfaction of one or more participants.No matter how well-planned your project is, lack of visibility can lead quickly to failure.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The ability to initiate communications and file external emails within the platform delivers a centralized and connected source of truth for the project. Cost Management | Cash Flow Distributions Enhancements – The new cash flow distribution enhancements bring teams more flexibility and time savings.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 5, 2023

Historically, accounting and IT departments have managed enterprise resource planning (ERP) environments and forced project management teams to make these solutions work for operations. ERPs can be configured to meet the needs of accounting teams, and their on-prem deployment allowed IT to control accessibility.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

Construction software technology has not only helped general contractors but assisted trade contractors to provide their vital services and bring projects to completion. 2) Time & Productivity Management. Using an intelligent solution allows project managers to base their bids on past project data and actual expenses.

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Levelset

JUNE 3, 2022

Construction contractors face potential loss with each project they take on. When a loss occurs, it can put a real crunch on a contractor’s cash flow. Project loss insurance has the potential to save contractors from devastating project losses, no matter the cause. Project loss insurance coverage.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Construction Project Management & accounting software plays a vital role for construction companies. Now-a-days industry-specific project management software plays an important role for expanding integrated project management modules to participate with the leading stand-alone project management systems.

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PSMJ Resources

MARCH 26, 2012

Effective Project Managers Need Authority. Clients want strong project leaders rather than mere project “administrators” who’ll simply manage things and move them around. The PM must understand finance and serve as the last bastion of the firm’s cash flow picture.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

If we're not delivering speed with all the advantages of modular, we're not succeeding,” said Anthony Gude, director of operations at R & S Tavares Associates, a company that provides services that include design, structural engineering, consulting, and project management for prefabricated buildings.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

For example, you might require project management, but if you do a quick search, you’ll find there are numerous project management solutions that range from simple to complex. Job Cost & Cash Flow. Committing Intentional Project Communications. construction management. document management.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Arguably the toughest part of a project manager’s job is managing the impact of those schedule disruptions across several teams working on the same project. . Looking closer, schedules are typically managed on a whiteboard in the trailer or by coordinators in the office.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 16, 2019

By working with and sharing data in real time, there’s no more waiting until a project manager drives back to the office to enter information that impacts other departments and functions. The financial team can bill quicker, get paid faster and keep cash flow on projects fluid, all while saving time.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Each project carries a significant amount of risk including countless safety issues, stringent regulations or contractual obligations, weather delays, lack of qualified labor, subcontractor performance and inconsistent cash flows, just to name a few. There has to be a better way!

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Jobsite with Procore

APRIL 11, 2022

You use spreadsheets for accounting, estimating, labor planning, logistics planning, and project management. As a specialty contractor, you have likely relied on Excel for a long time. It’s in every aspect of your business.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

In turn, profit fade can dramtically affect cash flow and hinder the possibility of booking new jobs. Learn how better change order management and forecasting can help prevent profit fade. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. Management.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

Other common reports bonding agents will look at include income statements, balance sheets, statements of cash flow, and job specific invoice aging reports. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. construction management. document management.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Collaborating on Cash flow » The Year of Mobile Technology? Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. construction management. construction management software. document management. Management. project collaboration.

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Lets Build

APRIL 20, 2020

According to the International Journal of Project Management, there are 28 different causes for construction delays, proving that there are a plethora of parameters that need to be taken into consideration when a construction project is under development. Cash flow problems. Extra cost for materials and storage.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 2, 2019

Modern software ensures real-time and accurate data to better estimate projects, stick to budgets and timelines and maximize performance and profitability. Intuitive software and mobile technologies are mitigating project and safety risks, reducing costs and reducing project management headaches.

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Lets Build

JULY 8, 2022

Supply chain costs have also spiked, resulting in a trend for paying smaller subcontractors early to maintain their cash flow. Yet those costs will ultimately be passed on to clients, affecting everything from residential property asking prices to commercial rents. Read more: Five benefits of inspection reporting software.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

The best way to mitigate cost-related headaches in construction projects is to promote efficient estimating and quantification workflows in the preconstruction stage. Doing so enables you to eliminate potential change orders and pay applications, ultimately leading to better cash flow. How do you accomplish this?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 4, 2019

How will a recession impact projects or contractual obligations? All three indicators can help predict the economic state of the industry and help you manage cash flow if a potential downturn is detected. Is there enough work to sustain your company during tough times? Technology to the Rescue.

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