cnstrctr

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Construction is a cut-throat industry, and making your construction business more profitable can be a challenge. Making more money isn’t rocket science, by following our five tips you’ll be increasing your profits in no time! Understanding your competition is key to making your construction business more profitable.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

The Office, The Field, and Technology. There’s no better example of the business silo in construction than the separation that many companies experience between field operations and office management. change orders. It’s hard to think of examples where this is a good idea in any business. January 2009.

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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. Diving Deeper into Construction Data.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 4, 2017

No matter where a crew is deployed — in the office, the field, or onsite — web-based construction software keeps everyone connected at all times. Web-based construction software can help you increase estimate accuracy and improve the profitability for the work you gain. Flexibility. Consistent estimating. Quick reporting.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Distances between job sites and the office continue to increase as companies go further and further from their home base to do work. A friend of mine had a foreman who hated doing his paperwork, which consisted primarily of approving and submitting timecards to the office. change orders. Construction is a Team Sport.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

This lack of effective communication and collaboration can be the downfall of a business, especially in the construction industry, where tight deadlines and razor-thin profit margins rule the day. People in the office or project managers can review up-to-date reports as soon as new data is entered.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Defects due to omission are typically fixed through change orders that add to the scope of work for one or more contractors. In addition, not having proper inspection plans in place can prevent you from detecting defects early on in the project, resulting in more rework and less profit. Workmanship defects. Poor communication.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Some of us remember the “dark ages” of going back and forth between job sites and the office. With the adoption of cell phones, we no longer had to physically go back and forth between the office and the field – we could make a phone call to connect the two. change orders. The Two-Way Data Street. January 2009.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2012

Demobilization Costs - Are the reverse and generally lower because it takes less time to load the truck or van since you know where everything goes and you know the quickest route back to the shop or office. These costs are also generally high and fixed. A simple yes or no and they are back servicing your vehicle.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Keeping documents as electronic files reduces paper waste and clutter in your office because you can get rid of the filing cabinets. If the answer was no to any one of these, you have an opportunity to make your accounting office operations much easier. change orders. Are you doing any of the following electronically?

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 30, 2013

We Serve Several Highly P rofitable Construction Companies and some not as profitable ones. The differences in operations between the two groups are very small and yet the profit picture is massively different. Change Order Management. Invite Your Construction Bookkeeper To A Jobsite For Half A Day. Job Scheduling.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 11, 2011

Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade » Game Changers. It seems that the smart phone is nudging some “back-office” business functions to the field, as construction firms use software to enter data in real-time and to make on-the-spot adjustments at the jobsite. change orders. Home » Blogs.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

And there are plenty of advantages to “mobilizing” your construction company: improved communication between field and office. real-time data updates at the office , leading to better reporting and better data on which to make decisions. the ability to send progress photos from the job site to the office. change orders.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

There is wonderful technology available for the field and for back office operations. change orders. This young man took the time to think about what would ensure the long-term success of his business. Leveraging technology is not limited to heavy equipment, though. January 2009. December 2008. November 2008. October 2008.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

« Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. I feel confident in saying that we’ve never created construction software on our own, sitting in our Seattle offices. change orders. Free Subscriptions. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Home » Blogs.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

With backlogs down and work less plentiful, field supervision has come into the office and become an integral part of the estimating process. During the boom years, it was unheard of to bring a superintendent into the office for a planning event and definitely far-fetched to have them assist in the estimating process. change orders.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

change orders. This entry was posted on Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 at 10:21 am and is filed under Jeana Durst. January 2009. December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. August 2008. Tags accounting. accounting software. Add new tag. business development. cloud computing. communication. construction. construction safety.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2011

Chaos reigns and some very ugly accounting software systems have infected the back offices of construction companies nationwide! change orders. NEWSFLASH: In the exciting world of construction accounting software, the inmates are in control. I like to take the time to educate myself as much as possible. January 2009. foundation.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

There are a number of people who pass out advice on how to start a profitable construction company; however, very few have actually done it and fewer still had a clear understanding of where they were making or losing money and fewer yet have ever gotten past the point of owning a J.O.B. If You Know Exactly What To Do.

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Profitability Construction Accounting Cash Flow 48

Lets Build

JANUARY 20, 2023

If you ever feel that recording activities in your construction daily logs is too much of a hassle, think about the negative implications on your profit margin and reputation. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals 2.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The UPB costs should NOT include contractor overhead and profit. Field Office Expense. Field Office Personnel. Main Office Expense. These negotiations must precede the JO award/approval and are not allowed on a Change Order basis. and the coefficient is 1.01, the Contract price would be $15.15 ($15.00

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Carefully monitoring these numbers will help you preserve profit and build more accurate bids on future projects. Connect the Field to the Office. change orders. Know your cost to complete and keep track of how far along in a project you actually are. Yes, I know this buzz phrase has been around for a long time.

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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. Next, get the PROCESS hammered out. You have the right people on board; so now give them a solid game plan to make this new technology work. January 2009.

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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. January 2009.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Managing a reputation for delivering high-quality projects, keeping your business profitable, your people productive, and your firm growing requires focus, commitment, and understanding. But when it comes to back-office technology, too many firms rely exclusively on elbow grease and hope—definitely not a strategy that works.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 19, 2011

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. These are risk takers, men and women who are driven to hustle and make a profit—not the sitting still type. change orders. December 2008. August 2008.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 5, 2023

These solutions are packed with features that cater to the needs of back-office teams, making their lives a lot easier. But what about the operations teams? Operations teams, who are responsible for managing projects and ensuring profitability, increasingly assert themselves as crucial stakeholders in software procurement and adoption.

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Office Autodesk Accounting Project Management 52

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Once in awhile, I’ll close my office door, sit back with a cup of coffee and compare the Foundation Software of today with a snapshot of the company several years prior. change orders. Foundation gained its own identity, and we have the right people in place for the right jobs. January 2009. December 2008. November 2008.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Project Team Members: Whether they work in the field, are in the office, or outside of your company, everyone who touches a project is part of your team. change orders. 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.

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Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

If you make multiple copies of every invoice coming into your office, you know what I’m referring to. change orders. Unfortunately, because of all this paper, not only do we get bogged down as workers, processes become bogged down as well. No instructions required. Let’s face it, paper is easy to use. January 2009. October 2008.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Simplified Decision Making – Getting People and Processes In Order » 3 New Year’s Resolutions for Construction Operations. Now that the holidays are over and all of the massive amounts of breads, cookies, candies, and pies have suddenly disappeared (at least they have from my office) it’s time to make those New Year’s resolutions.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Our customers told us they wanted to be able to access Spectrum anywhere – whether they were in the field, the office, or snowed in at home. change orders. With all of this in mind, we’ve designed Spectrum version 14 to be easy to use and access. Accessibility. The user simply needs to login on an Internet connected device.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 2, 2021

This can affect everything from the bidding process to change order management, your team’s efficiency, and ultimately, your bottom line. Effective cost management sets the standard for all project costs and affects all phases of a project including planning, design, estimation, change orders, and specialty contractors.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 4, 2011

When I started working in the industry we still used payphones to call the office from the “field” We used paper estimates, a calculator and copy machines. Field changes and conditions were scribbled on note pads. Not to double digit profit growth and sales increases, but to a more sustainable, long term path.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 19, 2021

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. 5) Material Planning & Document Management. Building Software. Building Software. Software + Apps.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 2, 2012

I decided long ago to charge for my own product – enough to put money back into a growing company , and enough to buy a decent lunch (I recommend the sandwiches at Mohito restaurant near our office). change orders. I’d let the market vote with its dollars and hopefully choose my product. January 2009. December 2008. August 2008.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

He’s done much business with the organization over the years, but recently a change order claim went totally wrong. The contractor says he understands in some cases change orders can occur for reasons where responsibility may be murky or caused by the contractor’s own actions. But not in this case, he says.

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