Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 2, 2018

We need to move beyond the idea that we can do most of our projects the same way and get the same results. Viewpoint: What ideas do you have to get younger generations of workers more enthused about the construction industry? Programmers for AI and AR/VR/MR, and business analysts.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 11, 2014

The banker said his Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet did not look right to him. His banker was a blunt and told him that if he wanted to stay in the construction business he needed to have accurate Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Job Costing Reports. QuickBooks Job Profitability Reports. He had to rely on his gut feeling.

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Profitability Contractors Accounting Income 48

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. Starting Or Re-Starting A Construction Company Is Easy.

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Profitability Construction Accounting Cash Flow 48

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. OSHA has been grappling with the idea of developing a specific ergonomic standard for the construction industry. Choosing a Cloud Host: Data Security » Ergonomics and Construction. www.dexterchaney.com.

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Construction Software Software Injury 120

Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2021

And, as builder profits increasingly depend on improving cost efficiencies and generating higher options revenue, the design studio environment needs to work better and deliver more results. Rising, and often unpredictable, cost increases are squeezing profit like never before. Because as home prices rise, so do buyer expectations.

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Design Profitability Retail Consulting 98

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

To make matters worse there are a never ending parade of consults and hucksters ready to solve all your problems and make everything right as if by magic; and you know that''s not going to happen! Cash flow issues kill contractors even though they have profit. Ignoring Profit Centers and Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

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Profitability Contractors Cash Flow Accounting 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Today’s contractors need to be strategic about winning new work to keep their businesses growing and profitable. Here are some ideas from professionals working in the industry today. . But that’s easier said than done. So, what is the key to winning new work? Diversity Matters . Customers are looking for quality and to save money.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2011

After the April consulting rush, I am going to put together a rough model and see if I can’t make this happen for my own company. Let me know if any of you have done this before or have any ideas for putting together a stress test model for the construction industry. We can never know too much about our business. Dexter + Chaney.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Marketing Ideas

AUGUST 23, 2012

A few days ago, I invited Construction Marketing Ideas newsletter readers to report on their greatest marketing blunders. consultant who specializes in government bidding courses, told the story of how he discovered in the overheated U.S. One reasonable, which would allow him a really good profit but would be in line with norms.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MAY 1, 2016

What if your search investment could be managed as a profit center? We’re referring to this trend as “profit-driven marketing,” and we’ve been watching from the front row as they develop paid search strategies that ignore traditional efficiency metrics and chase the dollars to win more customers.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Can you obtain new and profitable business through a leads group? The idea behind leads groups is that non-competing members in compatible industries get together on a regular schedule to share news and opportunities. Friendships, common business issues, and new ideas can be shared freely and confidentially. Sounds good.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Ivory knew the big-picture problem was way over the head of one person or company to achieve a widespread, lasting impact; it called for an army to navigate the maze of barriers that hinder entry-level homes from penciling out on a profit and loss report and gaining community support.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 2, 2013

Four Important Words That Turn High Profit Jobs Into Non-Profit Jobs! I Have An Idea. You do what you promise and they will pay you, no questions asked and they are the foundation for high profit repeat customers. These are marginal customers you will want to replace with high profit repeat customers.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

AUGUST 13, 2012

” we’ve been far more profitable and been able to survive some rather challenging economic and technological changes. Certainly, after we changed our business approach in 2006 from “What do we need to sell our services?” ” to “How do we ensure that every client receives absolute value from our services?”

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Construction Profitability Architecture Bidding 54

Construction Marketing Ideas

JUNE 22, 2015

The results of the Construction Marketing Ideas survey of effective methods beyond repeat/referral business development. Properly structured websites and social media will generate profitable in-bound leads, at extremely low cost. To find good consultants, apply the word-of-mouth and referral decision processes mentioned above.).

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Construction Consulting Subcontracting Profitability 48

Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 31, 2013

A standardized approach and well suggested guidelines along with good processes should be undertaken for creating strong cost estimates which result in getting profitable job orders. Consult with experts prevailing around you to solve your queries. Take the helps from expert ! Be updated.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 23, 2007

Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design. An idea whose time seems to have arrived is the use of stockpiled shipping containers as modular units for building homes. According to KPFF Consulting, a structural engineering firm in St. View my complete profile.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JULY 21, 2016

Here are some ideas that have been effective. I’ve been saved by the bell a few times by existing clients who placed timely, highly profitable orders — and I’d like to believe these purchases were more than blind luck. Discover a great consultant (who will work — at least initially — on contingency).

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Constructor Marketing that Works

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

This was the year I quit doing “on site” consulting. At $9,800 for 2 days, I felt like Mr. Smug high-priced consultant until I realized two things: 1. Good thing I only need 5 or so year between ideas.) We formalized our Profit Sharing plan for all staff. The price was a hurdle for those who really needed it.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 24, 2022

Fill in the holes in your educational sessions list by exploring the exhibitors’ space or arranging one-on-one meetings with fellow builders, consultants, manufacturers, etc. And, speaking of pain, it would be a good idea to take some ibuprofen along, too. Exchange cards with fellow builders, consultants, and exhibitors.

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Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2012

2 B Green Profitably. 2M Design Consultants, Inc. AGR Consulting. AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc. Blue Camas Consulting Ltd. Doo Consulting, llc. Exoterra | Architects+Consultants. Green and Profitable. Green Building Consulting. Thank you for your consideration of our views. 7group, LLC.

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Consulting Green Architecture Sustainability 55

Stok

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Services provided: LEED CS Consulting & Project Management, Energy Modeling, Life Cycle Cost Analysis. Services provided: LEED CS Consulting & Project Management, LEED Fundamental & Enhanced Commissioning, Energy Modeling. Salesforce Tower. Certification: LEED CS v2009 Platinum. Client: Boston Properties. Learn more here.

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Help Everybody Everyday

AUGUST 19, 2009

After a few months of this, the two boys wonder where all the profits went. A common pricing format within the consulting world is the hourly rate. Published rates take into account the cost of doing business and are usually developed with an eye towards realizing a profit. Bobby says, “I know the solution. Hourly Rates.

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Overhead Profitability Accounting Office 63

Pro Builder

AUGUST 4, 2022

Pundits may not agree on the severity of the coming downturn, but one thing’s certain: these 10 essential tactics will boost your business' efficiency, productivity, and profit. Also on my mind was the sad and untimely recent loss of Fletcher Groves, a friend and “like mind,” and an exceptional industry consultant. So, what now?

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Schedule Housing Profitability Products 99

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

“It’s going to be increasingly more difficult to make money building houses, since rising prices have brought about a condition where supply already exceeds demand,” said John Burns, CEO of real estate research firm John Burns Real Estate Consulting. Although the overall U.S. Once 2023 is over, the picture should brighten.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Business-management consultant Joseph M. Consider the results of our ongoing Construction Marketing Ideas blog survey, where (presently) 72 per cent of readers report most of their business is from repeat and referral clients. If you sense these ideas are easier to express than execute, you are partly right.

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Construction IDEA Resource Income 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 25, 2023

Comparing different experiences can breed new ideas and help us come up with solutions to the hurdles we’re facing. On this podcast episode Jon Marks , Principal CEO at Corvus Star Consulting/Former CTO at Swinerton shares his thoughts on how leaders can put their people first when implementing technology and process changes.

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Sustainability Organization Fabrication Industrial 94

Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 6, 2016

The ongoing Construction Marketing Ideas poll at a roofing conference. In mid-February, Angela Delmedico, CEO/founder of Elev8 Consulting Group sent me this email: Hi Mark, I saw your poll on Construction Marketing Ideas Blog website on new business generation, found it very interesting! www.WinTheStorm.com .

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PSMJ Resources

AUGUST 15, 2011

Do not leave until you have written down at least one idea that will help you progress a project, progress an idea, progress your career, progress your boss’ career. Those who succeed in the consulting business are those who “bring in more pie than they eat.” Consulting companies are in business to make money.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 8, 2013

We serve contractors across the USA and mentioned this idea to all of them at least once and only a few of them do it. You do not want to bother a contractor you do not know at his or her home this could be dangerous and it is never a good idea. Only target companies that have an office or a warehouse type space. NO RESIDENCES!

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Contractors Accounting Bidding Profitability 48

PSMJ Resources

JUNE 5, 2012

PMs often complain that they fail to earn budgeted profits. for quality, speed, and profitability. Construction Marketing Ideas. Scarlett Consulting. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Tuesday, June 5, 2012. 5 Ways to Manage Your Principal. because they can’t control the hours principals charge to their. What we read.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

At the annual planning meeting: No earth-shaking inspiration, but plenty of shared ideas. The brightest idea and the best profit margins won’t get you far if you don’t have good systems to manage and collect your overdue accounts. Sometimes there is inspiration. Sometimes there is struggle. Sure, you need leadership.

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Budgeting Budget Legal Plans 48

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Real property owners, architects, engineers, and builders all would profit greatly from just applying “Change Management 101” effectively as a priority. The latter includes all internal personnel and departments as well as all external services providers (architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, etc.).

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Project Management Organization Capterra Management 163

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 7, 2014

Owning a construction company is so much different from just working for another construction contractor and in most cases, new contractors had no idea what was involved in the business end of the operation before they started. Generate Useful Profit & Loss Reports. If you do you are not alone, many contractors feel that way.

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Contractors Accounting Banking Project Management 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 30, 2014

Casual Builders Have Preconceived Ideas. Fast Easy Accounting translates Builder Documents Into Usable Reports for better profits. Fill out the form on the right or call Sharie 206-361-3950 or email sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com and schedule your no charge one-hour consultation. Hobby – Just Making A Little Extra Money.

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PSMJ Resources

JANUARY 23, 2012

Bob Kelleher, a noted speaker, consultant, author, and founder of The Employee Engagement Group, a global consulting firm that works with leadership teams to implement best-in-class leadership and employee engagement programs is co-organizing the A/E/C Industry HR Summit this March in San Francisco. Construction Marketing Ideas.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Successful branch office managers are good candidates because they: • Operate the branch office as a profitable entity. They’re experienced in profit accountability, since they must demonstrate and achieve financial viability as a branch. Construction Marketing Ideas. Scarlett Consulting. What we read.

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