Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

It takes an average of 18 minutes to find a paper document, and a whopping 70 percent of businesses would fail in three weeks if they had a catastrophic loss of paper due to a fire or flood. Paper forms decrease worker productivity, increase risk/liability, and decrease operational efficiency. Site Safety and Compliance Reporting.

Mobility 232

Mobility Inspections Construction Safety 232

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. Electronic filing also gives you the ability to search with simple keyword terms, so you can find documents faster. Archiving documents. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 136

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. Next Generation of Document Management. Today, we need more process-oriented document management.

Software 136

Software Software Construction Documentation 136

FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

Responding to all document and other information requests by the OSHA inspector. An effective company representative is essential to the company’s success in minimizing OSHA liability. Good documentation of what happened during the inspection is essential to refuting any citation issued. Advance preparation is everything.

OSHA 156

OSHA Inspections Employment Conference 156

Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. Contractors in today’s marketplace are caught in the middle of a paper and paperless culture. Wally Evans Blog.

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Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

Construction Lawyer

MAY 20, 2009

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Disclaimer.

Liability 40

Liability Green Design Illinois 40

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. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts.

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Construction Software Software Iowa 120

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. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Wally Evans Blog.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Project Management 136

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Disclaimer.

AIA 40

AIA Documentation Illinois Chicago 40

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

We are officially in fall, so grab some hot chocolate and let’s discuss why, despite available document imaging technology, people still use paper. People want to have access at any given time to all of their documents. If you make multiple copies of every invoice coming into your office, you know what I’m referring to.

Construction 120

Construction iPad Software Software 120

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. document management.

Mobility 120

Mobility Cash Flow Construction Software 120

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

a) The DPW must document the decision and plan to use a JOC in support of an installation or activity. The decision to use JOC must also be documented and approved when the JOC is re-solicited. The Small Business Specialist must send a copy of the DD Form 2579 to the Director, Office of Small Business Programs. (e)

Contract 100

Contract Office Negotiation Procurement 100

Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Disclaimer.

Liability 40

Liability Contractors Design Illinois 40

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

There is wonderful technology available for the field and for back office operations. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. 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.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

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. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

From applications that make your meetings and webinars more collaborative to document management and social media apps to help you and your team organize, it seems collaboration is everywhere. I feel confident in saying that we’ve never created construction software on our own, sitting in our Seattle offices. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

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. Wally Evans Blog.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2011

Chaos reigns and some very ugly accounting software systems have infected the back offices of construction companies nationwide! Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. NEWSFLASH: In the exciting world of construction accounting software, the inmates are in control. Wally Evans Blog. foundation.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 149

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. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. Recent Posts. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? construction safety.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

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. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. Next, get the PROCESS hammered out. Don’t set your team up for failure! Wally Evans Blog.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 11, 2011

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. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

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. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?

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Construction Software Software Foundation 136

FDR Safety

AUGUST 25, 2023

Most of them market how fast and easy the process is and promise instant paper documentation, as well as selling upgrades such as putting your picture on the wallet card for only $20 more! Call up your OSHA area office and ask them their opinion on 30 minute or less forklift certifications that include all 7 classes and see what they say.

Certification 156

Certification Industrial OSHA Employment 156

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 14, 2020

Arc Re-Entry is a set of tools that can be used to document and benchmark infection-control policies and procedures, collect and analyze related occupant experiences and measure and track indoor air quality around factors such as carbon dioxide, relative humidity and particulate matter.

Green 120

Green Risk Plans Safety 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Connect the Field to the Office. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. Know your cost to complete and keep track of how far along in a project you actually are. Carefully monitoring these numbers will help you preserve profit and build more accurate bids on future projects. Wally Evans Blog.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

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. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts. foundation.

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Construction Bidding Software Software 120

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. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. With all of this in mind, we’ve designed Spectrum version 14 to be easy to use and access. Accessibility.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Las Vegas 120

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Throughout the ongoing process, however, all of the following are address and/or improved upon: Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally) Who assesses the impact of the proposed change Who reviews the proposed change and its impact for approval How is the change implemented Documentation of the outcome. enables full visibility.

Project Management 229

Project Management Organization Capterra Management 229

Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Aside from owners and GCs, a government entity may want to see proof of liability insurance. You may be seeking to work for a local, state, or federal government, and these bodies will want to know that you carry liability insurance before you’re awarded — or even considered — for a bid. When do I need to provide a COI?

Insurance 52

Insurance Certification Contractors Liability 52

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). Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts. construction management.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

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. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. . – have the ability to launch a browser. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Do you use tablets in your office or on the jobsite? Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. Current software providers can jump on the bandwagon, or risk losing out to new developers, or perhaps even these specialty apps created by contractors. What are the pros/cons? www.dexterchaney.com.

Software 120

Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

Behind every good construction business leader is a hard working team of project managers, construction workers, and office staff. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. Ultimately, these ambitious goals are what make their companies successful. Good Leaders Pay Attention. Wally Evans Blog.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

a) The facilities management and/or technical staff must document the decision and plan to use a JOC. (b) The projects proposed to be ordered under JOC must be identified in internal documentation, and a representative description must be included in the solicitation. Procedures. Presolicitation. (a) UFGS, MasterSpec, SpecLINK, etc.)

Contract 100

Contract Management Negotiation Estimating 100

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Up-to-date information plays a key role in better managing your project costs, and the best method of ensuring your information is current is to connect the field with the accounting office. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts. Construction Accounting Software.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

It is simple, get ownership and management back on track by placing safety above all else and fleshing that out every day at the office and on the jobsites. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. document management. This gap completely undermines a company’s safety program and efforts. So what’s the solution?

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 120

Pro Builder

JUNE 1, 2020

Personnel: Salaries + indirect employee cost + bonuses + office space + personnel managers. Third-party contractors: Research + design + renderings + plan stamp/liability. Variances: Errors & omissions via hand-offs + incorrect plans/details + managing multiple documents.

Documentation 59

Documentation Software Software Profitability 59