Construction Enquirer

JULY 26, 2023

Shed and multi-room building contractor Winvic saw pre-tax profits fall for the first time after two jobs secured before the pandemic ran into loss. Pre-tax profit nosedived a third to £10.5m Managing director Simon Girardier forecast that revenue would slip back next year to £950m as the economy slowed.

Profitability 65

Profitability Security Forecasting Infrastructure 65

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 16, 2015

The Wacker Neuson Group has lowered its revenue and profit forecast for the current fiscal year. Revenue and profit developed below previous expectations due to the ongoing economic slowdown in the emerging markets and in countries, which are dependent on raw material prices, the company said. billion, down from EUR 1.40

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Forecasting Profitability Materials 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

Doing so won’t just make your life easier; it’ll also help you protect your profit margins. Manage financial risk early on Given that we’re on the topic of profitability, we’d be remiss if we didn’t touch on managing financial risks.

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Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 30, 2013

The second part will be published in June 2013 and will address the importance of effectively forecasting the cost at completion to mitigate profit fade.

Profitability 120

Profitability Forecasting Management 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 11, 2021

Without being able to accurately forecast cash flow, making important decisions about the future of your firm or projects is a risky venture at best. The challenge with forecasting is that it’s often a time-consuming process making sense of scattered data , various spreadsheets, and multiple disconnected processes or systems.

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Cash Flow Forecasting Autodesk Construction 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

To fulfill project and profit expectations consistently – and provide fulfillment for workers themselves. In The Construction Executive's Guide to Protecting Margins , we asked six industry leaders (and a colleague in engineering) how they’re managing profits, projects, and people. If anything, we have the opportunity to build smarter.

Profitability 52

Profitability Construction Innovation BIM 52

Construction Business Owner

MAY 23, 2018

Despite the job having many facets and accompanying challenges, the ultimate goal remains constant—increasing company productivity and profitability. Business owners must be able to simultaneously manage employees and issues, both on- and off-site, in an industry that is highly prone to unforeseeable circumstances.

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Forecasting Profitability Site Products 209

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

The industry had been fairly profitable and surplus was strong, so rates started to come down. As for insurance pricing today, Table 1 provides a historical picture of insurance industry rates calculated by MarketScout, with 2004 as the base year. From 2004 to 2011, rates actually dropped about 40 percent.

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Insurance Forecasting Profitability Industrial 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Project controls, including standardized approaches, processes and reporting, are designed to manage all costs and financial aspects of a project through its life cycle—from initial estimating and budgeting to forecasting, measuring progress, controlling change, reconciling actual expenditures and closing out the project.

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Profitability Life Cycle Forecasting Budget 189

Carol Hagen

JULY 1, 2009

For those of you that do forecasting, I’ve noticed that Microsoft Excel is popular. Do we roll over data to forecast the next 6 months with a mouse click or spend 30+ minutes performing cut & pastes? We all know that cash flow is the life blood of our business (whether you’re a contractor or a CPA firm).

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Cash Flow Forecasting Profitability Consulting 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Maintaining profitability on any given project is a challenge that many AEC firms face. It’s no secret that the construction industry has some of the lowest margins out there; data from Camino Financial states that the construction industry has an average net profit margin of just 5%. As Dane puts it, “Bottlenecks affect productivity.

Profitability 52

Profitability Autodesk Accounting US 52

BD+C

MAY 1, 2018

For engineering firms, capturing billable time and expenses, developing accurate budgets and forecasts, and maximizing profitability should always be among your top priorities. Project accounting provides you with the ability to accurately assess and monitor budgets and measure the financial performance of projects.

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Forecasting Budget Budgeting Profitability 49

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 8, 2015

The trucking industry is preparing for a downturn in demand, reports The Wall Street Journal. Trucking demand spiked earlier this year due to inventory stockpiling in the second quarter as West Coast ports caught up with backlogs of imports that accumulated during a labor dispute.

Forecasting 48

Forecasting Profitability Inventory Retail 48

Construction Equipment

AUGUST 21, 2014

Wacker Neuson posted a profit increase in the second quarter of 2014, with revenue remaining at the same level as the previous year, while confirming its forecast for fiscal 2014. Wacker Neuson reported revenue of €328.4 million).

Profitability 60

Profitability Forecasting 60

Construction Enquirer

MAY 17, 2023

Group turnover of £132m (2021:£137.5m) fell short of initial forecasts for the year with delays to project start dates due to cost inflation pressures and programme movements. South East housing contractor and developer Durkan plunged to a £9.3m pre-tax loss last year after provisions for legacy fire safety remediation works.

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Safety Profitability Housing Forecasting 92

Construction Enquirer

MAY 3, 2023

Latest results for the firm for the year to March 31 2022 show a pre-tax profit of £790,000 from a turnover of £43.5m In its forecast for this year Howard Russell was predicting a turnover of up to £80m based on a rising number of negotiated contracts. with 31 staff working at the company. Accounts show that the company owed £4.4m

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Debt Construction Negotiation Forecasting 103

Construction Enquirer

MAY 23, 2023

Ferrovial Construction UK suffered a £30m loss last year after big provisions for forecast losses on the £2bn Silvertown Tunnel project in East London. of forecasted losses. He said that across the rest of the UK business portfolio, Ferrovial made an underlying EBIT profit of £22m. This figure is made up of £19.6m

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Forecasting Construction Profitability Sustainability 81

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 19, 2015

They have the same challenges you do: Getting enough qualified leads to bid on and winning enough of them at a price that is profitable. A simple financial forecasting tool that links to your Contractors QuickBooks file, does most of the work for you and it's. Do you know of a contracting company that runs smoother than yours?

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Forecasting Contractors Plans Bidding 48

Construction Equipment

AUGUST 13, 2014

Deere & Company announced financial results for the third quarter ended July 31, 2014, with a net income of $850.7 million, down from $966.5 million in the same period of 2013. For the first nine months of the year, net income attributable to Deere & Company was $2.513 billion, compared with $2.730 billion last year.'

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Forecasting Profitability Income 54

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 7, 2022

In normal times, contractors who pay close attention to their Five Key Performance Indicators financial reports and stay aware of the macro global economy and the microlocal economy can plan and earn an expected profit after paying themselves a reasonable salary.

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Industrial Forecasting Construction Profitability 91

ENR Construction

JULY 30, 2021

Furthermore, as they continue adopting new information technologies, they find themselves drowning in an ever-growing ‘ocean of data’ from job sites, subcontractors, accounting and forecasting systems, designs and drawings and many other sources.

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Profitability Forecasting Drawings Accounting 36

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 27, 2023

Latest results for the firm for the year to March 31 2022 show a pre-tax profit of £790,000 from a turnover of £43.5m In its forecast for this year Howard Russell was predicting a turnover of up to £80m based on a rising number of negotiated contracts. with 31 staff working at the company.

Debt 72

Debt Liability Negotiation Forecasting 72

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

At a bare minimum, you’ll need the following for your accounting function: profit and loss report, balance sheets, trial balance and trading summaries. These basic reports are critical to business profit and loss, and if your system can’t seamlessly pull them all in a flash it’s time to take a look at what else is out there.

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Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 23, 2022

You need to be there during the planning, design, and construction phase, and everything you do is about maximizing profitability by managing the project’s timeline, budget, and quality. Effective Cost Control and Accurate Forecasting. Budget overruns cut directly into profit margins. Visibility, Transparency, Accessibility.

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Project Management Management Forecasting Profitability 97

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2024

Decision 1: How to improve asset and portfolio performance Whether you're managing one or 50 facilities, actively monitoring and improving performance is critical to long-term profitability. Utilize cost and estimation data Tap into historical and actual data to forecast and plan for expansion, repairs, and rehab.

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Autodesk Construction Forecasting Safety 122

Construction Marketing

JULY 24, 2020

In the past, the marketing and accounting functions within a company were not frequent collaborators save the annual budgeting or forecasting process. Without system and process automation, marketing and accounting collaboration may have been limited to forecasting and budgeting.

Accounting 170

Accounting Finance Forecasting Certification 170

Building Radar

OCTOBER 15, 2024

A comprehensive construction market size report typically includes data on market growth rates, trends, and forecasts over several years. Construction market size reports often include forecasts based on economic conditions, helping stakeholders prepare for potential fluctuations.

Construction 52

Construction Forecasting Commercial Industrial 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

To avoid this, you should create a cash flow forecast and regularly update it. You need cash to buy materials, pay workers, and keep your business running. However, you may be in a cash crunch if you don't correctly deal with your cash flow.

Cash Flow 101

Cash Flow Forecasting Construction Deals 101

ENR Construction

APRIL 1, 2021

The right software can make the difference between having a profitable project and losing money.

Forecasting 36

Forecasting Profitability Software Software 36

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

in New York, which was considered the biggest profit since November 2011. It is also expected that profit will be $5.85 Caterpillar forecasts the growth of world economic by 3% in 2014, which is about 2% up from last year. The average of 13 estimates compiled by Bloomberg was $55.5 Caterpillar jumped 5.9%

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Estimating Forecasting Construction Equity 45

Construction Enquirer

JULY 19, 2023

In a year-end trading statement, Kier said it had also managed to keep the order book above £10bn, with 85% of next year’s forecast revenue already secured. Andrew Davies, chief executive, said that despite inflationary pressures Kier would report revenue and profit in line with expectations in September. ”

Debt 47

Debt Cash Flow Profitability Forecasting 47

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2022

The real problem is that poor cash flow management can be disastrous…impacting your project schedules, profitability, and relationships. Choose projects with profitable estimates. You may compartmentalize profit so you say to yourself, “Sure, Project B is less profitable, but Project A is doing great so we’re still good.”

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Cash Flow Management Profitability Change Orders 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 18, 2023

When cost and schedule data is connected, you can view real time updates and make better forecasts. Construction platforms like Autodesk Construction Cloud can help you improve your workflows, keep teams aligned, and streamline cost management. Learn more about how Autodesk Construction Cloud helps improve your bottom line.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Construction Budget Budgeting 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

80% Produces More Profit Than 110%. We used a variety of project planning tools and relied heavily on Work-Break-Down Structure (WBS), Gantt Charts and Earned Value Reports (EVR) on Excel for forecasting and planning for labor, material and equipment that needed to be onsite each day.

Profitability 49

Profitability Construction Forecasting Injury 49

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

By harnessing the power of data, construction companies can optimize their business development strategies, streamline operations, and increase profitability. By analyzing historical data, construction companies can forecast future market conditions and adjust their strategies accordingly. The Role of Data in Business Development 1.

Construction 52

Construction Resource Profitability Deals 52

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It’s the careful balancing of stocking enough inventory to meet your construction company’s needs without unnecessarily tying up cash — is an essential component of keeping your business running profitably and productively. The better your inventory records are, the easier this process — and the more accurate your demand forecasting—will be.

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Inventory Resource Construction Materials 226