Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Customer Collaboration & Construction Software » Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. Just about every contractor has been there — a project starts out strong but, as it moves forward, delays and incidental added work and changes knock dollars and cents off of the bottom line. Home » Blogs.

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Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

Querying different type of jobs in job costing to look at profitability by type. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management. project collaboration. government.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

For instance, Foundation Software’s vision is this: “To provide the best in accounting software and service for the labor intensive contractor.” Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. foundation. foundation software.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

« Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management. project collaboration. project management. So bring it on.

Construction 159

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2011

There’s a lot I could say here, but mostly, I just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Foundation Software. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. foundation. Management.

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Software Software Construction Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

Healthy Competition » Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade. One problem that even the most savvy contractors deal with is profit fade, when a job continues to incur additional costs that are not factored into the estimate. In turn, profit fade can dramtically affect cash flow and hinder the possibility of booking new jobs.

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Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Today, new software applications – in job cost accounting, project management, estimating, etc. This post was mentioned on Twitter by Erica Brindley, Foundation Software. Foundation Software said: Check out Fred Ode's New Blog: "Don't Dig Your Own Grave": [link] #construction #accounting #software [.].

Construction 149

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management. project collaboration. project management. I told you government jobs are not impossible. Just be prepared!

Cash Flow 168

Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

Built-in AIA billings, time and material and unit price billings, project management, equipment tracking, service dispatch, scheduling and dashboards for specific performance reporting are just a few of the other perks that construction-specific systems can offer. Committing Intentional Project Communications. foundation.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management. project collaboration. project management. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Dexter + Chaney.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

You can see that at the foundation of intelligence is data. This knowledge pyramid shows that data is foundational to BI. BI can help contractors reduce losses and improve profits while a job is happening, and that’s a big deal for contractors’ bottom lines. Take a look at the pyramid below. Creating a BI Strategy.

Organization 182

Organization Foundation Viewpoint Contractors 182

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2011

When designing FOUNDATION® for Windows® 3.0 in the mid-1990’s, Foundation Software was faced with a major decision—should we completely redesign and rewrite our DOS product? So who is running the asylum at Foundation? Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2011

Who is Running the Asylum at Foundation Software? At Foundation Software, we try to avoid inmate takeovers by first assigning a lead analyst to oversee design for each project. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 19, 2011

In doing that, I realized that Foundation Software’s sales force became different from the stereotype characterized in the joke I told at the beginning. Foundation Software has been profitable in each of its years of business since 1985. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Foundation 136

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management. project collaboration. project management. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 20, 2011

Take Foundation Software, for example. We have a very strong payroll module in our construction accounting software FOUNDATION for Windows. For years, I tried to generate momentum with my managers to get them on board with starting a payroll service just for construction. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

It seems like just yesterday that Foundation Software was newly incorporated. Foundation gained its own identity, and we have the right people in place for the right jobs. I dream about Foundation, and I make plans for its future. I can’t wait to see what a 30-year-old Foundation Software will do! document management.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Foundation 136

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites » Better Project Management through Better Communication. Last week, I discussed three important areas of project management and ended by briefly discussing project communication – or the glue to a project. document management. foundation.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

With every project, no matter how big or small, there is always risk – risk of injury, financial responsibility, or quality assurance. This, after all, is the foundation of the insurance industry. And risk can be a profit center, since insurance companies obviously make money. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

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Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

As the size and challenges of these projects continue to grow, so do the problems they bring for general contractors and construction companies. The result is often lower productivity and less profitability for those involved in infrastructure projects. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals.

Infrastructure 148

Infrastructure Construction Profitability Contractors 148

Lets Build

MAY 5, 2023

Planning is key for every construction project, no matter the size. As a project manager, you have to attend to every step of the construction process, from design to handover. By focusing on better preconstruction practices to define project details before breaking ground. So how do we avoid this?

Schedule 143

Schedule Budgeting Budget Project Management 143

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 10, 2012

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management. project collaboration. project management. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Dexter + Chaney.

Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Not too long ago, or so it seems, we were more than ecstatic at the idea of being able to call our project managers in the field on mobile phones. We all know that, projects change constantly, which means your workers and your office need to be equipped with the most up-to-date information. document management.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Project Management 136

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

And for good reason, since the way accounting and business management use software is much different from the way construction operations and project management use it. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Iowa 120

Building Radar

DECEMBER 2, 2024

By leveraging advanced tools and data-driven strategies, construction firms can align their sales efforts with project timelines and specifications, ensuring that every project is both profitable and successful. Setting measurable goals allows you to track progress and assess the effectiveness of your integrated strategies.

Plans 52

Plans Project Management Resource Management 52

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

He replied, “Well, that depends on the project manager.”. While it’s understandable that every project manager has a different way of managing, the reality is that change orders don’t have room for personal style. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management. foundation.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 10, 2014

We have a program that can help generate more profits for your construction company by outsourcing part or all of the high cost, low value, day-to-day contractors bookkeeping services chores to us and we can work with your current bookkeeper by training them to handle parts of our process they can do quickly and easily.

Profitability 61

Profitability US Accounting Project Management 61

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

But to count on them as the source of profit is to bank on an unpredictable variable that is not under your control, that is hard to manage, and that you may wish to use for a completely different purpose – business development (more on this in a moment). Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 11, 2011

Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade » Game Changers. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management. project collaboration. project management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management. project collaboration. project management. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software? Dexter + Chaney.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 25, 2011

And when I started Foundation Software in 1985, on top of what I was learning on the fly, I made it a point to actively seek out knowledge, learning as much as I could about management, sales & marketing, leadership, technology, and the industry itself! Education leads to improvement, efficiency, and profitability!

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2012

Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade » Connecting in Construction. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management. project collaboration. government.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Conference 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

« Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management. project collaboration. project management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Some project managers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.” In fact, project managers should worry about implementing more safe practices because it can affect the way they bid on jobs. Committing Intentional Project Communications. document management.

Construction 136

Construction Insurance Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. foundation. foundation software. Management. project collaboration. project management. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0

Mobility 120

Mobility Cash Flow Construction Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

The CFMA was formed around the common business problems of construction and of financial management. But without exception, the story that each team told through their symbols focused on people, not projects or profits. No discussion of business practices, financial measurements, or profit-building strategies. foundation.

CFMA 120

CFMA Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Carefully monitoring these numbers will help you preserve profit and build more accurate bids on future projects. Implement technologies and processes so that project managers and other field staff are better connected to the financial side of your business. Committing Intentional Project Communications.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120