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.” foundation. foundation software. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. government.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

So it’s no surprise that whenever I talk to companies about how they store their data, the number one concern I hear is in regards to security. According to Eric, most of his clients have “far humbler” security checkpoints than what a data center can offer. Today’s Cloud Security. General Management. Software & Technology.

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Security Construction Software Software 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.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

They do it faster and with greater security than spreadsheets. 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 [.]. foundation. foundation software.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Customer Collaboration & Construction Software » Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. There’s a name for these situations: “profit fade.” The profit you calculate when bidding a job can fluctuate dramatically as work progresses. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

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Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

foundation. foundation software. Tags: bonding , davis-bacon , foundation software , government work , over/under billing , prevailing wage. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing.

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Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

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. foundation. foundation software. General Management. Software & Technology.

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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? foundation. foundation software. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance.

Construction 149

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Turn Construction Data into Business Answers » Data Security in the Cloud. People I’ve talked to say it’s because they’re unsure of the security surrounding their business data. Security is whatever the local IT department decides is adequate. Security in these environments is very tight. General Management.

Construction 120

Construction Cash Flow Security Software 120

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. foundation. foundation software. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. government.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

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Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

This, after all, is the foundation of the insurance industry. And risk can be a profit center, since insurance companies obviously make money. foundation. foundation software. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety.

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Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

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! foundation.

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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. foundation. foundation software. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

Silos: Great for Grain, Not so Great for Business » Choosing a Cloud Host: Data Security. One key issue to consider is data security. Onsite Hosting and Security. However, is your data really more secure at your business? foundation. foundation software. General Management. Software & Technology.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Security 120

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

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Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 14, 2012

Geographically secure data backup. And last, but not least…Security. Security may be your number one concern when choosing your hosting solution. Previously I discussed the relative security of cloud computing solutions. Previously I discussed the relative security of cloud computing solutions. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Security 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 10, 2012

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Construction 174

Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

« Choosing a Cloud Host: Data Security. But the point at which the office meets the field – where job progress is tracked, profitability is calculated, invoices and change orders are processed – this is the point where bad (or no) communications between the field and the office results in diminished performance and profits.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Iowa 120

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

You must secure financing for the project. It sets the foundation for the project and ensures that all aspects of the project are properly coordinated and that all necessary approvals are obtained. This includes site preparation, excavation, foundation work, framing, and installation of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.

Commercial 204

Commercial Leases Regulation Finance 204

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 11, 2011

Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade » Game Changers. foundation. foundation software. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Ask the Expert.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

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! foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

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Construction 159

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

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. foundation software. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Industry News.

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CFMA Construction Software Software 120

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.

Profitability 48

Profitability Contractors Accounting Income 48

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2012

Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade » Connecting in Construction. foundation. foundation software. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Conference 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 7, 2012

« Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. foundation. foundation software. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Ask the Expert.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 14, 2017

JOC construction labor costs p rovide the foundation for any successful Job Order Contracting Program. On average, labor accounts for sixty percent (60%) of a project total construction cost and is therefore a primary consideration. Bare costs (no contractor overhead and profit). JOC Construction Labor Costs.

Construction 100

Construction Overhead Contract Accounting 100

Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2012

But this raises other concerns, security usually topping the list. With good administration and strong encryption, web-based storage can be made just as secure as your own company system. foundation. foundation software. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management.

Construction 136

Construction Documentation Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Data Security in the Cloud » Collaborating on Cash flow. Imagine the surprise to everyone when the profit is significantly less or non-existent at the end of a job! foundation. foundation software. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

foundation. foundation software. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

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Construction 120

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

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Construction 120

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 120

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). foundation. foundation software. General Management. Construction Law.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 7, 2012

Last time we discussed security. foundation. foundation software. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. government.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2011

foundation. foundation software. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News.

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