Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Reducing 3 Types of Construction Waste to Increase Home Builder Profit. In today’s economic climate, it’s vital for home builders to keep waste to a minimum so they can receive the highest profit on their homes. However, unlike the other categories, visible waste is unique in the sense that it goes beyond the cost of excess material.

Profitability 111

Profitability Materials Construction Estimating 111

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Construction projects all too easily run over budget and behind schedule, and in an industry with thin profit margins, that can be a big problem. This makes BIM an effective cost-cutting measure, since it streamlines projects. BIM models can streamline projects. Keep Better Track of Materials and Equipment.

Contractors 189

Contractors Software Software BIM 189

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Whether you’re an owner, executive, project manager, or job supervisor, it’s important to know what’s happening in your business and how you stand next to the competition. When profit margins are thin, it doesn’t take much to wipe out a project’s financial benefits. Cost control.

Risk 217

Risk Schedule Profitability Viewpoint 217

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 24, 2023

Bank failures, rising interest rates, high material prices, and labor crunches are all making it more challenging for construction companies to protect, let alone, improve their margins. By taking proactive steps and adopting the right tools, you can mitigate and safeguard your firm’s profits. design and preconstruction.

Profitability 97

Profitability Construction Autodesk Forecasting 97

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 14, 2018

Lagging productivity hurts contractors in many ways, including lost jobs, low profits, and unnecessary headaches like change orders and rework. Improve Project Management. Managing projects in construction is a complex set of tasks that involves overseeing a lot of people, equipment, materials and timelines.

Products 221

Products Software Software Project Management 221

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 26, 2018

Here is a look at our tracks by role for this year’s conference: For Project Managers. We’ve put together 63 sessions specific to construction project management. Learn all about to how to better manage your project teams using Viewpoint software. For HR and Accounting Professionals.

Conference 195

Conference Viewpoint Software Software 195

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 10, 2018

Only 25 percent of construction projects are finished within 10 percent of their original deadlines, and 35 percent of costs in the construction industry can be attributed to material waste and rework. Delays and change orders are pretty standard, but that doesn’t make them any less stressful for those involved in a project.

Software 217

Software Software South Carolina Change Orders 217

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Organizations that do not implement and continuously import upon a program-based approach, under which all projects a planned, procured, and executed, suffer from unclear objectives , shifting requirements , unrealistic schedule s, and reactive planning , Poor planning and poor change management impede individual project successes.

Project Management 229

Project Management Organization Capterra Management 229

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The same issues plaguing the industry last year—labour shortages, supply chain disruptions, high material costs, lower profit margins, etc.—followed 2023 also brings more unpredictability for company execs and project managers, making managing schedules, budgets, and timelines challenging. followed us into 2023.

Industrial 148

Industrial Construction Profitability Budget 148

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more.

Construction 241

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 241

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 24, 2019

Business intelligence in its simplest terms is the gathering of data — largely produced through construction management and project management software — and sorting and analyzing it to make intelligent business decisions. Soule are using BI technology to dramatically improve productivity and profitability.

Construction 200

Construction Software Software Contractors 200

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

In many cases, they have purchased software solutions for construction-specific processes like accounting, project management or field management to rectify the situation.While this is a positive step, it’s not always ideal—especially for larger and growing contractors managing multiple projects.

Management 217

Management Viewpoint Software Software 217

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. Implement just-in-time management. Focus on value creation.

Infrastructure 148

Infrastructure Construction Profitability Contractors 148

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 9, 2018

Construction management is no easy task, as today’s contractors have a lot to juggle: job costs and budgets, progress reporting, overseeing subcontractors, field crews and schedules, materials and equipment, constantly moving timelines and much more. Learn how to find construction software that will benefit your whole team.

Software 200

Software Software Construction Budget 200

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Due to a variety of factors – from smaller profit margins following the economic downturn, to the sense of immediacy that’s so pervasive in the modern business world – everyone from our clients on down to our subcontractors are being squeezed for time and asked to deliver commercial construction projects on tighter schedules than ever before.

Schedule 312

Schedule Commercial Drawings Permits 312

Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

If they all revolve around your financials, you might be shrinking your own profit margins. Your construction KPIs should do more than measure a project’s health—they should show you where profit and productivity are dropping, why they’re dropping, and how to fix the issue. What mistakes were made on the less profitable jobs?

Profitability 78

Profitability Cash Flow Products Construction 78

Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

If they all revolve around your financials, you might be shrinking your own profit margins. Your construction KPIs should do more than measure a project’s health—they should show you where profit and productivity are dropping, why they’re dropping, and how to fix the issue. What mistakes were made on the less profitable jobs?

Profitability 78

Profitability Cash Flow Products Construction 78

Construction Marketing

MAY 24, 2021

In construction, companies are constantly challenged to deliver complex projects while following their financial budget and ensuring a healthy profit margin. Resource management in construction involves devising plans and resources effectively to achieve the objectives. 2) Building Materials. Bulldozers .

Resource 156

Resource Maine Materials Concrete 156

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.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Mass walls, often constructed using materials like concrete, stone, or brick, are designed to manage heat flow, making them essential for both commercial and residential buildings importance of mass walls. Understanding the Functionality of Mass Walls What Defines a Mass Wall?

Construction 52

Construction Sustainability Materials Regulation 52

Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. Management and administrative costs. Site-based services.

Contract 144

Contract Construction Site Accounting 144

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

What is construction quality management? Construction quality management is broadly similar to project management. It necessitates proactive monitoring of active projects at every stage, identifying and resolving issues in real-time rather than relying on client snagging lists or retrospective council intervention.

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

Here’s a listing of what is typically included in a construction contractor’s Job Order Contract coefficient… Contractor’s overhead and profit. Subcontractors’ overhead and profit. All waste and excess material. Sales tax on material and equipment costs. Project management and supervision.

Overhead 100

Overhead Permits Insurance Contract 100

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Managing a reputation for delivering high-quality projects, keeping your business profitable, your people productive, and your firm growing requires focus, commitment, and understanding. Epicor can help you to receive complete visibility of project-based resources including assets, inventory, materials and labor.

Software 215

Software Software Construction ProCore 215

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Our project management system, Procore, allows us to classify subcontractors by category and rate their performance through internal analysis. This provides us with three things: a) they have reviewed the project enough to understand their scope. One of the best sources of information on performance is other subcontractors.

Commercial 295

Commercial Construction Schedule US 295

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Other than increasing material prices, workforce shortages are a significant driving factor which is likely to keep construction inflation at higher-than-normal levels. Managing costs, removing waste, and increasing productivity should be top priorities for organisations wanting to overcome rising costs due to construction inflation.

Construction 148

Construction Materials Risk Management 148

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

All Construction Contractors Get Referrals which some turn out to be profitable some turn out non-profitable. The key is getting more profitable leads and fewer not-profitable leads. Most Profitable Lead Referrals come from your clients and most not-profitable lead referrals come from customers.

Profitability 51

Profitability Contractors Accounting Income 51

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Spectrum’s Work Order solution—the tools you need to keep operations profitable and clients satisfied. Project Management. Equipment Management. Materials Management. Service Management. Track the make, model, serial numbers and locations of all serviced equipment. Spectrum Overview.

Software 130

Software Software Management Construction 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

By streamlining all of your purchasing and inventory processes in Spectrum, you can ensure that your project teams have the materials they need to complete the job whenever they need to have them. Manage open commitments and their impact to job profitability. Project Management. Equipment Management.

Inventory 130

Inventory Software Software Construction 130

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

.” Every construction project is a gamble – you’re betting that your estimate is accurate, that labor and material prices don’t go through the roof, etc. Change orders can be harder to manage – and present more of a profitability challenge – than pre-planned project work. Are they a dinghy or a yacht?

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

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.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Lets Build

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Managing a team of so many people is a herculean task. Construction managers have to keep their eyes and ears open while being on their feet all day long to manage the crowd. Project managers tell us that they spend 40% of their time on site day after day attending meetings, making phone calls, and writing reports.

Management 158

Management Construction Project Management Site 158

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Spectrum’s flexible reporting structure allows you to keep real time tabs on every aspect of your businesses such as job profit trends, change order status, over/under billing, responses to bid invitations, and much more. Project Management. Equipment Management. Materials Management. Service Management.

Software 130

Software Software Construction Change Orders 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2019

In an industry as large and complex as construction, simplifying processes in any way possible can reap significant benefits for contractors in terms in of productivity, mitigated project risks and profitability. Does the software allow users to continue to work and input data, storing and synching later when connected again?

Software 218

Software Software Organization Contractors 218

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 11, 2017

There are many reasons to adopt integrated construction software , including flexibility, organization, and project management. Using a web- or cloud-based software solution is also the best way to increase your estimate accuracy and improve profitability. It should be a part of your strategy to win more bids. Bid Day tool.

Estimating 130

Estimating Bidding Viewpoint Construction 130

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

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Example include, general and administrative and other overhead costs, insurance costs, bonding and alternative payment protection costs, protective clothing, equipment rental, and contractor’s profit. Subcontractors’ overhead and profit. All waste and excess material. Sales tax on material and equipment costs.

Contract 100

Contract Overhead Insurance Profitability 100