Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Tran/courtesy Holcim Designed by Handel Architects in collaboration with Steven Winters & Associates, SOCOTEC, and WSP to incorporate Passive House design in its office portion, Winthrop Center in Boston is the worlds largest Passive House-certified office building. What is Passive House? Author Jamie M. Gentoso, P.E.,

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 28, 2023

Morgan Sindall is set to report better-than-expected trading for the first-half with profits strongly up. The surge in work is being driven by a client shift to upgrade and refit offices in the Capital to create best-in-class office environments for staff.

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Profitability Office Environment Contractors 101

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 24, 2018

Construction companies of all sizes and across all regions are realizing the need to adopt the latest technologies into their operations in order to keep up with demand and to remain profitable. However, this is easier said than done. The most prominent roadblock to technology adoption is resistance to change.

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Profitability Cash Flow Management Houston 189

Jobsite with Procore

JUNE 13, 2022

Profitability and efficiency go hand in hand in construction, but it’s next to impossible to be operating on all cylinders if your teams aren’t on the same page.

Profitability 97

Profitability Office Construction United States 97

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

construction helped bolster the Swedish builder’s balance sheet, the states’ poor commercial property market and return-to-office rates had negative impacts.

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Profitability Commercial Office Construction 140

Construction Dive

AUGUST 18, 2023

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Profitability Office US Mobility 118

Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Anyone who has managed a construction company, department, or project knows profitability can be challenging. Intense competition, fluctuating market conditions and other factors often result in tight profit margins. Even with numerous challenges, specialty contracting can be profitable. In-Demand Expertise.

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Profitability Contractors Management Contract 98

Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Your office ensures your contracting company has a steady flow of projects. Proper accounting and bookkeeping develop timely financial reports to show which jobs are profitable so you can pursue more. The key is continuously refining your construction company's practices and procedures.

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Cash Flow Profitability Construction Accounting 94

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 24, 2023

By taking proactive steps and adopting the right tools, you can mitigate and safeguard your firm’s profits. ” Clearly, technology can enormously influence your projects’ productivity and profitability. Little to no project or business predictability Most construction projects are like a unique snowflake.

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Profitability Construction Autodesk Forecasting 97

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

JOC unit prices include direct material, labor and equipment costs, but not indirect costs or profits which are addressed in the coefficient(s). However, contracting officers may exceed the 10 percent if justified and approved in accordance with FAR 6.302. 5117.9004-2 Solicitation. (a) d) Distribution.

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Contract Office Negotiation Documentation 264

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

The teams in the field often rely on capturing data via spreadsheets and sending an email to someone in the back office—or they wait until they can physically get to the office to enter information that will affect other processes.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 12, 2018

If so, make sure to swing by the Viewpoint booth (#311) or join us for a special technology forum to see the latest technologies designed to help contractors boost productivity and profit margins. Sharing Our Office, Team, Field Vision. Advancing Construction Software. If you’re unaware of the CFMA’s important work, learn more here.

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CFMA Conference Viewpoint Construction 200

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

We’re also seeing that some general contractors have a “standard” or assumed profit per project with an assumed percentage/cost for general conditions because they don’t fully know the cost of the people they are billing to jobs. But what about general contractors that operate out of multiple offices? Breaking down regional silos.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 18, 2018

To do this, contractors can expand the areas they work in from their home office or set up a satellite office in a new city. If you want a new office to succeed, you need to send your top talent to get things set up and establish your brand, find new clients, get projects off the ground and turn a profit.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 13, 2023

Britain’s biggest steelwork contractor Severfield has delivered stronger than expected profits and revenue after embarking on a diversification strategy. Underlying pre-tax profit jumped a fifth to £32.5m in the year to March 2023 off record revenue up 22% to £492m. He said: “2023 was a very successful year for the Group.

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Profitability Security Office Deals 78

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 19, 2018

A construction ERP and other integrated software solutions that connect accounting, project management, field tools and everything in between, not only makes communication and collaboration easier, but can also enable significant productivity gains and long-term profitability. Choosing a Dependable Software Provider for the Long Haul.

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Software Software Viewpoint Construction 200

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 26, 2021

#1 Cash On Hand - This report shows you how much cash you have in your checking accounts, savings accounts, payroll accounts, hip national bank (your wallet), and petty cash box in your office. #2

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Accounting Software Software Cash Flow 109

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 7, 2018

When used wisely, leading-edge construction software and technologies can bring a significant return on investment and make your organization more productive and profitable. Construction businesses have historically housed their systems and data in a central location, usually the main office. Unite the Office, Team and Field.

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Mobility Software Software Office 236

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 3, 2018

Furthermore, work in the field, invoices and billing in the back office, analysis of current project data and progress and many more processes get held up as legacy software programs don’t have the power or functionality to move workflows in real time. Is scalable to contractors’ current and future needs. Consider the Cloud. So, don’t wait.

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Software Software Construction Mobility 217

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 3, 2020

Exploring the software essentials that push profits & productivity. In this session, you’ll learn three advantages proven, born-in-the-cloud construction and accounting software provides, where everyone from management and field operations to the back office is connected and has complete visibility into your customers and business.

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Software Software Profitability Accounting 168

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 2, 2019

The cloud is making construction management much simpler, productive and profitable. Among them: Updating to cloud-based systems can significantly streamline processes and workflow, helping office and field staff not duplicate efforts or rely on manual processes. Benefits of Updates.

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Construction Software Software Viewpoint 237

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 25, 2022

When you have calculated your selling price and profit, you’ll be able to create a custom, professional proposal within STACK. Section In the Office. This yields a far more detailed estimate when compared to a unit cost estimate as you can assign a cost and waste to each material, along with overhead for the project. Estimating.

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Estimating Overhead Software Software 296

Construction Marketing

JULY 1, 2011

Founded in 2000, Debbie and MillerPierce have completed countless, successful marketing, research and operational programs for public utilities, not-for-profit organizations and Fortune 500 organizations including DowElanco, Caterpillar, Medtronic, Ansell, Sleep Comfort and 3M.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

What contractors may not realize is how adopting mobile can benefit an entire organization from the field all the way to the back office. Integrated mobile solutions also eliminate the need to re-enter information from paper or spreadsheets into construction management software in the office. . Connects the Office and the Field.

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Mobility Software Software Viewpoint 200

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 31, 2018

That’s when thousands of construction professionals of all roles, company sizes and specialties will gather here in Portland to learn, network and discover the latest technology solutions to eliminate inefficiencies and increase their profitability. Practical walk-throughs on how to better connect your Office, Team and Field.

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Conference Viewpoint Portland Construction 236

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. It includes coordinating with owners, architects, suppliers, subcontractors, the back office accounting and financial staff, and, of course, managing the work being done by the crews out in the field.

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Products Software Software Project Management 221

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 1, 2019

Advice from the coach’s corner: In order to maximize your business’s success, the office, team and field should be connected throughout the lifecycle of construction projects. With an integrated, cloud-based software solution , however, the office, team and field all have the ability to see project updates in real-time.

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Software Software Construction Organization 277

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 14, 2018

ViewpointOne provides construction companies with Viewpoint’s integrated software suite to connect office workers with project teams and field operations. 16) presentation will show how contractors are connecting their office, team and field operations together in real time. The Thursday afternoon (Aug.

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AGC Software Software Construction 162

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 21, 2019

So, getting new technologies to better connect the field and the office in an effort to improve collaboration becomes paramount. To capture this information quickly and easily and get it back to the office is only going to create a win for the organization,” Schwartz says. “It It makes for a more profitable business.”.

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Organization Site Office Software 218

Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

We have an office in downtown Manhattan, right there amongst all the high rises. In some of our Midwestern locations, we have to deal with material, supplies and things like that getting back and forth from the office. We don’t sit in offices. How is that helping productivity and profitability? Viewpoint: Excellent.

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Viewpoint Union Software Software 204

Lets Build

MARCH 24, 2023

Digital construction software is changing how companies operate and improving their productivity in the field and in the office. High build quality, satisfied clients, and timely completion are all great—but it ultimately comes down to making a profit. And to make that profit, you have to stick to a strict budget.

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Software Software Management Construction 147

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 4, 2017

Problems that directly lessen the profitability of projects. Project managers are required to follow the timeliness and quality of subcontractor work, and they need to convey those findings to the office so adjustments can be made before there is a crisis. The lack of coordination leads to misunderstandings, frustration and mistakes.

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Software Software Change Orders Project Management 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 22, 2019

It’s a great idea,” said one general contractor attendee after our first 2019 Take 15 webinar on Using Construction Data to Manage Profit Fade. For contractors who are constantly on the go, the short format has been a hit for quick learning. The 15-minute slice is just the right portion to squeeze into a busy schedule.”. Well done!”.

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Construction Schedule Software Software 204

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As a construction business owner, you have a lot on your plate. You need to manage your employees, oversee projects, ensure compliance with regulations, and keep your clients happy. Amidst all this, you may be tempted to handle your payroll to save costs and maintain control. At face value, it seems like a great idea.

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Office Regulation IDEA Management 111

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2024

You made a decent living for yourself, hired a few sub-contractors per project, paid your suppliers, and earned a profit—at least that is what your tax preparer said. It's not just office overhead; you have field overhead, too. Things begin to change, and the reality of the construction industry begins to dawn on you.

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Overhead Contractors Bidding Profitability 120

Construction Marketing

JULY 24, 2020

This is typically the role of the VP Marketing, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), or Marketing Director. For the accounting function, titles might include the Controller, Vice President of Accounting, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), or VP Finance.

Accounting 172

Accounting Finance Forecasting Certification 172

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

The ability to track how many jobs each employee does in a week is critical to creating and maintaining a profitable business. Paper work orders can be hard to read, inconsistently returned to the office, lost or damaged and difficult to get in real time. Customer Invoices.

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Mobility Inspections Construction Safety 232