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Punch List 101

Field Wire

A punch list (also called a snag list, deficiency list, or punch out list), according to the online Business Dictionary , is “a document listing work that does not conform to contract specifications, usually attached to a certificate of substantial completion.” PRODUCT Try Fieldwire's Punch List App Photos, markups, and reports.

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8 essential steps for effective project cost estimation and budgeting

Field Wire

Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. Subcontractors getting awarded a contract spells financial disaster if the bid is too high to be competitive or too low to be profitable. All subcontractors make project cost estimation and budgeting errors.

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A Construction Software Guide for Specialty and Mechanical Contractors

Jonas Construction

Effective cash flow management and data accuracy are crucial to maintaining financial health and operational efficiency for construction and service businesses, like specialty and mechanical contractors. Fluctuating Costs According to the U.S. Labor Shortages According to the U.S.

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Commercial Construction Project Management: Managing What You Don’t Control

Commercial Construction Blog

I wouldn’t go so far as to call myself a control freak, but as a national general contractor, it’s part of the job description to be the one calling the shots and telling everyone what to do on a complex commercial construction project. We have had OFIs hold up projects for weeks because they didn’t arrive on schedule.

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7 Superior Houzz Pro Alternatives that Cover What It Lacks

Buildern

It’s an all-in-one hub for marketing, project management and client management tools that are all necessary for remodelers, designers and similar professionals. It’s still transitioning to becoming a comprehensive platform for everything construction firms need, especially in project management and financial tracking tools.

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Do you have the right project delivery team?

Stok

When it comes to finding the right Project Manager for your design and construction project, tracking scope, cost, and schedule is itself not enough. To be an effective leader, your Project Manager needs to be proactive rather than reactive. Your Project Manager needs to be a strong, consistent communicator.

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Top 10 ERP Solutions for Construction Firms

Construction Marketing

Managing a reputation for delivering high-quality projects, keeping your business profitable, your people productive, and your firm growing requires focus, commitment, and understanding. Business management software like ERP is built to handle this—but who can deliver? Running a successful construction firm is by no means an easy task.