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Ten Ways to Make Daily Field Log Data Entry Faster, Easier and Better

by Greg Norris | Oct 3, 2019
Accounting | Business | Data Analytics | Productivity | Project Management

Moving to electronic daily logs is an obvious first step toward making life easier for field managers. Here are ten features and capabilities to look for to make capturing accurate data in the field simpler and faster.

Three Reasons Late Payments Persist in the Construction Industry

by Patrick Hogan | Sep 18, 2019
Accounting | Business | Finance | Project Management

Understanding the reasons why payment issues persist in construction will help contractors protect their business, prevent these issues from happening or at least minimize their effect on the current operations.

What Do Leading Developers Want From Contractors?

by Will Whitesell | Sep 13, 2019
Accounting | Business Development | Finance | Markets

Construction projects create extreme demands on a developer’s time and resources—and there are few things more important than finding a quality contractor that is always thinking one step ahead and actively looking to address any issues that may arise.

New Era of Data Use Emerging in Construction

by Dodge Data and Analytics | Sep 6, 2019
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Data Analytics | Technology

Contractors report increasing ability to gather and analyze data helps improve project outcomes including budget, productivity and profitability.

Debunking the Myth of “Percent Complete”

by Rob Palmer | Sep 4, 2019
Accounting | Business | Finance | Project Delivery

Don’t get caught in the “percent complete” trap—take the time to capture as much detail as possible, and recognize that there will always be unknowables. The following approaches will greatly reduce surprises and make those that remain easier to handle.

Keep Up With the Demands of Construction Business Seasonality

by Ben Gold | Aug 12, 2019
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Finance

Contractors can beat slow times by planning ahead, having back-up tasks and thinking outside the box. Here are a few ideas.

The Impact of Digital Payments on Construction

by Jim Campbell | Aug 1, 2019
Accounting | Business | Finance

Now is the time for construction companies to look to the latest digital payment technology to benefit from more visibility and security around payments, as well as faster transfer of funds for all business needs.

When It Comes to Licensing, Prevention Pays

by Christian Haring | Aug 1, 2019
Accounting | Business

The first step in establishing healthy regulatory habits is to understand the full scope of data and processes that play a role in licensing and corporate good standing.
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