As the construction sector grows, unifying data across fields, sites, and contractors is crucial to achieving end-to-end visibility into contracts, clients and financial books. But with most companies still using entry-level financial accounting software, which does not provide accurate project accounting.the issues in reconciliation of contract billing and costs at the end of the month and […]
As a construction company, how do you manage business finances? Do you use in-house systems or outsource this function to an external resource? The reality is that most businesses use a variety of resources to manage their financial accounting. The challenge of getting what is needed from these varied systems is even greater for the […]
We’ve all seen (or been) contractors or project managers relying on an Excel spreadsheet for construction project management. Excel is ubiquitous in the sector. But, if we’re being honest, using a spreadsheet for construction tracking is merely reflective of slower than necessary digital adoption within the sector. Globally the construction industry is one of the […]
Establishing a new building – either residential or commercial is not a small task. Since there are so many aspects of a construction project, be it design, exteriors, interiors, electrical fitting, or plumbing, it requires some legally-binding agreement. All the terms related to a construction project should be included in it so that the involved […]
Handling a construction project is a tough nut to crack. Many people think of these jobs to be governed by only two parties – the client who wants to hire professionals for a project and those who can be seen working on a construction site. However, in reality, there are several stakeholders involved, be it […]
“Perfection has to do with the end product, but excellence has to do with the process.” – Jerry Moran This famous quote is quite indirectly related to the global construction industry. What is visible to the eyes is the increasing number of high-rise buildings and skyscrapers. In terms of market size statistics, the global construction […]
The construction industry was responsible for employing about seven million people in the US in 2020. However, labor shortages and increased project costs are challenging the status quo. As per the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 400,000 positions on construction projects were unfilled as of October 2021. And amid a national shortage of specialized labor, contractors also […]
As the old adage goes, time is money, and keeping track of it certainly pays dividends. According to Acumen Data Systems, organizations can save more than $666,400.00 per year by leveraging “time as a resource” and automating timekeeping and payroll reporting. On the other hand, an inefficient or overly complicated solution to a everyday problem can […]
The COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions across every industry, Construction included. Along with the need to identify opportunities to win more work and generate higher profits, industry players must also navigate a complex compliance and regulatory landscape. Given the multiple moving parts, managing projects from inception to completion while ensuring clear record keeping and clean paperwork […]
The complexity and multi-faceted nature of construction projects breed fragmentation — with processes disjointed across the value chain and coordination lacking between the systems. Often, functionalities like estimating, scheduling, and monitoring are siloed and find themselves operating in isolation or, even worse, counter to each other. This leads to a significant amount of time spent […]