New Generation Builders and Contractors Are Finally Waking Up! One of our long time clients said something to us recently that enlightened us to what we’ve known for years. “The processes and procedures of running a successful construction company haven’t changed. What’s changed is no one wants to talk to one another.” The First Generation:…
Construction Job Costing Responsibilities I recently asked AI Copilot the following question, “In construction who should be responsible for job costing and generating the actual versus budgeted cost analysis reporting? Who should NOT be?” Job Cost Accountant / Project Accountant (Best Practice) This role is designed for exactly this responsibility. They handle: Coding labor, materials,…
The Evolution of Construction Project Management: Why Job Cost Accounting Still Defines Success Since the beginning of my career in the construction software industry—more than forty years ago—the most successful construction companies have always managed their projects through some form of true job costing. They tracked actual costs against revised budgets by category of…
Buildertrend versus Contractors Software Group Why Contractors Software Group’s Professional Series and CSG Central Are Better Than Buildertrend for a Complete Construction Management system. In today’s competitive construction market, choosing the right construction management software can make or break your profitability. Many builders start with Buildertrend because it’s widely advertised—but once they scale, they quickly…
“Success in construction relies on the tools you use to manage your projects.” This sentiment rings true for every contractor navigating the complexities of modern-day construction. With so many software options available, how do you find the right one? Two popular contenders, Contractors Software Group (CSG) versus Buildertrend, often surface as top choices. This blog…