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From Chaos to Clarity: A Smarter Way to Run Construction Meetings

Meetings are an essential part of construction project management, but, let's face it, they can feel like a necessary evil.

Construction meetings should drive progress, but too often they create more chaos than clarity. Details slip through the cracks, decisions fall by the wayside, and action items go overlooked. Before you know it, you're behind schedule, over budget, and wondering what went wrong. 

Sound familiar?

You're definitely not alone.  

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Topics: Meeting Minutes

6 Strategies for Leading Large Construction Teams

Managing large construction teams often goes hand-in-hand with overseeing larger projects, more complex budgets, and a wider scope of responsibilities. To run a tight ship, you need more than just grit—you need the right systems, tools, and strategies to keep everything on track and under budget.

In this article, we’ll share six practical strategies to help you lead large construction teams with less stress and more success.

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Topics: Best Practices Project Management

Common Challenges Integrating Construction Management + Accounting Software

Integrating your project management and accounting software is one of the smartest moves a construction business can make—but that doesn’t mean it’s always smooth sailing. Like any operational change, it comes with its own set of challenges. The good news? With the right tools, the right mindset, and a little upfront planning, these challenges can be tackled head-on.

With more than two decades of experience working in partnership with Intuit, the ConstructionOnline Team has helped thousands of construction pros successfully connect ConstructionOnline with QuickBooks™ - and we’ve seen the pitfalls teams face when syncing two powerhouse systems. Here’s what you need to watch out for - and how to stay a step ahead. 

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Topics: Best Practices Quickbooks Integration Financials