Software & Technology

Construction Software

Implementing construction software and technology can lead to improved processes and greater efficiency to meet your construction business needs. Determine your software needs by reading our articles that cover information on project management software, construction accounting software and contractor estimating software to name a few, and learn how to successfully implement new software. You'll also find information on other technological advancements in office and field management for the construction industry.

Evaluating Construction Software Packages

Written by Fred Ode

Q:
Our company has outgrown our current construction software package, and we'd like to upgrade to something more powerful. We've done a lot of research and narrowed down the potential products to a handful of options that meet our needs. In addition to price, what considerations are important?

Tags: 2010 September Issue , construction software

Purchasing Construction Software: Vendor or Reseller?

Written by Fred Ode

Q:

I'm interested in purchasing some construction project management software in the near future. A colleague of mine referred me to a local software reseller, but I read somewhere that it might be a better idea to buy a system directly from the vendor rather than from a dealer. I'm not sure why it matters. Can you explain the pros and cons of each?

Tags: 2010 April Issue , construction software , Fred Ode , technology

Increase Your Construction Company's Profitability with Customer Relationship Management

Written by Bill Patterson

What most construction business owners know about successful customer relationships can be summed up in the five word statement imprinted in all of our memory banks: "The Customer is Always Right." Look around you and you'll see this simple statement just about everywhere-in company handbooks, within motivational-quote photography photos and on the sides of employee cubicles. It's become the rallying-cry for businesses to think, act and behave like customer-centric businesses.

Tags: 2010 June issue , construction software , customer service

Integrated ERP Keeps Track of Your Construction Business

Written by Kurt Bennett

Construction executives often make decisions based on their "gut feeling," supported by years of experience and expertise. However, today's fierce competition and troubled economy require precision and process improvements to avoid any, if not all, risks associated with construction financial and project management. Construction executives must rely on technology solutions that use key performance indicators, trend analysis and other business metrics to ensure that they make the most precise and educated decision to avoid unnecessary costs, reduce waste and improve productivity.