Construction Business Owner, May 2008

In today's competitive construction market, every company is looking for ways to stay ahead of the competition. Enhanced technology can provide businesses with the necessary edge to outperform the rest. Choosing to invest in the right type of technology can help businesses increase efficiency, improve cost savings and provide tremendous return on investment (ROI).

Construction Business Owner, May 2008 

MEMO: We've decided to Upgrade our software system.

No other company announcement inspires such a huge range of emotions. Everything from ambivalence to panic can be felt in both the lunch room and the board room in the days following a company's decision to upgrade its technology.

Construction Business Owner, May 2008

Technically Speaking

Q:

I've been running my own concrete construction company for ten years now. Recently our job volume has grown considerably. The trouble is, I am losing track of what is happening in the field. I need to know when and where problems might be surfacing, but I can't possibly oversee every crew and every field activity.

Construction Business Owner, April 2008

Q:

My excavating company has outgrown our accounting software, and I'm looking to replace it. But after doing a "Google" search, I am more confused than ever. Apparently, some accounting packages also do estimating. Other products say they do accounting, estimating and project management. One appears to be mainly project management software with accounting modules added on. At this point, we really need a good job cost accounting system, but I'm thinking maybe I should buy an all-in-one package to serve our needs in the future. What's your suggestion?  And how would I find one that's right for my business?   

Lee