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Build Tools..…...
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INTRODUCTION
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It's 8AM - do you know where your employees are? For contractors, scheduling and tracking field laborers is one of the most difficult jobs that must be dealt with. During any given week, multiple job sites must be tended to, and labor must be divided up across the city. Superintendents, project managers, foremen, journeymen, apprentices...these workers are constantly being moved from place to place. Unfortunately, beyond looking at a piece of paper or making several telephone calls, there's really no way for you to know who is where...and when - or why!
Wouldn't everything be easier if you could have access to real-time updates about where all of your crew were located and the status of your projects? Modern technology seems to think so. Instead of relying on dry-erase boards, paper planners and crossed-out calendar pages, software applications have been designed to simplify the scheduling process.
The only problem is knowing where to begin. Sure, software applications have been developed for contractors, but which ones are actually any good? There's no need to worry, though. We've been pouring through the heaps of apps on your behalf and have narrowed our picks down to five. If you're looking to streamline your scheduling process and become a more efficient business, take a look at our five favorite apps - you won't regret it.
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KickServ
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Best Uses
Because KickServe is designed to meet so many diverse needs within the
construction industry, it is a great tool for those that need a comprehensive
construction management system. The software is intended to simplify your processes and be helpful to everyone on your team, including sales, project
managers, field laborers, accountants and more.
Operating Systems
Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Mobile Web App, RIM-BlackBerry, Web-based,
Windows, Windows Ph.
KickServ is also compatible with platforms like Open API and Quickbooks Intuit.
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Product Features
• Shared Calendar - Construction managers,
schedulers and dispatchers can immediately gain access to where their resources are located, simplifying the process of assigning field personnel to a job site and remaining on schedule. At the same time, laborers can easily see where their supervisors are located,
enabling them to be tracked down quickly if help is needed.
• Sales & Estimates - Keep tabs on where you are
in the bidding process. You'll never again lose out on a bid opportunity because a request fell through the cracks.
• Invoicing and Online Accounting - This feature
will make it easier for you to send invoices to your customers, collect online payments and monitor when retention billing can be closed out.
• Detailed Reporting - By syncing up job
estimates, labor costs, equipment costs and change orders, you can take an objective look at how your operation is running and become more efficient.
• Self-Service Portal - Allow your customers the
opportunity to see how things are coming along with this handy feature. Customers will be able to look at job progress and make requests.
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BuilderTrend
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Product Features
• Dynamic Scheduling - The feature sends out
automatic updates and notifications to alert your crew to any changes that have been made so you're never left wondering where your
laborers are. Automatic schedule shifts are also available, so if something changes at the last minute, the scheduling will re-calculate to become accurate
• Lead Management - BuilderTrend allows you to
take a look at all of your prospects and know exactly where they are in the buyer cycle so that your sales team can follow up and close deals faster.
• Bid Management - Stay on schedule with the
bidding process as you are able to quickly collaborate RIFs with subcontractors, share notes, track due dates, and more.
• Daily Logs - This tool allows you and your crew
to share notes and information about the
project's status and update supervisors if major problems or changes arise.
• To-Do Lists - Assign tasks to specific crews or
individuals, and hold subcontractors
accountable for completing their work on-time.
• Customer Access - Allow direct clients and
subcontractors the ability to log into their job and see what's going on with it.
Best Uses
BuilderTrend is ideal for residential
contractors and remodelers. Not only does the software make it much easier for you to manage your scheduling and any special customizations, but it also allows your customers to stay involved with what's going on.
Operating Systems
Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Mobile Web App, Web-based, Windows.
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Co-Construct
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Product Features
• User-Friendly Calendar - Instead of making
last-minute phone calls to re-direct workers, enjoy the ease of using Co-Construct's scheduling feature. You'll be able to take a broader, more comprehensive look at all employee and job schedules throughout the business. As you drag and drop tasks and work schedules, updates will be made automatically and both field and office personnel will be immediately notified.
• Job Progress Updates - With daily notes and
logs, you and your crew can instantly see how the job is progressing. By allowing customers access to certain notes, you can also
immediately alter them to what is going on.
• To-Do Lists - Access and make changes to
your project to-do lists, anywhere and anytime.
• Bid Management - Always know when your
next bids are due, get fast access to the information that you need, and get estimates sent in fast with this feature.
• Accounting Capabilities - Simplify your billing
schedule by syncing up your Co-Constructor app with your accounting software. Billing will go out much more quickly and more easily than ever before.
• Punch List Management - Mange your
tasks and keep up-to-date with
subcontractor tasks with this helpful tool.
• Customer Access - Keep customers
happy and in-the-loop with the
scheduling of their job and any updates or changes that may have occurred.
Best Uses
Co-Construct is designed for mobile
construction project management. It's well suited to those working both in the design-build and remodeling sectors.
Operating Systems
Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Mobile Web App, Web-based, Windows.
Co-Construct will also integrate with Quickbooks Intuit, Xero, and Porch.
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Procore
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Product Features
• Simple Scheduling - The great thing about
Procore is that it actually integrates with your existing system so that you don't have any unnecessary complications or knowledge gaps. What Procore does is provide you with the power of online search within your
program. In this way, you're able to instantly access the scheduling information for any of your ongoing projects, for workers or for ongoing task lists.
• Timecard Management – Your employees can
quickly enter their hours, tie them into the correct job number or name, and even include specific notes.
• Daily Log - You'll always be aware of the
project's current status so that you can
anticipate any scheduling changes or hiccups in advance. Because notes can be attributed to the creator, you'll also know who recorded what information so that you can quickly get clarification when needed.
• Bid Management - Procore makes inviting and
reviewing subcontractor and vender bids a cinch. You can create a flexible schedule for when bids are due for all vendors or by each bid package, depending on your preferences.
• Change Order Management - In the
event that alterations are made to the contract or change orders are
submitted, you can take advantage of this feature in order to plan for any scheduling or budget changes.
• Punch List Management - Finish each
job strong by creating and managing punch lists within the Procore system.
Best Uses
Procore will help you to get the job done quickly and correctly. The software system is ideal for anyone managing multiple sites and resources, making it easy to manage your jobs wherever they are.
Operating Systems
Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Mobile Web App, Web-based, Windows.
Procore is currently in the process of integration with Quickbooks Intuit.
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Build Tools
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Product Features
• Comprehensive Scheduling - With BuildTools,
you are able to immediately access the scheduling information for your employees and subcontractors and notify them of any changes automatically. In addition, you'll have the ability to create a calendar for every
phase of your various project including meetings, deadlines, to-do tasks and more.
• Job Notifications - BuildTools offers a feature
that is specifically designed to improve
communications for everyone involved with a specific job. Notifications about scheduling changes, project updates, photos, deadlines and more can be generated in a weekly report.
• Bid Management - You're able to track all bids
as they come in, set deadlines and reminders so you don't miss sending out your estimates and schedule bid due dates for vendors and subcontractors who will be working on your behalf.
• Change Order Management - Whenever a
change occurs, the schedule and budget will be altered. This particular feature will enable you to keep subcontractors and customers in the loop about these changes so that there are never any unpleasant surprises.
• Budgeting and Accounting Capabilities -
BuildTools is another software that is compatible with QuickBooks. As a result, it's really easy to manage your billing schedule, send out invoices and schedule in a timely manner and get paid as soon as possible.
• Punch List Management - With this tool
you'll be able to see which items still need to be taken care of before job closeout
Best Uses
BuildTools is uniquely designed to suit the specific demands of custom builders and remodelers.
Operating Systems
iPhone, iPad, Mac, Mobile Web App, Web-based, Windows.
