Software- Construction Management Feedback

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modterry

Discussion Starter · Dec 15, 2009

I have seen alot of posts about systemizing construction businesses.

We have developed a comprehensive web based system for managing a construction business with the aim of growing into a mature business with a systemized approach to delivery of construction.

This system Manages: Marketing > Sales (Prospects) > Specs/ Plans / Bids > Admin / Accounting > Project Management > Scheduling > Quality Control > Job Cost

There are alot of packages out there and was wondering what was important to you all.

I got frustrated having several programs not talking to each other - needed a central database for all the staff to work from - So I could know what was going on in our business.

Let me know if you, as Contractors, want :

What is important to you in the system ?

Hosted vs On your machines?

Monthly Subscription vs Purchase ?

What would you pay vs. the amount of sales ?

Many thanks for your kind feedback,

Terry

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pcplumber

· #3 · Dec 16, 2009

It sounds like......

modterry said:
I have seen alot of posts about systemizing construction businesses.

We have developed a comprehensive web based system for managing a construction business with the aim of growing into a mature business with a systemized approach to delivery of construction.

This system Manages: Marketing > Sales (Prospects) > Specs/ Plans / Bids > Admin / Accounting > Project Management > Scheduling > Quality Control > Job Cost

There are alot of packages out there and was wondering what was important to you all.

I got frustrated having several programs not talking to each other - needed a central database for all the staff to work from - So I could know what was going on in our business.

Let me know if you, as Contractors, want :

What is important to you in the system ?

Hosted vs On your machines?

Monthly Subscription vs Purchase ?

What would you pay vs. the amount of sales ?

Many thanks for your kind feedback,

Terry

at least one person would have to sit at a computer for a good 8-hour day to manage the program. It sounds like having more than one person capable of changing data could result of errors that are hard to know about and correct.

I am against integrated programs while I think separate programs for managing, dispatching, receivables,, etc. are easier, faster to use, and more accurate. It doesn't take that long to close a program for one feature and open another program. It is safer to have separate programs where you can keep information in the safety of your office and have separate programs online. I am also against paying a monthly fee for any type of software. Of course, I am just a small plumbing company and I don't know much about a large construction business.

I am always open to ideas, so how about putting in some screen shots showing what your software can do?

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