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Are Politics Driving Your ERP or Construction Software Decision?

by Sheldon Needle on May 20, 2013 in Construction Software Selection, Construction Video Library, Manufacturing Video Library, MRP Software Buying Tips

Too often, ERP or construction management software is selected based on politics rather than due diligence. Political considerations, such as throwing business to a friend or business associate; making a construction choice solely based on the recommendation of  a consultant; or choosing an ERP system simply because you’re already familiar with the product, should never be the driving force behind your software decision. Watch this video to see why.

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Tips for Surviving a Construction Software Implementation Crisis

by Sheldon Needle on May 14, 2013 in Construction Software Implementation Advice, Construction Software Selection, Construction Video Library

At some point, many construction software implementations hit some sort of snag that leaves the contractor with “buyers’s regret.” But that doesn’t mean you need to have a crisis of confidence with your contractor software project.

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New Breed of Construction Management Software Takes ‘Construction Anywhere’

by Sheldon Needle on April 30, 2013 in Construction Management Software, Construction Project Management Software, Construction Software Vendors, Construction Video Library

The construction management software landscape is changing. Today, contractors need features like collaborative project management and real-time data capture in the field in order to stay competitive. Companies like Dexter + Chaney, and products like Sage Construction Software for Sage 300 (formerly Timberline) are answering the call with new products designed to work they way construction businesses operate.

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Can Contractor Software be Built with QuickBooks and a Third-Party Solution?

by Sheldon Needle on April 25, 2013 in Construction Accounting Software, Construction Software Integration, Construction Software Vendors, QuickBooks

Today I had a conversation with a $40M specialty trade contractor that, instead of using construction accounting software, had been using QuickBooks for several years.

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GPS on the Job Site: 5 Reasons to Add Vehicle Tracking to Your Construction Management Software System

by Sheldon Needle on March 4, 2013 in

Equipment ManagementEquipment management applications are available with many construction management software systems and are commonly used for tracking details like maintenance, repairs, depreciation and utilization. But there’s another equipment management tool that’s worth considering: GPS tracking.

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