Reviews and Ratings of Spectrum™ Construction Software

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Sample of CTS's Review of Dexter + Chaney's Spectrum™ Construction Management Software

"Dexter + Chaney introduced ForeFront® Construction Management Software (now called Spectrum™) in 1985. The system evolved from DOS to Windows to SQL using Pro-IV, a fourth-generation programming language designed by McDonnell-Douglas. The database engine behind Spectrum™ is Microsoft SQL Server. Spectrum is now used by over 1000 customers (approximately 20% general contractors, 40% highway/heavy contractors and 40% electrical and specialty contractors) in the construction industry in over 48 states (25% of the customers are in the Pacific Northwest).

Spectrum™ is an excellent construction management system that can track a contractor’s complex data in a simple, user-friendly way. With its strong service
capabilities, the product is good for service-oriented specialty contractors, particularly electrical, mechanical and HVAC. The biggest hurdle is setup; however, this is greatly aided with setup checklists and a conversion and support team.

Spectrum consists of 30 fully integrated modules. The modules that are installed display on the main screen once you log in. With security you can show only the modules and functions within the module authorized for each user or user group. There is an indicator to show the user which module and section they are currently using. The modules are: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Human Resources, Cash Management, Confidential Payroll, Document Imaging, Equipment Control, Equipment Tracking, Esti-Link (linking to Timberline, HCSS, Hard Dollar and other estimating systems), Fixed Assets, General Ledger, Info-Link, Inventory Control, Job Cost, Remote-Link, Order Processing, Payroll, Mobile Computing, Mobile Service, Preventive Maintenance, Project Management, Purchase Order, Document Imaging, Sales Analysis, Scale Interface, Service Contracts, Small Tools, Time + Material, Web Portal and Work Order..."