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December, 2007
December 27, 2007

HCSS to Demonstrate HeavyJob, The Dispacher, HeavyBid Software at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2008

HCSS will demonstrate its HeavyJob® Field Management Software, The Dispatcher™ Resource Management Software and HeavyBid® Estimating Software at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2008 March 11-15 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (booths S-10323, C-4263).

December 19, 2007

Stantec Consulting Ltd. Standardizes on Construction Project Management Software from Meridian Systems
Potentio Consulting delivers Prolog software and implementation services

December 19, 2007

Dexter + Chaney to Exhibit Specturm's Equipment Management Modules at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2008

Dexter + Chaney will exhibit the equipment management modules in its Spectrum™ Construction Software at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2008 March 11-15 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

December 5, 2007

Dexter + Chaney Named to 'Software 500' Ranking of World's Largest Software and Service Providers

Latest In Series Of Rankings For Company’s Size

 

October, 2007
October 20, 2007

Foundation Software Clients Receive Pyramid Awards for Excellence

Five Contractors Recognized for Innovative & Efficient Technology Use

October 10, 2007

Dexter+Chaney Launches Query and Dashboards Module For Its Spectrum™ Construction Software

Dexter + Chaney (www.dexterchaney.com) has launched a Query and Dashboards module for its Spectrum™ Construction Software that provides graphic displays (or “dashboards”) of a construction company’s key performance indicators.

September, 2007
September 25, 2007

Dexter + Chaney Named A Finalist in Electrical Contracting
Products’ INNOVATION Awards Competition

Dexter + Chaney, developer of Spectrum™ Construction Software, has been named a finalist in the annual INNOVATION Awards competition sponsored by Electrical Contracting Products.  The program recognizes “outstanding companies whose products or services have best responded to electrical contractors’ market challenges by offering creative and innovative ideas,” according to the magazine. 

September 18, 2007

Dexter + Chaney To Exhibit Spectrum’s New Functions At NECA Show 2007

Also will unveil new trade-show booth emphasizing Spectrum theme, “Many Tasks/One Goal”

September 12, 2007

The Illinois Tollway Earns Constructech Vision Award for Employing Construction Program Management Software from Meridian Systems

Meridian, HNTB, and KFA acknowledged as technology enablers.

September 12, 2007

The Weitz Company Receives Constructech Vision Award for Employing Construction Program Management Software from Meridian Systems

Meridian Systems and Data Builder acknowledged as technology enablers.

September 5, 2007

Spectrum Earns ‘Contractor’s Choice’ Award From Roads & Bridges Readers

Dexter + Chaney’s Spectrum™ Construction Software has won a Silver Award in Roads & Bridges magazine’s second annual Contractor’s Choice Awards competition.

August, 2007
August 21, 2007

Dexter + Chaney Climbs in Ranking of Puget Sound Software Developers for Fourth Straight Year

Places 15th in annual listing prepared by Puget Sound Business Journal.

August 8, 2007

New Small-Tools Feature From HCSS Saves Contractors Time, Money

HCSS has launched a Small Tools feature for The Dispatcher Resource Management Software that enables construction companies to track the entire inventory of small tools assigned to its employees. 

July, 2007
July 31, 2007

Construction Companies Use Dexter + Chaney’s Spectrum Construction Software to Manage Projects Totaling More Than $21.6 Billion

Construction companies throughout the United States use Dexter + Chaney’s Spectrum™ Construction Software to manage more than $21.6 billion in construction projects annually

July 24, 2007

Dexter + Chaney To Double Its Office Space With New Building

Second facility on 2.3-acre campus will accommodate growing work force for developer of Spectrum Construction Software

July 17, 2007

Cupertino Electric Selects PENTA for Integrated Management of Electrical Construction and Service Operations

Functional Depth and Industry-Leading Technology best meets Cupertino’s Specialty Contracting needs

July 2, 2007

Dexter + Chaney Changes Name of Forefront to Spectrum Construction Software

Name change denotes evolving features, benefits of software formerly known as Forefront
April, 2007
April 30, 2007

Penta Names New Vice President of Professional Services

Appointment of Chris Slabach, a Leader in providing Customer Service Excellence to the Enterprise, Strengthens Penta’s Professional Services Team

February, 2007
February 28, 2007

Dexter + Chaney, Quote Software Integrate Their Construction Management, Estimating Software Products

Contractors import estimate information from Quote Software’s QuoteExpress to Dexter + Chaney’s Forefront™ Construction Suite.
February 8, 2007
Penta’s New Business Analytics Application Bridges the Gap Between Enterprise Data and Business Results

PENTA Business Analytics is an enterprise software solution designed to provide construction and engineering companies with the ability to access, consolidate and convert data into meaningful, actionable information throughout their business.
January, 2007
January, 2007

How to Maintain Profitability in Good Times and Bad - 5 Ingredients for Success Ok to Have fun

Fred Ode, President of Foundationsoft write in January's edition of Construction Executive about how to stay profitable during the peaks and valleys of business cycles.

December, 2006
December 12, 2006

Dexter + Chaney to Showcase Latest Version of Forefront™ Construction Suite at Technology for Construction 2007

Dexter + Chaney will showcase the latest version of its Forefront™ Construction Suite at Technology for Construction 2007 (January 23-26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth #S13139).

November, 2006
November 28, 2006
Dexter + Chaney Makes ‘Software 500’ Ranking of World’s Largest Software and Services Providers for Third Straight Year

Company climbs 40 places over previous year.

November 13, 2006

Trimble Engineering and Construction Conference a Succes

Trimble Dimensions 2006—Building Your Connected Site.

October, 2006
October 31, 2006
Trimble to Acquire Meridian Systems for Enterprise Construction Project Management

Trimble announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Meridian Project Systems, Inc., of Folsom, Calif., in an all-cash transaction.

September 2006
September 27, 2006

Penta Vice President to Chair Construction Financial Management Association’s New Information Technology Council

Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), the only professional association for construction financial executives, has appointed Kurt Koenig to the Chairmanship of its newly formed Information Technology (IT Council.)

September 12, 2006

Dexter + Chaney to Showcase Newest Version of Its Forefront ® Construction Suite at NECA 2006

Dexter + Chaney will showcase the newest version of its Forefront ® Construction Suite at NECA 2006, October 8-10 at the John B. Hynes Convention Center in Boston (booth #731)

September 6, 2006

Dexter + Chaney Named a Finalist in Electrical Contracting Products' 'INNOVATION Awards' Competition

Dexter + Chaney has been chosen as a finalist in the 2006 INNOVATION Awards competition sponsored by Electrical Contracting Products.

August, 2006
August 22, 2006

Dexter + Chaney Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Providing Forefront ® Construction Suite Software

Celebration at company headquarters marks the occasion

August 8, 2006
Foundation Software and the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Co-Sponsor Construction Reporting Workshop for Local Ohio Contractors

Foundation Software's CEO/Chairman Fred Ode to present "The Fundamentals of Construction Reporting" on September 12 th at the Holiday Inn, in Independence, Ohio.

August 7, 2006

Foundation Software Brings Accounting Software Expertise to University of North Florida Construction Management Program

Curriculum explores how software technology can automate and streamline financial reporting activities for construction businesses.

August 2, 2006

Link Between McCormick & Dexter + Chaney Software Produces Integrated IT System For Contractors

Electrical and systems contractors will now have an integrated accounting/estimating software.

July, 2006
July 25, 2006

Dexter + Chaney Announces Dates, Location For Its 11th Annual Users' Conference

Conference-goers will enjoy learning, networking, food, fun in one of America 's favorite cities

July 18, 2006
Foundation Software Becomes an CICPAC Business Partner

Relationship will enable Foundation Software to offer CICPAC member firms and their construction clients special services focused toward business improvement.

July 17, 2006

Chinese Companies Adopt Prolog Software for Construction Project Management

Joint localization effort between Meridian Systems and ProjectAIMS yields successful results, as Chinese firms embrace the industry standard for successful construction project delivery.

July 13, 2006

Dexter + Chaney Climbs in Ranking of Puget Sound Software Developers for Third Straight Year

Dexter + Chaney ranked the 19th largest software company in the Seattle area.

June, 2006
June 26, 2006

Search Capability in Dexter + Chaney's Forefront ® Document Imaging Helps Contractors Find Documents Instantly

Contractors can find documents instantly in Dexter + Chaney's Forefront ® Construction Suite construction management and accounting software, using a search capability in its Document Imaging module.

June 23, 2006

FOUNDATION For Windows Earns 'Top 5' Construction Accounting Software Rating from CPA Magazine, for 2nd Consecutive Year

Unique features and construction-specific functionality earn high marks for helping contractors increase productivity and profitability.

June 15, 2006

Sage Software Launches Sage Timberline Office 9.3 To Provide Improved User Flexibility And Easier, Streamlined Implementation

Sage Software announced the availability of Sage Timberline Office 9.3, the newest version of its integrated financial and operations software for the construction and real estate industries.

June 15, 2006

Foundation Software Offers "Something for Everyone" at Annual User Conference

2006 User Conference to include beginner through advanced-level courses, and bonus Pre-Session for F OUNDATION For Windows software customers

May, 2006
May 18, 2006

Foundation Software Introduces Management-Level Course on Job Cost Reporting

Chairman/Founder Fred Ode to present "The Fundamentals of Construction Financial Reporting" at Industry forums.

May 18, 2006
Penta and Dexterra to provide flexible Mobile Construction Workforce Software Solutions
Partnership enables contractors to run Penta Mobile Construction Software on any device and integrate with any enterprise system
May 17, 2006
Dexter + Chaney's 10th Annual Users' Conference
Nearly 500 people to attend for learning, networking and fun
May 10, 2006

Foundation Software's Redesigned Website Offers Wealth of Information for Contractors and Industry Professionals

New site site provides national construction CPA Directory, searchable features and exhaustive construction knowledge base.

April, 2006
April 15, 2006

Jonas Software Expands its Offering to Construction & Service Industry with eService

eService provides an alternative way for Service Contractors to communicate with their customers; Become a front-runner in relation to your competition.

January, 2006
January 11, 2006
Penta Ushers in 2006 with Five Construction Enterprise Software Implementations
Solidifies software leadership position for large contractors with five new customers representing over half a billion in combined construction revenues and more than 5,000 employees.
 
Featured Articles
June, 2006

Construction News: Fun; It's OK to Have Fun

This is the final part of a ten part series called "Management Basics," by Fred Ode, CEO, Chairman and Founder of Foundation Software. See the first seven installments on our website, www.constructionbusinessowner.com Ok to Have fun

May, 2006
 

Construction News: Integrity, Business Ethics: An Oxymoron?

This is the ninth part of a ten part series called "Management Basics," by Fred Ode, CEO, Chairman and Founder of Foundation Software. See the first seven installments on our website, www.constructionbusinessowner.com Inegrity, business ethics or oxymoron

April, 2006
 

Construction News: Don't Be Ashamed To Say It: "I'm a Salesman!"

This is the eighth part of a ten part series called "Management Basics," by Fred Ode, CEO, Chairman and Founder of Foundation Software. See the first seven installments on our website, www.constructionbusinessowner.com Construction News: Don't Be Ashamed To Say It: “I'm a Salesman!”

Construction Executive: Making Sense Of the Numbers: Six Key Reports

This article is written by Fred Ode, CEO, Chairman and Founder of Foundation Software in Construction Executive. Construction News: Don't Be Ashamed To Say It: “I'm a Salesman!”

March, 2006
 

Construction Executive: Don't Curse the Computer

This article is written by Fred Ode, CEO, Chairman and Founder of Foundation Software in Construction Executive. Don't Curse the Computer

Events
September, 2006
Sept 13-16, 2006
Jonas Software:Comfortech Show

Baltimore Convention Center - Baltimore, Maryland