Divorce Blog

accounting/projectmanagement software for constructin companyOctober 14

Filed under: sznj.com — admin @ October 14, 2008 edit
  • The construction company that I work for is looking for integrated accounting software that does project management and estimating. We have already Demo'd Master Builder and Timberline and are looking for other options to make the best decision. If this is something you can help us with, we would appreciate it! I can be reached at 401.635.2329 or laura@arkinsmillwork.com.


  • Researchers are bound by the Google Answers Terms of Service, which restrict interaction to the Google Answers site. In other words, all information is published here, as an Answer to your query. We are prohibited from making offsite contact with customers. Within that context, we can certainly search for additional applications to meet your requirements and present our findings. Will that type of Answer suit your needs? ---l


  • Also, in what areas are Master Builder and Timberline most insufficient? Too complex, too big for your typical job, too limited? I'd like to be able to offer good matchups. --larre


  • I apologize, when I first typed the question I wasn't sure how you'd reach me. Can that information be deleted out of the original question? Master Builder and Timberline seem very good, with seemingly huge learning curves, whish is fine. We just want to be sure we have searched all the reasonable options before we make a decision. We want to be able to do everything possible from one software system. Thanks!


  • The Google Answers staff will contact you at some point in the near future to ask if you wish the contact info deleted. I'm glad to know we're on the same wavelength. I am in the process of preparing an overview of additional packages that you may use for comparison. ---larre


  • Thanks for asking! I've surveyed 30 construction industry software products. Among them, I located two additional vendors that offer construction accounting and integrated scheduling software that meets your criteria, and that have functionality similar to Timberline and Master Contractor. Vendors/Packages Surveyed ------------------------- Contractor Anywhere - ProfitTrac American Contractor Arch Street Software - PORTFOLIO Bluegrass Technology - Bluegrass for Windows Cheetah Advanced Technologies - StreetSmarts Advantage Conac Software - Axis, Pivot SE Construction Applications Software - CAPS Suite Construction Data Control - Full Cycle Cost Control Suite ConstructView Software - ConstructView Contractor Software - Contractor V Contractor Software Solutions - ConTracker EZ Corecon Technologies - Corecon e-Builder - TeamBuilder Mid* Request Info! ECL - Cato Suite eTEK International - MTX Job Cost Accounting Foundation Software - Foundation for Windows GTS Software - CMS Construction Management Software KRS Enterprises - SERVICE FIRST! Management Information Control Systems - Builder Information System McCormick Systems - Windows Time and Material Billing (T-Bill) MICS - BIS Professional Quality Business Consulting - The Construction Manager The Construction Link - CLIWin Estimating System Total Synergy - Synergy TradePower - Estimation UDA Technologies - UDA Construction Office WinEstimator - WinEstimator Plus, Timberline and Master Contractor for comparison. UDA Technologies -- Construction Office 2003 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- One size doesn't necessarily fit everybody. United Design's Construction Office modules let customers pick and chose the basic package and add-on modules that offer the best fit to their own business. The learning curve is reduced, because the software package is built upon familiar Microsoft Office. UDA Technologies / Construction Office http://www.uniteddesign.com/cos.html Construction Office Professional, Standard (Specialty) Packages available: UDA Construction Office 2003 Professional Comprehensive Construction Productivity Suites UDA Construction Office Standard Versions Construction Productivity Suites for Individual Fields UDA Construction Office 2003 Remodeler Construction Productivity Suites for Remodeling Projects UDA Construction Office 2003 Design-Build Construction Productivity Suites for Design-Build Projects UDA Construction Office 2003 Architect Construction Productivity Suites for Architects UDA Construction Office 2003 Construction Management Construction Productivity Suites for CM Projects & Services UDA Construction Office 2003 Light Commercial Construction Productivity Suites for LC Projects UDA Construction Office 2003 Builder Construction Productivity Suites for Residential Builders UDA Construction Office 2003 Homeowner Construction Productivity Suites for Homeowners UDA Construction Office 2003 Developer Construction Productivity Suites for Property Development UDA Construction Office 2003 Professional NT Construction Productivity Suites for Multi-User, Networked Environments UDA Construction Office 2003 California Construction Productivity Suites for California's CSLB Standard and Add-On Modules: ---------------------------- UDA Contracts 2003 Construction Contracts & Forms UDA Scheduling 2003 Flexible Gantt Chart Scheduling UDA Estimating 2003 Powerful Excel-based Estimating Tools UDA QuickBooks Integration Integrate UDA Estimating & QuickBooks UDA Specifications 2003 Detailed Specifications for Construction UDA Financing 2003 Prepare Winning Construction Proposals UDA Marketing Tools Marketing Campaigns & Sales Literature UDA Accounting 2003 Construction Bookkeeping for Quicken UDA Document Automation Comprehensive, Easy-To-Learn Automation Tools Clickable feature and description listings for each of these UDA versions and modules are available at: Construction Office Products http://www.uniteddesign.com/cos_products.html Version Comparison Chart http://www.uniteddesign.com/cos_compare.html Construction Applications Software, Inc. - CAPS Accounting ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CAPS Accounting includes: Job Cost collection , reporting, and control - Multi-level cost reporting (Project, Job, Cost Code, Category, Detail) General Ledger - Financial Statements, Division Department reporting, Budget comparisons, more Accounts Payable - Infinite G/L, Job Cost, Inventory, or Equipment distributions, backcharges, check printing Accounts Receivable AIA Requisitioning - Complete G702 and G703 reporting as well as unit pricing for heavy/highway contracts T & M Billing - Bill for anything including equipment rentals, inventory sales, payroll Standard Requisitions - Bill for Lump Sum jobs Change Order Processing - Develop and track change orders from inception through payment Job Budgets and Buyouts - Estimate transfers from Compete!, true Buyout capability, price comparisons, bid comparisons Purchase Order/Subcontract Preparation - Customizable Purchase Order and Contract forms, automatic A/P posting. Equipment Cost and Tracking - Automate your maintenance department, charge equipment to jobs Inventory Management - Charge inventory to jobs, bill inventory to customers Payroll - Union deductions, certified registers and union reports, infinite deductions, infinite distributions Subcontract Management - Contract Buyout, auto-tracking of overages, Pay-up-to capability Standard and Customizable Reporting - Over 200 reports with source code so you can customize them with the native Paradox Report Writer, Crystal Reports, etc. Bank Reconciliation - Outstanding Checks from Payables and Payroll. Clickable feature and description listings are available at: CAPS Accounting Construction Software http://www.capscentral.com/Winco.htm CAPS Doc and Scheduling Modules include: -- Prospective Job Tracking -- Job Correspondence and Documentation -- Job Activity History -- Submittals -- Simple Estimates and Proposals -- Requests for Information -- Change Order Development and Processing -- Service Call Scheduling -- Strategic Planning and Event Management -- CPM Scheduling through Microsoft Project ? -- Standard and Customizable Reporting -- Internet Access to Information Services -- Data Entry with Handheld Devices Clickable Feature Descriptions http://www.capscentral.com/Murphy.htm Lastly, from Foundation, a common-sense approach to buying new accounting software. 10 Practical Tips for Selecting Construction Accounting Software http://www.foundationsoft.com/CFM/News/Pdf/10Tips.pdf Search Strategy --------------------------------------------------------------------- Google Search Terms: construction accounting software integrated scheduling construction accounting scheduling In addition I used the Google Directory: Google Directory - Computers > Software > Accounting > Construction http://directory.google.com/Top/Computers/Software/Accounting/Construction/?il=1 I hope this research enables you to make an informed purchasing decision. Should you have any questions about my survey, or the links provided, please, feel free to ask. ---larre