In the News

Maxwell Systems industry experts regularly contribute articles to construction industry trade publications and serve as expert resources for editors and reporters. Here is a sampling of recently authored articles.

• It's What's Underneath That Counts
  

  One of the bigger announcements to come out of the world of concrete show in Las Vegas this past February was the release of ProContractorMX from Maxwell Systems. As a fully integrated estimating takeoff, job-cost accounting, project management system, the product can certainly be classified as an "end-to-end" solution for contractors, but the bigger news, in my opinion, is what Maxwell did under the hood to ensure this product will be able to deliver as promised.
  Modern Contractor Solutions - February 2010

  
  
• One-Stop Shopping
  

  As competition increases, bids become tighter, and profits become smaller, it is imperative to review your processes and assure opportunities aren’t slipping through the cracks due to a lack of internal communications or coordination. Maxwell Systems helps contractors cut costs and improve control with all-in-one business management software.
  Masonry Magazine - March 2010

  
  
• Connect the Players, Collect the Profits
  

  Construction companies often struggle to connect the people and processes in the “bid-to-cash” lifecycle of construction. It is critical that contractors streamline processes to be more productive and reduce costs. With an all-in-one construction business management solution, contractors can break down their silos and handle all the complexities of their project lifecycle, monitor and cut costs, increase productivity and profitability on every project, and ultimately improve financial stability for the future.
  Modern Contractor Solutions - February 2010

  
  
• Management software helps mechanical company manage payroll in-house
  

  Red Rock Mechanical acheives significant savings with in-house payroll using Maxwell Systems American Contractor. Plus the contractor can now determine the actual cost of each project with payroll data..
  PhcNews - October 2009

  
  
• Work Smarter with Integrated Business Management Software
  
  The real power to your projects is not within jackhammers or generators; it's in your business management tool, which simplifies and speeds up the way you work. A growing number of savvy underground and overhead utility contractors are turning to integrated business management software to help automate estimating, job cost accounting, and project management.
  Utility Products - October 2009
  
  
• Reduce Risk from Bid to Cash by Leveraging Technology
  
  In order to succeed, a company must take risks. But, too much risk may position a company for failure. So, it’s important to identify potential risks and devise strategies to mitigate them. Finding a complete solution that automates operations from bid to cash will significantly help decrease your company’s risk.  Using such software, contractors are able to monitor and control profitability and productivity for jobs of any size and make the most of every project.
  CFMA Building Profits - September/October 2009
  
  
• What analytical and control procedures would you advise to a contractor to implement in order to survive and prosper in the current economy?
  
  To survive and succeed in this industry, and especially through the current economy, contractors must improve control and analysis of important data. Using a complete solution for estimating, job cost accounting, and project management, you’ll be equipped to recognize the projects that are most profitable; identify the crews that are the most productive; assess whether and when you should rent or buy equipment; understand which jobs are worth bidding; and efficiently manage every change order for optimal profitability.
  Construction Executive - August 2009
  
  
• Don't Let Your Equipment Weigh You Down
  
  Effectively managing heavy equipment can make the difference between a profitable company and an unprofitable one. Successful construction companies are always looking for ways to increase profits, reduce maintenance and operating expenses, optimize utilization, and minimize downtime. This can be achieved through better equipment asset management.
  Hard Hat News - June 19, 2009
  
  
• Using Software to Improve Profitability in a Downturn Economy
  
  The current economic climate is changing the way many construction company owners think about running their business. It's an important and wise time to find better ways you can manage business efficiently, improve productivity across all key areas, and cut costs. You should review your operations and make sure you are running your business with the utmost efficiency and at minimal cost.
  ShopTalk Newsletter, ABC of Wisconsin - June 2009
  
  
• Winning the Work That's Worth the Effort
  
  Contractors must integrate processes from bidding through execution to win work that's worth the effort. Construction software helps speed up takeoff, create accurate bids, manage projects through completion and improve job cost accounting to monitor productivity and help improve profitability.
  Construction Executive - June 2009
  
  
• Software can help efficiency in shop as well as field
  
  There is an array of software tools available to help streamline each aspect of your business to be more efficient, productive and profitable. However, having different systems can contribute confusion among your estimators, project managers, administrators and field technicians. Finding integrated business management construction software that offers the features and functions required by HVAC and sheet metal contractors will help your team dramatically. Wherever they work, employees will be equipped to share real-time data, improve communication, increase accuracy, and more.
  SNIPS - May 2009
  
  
• Making the Grade - Construction Estimating Software Benefits Business Operations
  
  Daniel G. Frondorf CPE founded DG Frondorf and Associates LLC in 1999. He knew that often the two most important functions in a contracting businessestimating and biddingwere put on the back burner. Not long after the company was founded, Frondorf invested in an estimating and earthwork solution to help with all their job estimates, the earth-measuring program has become an invaluable tool.
  Modern Contractor Solutions - April 2009
  
  
• Become Audit-Ready with Integrated Systems
  
  In today's economy, the validity of your financial statements is paramount. Were in a climate where sureties and banks are tightening their bonding and credit lines, where customers are more hesitant to sign on the dotted line, and where potential employees are more cautious about the stability of their prospective employers. Whether its an internal or external audit, most accounting professionals view audit preparation as a time-consuming and often overwhelming task. But, with the right processes and tools in place, your company can be audit-ready with efficiency and confidence.
  CFMA Building Profits - March/April 2009
  
  
• The Competitive Edge
  
  Maxwell Systems' Joel Hoffman explains how to choose the software that fits your business. Do you have streamlined processes in place that reduce data entry and increase accuracy? Do you know the what and why of your greatest expenses? Can you identify obstacles to profitability or opportunities for new revenue? Todays integrated construction business management software can help you answer these critical questions, delivering a necessary competitive edge to succeed in these economic times.
  Metal Construction News - March 2009
  
  
• New Year Resolutions
  
  The key objective for every construction company is to keep an eye on each dollar coming in and going out of the business. Technology continues to be a great tool to help aid this process and it could be a differentiating factor for contractors in 2009.
  Constructech - January 27, 2009
  
  
• State of the Industry
  
  To succeed in todays competitive marketplace, construction business owners need end-to-end visibility to see how jobs perform from start to finish, as well as be able to track costs on a line-item basis for tight control and oversight. Critical to that end is efficient communication and information access among estimating, job cost accounting and project management teams. Integrated construction software is a primary solution to the critical issues of competitiveness, strategic business management and visibility into profitability and performance.
  Construction Business Owner - January 19, 2009
  
  
• Estimating software helps mechanical contractor grow
  
  Northern Air Corp. in Vadnais Heights, Minn., has come a long way in the past 16 years. The company said it believes a large part of its success was due to switching five years ago from manual estimating to an automated takeoff and estimating system. NAC chose Maxwell Systems Estimation Logistics, construction-specific automating software designed to help HVAC contractors produce professional estimates and reports.
  SNIPS - September 2008
  
  
• Beat the Competition with Keystrokes
  
  Gaining a competitive advantage can be a challenge unless you take advantage of todays technology and add construction management software to your equipment acquisition list. With the help of the advanced automated takeoff and estimating software and advance earth-measuring solutions from Maxwell Systems, Weber Construction now competes for (and wins) top projects in the region.
  Associated Construction Publications - September 15, 2008
  
  
• Maxwell Systems Management Suite Helps Renick Brothers Improve Productivity
  
  Renick Brothers Mechanical Contractors of Slippery Rock, PA, found that making the transition from manual accounting methods to Maxwell Systems Management Suite yielded immediate benefits in efficiency, time-savings, and accuracy. Within 60 days of training and ramping up, productivity had increased 50 percent. That was just the beginning.
  MCAA Smart Solutions - Summer 2008
  
  
• Executive Insights: Jim Flynn
  
  Maxwell Systems' CEO Jim Flynn answers Construction Executive's question: "What emerging technologies in construction accounting will have the greatest impact on contractors and construction accountants?"
  Construction Executive - August 2008
  
  
• Proposed Profit: A Myth or Management Goldmine?
  
  Maxwell Systems' Dan Lehman explains how construction-specific integrated solutions that tie together estimating, job cost accounting, and project management can help contractors reach or exceed every job's proposed profit.
  Construction Executive - August 2008
  
  
• Ask an Expert: Dan Lehman
  
  Masonry spoke with Maxwell Systems' director of product management, Dan Lehman, to find out how software can assist or benefit the back offices of masonry businesses.
  Masonry - August 2008
  
  
• Workflow Management Software: An Essential Business Tool
  
  Maxwell Systems' David Bennett addresses how so ftware technology continues to change how construction companies manage their businesses. Workflow management applications increase process synergy and financial control, and are essential business tools for companies of all sizes.
  CFMA Building Profits - July-August, 2008
  
  
• Bringing the Back Office Forward
  
  Maxwell Systems' Joel Hoffman explains how contractors can benefit by transitioning to business management software and eliminating waste from the purchasing process.
  Construction Purchasing - Q3-2008
  
  
• Single, Seamless Solution for Success
  
  Maxwell Systems' Dan Lehman addresses the importance of an integrated business management software solution to streamline processes and improve efficiencies and productivity. J. Marion Bryan & Sons is featured as a forward-thinking contractor using American Contractor and Quest estimating solutions to improve profitability and better compete in today's market.
  Modern Contractor Solutions - July 2008
  
  
• Dirt Work Drives Growth
  
  Western Paving uses Maxwell Systems Quest software to quickly measure cut and fill quantities, reduce time needed to do takeoffs and estimates by 25%, and complete accurate bids to compete on tight jobs and improve profitability.
  Pavement - May 2008
  
  
• Enhanced Technology: Choose the Right Solution
  
  Choosing to invest in the right type of technology can help businesses increase efficiency, improve cost savings, and provide tremendous return on investment (ROI).
  Construction Business Owner - May 2008
  
  
• The Race for BIM
  
  Maxwell Systems Michael Gillum explains how building information modeling (BIM) is becoming the norm for large construction contractors, and how it will impact smaller contractors in coming years.
  Modern Contractor Solutions - March 2008
  
  
• Tracking Job Details Increases Profitability
  
  Bill Zellmer with HVAC contractor Northern Air Corp. explains how his companys decision to abandon manual estimating in favor of a software-based method has resulted in increased efficiency and accuracy.
  HVACR News - February 25, 2008
  
  
• Property Managers Work Through Economic Slowdown
  
  Property managers can turn to integrated business management solutions to gain a competitive advantage--especially during economic slowdowns.
  Mid-Atlantic Real Estate Journal - February 2008
  
  

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