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Software Harmony
Linking and combining technologies can bring profitable power to the job site.
Even the smallest project is made up of several bits and pieces, isn’t it? Equipment, employees, local regulations, and time are some of them. They all combine, like voices in a choir or singing group, to produce a harmony that is pleasing and profitable. When we are considering software that can make our construction projects more efficient and profitable, a most important question must be: “How would these different software programs work together to give me a complete conclusion?” The conclusion for all work is that it be profitable and well done.
“The days of separate technology solutions for each department within a grading and/or excavating contracting business are coming to an end,” is how Maxwell Systems assess the situation. “New, all-in-one solutions are enabling contractors to communicate and collaborate more efficiently, increasing productivity and profitability on projects.”
A good example of that philosophy is Maxwell Systems ProContractorMX, a complete construction software solution for end-to-end control of critical business operations and seamless workflow—from takeoff and estimating through job cost accounting and project management, and ultimately for critical reporting and analysis. It’s a flexible solution that contractors can grow into as their business needs change.
This comprehensive, single solution handles the complexities of the entire project life cycle and provides versatile features that meet the business requirements of every role within an organization. It can allow a team to communicate faster and react smarter, making contractors more competitive and profitable. ProContractorMX gives project managers the ability to streamline business processes in the office and in the field. With job cost tracking tools, they can profitably manage projects, committed costs, change orders, and more.
With the solution’s Mobile Connect app and the iPad mobile device, contractors can have important documents and data about their projects with them wherever they go, allowing them to manage projects efficiently and proactively. It eliminates the need to lug around an out-of-date, paper-stuffed job binder by using the solution to manage project documents electronically. With a convenient and consolidated virtual binder of all project-related information, contractors are able to more efficiently manage documents, minimize risks, stay on schedule, and maximize profitability on every project across their entire organization.
With centralized, critical, real-time information, project managers have insight for informed decisions, and the flexibility to manage projects for maximum efficiency. Owners also have a quick view of all projects to see which are profitable and on schedule, and can see expected cash flow in total or by project.
“Offering the construction industry an iPad app for project managers is an exciting accomplishment for our team,” said Jim Flynn, president and CEO of Maxwell Systems. “Project managers now have convenient access to valuable data and documents no matter where they are working on any given day. With the timely details to make confident decisions when on the go, they can more proactively execute projects, and so optimize profit and control costs. The iPad is an extremely intuitive mobile device and combined with our award-winning all-in-one construction management solution, ProContractorMX, it has the potential of revolutionizing the way construction projects are managed.”

