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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 It eliminates the need to lug around an out-of-date, paper-stuffed job binder by using the solution to manage project documents electronically.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.”

Sigfusson Northern LTD

Sigfusson Northern LTD uses Maxwell Systems StreetSmarts as its job cost accounting and project management software solution. With StreetSmarts, SNL manages all of the accounting practices and job costs for their seven entities across the U.S. and Canada; maintain information in one place, in one format; manage payroll in-house; track and bill equipment expenses; and streamline workflow between the office and job sites.

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Our Story of Complete Construction Software

Maxwell Systems provides construction software solutions that help contractors to streamline workflow, increase productivity, and improve profitability. Furthermore, we understand that today's contractors must optimize processes across all business areas to gain or maintain an increasingly important competitive edge and ensure a successful business. Critical, to that end, is timely and efficient communication and information access among estimating, job cost accounting, and project management teams.

By using a Maxwell Systems complete construction software solution, you'll be able to better operate your business with increased efficiency and streamlined operations, and confidently increase profitability on every project. You will have the tools you need to accomplish more in less time; taking the guesswork out of reaching true profit potential; and improving financial stability for long-term benefit.

Why Maxwell Systems?

Maxwell Systems is truly unique with its ability to offer contractors a complete, seamless software solution that allows:

  • A new level of continuity and productivity among estimating, job cost accounting, and project management
  • Better insight, analysis, and financial oversight for owners to make informed and timely decisions
  • Improved operational efficiencies, cost reductions, and increased profits

Contractors value having an end-to-end solution from one company:

  • All applications work together seamlessly
  • Efficient access to comprehensive support and services
  • A stable technology partner committed to customer success

How Your Business Benefits

A complete construction software solution from Maxwell Systems provides end-to-end control of your business so you can see a day's profit potential at a glance, identify and prevent potential financial losses, spot discrepancies and errors, and manage projects with accurate information in real-time.

With tailored features designed to fit each member on your team, construction company management software ultimately allows your business to:

  • Attain end-to-end control and increased visibility
  • Achieve easy and accurate reporting with real-time data
  • Optimize project execution for maximum profitability
  • Streamline operations with seamless workflow

The Bid-to-Cash Cycle Explained

Managing each of the key process areas of a construction business – Estimating, Construction Accounting, and Project Management – requires vastly different talents and areas of expertise. The reality is that each of these functional groups is related and dependent on one another.

For your organization to run in an optimal fashion, the groups much work together in an optimal fashion. Together, these functional areas compromise what we describe as the Bid-to-Cash Cycle. And our goal at Maxwell Systems is to provide software for construction so you can bridge the needs of the functional groups, better manage this cycle, and so maximize profitability.

When construction estimating software, construction accounting software, and construction project management software are working together in a seamless system as a complete construction business management software solution, then a contractor is truly poised for optimal profit and productivity.

How does a complete solution fit your part of the cycle? Here are a few examples:

  • Owner: It's all about reducing waste, uncovering lost opportunity, exposing shortcomings, and maximizing resources – all which impact profit and the bottom line. With end-to-end visibility of every project, executives can hone business strategy, improve control of cash flow, and keep financials in the black with accurate ROI.
  • Estimator: Beyond estimating projects, the estimator can access more accurate information in regards to how the project actually performs. This will allow the estimator to improve accuracy on future estimates with actual labor and production rates, updated material prices, and other resource related items.
  • Accounting: Not only a company's construction accounting system, a complete solution helps to streamline the procurement processes for optimal efficiencies and produces more accurate purchasing processes. Additionally, billing processes, inventory issuances, and many other processes are streamlined. Less data entry, better accuracy, and reliable audit trail allow convenience and peace of mind.
  • Project Manager: The seamless workflow from Estimating to Project Tracking allows for a streamlined method of creating the job and then tracking performance against the estimate. Within the complete solution, the construction project management programs also provide the detail required for the Project Manager to understand what the Estimator was thinking when the bid was put together. Plus, by accessing real-time information whether in the office or in the field, the project manager can track progress, be more agile, and better handle all aspects of jobs from beginning to end.

Bottom Line

To succeed in today's competitive marketplace, construction business owners must improve productivity and have end-to-end visibility to see how jobs perform (and turn profit) from start to finish. Maxwell Systems knows construction company software and can be your partner by offering truly unique products (as well as support and services) that address the entire construction project lifecycle – from digital takeoff through final cash payment. Our seamless system provides your company with all the capabilities you need for estimating, job cost accounting, and project management, and ultimately for superior insight and analysis of your business.

Imagine the flexibility and insight by having one solution for estimating projects, for construction accounting programs, and for construction project software! All that and more in one system will help your business be more competitive and profitable.

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