Press Releases

We are busy keeping our products at the leading edge of technology to best meet the needs of contractors. Among our press releases you'll find announcements of product enhancements and new offerings, as well as company achievements, award honors, event news, and more.

Current Press Releases

• Maxwell Systems Wins Vision Award from Constructech Magazine
  August 2010

  Maxwell Systems today announced that it was a recipient of Constructech magazine’s 2010 Vision Awards. Maxwell Systems’ customer, Tezak Heavy Equipment Co. Inc., won the Silver Award in the Heavy Highway/General Contractor category and Maxwell Systems was recognized as the technology enabler for the company.

• Maxwell Systems Releases Estimation 9.1 Construction Estimating Software
  August 2010

  Maxwell Systems today announced the release of Maxwell Systems™ Estimation™9.1. This version of Maxwell Systems’ advanced takeoff and estimating software for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC contractors includes numerous enhancements to estimating functionality, as well as new capability for Shape Recognition in Estimation Digital Takeoff.

• Maxwell Systems Releases ProContractorMX 2.3
  July 2010

  Maxwell Systems today announced the release of Maxwell Systems™ ProContractorMX™ 2.3, a comprehensive, all-in-one construction business management solution that includes key capabilities for estimating, job cost accounting, and project management in a seamless application.Tailored to the needs of specialty subcontractors requiring core project and equipment functionality, ProContractorMX 2.3 includes enhancements and new features.

• Maxwell Systems Wins Constructech's Hottest Company 2010 Award
  July 2010

  Maxwell Systems today announced that it has been named to Constructech magazine’s 50 Hottest Companies list in 2010.

• Bill Tobia, CFO of Maxwell Systems, Inc. Honored as 2010 CFO of the Year Finalist
  July 2010

  Maxwell Systems today announced that the company’s Chief Financial Offer Bill Tobiawas recognized as a 2010 CFO of the Year Awards finalist, presented by The Philadelphia Business Journaland LeBow College of Business at Drexel University.

• Maxwell Systems Releases StreetSmarts 7.2
  June 2010

  Maxwell Systems has announced the release of Maxwell Systems™ StreetSmarts® 7.2, a robust and comprehensive business management software solution designed for heavy and highway construction. With the 7.2 release of this construction business software, users will appreciate various enhancements plus a new module, StreetSmarts Web Reporting, which performs real-time data analysis anytime, anywhere, allowing remote employees to access live information via a standard internet browser.

• Maxwell Systems 2010 Annual Conference Provides Contractors with Collaborative Environment and Educational and Networking Opportunities
  May 2010

  Maxwell Systems has announced its 2010 Annual Conference will be held September 13-15 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nev. This customer-exclusive conference helps attendees to leverage construction software for improved business performance and profitability.

• Maxwell Systems Releases ProContractorMX 2.2
  May 2010

  Maxwell Systems today announced the release of  Maxwell Systems™ ProContractorMX™ 2.2, a comprehensive, all-in-one construction business management solution that includes key capabilities for estimating, job cost accounting, and project management in a seamless application. The 2.2 version of the solution includes Quick Start, a significant feature that will streamline the data transition that contractors experience when moving from their existing accounting system to ProContractorMX.

• Maxwell Systems Releases American Contractor 8.2
  April 2010

  Maxwell Systems today announced the release of Maxwell Systems™ American Contractor™ 8.2. This feature-rich construction business management software solution is ideal for contractors doing commercial, residential, subcontracting, specialty, and more.

• Maxwell Systems Offers RSMeans Construction Cost Data
  April 2010

  Maxwell Systems today announced that RSMeans Databases are now available with Maxwell Systems ProContractorMX , a comprehensive, all-in-one construction business management solution that includes key capabilities for estimating, job cost accounting, and project management in a seamless application.

• Maxwell Systems Releases Colonial 7.2
  March 2010

  Maxwell Systems today announced the release of Maxwell Systems Colonial7.2. This version of Maxwell Systems’ comprehensive business management software solution for property managers and developers includes valuable features to help companies achieve operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and increase profits. 

• Maxwell Systems Named Top Workplace by Philadelphia Inquirer
  March 2010

  Maxwell Systems today announced the company has been named a ‘Top Workplace’ by Philadelphia Inquirer for 2010. The ‘Top Workplaces’ recognition is given to the leading workplaces in the Delaware Valley based on the employee opinions collected through an anonymous survey. The results of the employee survey were compared across participating organizations, with the best 100 companies appearing on the list; Maxwell Systems was ranked number 36 among small-sized businesses listed.

• Maxwell Systems Releases Management Suite 6.7.0
  March 2010

  Maxwell Systems today announced the release of Maxwell Systems Management Suite6.7.0. This version of Maxwell Systems’ comprehensive business management software solution for the construction industry includes valuable new features that will help contractors to improve efficiencies of operations and administration of construction accounting.

• Maxwell Systems Introduces ProContractorMX - an All-in-One Construction Business Management Software Solution
  February 2010

  Maxwell Systems today introduced Maxwell Systems™ ProContractorMX™ 2.0, a comprehensive, all-in-one construction business management solution that includes key capabilities for takeoff and estimating; bids and proposals; management of projects, procurement, financials, employees and payroll, and equipment; and intelligent dashboards and critical reports for timely analysis of projects or the business overall. 

• Maxwell Systems Promotes Dan Lehman to Vice President of Product Management
  January 2010

  Maxwell Systems today announced the promotion of Dan Lehman to vice president, Product Management. In this new position, Lehman will be responsible for the direction of the entire Maxwell Systems product line, rollout of all its products, and leadership of the company’s Sales Engineering Team.

• Maxwell Systems to Host Free Software Clinics and Demonstrations at World of Concrete 2010
  December 2009

  Maxwell Systems invites concrete and masonry contractors attending World of Concrete 2010 to participate in its free hands-on estimating software clinics and personal demonstrations showing benefits of an all-in-one business management solution.

• Maxwell Systems Hosting Free Software Clinics and Demonstrations at 2010 International Builders' Show
  December 2009

  Maxwell Systems invites residential and commercial builders attending 2010 International Builders' Show to participate in its hands-on estimating software clinics and personal demonstrations showing benefits of an all-in-one business management solution.

• Maxwell Systems Ranks on Deloitte's Fast 50 List for Third Consecutive Year
  October 2009

  Maxwell Systems, Inc., a leading provider of integrated construction business management software solutions, today announced that it has been named to Deloitte’s prestigious Fast 50 Program for the Greater Philadelphia region for the third consecutive year. Ranked number 23 this year, Maxwell Systems grew 248 percent during the measured period.

• Maxwell Systems Launches QuestMX 8.6 to Provide Takeoff, Earth-Measuring, and Estimating in a Seamless System
  September 2009

  Maxwell Systems announced the release of Maxwell Systems ^™QuestMX ^™8.6. This new release of Maxwell Systems' complete takeoff and estimating solution now delivers Estimator, Digital Takeoff, and Earthworkall in one seamless system, as well as capabilities for change order tracking, purchase order management, and proposal manipulation to compete on bid day.

• Hundreds of Contractors Participate in Successful Maxwell Systems 2009 Annual Conference
  September 2009

  Maxwell Systems is pleased to announce that hundreds of contractors found value in attending Maxwell Systems 2009 Annual Conference which took place September 14-16 at Disney’s Coronado Springs ^®Resort in Walt Disney World ^®, Florida. The goal of the event is to help customers optimize use of their Maxwell Systems software to drive dollars to their bottom line.

• Maxwell Systems Releases Estimating Touch Screen Monitor
  September 2009

  Maxwell Systems announced the release of Maxwell Systems ^™  Estimating Touch Screen Monitor. This new product from Maxwell Systems allows contractors to use a monitor as an interactive tool. Electromagnetic technology guarantees high accuracy and a fast method for takeoff and estimating.

• Maxwell Systems Releases Estimating Framing Database
  August 2009

  Maxwell Systems announced the release of a Maxwell Systems ^™  Estimating Framing Database. This new product from Maxwell Systems allows commercial and residential general contractors to improve the speed and accuracy of estimating with various user-focused features.

• Maxwell Systems Wins Constructech's Hottest Company Award
  July 2009

  Maxwell Systems announced that it has been named to Constructech magazine’s 50 Hottest Companies list in 2009. The company has also been recognized by Constructechreceiving three Top Products awards in 2008 and 2009. The Constructech50 Hottest for 2009 is a list of the most influential construction technology providers with a strong and ongoing presence as determined by the editors of Constructechmagazine with assistance from its editorial advisory board.

• Maxwell Systems Releases QuestMX Estimating
  July 2009

  Maxwell Systems announced the release of  Maxwell Systems ^™QuestMX ^™. This version of Maxwell Systems’ award-winning Quest ^™estimating software marks a milestone in the product line’s development with a name change to reflect the new platform and functionality now available. Ideal for residential, commercial, subcontracting, specialty, heavy/highway, underground utilities, and sitework contractors, Maxwell Systems QuestMX estimating solutions help contractors to improve productivity and profitability.

• Maxwell Systems Releases Management Suite 6.6
  June 2009

  Maxwell Systems announced the release of Maxwell Systems™ Management Suite™ 6.6. This version of Maxwell Systems' comprehensive business management software solution for the construction industry includes valuable new features that will help increase the productivity of construction businesses. Management Suite’s capabilities have been enhanced to improve Accounts Payable, Payroll, Reports, Security, and more.

• Maxwell Systems Releases Estimation Logistics 8.1
  May 2009

  Maxwell Systems announced the release of  Maxwell Systems™ Estimation Logistics™8.1. This version of Maxwell Systems’ advanced takeoff and estimating software for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC contractors includes enhancements to the entire Estimation Logistics suite of estimating modules as well as Maxwell Systems Estimation Digital Takeoff.

• Maxwell Systems 2009 Annual Conference Helps Customers Discover Opportunities
  March 2009

  Maxwell Systems has announced its 2009 Annual Conference, which will be held September 14-16 at Disney’s Coronado Springs ^®Resort in Walt Disney World ^®, Florida. With the theme “Discovering Opportunities,” this year’s conference offers a wide variety of educational and networking opportunities for customers using Maxwell Systems solutions, including ™, Management Suite™, StreetSmarts ^®, Estimation ™ Logistics, and Quest Estimator™.

• Maxwell Systems Releases Estimating Sitework Database
  March 2009

  Maxwell Systems announced the release of a Maxwell Systems ^™  Estimating Sitework Database. This new product from Maxwell Systems allows sitework contractors to improve the speed and accuracy of estimating with various user-focused features.

• Maxwell Systems Wins Two 2009 Constructech Top Products Awards
  March 2009

  Maxwell Systems has been named winner of two 2009 ConstructechTop Products Awards. Maxwell Systems™ Quest™ Machine Controlhas been awarded Top New Product and Maxwell Systems™ Estimation™ Digital Takeoffhas been awarded Top Enhanced Product. “These products are among the best technology currently available for commercial construction applications,” said Mike Carrozzo, chief editor of Constructech magazine.

• Maxwell Systems Releases Quest Estimator 8.1
  February 2009

  Maxwell Systems announced the release of Maxwell Systems ^™Quest Estimator ^™8.1. This version of Maxwell Systems estimating software includes time-saving features to help contractors estimate with improved speed and accuracy.  

• Maxwell Systems Releases Colonial 7.1
  February 2009

  Maxwell Systems announced the release of Maxwell Systems ^™Colonial ^™7.1. This business management software solution helps property management and development companies achieve operational efficiencies, cost reductions, and increased profits.

• Maxwell Systems Releases SmartTraxx 2.0
  January 2009

  Maxwell Systems announced the release of Maxwell Systems ^™SmartTraxx 2.0. This enhanced module for Maxwell Systems™ StreetSmarts ^®software provides contractors with tools to further increase speed, simplify data entry, and improve decision-making. Key features were developed based directly on customer feedback.

• Maxwell Systems' Ann Sims Named Chair of CFMA's IT Council
  January 2009

  Maxwell Systems has announced that Ann Sims, CCIFP, Director, StreetSmarts Services and Product Manager, StreetSmarts at Maxwell Systems, will become the new chair of the IT Council for the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA).

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