Success Stories
Ranger Construction Company, Inc
Like many start-up contractors, Ranger Construction managed its business with basic accounting software for the first years of operation. As Ranger Construction grew, so did their need for construction-specific accounting software.
Service Features a Big Consideration
The 24-employee company performed a variety of work, primarily general commercial construction and mechanical service, and they needed an accounting system that would address the needs of both divisions. They had experience with several general construction software packages, but none were able to meet their business requirements for service work.
Ranger Construction’s service operations were very different from their GC work, where tracking and managing subcontracts was the main priority. It was important that they were able to track service in a separate division, and that they had work order, dispatching and contract tracking capabilities.
Challenges
Ranger Construction needed a full-featured construction-specific accounting solution that addressed their service and general contracting needs.
Solution
To address its multiple divisions and business needs, Ranger Construction chose Maxwell Systems American Contractor. This integrated business management software solution helps manage each area of Ranger Construction’s operations.
Results
Ranger Construction now manages its service and GC divisions with enterprise software that streamlines operations and consolidates information in a single, secure accounting solution.
“American Contractor’s service features distinguish it from its competition.”
Elizabeth Funck, Service Manager
American Contractor Fit the Bill
A customer referred them to Maxwell Systems, a construction software solution provider. Maxwell Systems consulted with Ranger Construction’s team and found a great match for their needs in the versatile American Contractor solution. With American Contractor, they could manage both the upfit and service needs of their customers in one integrated system.
“Service was an important factor in choosing American Contractor over others,” said Service Manager Elizabeth Funck. “We really needed Work Order functionality and a system that is well-integrated with job cost and accounting so that we could get company-wide reports that showed us our performance at a glance.”
Integration, Efficiency and Security
Now that service contracts are tied into their other accounting modules, Ranger Construction’s processes are a lot less manual than their previous systems of spreadsheets and hard copies. They also enjoy having a versatile, comprehensive system in which everyone can use the same data while security features ensure the right people have access to the right information.

