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SaaS Application aids construction project management.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:45:02 -0500

Delivered over Web, Constructware 2010 provides on-demand environment for construction project management and collaboration. Reporting and data access features help retrieve meaningful data while maintaining integrity of project information. Users can subscribe to periodic update of their reporting data, and reports can be bundled into one package. Additional flexibility is provided to view, mark up, and upload file formats for Autodesk as well as other CAD files and office documents.

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Contractor Software automates pre-qualification management.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:29:06 -0500

Suited for General Contractors and Subcontractors, Pre-Qualification Management(TM) (PQM) enables collaboration and automates pre-qualification process. Contractors can distribute their resumes, balance sheets, and other supporting documents online, while owners can browse information to determine whom to invite to bid on projects. Solution also automates data collection from subcontractors and adds ability to monitor subcontractor pre-qualification compliance and obtain timely updates.

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Database Software helps contractors make accurate estimates.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:33:44 -0500

Available as bundled module with Maxwell Systems(TM) QuestMX(TM) Estimator, Maxwell Systems(TM) Estimating Framing Database includes ability to update pricing of materials, labor, and equipment using Global Updates. List assemblies and optional visual assemblies expedite takeoff process and optimize accuracy of taking off construction items, such as timber framing, metal framing, drywall, ceilings, and finishes. Contractors may import existing databases to this database and vice versa.

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Software aids decision making for construction projects.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:30:15 -0500

Leveraging Textura Construction Payment Management application transactional data and customer data, Management Dashboard helps executives proactively manage cash flow and risk by providing key performance information pertaining to financial health of each project in their construction portfolio. Solution can be customized for owners, developers, lenders, or general contractors to ensure they have relevant information for their individual roles and project responsibilities.

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Takeoff/Estimating Software suits construction industry.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:37:44 -0500

PlanSwift v8.5 construction takeoff and estimating software supports file downloads directly to Apple iPhone® and iPod touch® for in-field viewing. Support is also provided for MS Outlook® integration, which allows contact addresses to be used directly to email PlanSwift files. Additionally, users can create custom dropdown menus to match specific requirements, and Expressions Value Type in properties window lets users to write Basic or Pascal expressions such as IF statements.

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Construction Business Mgmt Software has Outlook® interface.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:44:25 -0500

American Contractor v8.0 features Microsoft Outlook® user interface that enables multiple records to be opened at once, allowing users to analyze job budget while viewing customer explorer record and opening subcontractor record. Lists can be sorted by double-clicking column heading and columns moved by clicking and dragging selections. For estimating, RFIs, transmittals, and submittals are available for proposals, which streamlines process and optimizes communication.

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Business Management Software suits construction industry.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:35:15 -0500

Able to integrate with Estimation Logistics and Quest Estimator software, Management Suite v6.5.3 streamlines contractor workflow and end-to-end control of projects. Users can create custom proposals for reporting, comparison, and forecasting to gain insight into pipeline activity and anticipated workloads. While automatic alerts to help review, analyze, and manage bid performance, other features help automatically create budgets and billing schedules.

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GPS Device manages construction assets.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:58:02 -0500

Utilizing GPS technology, motion sensor, GPRS wireless technology, and Trimble® Construction Manager software, TrimTrac® Pro Locator allows contractors and construction rental companies to monitor portable assets such as skid loaders, backhoes, and compressors. Key data is transmitted to Construction Manager data center for access to charts and reports, including display of daily activity and asset utilization. Users can be notified by email and SMS message when certain conditions exist.

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Software offers construction, accounting, and analysis tools.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:41:21 -0500

Available with Crystal Reports® 2008, Peachtree by Sage Premium Accounting for Construction enables SMBs to track progress billing, calculate labor burden, and monitor insurance expiration dates. Companies can report on data outside of 2 open years, allowing them to compare budgets and financial results using comprehensive historical trends. It features cash flow management, real time error alerts, time and expense tracking, and payroll management.

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Software optimizes commercial site developments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 22 May 2008 08:01:58 -0500

SITEOPS® Multi Pad v1.0 land development software delivers cost-optimized preliminary site designs and takeoff estimates, helping to simplify how shopping center sites are selected, designed, and developed. Incorporating web-based interface, optimization engine, and collaboration features, it offers support for multiple building footprints, has ability to add internal streets and outparcels, drawing tools, and supports GIF, JPEG, and PDF underlay images.

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Software offers construction takeoff and estimating.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:29:16 -0500

With PlanSwift 8.1, users can work on estimates, do takeoffs, manage and e-mail electronic blueprints in multitude of formats, and calculate cost of labor and materials in seconds using fully customizable material and assembly libraries combined with built-in Excel-like formulas. Comparative overlays enable designers and architects to place pages on top of one another so users can see where additions and deductions were made to plan with automatic color coding.

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Software enables real-time communication with job site.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:19:31 -0500

Operating on Trimble TSC2(TM) or TCU hand-held controller, SCS900 Site Controller v2.33 offers 2-way data capability, optimizing workflow efficiency by providing real-time transfer of data between office and job site. Program can be used at every stage of construction project to measure site features, check finished grade and laid material thickness, and stake out points, lines, alignments, planes, surfaces, complex roadways, side slopes, and catch points.

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CAD Software provides site feasibility planning.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 07:46:00 -0500

Suited for real estate developers, retailers, and civil engineers/design professionals, SITEOPS Single Pad is web-hosted, land development cost-optimization solution that helps perform real-time feasibility simulations on screen, and reduces land infrastructure development time. It visually represents proposed layouts, grading, and stormwater management plans so that engineers can review and use them as they prepare and refine their designs throughout land development process.

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Software aids construction takeoff and estimation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 07:45:54 -0500

Compatible with electronic blueprint files, PlanSwift allows users to manage and share scanned or CAD blueprints and calculate labor and materials costs using customizable assemblies and material lists. It can estimate square/lineal footage and pitch and angles, export data to Excel spreadsheet, and integrate with third-party applications. Software loads scanned plans directly from .TIF, .PDF, .DXF, .DWG, .PLN, or .JPG file types and helps display/overlay multiple pages.

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Software helps contractors manage jobs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 06:32:45 -0500

Red Rhino puts creation of estimates, proposals, job financials, change orders, purchase orders, and invoicing in one place for management of each job. To use, contractors log on and utilize Red Rhino's assemblies, product catalog, and productivity wizards to create estimate. Items on estimate can be attached directly to create purchase orders and emailed to suppliers. Estimate can then be used to create proposal that can be e-mailed to customer.

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Software assists in building survey and assessment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 07:41:38 -0500

Available in XP and CE editions, PowerCAD SiteMaster Pro v3 enables creation of AutoCAD®-compatible floor plan drawings and Excel®-compatible area and building asset reports. Software produces detailed building inspection results using handheld wireless lasers and Windows® computing system. Building surveying and information management software offers visual icon interface and touch-screen operation for Windows XP and convertible tablet PCs.

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Software promotes construction project management control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 07:42:10 -0500

Suited for large- to mid-sized organizations, Prolog® 2007 lets users manage and track data on multiple projects in real-time, manage project-specific contacts, and customize project-specific List Groups. Attached files can be identified and reviewed in Data Entry Forms and Register Views. In addition to support for Microsoft SQL 2005 and Crystal Reports® XI, software provides viewer support for Microsoft Office 2003, AutoCad 2004, and Adobe Acrobat 7 documents.

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Construction Software includes estimating database tools.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 08:04:06 -0500

Integrated financial and operations software, Sage Timberline Office v9.4 is designed for construction and real estate industries. Program offers setup and database builder wizards as well as quick-launch platform that accelerates set-up for common jobs and contracts. Workflow Centers integrate business processes and provide access to frequently performed tasks, while Document Management module allows single point of entry for jobs.

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Desktop Software facilitates construction management.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 07:04:31 -0500

Suited for large and small projects, CM Central Station tracks multiple projects, deliverables, time lines, cost, data, and scheduling data. Deliverables are broken down into materials, labor, and equipment, enabling manager to identify and manage cost and scheduling issues. Documents feature provides access to stored contracts and proposals, while navigation function allows manager to review customer and contractor information and issues relating to construction projects.

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Software facilitates building design and construction.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 07:49:32 -0500

Built on Release 15 of CATIA V5, Digital Project Release V1, R2 provides building information modeling and construction management. Interactive data sheet includes bi-directional links between Digital Project and EXCEL, which supports data-driven design. Drawing Extraction provides real-time access to Master Model attributes from generated drawings and associative text generation. Add-on module allows users to integrate 3D DWG and 3D DXF files into Digital Project Master Model.

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