How Concrete Software Helps Contractors
January 18, 2018| | in category Feature No comments yet

There are a number of concrete software solutions currently on the market that claim to cater to concrete contractors. However, TRUE Contractor is the concrete software solution that actually delivers on that promise. With the all-in-one subcontractor software, users are able to manage all of their business workflows from initially capturing a lead to creating the invoice and processing the final payment. TRUE is also key in managing back office operations like time clock, payroll, scheduling, equipment tracking and much more!

Lead Management & CRM

Every customer starts as a lead, because of this it is important to begin the process as smoothly as possible. By using the CRM Module in TRUE Contractor, you can quickly capture new leads and create complete contact records with all of the pertinent information related to the prospect. Once a lead is entered into TRUE Contractor, the solution helps track the sales cycle and activities for each record. Then when a lead is won, that contact record can be easily be converted into an account for creating quotes and invoices.

Estimates & Orders

Creating professional looking, detailed quotes and orders is easy with TRUE; especially with the new TRUE Contractor Concrete Calculator. To create an estimate, users enter dimensions of an area, as well as the per unit cost of the material and TRUE will calculate the square footage of the area and the cost associated with paving, sealcoating or pouring concrete for that given area to create detailed line items. After completing the quote by adding all the necessary line items, users can convert that quote into a work order in one simple step.

Invoices & Payments

In TRUE Contractor, users are able to easily generate invoices from time clock entries and other line items from existing orders. These invoices contain account information, line items, cost centers, due date, payment terms, account balance and more. With the eForms function, TRUE Contractor will generate a PDF of the invoice for sharing with clients. Not only does our concrete software create invoices but it can also process check payments as well as process credit card payments through the Stripe Point of Sale Integration.

Scheduling

For concrete contractors who are tired of schedules made in Excel spreadsheets or on whiteboards, concrete software can help! With TRUE, contractors are able to create schedules based on worker availability, work orders, and key locations. The systems can then be set to automatically alert workers by email, text message, or system notification when they are scheduled for work. Using maps, the worker can then plan their route efficiently.

Time Clock & Payroll

Time tracking and payroll can be a pain point for any organization, concrete contractors are no different. There are multiple employees with different roles, working on different projects across numerous sites with varying payroll activities. With concrete software, tracking time and labor is much easier for everyone involved.

Employees are able to use the desktop or mobile version of TRUE or TRUE Time to make time punches. These time punches can be for a Division, Facility, Order, Project or Work Ticket and then assigned to the appropriate cost center. Management can even track what was done during the punch with payroll activity, punch type, and additional notes from the punch.

Vehicle & Equipment Tracking

Concrete Contractors often purchase or rent vehicles and specialty equipment to complete their work. These items are company assets that must be tracked and maintained. In TRUE Contractor, the Vehicle & Equipment Module is incredibly helpful because of the many features it offers. Assignment Logs are generated to track operators, tools assigned to the vehicle and the inventory put on the vehicle. You can also track fuel usage, maintenance history and requirements, and preventative maintenance scheduling. Users can also set up tracking and alerts for expirations for registration, warranty & insurance to prevent any lapses.

There are many features and modules in TRUE Contractor are designed specifically to support the business needs of concrete contractors. For more information about what TRUE has to offer Concrete Contractors, please schedule a demo at www.constructtrue.com/#contact.

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Contractor Software

Contractor Software Helps Win Construction Jobs
December 28, 2017| | in category Feature No comments yet

Contractor software is the single best solution to all your construction problems. With various modules and features, you can organize, improve productivity and reduce your costs. It can be easily adopted into your construction business workflows, making your business run more smoothly almost immediately. With these robust features and tools, contractor software will help you win more construction jobs.

Accountability & Tracking

For construction managers, it can be difficult to keep an eye on all the different tasks your employees are working on. With contractor software, you are able to check what work has been completed, who completed it and what else needs to be finished in both the field and the office. The productivity provided by TRUE Contractor Software allows for better tracking, which can lead to an increase in profits and a decrease in costs. In addition, your team can update whatever task they are working on in real-time. This keeps an open line of communication and ensures that everyone is up to date with all of their individual tasks. With better tracking comes better chances of meeting deadlines, making you more likely to win projects in the future. By better tracking all of the moving parts of your construction operation, your firm is better able to control costs and eliminate mistakes.

Advanced Scheduling

Without contractor software, scheduling can be a nightmare. With multiple team members involved in a construction project, it’s almost impossible to keep everyone up-to-date on all upcoming deadlines. Contractor software enhances the scheduling process by allowing managers to input start and end dates for specific tasks. Employees are alerted consistently to remind them of all deadlines, ensuring they don’t miss them. With this tool, everyone is held accountable for due dates. Staying on schedule will prove your reliability as a subcontractor and help you win construction projects in the future.

Better Collaboration

Contractor software increases collaboration by giving employees a central place to share documents, timelines and updates. When many people are involved in completing a single task it can get confusing, especially if employees don’t have a way to communicate with each other easily or refer to team member notes. With this increase in collaboration, crews can get things done faster and more efficiently. The solid collaboration will show through in your project, increasing your chance of winning future construction projects.

Improved Communication

In construction, it can be difficult to stay in constant communication with your field crews, clients, and vendors. Contractor software provides a clear line of communication so that you, your team, your clients and your vendors are always on the same page. TRUE Contractor features allow your clients to give feedback, share documents and review project progress quickly and easily. Your clients will appreciate the transparency and might even keep you in mind for future construction projects or refer you to others.

Even though it may seem time-consuming to adopt a new system into your construction business and train your staff, it will be well worth it in the long run because TRUE Contractor offers you the best all-in-one solution on the market, ensuring happier customers and winning more construction jobs.

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Construction Management Software

Don’t Pay Too Much for Construction Management Software
December 18, 2017| | in category Feature No comments yet

Construction management software allows contractors to boost efficiency and productivity without adding to your workforce. As your construction business becomes more efficient and you ramp up on new projects, does your software subscription become more expensive? If it does, that sliding scale is misleading, which leads to frustration.

Project-based Pricing vs. Flat-rate Pricing

Why choose a construction management software that doesn’t reward your hard work? Why should you pay more for the same software functionality based on each new active job? A flat-rate pricing model with unlimited projects let’s you scale your business with confidence. Knowing that your software vendor supports the success of your business allowing for more predictable growth and you’re not left guessing what the bill will be on a monthly basis. Plus, no more worrying about reaching limits when you have other more important task at hand.

With cloud-based technology, it doesn’t make sense to pay more for the same construction management software based on the number of projects you’re working on at a given moment. Whether you’re working on 50 projects or 5, you’re still accessing the same platform to manage those projects with the same features and functionality.

Flat-rate pricing with unlimited projects gives power back to the users. So, even if you are working on smaller projects, you can still leverage the software to save time and money, which means your process doesn’t have to change project by project. The beauty of flat-rate pricing is the more you use your construction management software, the more you get out of it.

Step Away from Software Surprises & Fees

As a contractor, you have enough to worry about on a daily basis. Break the cycle of implementation and service fees that are often associated with project-based pricing. Strive for predictable, simple pricing with your construction management software, regardless of the size of your company or the number of active projects on your calendar.

TRUE Contractor is priced to support your success. We charge monthly, do not require long-term contracts, and offer unlimited projects for all users. For more information about TRUE Contractor, click here to request a demo.

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Contractor Software

Everyday Tasks Made Easier with Contractor Software
December 11, 2017| | in category Feature No comments yet

Construction business owners and project managers can rest easy knowing that everything is getting done, even the little things that could easily slip through the cracks are tracked with contractor software. Task lists can be synchronized with the project schedule and assigned to personnel with the ability to add updates in real-time. Once a task is assigned in TRUE, you can check progress by looking at your computer or mobile device rather than calling someone back at the office. You can even automate reminders to keep the task front-of-mind until it’s completed.

Budgets & Schedules

Aside from the convenience of storing all of your data in one place, the real magic happens when all of that data is related. For example, when you submit a change order, the system will auto-populate key elements for you, it will then update your schedule, your budget forecast will take the new change into account, and notifications will be sent out to everyone affected.

Change Orders

Nobody likes a change order, but they’re inevitable in construction, they don’t have to be a headache though. If your phone or tablet is nearby, you are ready to handle a change order and move on. Construction management software allows your team to document the specifics of a change order, get the client’s approval and signature on the change, send automatic updates to your employees and subcontractors, update your schedule and update your budget all within the solution.

Communication

Contractors commonly watch half of their day slip away on the phone, or sending countless emails or texts. With TRUE contractor software not only are your team, subcontractors, and clients all using the same system to capture emails and submit updates, but the software itself eliminates the need for most of your messages in the first place with things like shared task lists and detailed reports.

Documentation

TRUE contractor software stores all the photos and files for your projects and service jobs centrally. Too many project managers fumble around with sharing access to different systems like shared drives, spreadsheets, and email, but when it’s all in one place, documenting every piece of project information is logical and fast. You can store that photo or document for later, and move on knowing that it will be housed along with all of the other project data for quick access.

Transparency

Since your reputation relies on great client relations, a well-designed construction app gives your client enough access to keep them happy and well-informed and prevent the need for frequent meetings. You clients get their own login credentials to browse updated data (only the data that you’ve chosen to give them access to) and project photos at any time. You can keep on making progress while they check in on their own time.

Schedule a time to take a walkthrough of TRUE Contractor Software and get the rid of the inefficiencies facing your business. Click here to request a demo with our team.

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