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Think you're well-prepared to launch your search and selection for new construction software? Take our quick quiz to test your construction software selection IQ! There are some pretty major differences in how software for contractors operate. Some of these differences are significant; others are not that critical to the methods of operation by the contractor. How does this net out for the contractor looking for software? The cost for new construction software is not as obvious as you might think. While the price for the software itself is usually stated up front, there are number of "hidden" costs associated with buying new software that aren't always talked about. These costs, which can be hard dollar expenses or less tangible economic expenditures, should be factored in to arrive at your true cost for new software. Trading up from a small business bookkeeping package to a full construction system is going to ask a lot from you in terms of time and expense. The issue comes down to: do you want to go from simply recording job data into your accounting system or do you want to proactively manage jobs, deadlines, and costs using software specifically designed for your industry? In the competitive world of construction, profit margins are tight. This article highlights several critical capabilities that will help you determine whether your current construction software is a profit center or just another overhead expense. You've decided your company needs new construction software and have started looking at options. The question is: Have you designated someone in your company to be the software champion? Although many construction companies are still using spreadsheets and shoeboxes to manage their projects, the use of industry-specific project management software is becoming more prevalent. 1 | ||