Long gone are the days of endless paperwork to keep track of the progress of a construction job. Nowadays, in the tech age, contractors and construction project managers have more than enough options to manage their projects with software. There are so many choices out there it's easy to get lost when looking for the right fit for your business.
We've rounded up five top construction management software solutions to simplify things and save time. These offer support for projects ranging from residential and commercial to health, infrastructure, energy, custom building, remodeling, and more.
Aconex
Aconex is easily one of the most all-encompassing and well-developed construction management tools. Since its conception 15 years ago, Aconex has grown into a leading company, offering various solutions depending on your needs. According to their website, they have so far helped manage more than $800 billion in capital projects worldwide.
Aconex places great emphasis on the principles that are at the core of its construction management software. There is a highly secure solution that offers equal access to all parties. It's, and it's based and is equally accessible via mobile and personal computers. Its project-wide platform is designed to cover all possible processes and aspects of a construction job (from document management to BIM collaboration, bidding, tenders, workflow, and much, much more). And finally, it offers unlimited users for every project and 24/7 support.
Aconex construction management software makes even highly complex and large-scale jobs look easy.
Procore
Cloud-based construction software Procore was created with its users' comfort and convenience in mind. That lies at the heart of Procore - the software's one-page dashboard view (its core feature), which gives an accessible and comprehensive overview of any project, its progress and health, project portfolios, communications, and issues. For greater convenience and accessibility, Procore is available as a web-based version for iOS and Android.
Dedicated to ensuring users get everything they need, Procore's implementation specialists work closely with every new client and guide them through setting up the software from beginning to end. The many customer reviews and case studies speak volumes about Procore's construction management software's high quality and dedication to offering only the best to its customers.
BuildTools
Great as the above tools may be, there might be more suitable solutions for home builders and remodelers. BuildTools provides explicit construction management software tailored to the custom builder construction segment. Instead of a one-size-fits-all product, BuildTools emphasizes the particular aspects of the custom build, such as the immense amount of communication these projects require.
The software connects subcontractors, homeowners, architects, and project managers through its Communications module, permitting everyone to participate equally. It offers excellent automation, sends notifications and reports, and keeps everything safe and archived. It further permits project documents to be sent out for bidding directly through the software and is also integrated with Quickbooks accounting software.
eSub
eSub construction management software is another tailored solution targeting the subcontractor industry. With eSub, specialty contractors can store all their construction projects, documents, and project management activities in one place. The software offers over 50 legal forms and letter templates, helping subcontractors streamline their workload.
PayPanther
PayPanther is a business management software company offering solutions to over 20 industries, including construction. Despite the 'pay' in its name, it covers much more than the invoicing of a project, such as a contact and project management, time tracking and scheduling, the possibility to share files, contracts, and drawings with other users, to chat with team members, and more.
PayPanther is available across platforms and devices, has military-grade security, and allows you to create customized and visual reports for any project. It offers a 30-day trial period and integrates with critical personal tools such as Gmail, Outlook, Excel, Yahoo, and PayPal. While it is not tailored specifically and only for construction jobs, PayPanther still offers all the main features that the management of any construction job requires.
Do You Use Construction Management Software?
Are you new to using such construction management software, or do you already have extensive experience? Are there any solutions you think are better than the ones listed and deserve to be included? Leave a comment; we'd love to hear your feedback!
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