As the construction technology landscape continues to experience consolidation through M&A (merger and acquisition) activity and growth through development of new products and services, finding the right software can be challenging.
The good news for construction companies is there are a plethora of options designed to help with project management, bidding and estimating, accounting and job costing, and so much more. Still, the question remains: Where will you invest your technology dollars in the year ahead?
Gartner, www.gartner.com, Stamford, Conn., predicts worldwide IT spending will hit $3.5 trillion in 2015, a 5.5% decline from 2014. Although this is due to the rising U.S. dollar, in constant-currency terms, the market is actually projected to grow 2.5%.
In an effort to help identify the top technology solutions in the construction industry, we have compiled the annual 2015 Constructech Buyer’s Guide to help sort through the maze of solutions for each business function.
This guide is set up in a way that is easy to navigate, offering two ways to search for technology. In the chart below, each company is listed by category and includes a page number where that company’s product(s) can be found. While the chart is searchable by company name, the listing on the pages that follow are alphabetical by product name, offering two ways to search. The real objective here for this listing is to serve as another tool in your toolbelt that can serve as a quick guide to help point you to some of the most prominent products in the year ahead.
*Listed alphabetically by product name.
Aconex
111 Bayhill Drive, Suite 480
San Bruno, CA 94066
P: +1 650.538.3300
www.aconex.com/solutions
Aconex
Aconex is a leading cloud and mobile collaboration platform for construction. It connects owners, contractors, and their project teams, providing project-wide visibility and control of information, files, and processes.
Corecon
Technologies, Inc.
5912 Bolsa Ave, Suite 109
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
P: +1 866.258.6698
www.corecon.com
Corecon v7
Corecon V7 is a Web-based software suite for estimating, project management, cost control, scheduling, and collaboration. Being Web-based, AEC firms will have the ability to access their project information anywhere, anytime whether using a laptop, smartphone, or tablet device.
Bentley
Systems, Inc.
685 Stockton Drive
Exton, PA 19341
P: +1 800.BENTLEY
www.bentley.com
EADOC
EADOC gives construction managers and infrastructure owners the power to collaborate with the entire project team, and the ability to control costs, manage risks, and track all project documents and communications.
Computer
Guidance Corporation
14624 N Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
P: +1 888.361.4551
www.computerguidance.com
eCMS
eCMS construction-specific ERP serving the needs of thousands in North America offers financial and project-management applications, #1 business intelligence, mobile technologies, and enterprise-content management with scalable, custom configurable and cloud hosted and on-premise.
Exak Time
27001 Agoura Rd., Suite 280
Calabasas, CA 91301
P: +1 818.222.1836
www.exaktime.com
ExakTime Mobile
Our workforce management app gives you the freedom to do more. Track crews with GPS (global positioning system) precision, mobile forms, and photo ID verification. Access reports anytime to make smarter business decisions on the go.
ConEst
Software Systems
592 Harvey Road
Manchester, NH 03110
P: +1 800.662.7687
www.conest.com
IntelliBid
IntelliBid estimating software is designed for electrical and ICT contractors. With a robust, industry-smart materials database and direct takeoff from SureCount, IntelliBid dramatically improves the accuracy, consistency, and speed of your entire estimating workflow.
IPM Global
United States / Australia
USA +1 321.368.2489
AUS +61 7 3106 3160
www.ipmglobal.net
IPM Project Management
Win Project. IPM Project Management. Repeat. Built within Microsoft Outlook, IPM eliminates the need for multiple apps, spreadsheets, and other programs. IPM manages the overall coordination and control of a project from beginning to completion.
JOBPOWER Software
302 Westfield Rd
Knoxville, TN 37919
P: +1 800.776.6556
www.jobpower.com
JOBPOWER Construction Accounting Software
JOBPOWER’s Construction accounting, job management, payroll, and document management software includes AIA billing, change orders, retainage tracking, detailed job cost, budget vs. actual, subcontract tracking, WIP, and more. Available locally installed or JOBPOWER Cloud.
Event 1 Software, Inc.
3305 Main Street, Suite 303
Vancouver, WA 98663
P: +1 360.567.3750
www.event1software.com/liberty
Liberty Reports
Be liberated from your reporting struggles. Create and run robust interactive reports directly from within Microsoft Excel. Liberty Reports connects your Excel workbooks to your business data in an intuitive and easy-to-use manner.
Multivista
2111 E. Highland Ave. Suite 310
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
P: +1 888.811.8477
www.multivista.com
Multivista Construction Documentation
Multivista provides visual documentation services to the construction and facilities management industries. Multivista combines photography, video, and Webcam services with a software delivery platform to create interactive as-built records of actual construction conditions and events.
NoteVault
6305 Lusk Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92121
P: +1 858.755.9800
www.notevault.com
NoteVault
Winner of the Constructech Vision Award, NoteVault provides patented, innovative mobile reporting solutions. With NoteVault, anyone can quickly/easily report project activity live from the field by recording, commenting/editing their daily report on any mobile device.
On Center Software
8708 Technology Forest
The Woodlands, TX 77381
P: +1 281.210.0171
www.oncenter.com
Oasis Takeoff
On Center Software’s Oasis Takeoff is a cloud hosted solution that allows for optimal plan organization, team estimating, and anytime, anywhere access to all of your projects. It is the ideal solution for the entire AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industry.
PlanGrid
454 Shotwell St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
P: +1 415.963.4088
www.plangrid.com
PlanGrid
PlanGrid’s platform allows plans and markups to be instantly shared with everyone on a project. It lets contractors and architects collaborate from their desktop or mobile devices across project documents, photos, RFIs, and punchlists.
Projectmates/
Systemates, Inc.
2435 N. Central Exp., Suite 880
Richardson, TX, 75080
P: +1 214.217.4100
www.projectmates.com
Projectmates
Projectmates Construction Program Management Software automates reporting, cost tracking, document management, and much more all under a single online platform. Oversee site selection to closeout regardless of project size or industry.
Bentley
Systems, Inc.
685 Stockton Drive
Exton, PA 19341
P: +1 800.BENTLEY
www.bentley.com
ProjectWise
With ProjectWise, discover a common project environment for project collaboration and information management. With design coordination, engineering content management, and deliverables management for all participants, you will enable high performance project delivery.
Predictive Solutions
Corporation
1 Life Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
P: +1 800.991.3262
www.predictivesolutions.com
SafetyNet
SafetyNet is the leading safety management software for saving lives by predicting workplace injuries. It helps customers collect and analyze safety data enabling them to predict and prevent injuries. Learn about the safety management software at
www.predictivesolutions.com/solutions/safetynet
Sage
15195 NW Greenbriar Pkwy
Beaverton, OR 97006
P: +1 800.628.6583
www.sagecre.com
Sage 100 Contractor
Sage 100 Contractor provides construction companies with the easiest access to critical, end-to-end business and project information to help you manage your business operations more effectively.
Sage
15195 NW Greenbriar Pkwy
Beaverton, OR 97006
P: +1 800.628.6583
www.sagecre.com
Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate
Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate is the industry-leading construction and real estate management solution providing ultimate business clarity across all your key business functions—accounting, estimating, job cost, project management, and more.
Sage
15195 NW Greenbriar Pkwy
Beaverton, OR 97006
P: +1 800.628.6583
www.sagecre.com
Sage Bid Management
Sage Bid Management allows estimators and project managers to efficiently manage all aspects of the bid process from a single, convenient, and easy-to-use online location.
Sage
15195 NW Greenbriar Pkwy
Beaverton, OR 97006
P: +1 800.628.6583
www.sagecre.com
Sage Construction Project Center
Sage Construction Project Center allows project team members to easily collaborate and share information so they can keep the project moving forward—on time and on budget.
Sage
15195 NW Greenbriar Pkwy
Beaverton, OR 97006
P: +1 800.628.6583
www.sagecre.com
Sage Estimating
Sage Estimating not only helps contractors create bids with quick precision—it is uniquely built to integrate. Working with leading accounting solutions from Sage, it unites all phases of the project lifecycle, eliminating redundant data entry and reducing errors.
Sage
15195 NW Greenbriar Pkwy
Beaverton, OR 97006
P: +1 800.628.6583
www.sagecre.com
Sage Service Operations
Sage Service Operations is a cloud-based service management solution that streamlines field-to-office-to-client communication and integrates with Sage accounting solutions, so you can focus on delivering excellent customer service.
ConEst
Software Systems
592 Harvey Road
Manchester, NH 03110
P: +1 800.662.7687
www.conest.com
SureCount
SureCount takeoff software addresses the unique material counting and measuring needs of electrical and low voltage contractors. SureCount will dramatically improve the way you estimate and increase your ability to takeoff more projects in less time.
ToolHound
44 Riel Drive, Suite 240
St. Albert, AB T8N 3Z8 Canada
P: +1 800.387.8665
www.toolhound.com
ToolHound 5
Save time and money with ToolHound’s tool and equipment management solution. ToolHound’s easy-to-use inventory system allows you to quickly and accurately check out and return tools, equipment, and consumables from your toolroom to the jobsite.
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