Software Solutions for Specialty Trade Contractors

By Adam Oaks, Estimating Edge.

Choose a technology solution that was built for your trade.

Construction project management software is a great tool with many options for general contractors and owners. However, if you are a specialty trade contractor (subcontractor), you may find that these solutions aren’t quite designed to fit your needs.

As a specialty trade contractor, you need a solution built for you. EDGE On Site seamlessly takes your estimate and takeoff to the field, allowing your Foreman or Project Managers to track production, construction scheduling and correct cost overruns as they occur. The easy-to-use jobsite management app runs on an Apple® iPad®, connecting the estimate, drawings and change orders with virtually no data entry.

Tracking production can be time-consuming, and your Foreman or Project Manager already have plenty to keep them busy. Especially when the real value is in tracking against the actual estimate, takeoff and change orders. EDGE On Site tracks the installed labor and materials compared to your estimate. Instantly know current projects costs and where you will finish as it relates to your construction planning. 

The real power is in how easy it is to use. Rather than require a Foreman to enter data, he merely has to select individual takeoff assemblies as they are completed. And then use EDGE On Time, to track hours against what’s been built for that day, week, or month. This allows for real-time construction progress tracking and reporting, and allows Project Managers to drill down into scheduling, cost codes, unit rates, time and more to analyze performance in detail.

Quickly see how EDGE On Site changes your daily conversations from “Where are we?” to knowing exactly what has been missed or if things aren’t adding up. It’s never been easier to stay on schedule and on budget. EDGE On Site makes is extremely easy to project job profitability. That’s because it allows users to access all original documents used to create the estimate and see how they break out. That means you don’t have to give rough estimates because you have the confidence that comes with having real data in the palm of your hand.

If you are a specialty trade contractor and want to learn more, visit us here. It’s time for your data to get its hands dirty! Or download EDGE On Site in the App Store.

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Original article source: LinkedIn