While managing construction projects involves a large number of aspects, one of the most critical components is job scheduling. Not only does scheduling affect each individual project’s efficiency, but scheduling conflicts in one project can begin to impact others, causing a cascading effect of delays, missed deadlines and dissatisfied clients. Job scheduling software is one of PrioSoft’s Contractor’s Office’s most powerful functions, enabling project managers to keep everything running smoothly.
Contractor’s Office’s job scheduling software addresses the specific demands of the construction industry. Schedules are dependent on so many factors, many of which are outside the contractor’s control, such as supplies and materials delivery, sub-contractors’ workloads, the weather and worksite availability. Additionally, many individual tasks are dependent on others; a painting sub is probably waiting for the drywall crew to finish their jobs, who in turn are probably waiting for the electrical team to do their part. A single event, as simple as an order of the wrong outlets, can trigger a snowball effect of delays and missed deadlines.
Managing each of these factors individually, while keeping everything running smoothly as a whole, requires precision, both in scheduling work and in informing all involved parties of any changes. Many offices rely on manual methods or “home-grown” solutions that are prone to errors and miscommunications. Job scheduling software that is specific to the construction industry, such as PrioSoft’s Contractor’s Office, takes into consideration the specific demands of construction job scheduling and makes it simple and efficient to keep everything in order.
Contractor’s Office’s job scheduling software features built-in dependency tracking, allowing you to see in an instant how a scheduling change affects the current project as well as the other active projects in the office. At a glance, you’ll be able to see which sub contractors are affected, allowing you to accurately communicate any scheduling shifts to everyone involved.
Contractor’s Office is an integrated suite of applications that work together to create a streamlined, comprehensive management solution. From supply ordering to document preparation, everything ties together. Not only does this make it easier to get an overall view of the progress of your projects, it also streamlines the workflow. Enter information once, and have access to it throughout the system. There’s no longer a need to enter a customer’s information for a bid, and again for an invoice, and again in job scheduling software – centralized databases make it easy to enter and update information across the board with a single entry.
Whether you manage a few or dozens of projects a month, PrioSoft’s Contractor’s Office is a convenient and efficient way to manage every aspect of your operations. With job scheduling software, a comprehensive estimation capability, billing and accounts payable, and many other features, you won’t find a more powerful or more flexible solution. Geared towards the specific needs of the construction industry, and specifically designed for the requirements of small and medium sized businesses, Contractor’s Office can bring improved productivity to every aspect of your office.
