Software Pavilion
The Software Pavilion has been developed to meet the I.T. needs of the residential homebuilding industry, providing relevant industry news and education. Builders have come to rely on TecHome Builder to provide the information they need to make informed decisions when purchasing the software/online platforms needed to run their businesses. The Software Pavilion makes it easier than ever, with information just a click away.
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Saving Time with Digital As-Built Docs
Software plays a vital role in reducing costs for several developers in tracking and managing their new subdivisions.
How to Select Accounting Software
Computer-based accounting tools are basically divided into three categories.
Building an IT Upgrade Path
Software switching, for many builders, is primparily about improving back-office
efficiency. But Veridian Homes in Madison, Wis., equates its recent software
switch to an estimated $107,000 per year savings.
Builders Investing in Software to Boost Profit
Of surveyed contractors, three-fourths use stand-alone accounting software. Look for that number to drop as many switch to Customer Relationship Management software.
How to Manage Web Leads Properly
Effective tracking of Web leads is said to boost closing ratios.
Connecting with Customers
Beazer Homes USA is one of the largest builders in the country. Part of its
plan to maintain that stature is to take advantage of an opportunity before
itself and every builder with a Web site. It uses a customer relationship management
software system to streamline service and turn Web leads into sales.
Beyond AutoCad: Residential Design Software
With so many CAD-related products out there, builders are finding software with a direct correlation to their particular business.
Software Switch is On
When Brian Ennis of Ennis Home realized there just wasn't enough builder-specific
software on the market, he had three choices: 1. Grin and bear it; 2.
Buy his own software company; 3. Partner with other builders to change
software for the better. What do you think he chose?
Connect Online
For builders, it's no longer about having an online presence. That's a given. It's about making your Web site as good as it can be.
5 Tips for Buying CRM Software
Customer relationship software can save builders big dollars. We provide five tips on finding the right package for you.
Software Sponsors
Pharaoh Information Services
www.IBSWIN.com
IBSWIN is both a Windows and Web based family of software modules for the homebuilder. Current modules include: Options Plus, Sales Manager Plus, Customer Service Plus, Purchasing Power, Scheduler Plus, Designer Plus, TracTime (Field Updating). New web-based applications allow homebuyers, subcontractors, and superintendants access to critical information.
Computer Presentation Systems, Inc.
www.cpsusa.com
Computer Presentation Systems has provided innovative, cost-effective software to homebuilders since 1985. SQL Suite provides sales/marketing, construction scheduling and warranty software -- all sharing the same SQL database accessible via the Internet. CPS Collaborate posts SQLSuite data to your website for homebuyers, subcontractors, lenders and corporate office use.
BuildTopia
www.buildtopia.com.
BuildTopia provides the most widely used web-based business management software for residential builders, developers and trade partners. In one online fully-integrated system, BuildTopia provides solutions for sales and customer management (CRM), service and warranty, job cost control, project management, scheduling, document management and vendor and home owner portals.