by Jenny Harris and Mary Klett, ASA Communication Team members
Initially, construction may have been a slow adopter of technology, but over the years we have seen a significant shift. The construction industry now embraces technology and all the advantages it provides in helping contractors manage the myriad of multifaceted, intricate and extremely complicated construction processes. The recent (and still ongoing) adoption of hand-held computers for tasks such as reporting, measuring, and contract-signing, has brought the construction industry to the forefront of technological advances for productivity.
Sometimes it’s still tough for construction workers who are accustomed to working with pen and paper to push the industry to the front of the tech pack. They’ve been able to do just fine “the old way.” Construction industry workers have not had the luxury of an incremental tech adoption, like many other industries.
ASA has seen a surge of tech companies joining our organization, bringing their software and systems to ASA members. It’s a win-win for everyone, but it can be difficult to know what is the best product for your business. Below is a brief summary of the software-based technology companies that have joined the ASA fold. As fellow ASA members, we encourage you to give them a look and see if the answer to your most recent issue could be right at your fingertips.
Bespoke Metrics (COMPASS)
Bespoke Metrics blends expertise in data control, model development and user interface to provide innovative solutions for industries looking to utilize data to its fullest. Their COMPASS tool analyses risk for subcontractors and contractors by looking at financial statements, assets, revenue, income. For subcontractors the “1Form” is a qualification form whereby you get approved by 70+ general contractors across North America. Subcontractors satisfy multiple data requests. GCs get higher quality data. It also satisfies more than 92% of surety applications. Their new DataControl app lets subcontractors respond directly and securely to questions from contractors.
Website: https://compass.bespokemetrics.com/product_srp.html
Email: info@compass-app.com
Tel: 1-800-689-6819
Fonn
Construction team collaboration management software. For builders, created by builders. Create and share forms, documents, warranties, communications. Cost is per project. Company was founded in 2016 in Norway, and major construction companies in Norway, UK, and U.S. are clients. In January they reached a milestone of 20,000 projects using Fonn technology.
Website: https://fonn.io/en (demo + free 2-week trial)
Email: hello@fonn.io
Tel: 1-888-418-1995
Foundation Software
Construction Accounting Software – Job costing, payroll, and project management. With construction accounting software, you can track financials and report critical, construction-related information like retainage, prevailing-wage rates, certified payroll, multiple trades, job activities, percent complete, change orders, POs and subcontracts, equipment usage, AIAs, union deductions and fringes, etc. Executive dashboard, timecard submissions, document imaging – store and access.
Website: https://www.foundationsoft.com/ (live demo)
Email: info@foundationsoft.com
Tel: 1-800-246-0800
Kahua Computer Software
Construction program and project management software. Manage construction program costs, documents and processes from inception through turnover to improve efficiency and reduce risk. Founded in 2009 and first product released in 2014. Kahua means foundation or platform in Hawaiian. Project management and collaboration software for real estate, design, engineering, construction and operations.More than 5,500 customers, 80,000 projects managed on Kahua software, and 1000+ apps developed. Named to Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 of 2020.
Website: https://www.kahua.com/ (Demo)
Email: info@kahua.com
Tel: 1-770-641-9994
Plexxis
Project management, accounting, estimating and mobile apps on a single tech stack that enables live feedback between bidding, field & finance while eliminating the need to build and maintain integrations. In-house lifetime services for development, DBA, deployment, support & optimization, delivering a 98.4% rate of adoption. Features focused on subcontractor workflows.
Website: https://plexxis.com/ (Demo)
Email: connect@plexxis.com
Tel: 1-905-889-8979
Procore
Manage your projects, resources, and financials on one open, easy-to-use platform—designed for how you actually build. One million projects running on Procore. Pre-construction, project management, quality & safety, design coordination (VDC, design, ops, field teams). Located in 125 countries. Received 2021 Best Customer Support Award from TrustRadius.
Website: https://www.procore.com/ (Demo)
Tel: 1-866-477-6267
Raken
More than 4,000 GCs and specialty contractors use Raken’s field management solution. Designed to integrate with other construction management tools. Raken won more than 12 awards in G2’s latest report such as best ease of use, best estimated ROI, highest rated support, and most implementable in the construction software space.
Website: https://www.rakenapp.com/ (Demo + 15-day free trial)
Tel: 866-438-0646
Rhumbix
Transform your field reporting into data-driven workflows to save time and increase your project insights. The Rhumbix Field Data Platform enables your team to seamlessly capture and connect your vital field data to gain stronger project-level visibility. Time & Materials Tracking, Timekeeping & Payroll tracking, Production Tracking, Daily Construction Reports, Custom Workflows. Designed for the field.
Website: https://www.rhumbix.com/ (Demo)
Email: info@rhumbix.com
Tel: 855-748-6249
