Masonry Magazine December 2007 Page. 24
INDUSTRY SOFTWARE
BENEFITS OF MASONRY INDUSTRY SOFTWARE
Increase efficiency and profits and cut paperwork with state-of-the-art computer programs.
New Church and Remodeling image: Trademen's Software provides a 3-0 view of the masonry needed for this church. The program helps contractors and bricklayers visualize the project before it's even built.
COMPUTER SOFTWARE IS BECOMING JUST AS ESSENTIAL FOR RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL MASONRY COMPANY AS LEVELS, TROWELS AND HAMMERS. Software programs help make masonry businesses more profitable by cutting paperwork, tracking expenses, handling billing, producing accurate bids and complying with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
"We can provide contractors with all of the information they need to run the business end of their business in the most efficient manner," says Fred Ode, CEO and chairman of Foundation Software Inc., in Brunswick, Ohio. "Contractors are experts at working their jobs, managing people and handling changes, but when it comes to running the business end, many struggle."
By Brett Martin
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Masonry
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