10 Construction ERP Systems to Consider
Unlike a short-term software fix, a construction ERP covers your entire business from bid to billing and beyond. Here are 10 construction ERPs for evaluation.
How Multiple Systems Are Costing Your Construction Service Business
Thousands of contractors still rely on a Frankenstein mix of tools plus spreadsheets everywhere in between to run their business.
7 Strategies To Navigate Construction Labor Shortage
If you find it challenging to hire skilled workers and fill vacancies on your construction jobs or service sites, you’re not alone. The construction industry is facing a labor shortage and is projected to hire an additional 342,000 new workers on top of the typical hiring in 2024 to meet labor demands, as per the Associated […]
Top Construction Industry Trends for 2022
After a turbulent start to a decade that was marked by a lot of uncertainty for construction companies across the globe, where does the construction industry stand as we enter a new year in 2022? In this article, we’re taking a look back at the important trends that shaped the construction industry in 2021 and […]
How to Make a Construction Schedule: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you are a construction manager, you know one, employ one, or report to one, this article is for you! The challenges that construction managers face start and end with the schedule. The schedule gives direction, it adheres to requirements, and most importantly, it sets expectations. A seasoned construction manager will understand the true value […]
6 Tips for Effectively Managing Accounts Receivable in the Construction Industry
Most construction and service companies operate by allowing a portion of their trades to be on credit. When your company extends credit to customers for a job completed or services provided, the amount owed is referred to as “accounts receivable”. But what is accounts receivable when it comes to construction accounting? How do you manage […]
30+ Canada Construction Statistics Contractors Should Know
From Alberta to Vancouver, Saskatchewan to Manitoba, and even Newfoundland and Labrador, construction companies across Canada had to adapt significantly to survive and overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. So, now that the pandemic is almost behind us, how does the future look for Canada’s construction industry? More importantly — what can construction companies do to keep […]
Construction Risk Management: The Ultimate Guide to Assessing & Managing Your Risks
There’s simply no denying the fact that construction is a risky business! Every day, your construction business is faced with many risks that could negatively affect your construction projects and even kill your bottom line. Construction projects can be very complex, and complexities and risks go hand in hand. Basically, risk management is key to […]
7 Key Elements of a Construction Risk Management Plan: Manage Your Project Risks
Effective risk management poses a particular challenge for construction companies. On one hand, various risk factors have to be considered before, during, and after the construction project. Construction places new demands on the contractor every time. While it seems impossible to create an exact risk or cost forecast, you can decentralize risk management with a construction risk […]
“Cool” Refrigeration Facts & Stats You Need to Know
What would life look like without fresh fruit, frozen meals, or ice cream? How would it feel if you had to go to the grocery store every day to buy fresh food? In just 150 years, refrigeration made it possible to keep food, medicine, and ourselves cool and fresh in any climate or season. As […]
30+ Must-Know United States Construction Statistics
The United States Construction industry is one of the top revenue-generating industries in the world! However, it’s still important for this industry to continue to adapt and keep up with the economic and social climate. Recent years have seen not only a lot of growth in this industry but also an increase in risks, which […]
The Benefit of a Construction ERP vs a Stand-Alone System
The construction industry is going strong despite the global crisis. New technologies are one of the reasons for this robust growth. “Smart” and energy-efficient buildings need not only stronger, eco-friendly, and more resilient materials but also new business applications to efficiently manage the entire building process. But what stops construction companies from embracing new technologies […]
3 Ways to Plan for Success When Buying a Construction Company
The coronavirus pandemic has been particularly hard on the construction industry. Due to prolonged shutdowns and significant worker restrictions, the construction industry has seen a trend toward acquisitions as companies better able to weather the storm have sought to buy out those that are struggling. If your own company is stable, now could be an […]
Why Use a Document Management System in Construction & How to Choose the Best One?
With the construction and service industry moving more and more towards a digital environment, businesses are eliminating pen and paper to opt for a cloud, paperless office. This movement towards modernization has also driven the need for an effective document management system that can meet the needs of your business, while integrating the core facets […]
4 Unexpected Benefits Construction Time Tracking Adds to Your Business
Gone are the days of when construction time tracking was used to just calculate hours for distributing wages to construction crews. Today’s construction and service companies have dropped the excess paper and pen system for modern, advanced time tracking solution software to record more than just hours logged on the job. Early adopters of mobile […]
Sycamore Engineering
Case Study: Sycamore Engineering Founded in 1960, Sycamore Engineering provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing services and sheet metal fabrication for construction projects. Over the years, their business has grown to also include telecommunications, engineering & design and carpentry services. As a long-time partner of Jonas since 2000, Controller Thomas Smith and his team were pleased with […]
6 Construction Bonding Facts Every Contractor Should Know
If you are a construction business owner or investor, you may already be familiar with construction bonds. Construction bonds play a crucial role in the bidding process for construction projects, but also reflect how well a contracting business operates its business and achieves its profitability. Having a strong public reputation is not only essential for […]
11 Customer Support Services You Want in Construction Management Software
Selecting the right construction management software is a multi-faceted decision, requiring evaluation of key features like scalability, integration capabilities, and the ability to offer a comprehensive solution for your business’ needs. However, one crucial aspect that often goes overlooked by construction professionals when choosing construction management software is the quality of customer support services. Imagine […]
When it’s Time to Switch from QuickBooks to an ERP Solution
As contracting businesses continue to grow, relying on Excel spreadsheets for accounting and Job Costing becomes a limitation. When this occurs, many businesses leverage QuickBooks for Contractors, as their work becomes more complex. With QuickBooks for Contractors, invoice entry is extremely simple to do, and you are able to run basic reports. For small contractors, QuickBooks is the perfect introduction to […]
Top 5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Selecting a Construction Management Software Solution
When it comes to researching the various construction management software on the market today, and ultimately having to choose the best one for your business, the process can seem quite daunting to say the least. The biggest fear for most companies is selecting the wrong solution from a software provider that does not meet their […]
Jonas Interview with 24/7 Massachusetts Contractors Academy
Yana Tcharnaia, Sales Manager at Jonas Construction Software recently did an interview with 24/7 Massachusetts Contractors Academy on how software is becoming more widespread within the industry. Briefly tell us how Jonas Construction Management Software can make a construction supervisor’s job easier. Jonas does this by allowing them to approve and view documents in the field with our […]
5 Important Features A Contracting Website Must Have
For contracting businesses of all kinds, having an effective website becomes more important every day. The reason is simple — the mobile Internet. Currently, 77 percent of Americans own smartphones, and that percentage is certain to grow. Google dominates mobile search, and there are more mobile than desktop searches now being conducted. What perhaps matters […]
10 Ways Business Intelligence Can Improve Your Business
With businesses today looking to maximize their existing resources and make quicker decisions, it is no surprise that Business Intelligence solutions have become increasingly more relied upon. While BI solutions are able to provide greater insight into business performance and help enhance overall efficiencies, many businesses are still hesitant to invest in Business Intelligence. This […]
Q&A with Harrell-Fish Inc.
Harrell-Fish Inc. is a mechanical contracting and service firm specializing in the construction, industrial, health care, commercial, food service, residential, and energy industries. They perform and excel in all areas including plan and spec work, design/build, construction management, and full 24-hour emergency service and maintenance. This interview with Harrell-Fish CEO Dave Conner discusses their journey from […]
Positioning Construction & Service Management Software Internally
While Construction & Service Management Software offers many features and functionalities that stand to benefit many businesses, this may not always be apparent to the decision makers and stakeholders within your company. Some individuals might be unsure, while others may be completely unconvinced the investment in Construction & Service Management Software is worthwhile. There is […]
Interview with Campbell & Kennedy Electric
Campbell and Kennedy Electric Ltd. specializes in building and tenant services, design/build and maintenance. As their business continued to expand, Campbell and Kennedy wanted to replace their old legacy system with a software solution that was more integrated and collaborative. Manually entering data on Excel spreadsheets proved to be extremely inefficient and prone to human […]
Top 5 Questions to Ask Any Software Vendor
Despite a number of demos, phone calls and endless hours of research, many construction and service businesses still have trouble finding the right software vendor to partner with. One proactive way to ease this process is by having a set of important questions ready that will provide specific insight into what any given vendor offers, […]
Q&A with Flo-Tron Contracting Inc.
Flo-Tron Contracting Inc. is a full service HVAC firm that designs, fabricates, installs and maintains heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. With the goal of reducing the amount of manual paperwork, improving visibility and reporting, and enhancing overall efficiency, Flo-Tron began to realize their current software was no longer meeting their needs and determined a […]
Q&A with BCI Mechanical Inc.
BCI Mechanical specializes in air conditioning and plumbing solutions, primarily servicing the private residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Prior to implementing Jonas, BCI Mechanical was using an in-house legacy system to handle their construction software system needs. While the system was capable of performing basic tasks, it was incredibly time-consuming and was unable to provide greater insight […]
The Top 10 Benefits of Construction Management Software
In today’s complex construction industry, businesses face mounting pressure to improve operational efficiency and profitability while dealing with other industry challenges like labor shortages and rate hikes. This has raised the popularity of construction management software — modern and robust solutions that integrate various field and back office processes into a cohesive system to effectively […]
Q&A with Chiller Systems Service
Before transitioning to Jonas Construction Software, Chiller Systems Service was using Maxwell as their construction software system. With Maxwell primarily an accounting first software, Chiller found themselves spending a lot of time trying to perform simple and time-consuming tasks, and were unable to generate useful reports in an efficient manner. There were also integration issues […]
Interview with The WISL Group
Before making the switch to Jonas Construction Software, The WISL Group was using an in-house custom built legacy software system, which was only being used by accounting and was therefore not integrated with any of the other functional business areas. Not having a centralized location where all pertinent business information could be stored, really hindered […]
To Cloud, or Not to Cloud
While making a decision on whether to implement a cloud-based construction software solution for your construction business, the choice mainly resides with the size and type of business you operate. Although this can be an important indicator in terms of whether cloud construction software is the right solution for your business, there are specific factors […]
Q&A Session with Alltrade Industrial Contractors
Prior to joining Jonas Construction Software, Alltrade Industrial Contractors was using QuickBooks as their construction software system. With QuickBooks being primarily an accounting software, Alltrade found tracking costs by job to be quite cumbersome and very time consuming to complete. Alltrade was relying on manual processes to make QuickBooks fit with the way they wanted […]
Life with & without a Construction Management Software Solution
Oct 14, 2015 Without a Construction Software Solution: As Jack, a construction business owner arrives at work, he is optimistic that today will be a good day. Jack’s company recently landed the biggest contract they have ever received, which helps the company grow and expand operations in the future. They are still in the beginning […]
Preparing for a Successful Software Implementation Process
When it comes to the construction industry, having a project plan in place to ensure each project runs smoothly is crucial to the success of that project. Well the same goes with Software. When implementing an integrated software package, the most common complaint is, “we need more training”. While training is the most commonly thought […]
Benefits vs. Risks of Implementing a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Policy
Sep 18, 2015 There is much debate regarding whether implementing a BYOD policy is the best course of action for any construction company. What ‘bring your own device’ specifically refers to, is allowing your field technicians to use their own smartphones, tablets, and laptops to complete their work, instead of company issued hardware. According to […]
Integrated Construction Software: Why Your Business Has a NEED for It
As an owner, your time is already limited as it is. Between assessing day-to-day operational functions and maintaining employee and business relations, the last thing you want to worry about is an underperforming and underwhelming construction software. If you are using old methods to solve new problems when it comes to your construction business processes, […]
Improving Your Construction Software System to Handle Growth
Aug 21, 2015 A growing business is an exciting time with lots of great new opportunities, but will your current construction software be able to handle this? Many companies might take the ‘wait and see’ approach, which may be pragmatic, but also might leave your company behind and struggling to catch up. The importance of […]
Still in the Dark Regarding Your Construction System Needs?
Aug 07, 2015 Making the decision to change from a traditional project management approach to a more modern and functional construction management system can seem like a daunting task. But with pressures to reduce costs, while at the same time creating additional value, construction software provides a great solution to streamline operations and improve efficiency. […]