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NAHB Can Help You Find Technology Solutions — Fast

Type “construction software” in popular online search engines like Google or Yahoo and nearly 213 million results will pop up that you will have to wade through.

Or you could go to NAHB’s new Technology Solutions Directory and get a list and contact information for companies and consultants ready, willing and able to help you now with estimating, scheduling, accounting and other aspects of automating your business.

This new directory is searchable by keyword, software or solution type.

Following is a partial list of the software and technology categories available in the directory:

  • Accounting
  • CAD
  • Estimating
  • Financial Control
  • Project Management/Scheduling
  • Sales Automation/Marketing
  • IT Consultants
  • IT Training
  • Web Site Development

The Technology Solutions Directory, which is continuously updated, should be a frequent stop for any home builder seeking to modernize the way they do business. To access the directory, go to www.nahb.org/TSD.

Tech Talk: For More Help with Technology

For background, read the Tech Talk series of concise articles at www.nahb.org/TechTalk. Tech Talk is written by builders and consultants, and includes such articles as:

  • “What Do You Need from Estimating Software?”
  • “A Guide to Preserving Company Data”
  • “Getting the Most from Wireless Devices”

New Tech Talk articles are frequently added, so bookmark this section along with the Technology Solutions Directory for easy access to this valuable Business Management content from www.nahb.org/biztools.



Estimating Software Made Simple

EstimatorPRO™, available through BuilderBooks.com, helps you complete complex home building and remodeling estimates quickly and accurately. Its simple point-and-click design eliminates “guesstimates,” paperwork and common math errors.

Designed specifically for home builders and remodelers, EstimatorPRO™ enables you to create estimating operations that are powerful and reliable enough for your most important management decisions.

To view or purchase this software online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.

 
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