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Over half a million users can attest that ConstructionOnline addresses the prevalent project management needs of growing construction firms across the globe -- but do you know about ConstructionOnline’s secret weapons? COL Secret Hacks will point you to ConstructionOnline’s most unique tools, differentiators which truly make ConstructionOnline stand out as the most powerful construction project management system on the web today.

At UDA Technologies, we frequently recommend working with templates – estimate templates, schedule templates, document templates, even complete project templates – because we know that building repeatable, reliable processes supports growth and success. However, many construction professionals scoff at the idea of templates when first introduced, thinking that these types of tools only apply to certain types of builders. You’ll be happy to learn that templates – particularly estimate templates – are actually beneficial tools for almost all types of users. Read on to learn more about why you should start using estimate templates today at your business:

Realistic Approaches for Bringing Clients’ Dreams to Life

Loved and hated for its ability to make the inaccessible accessible, the complicated uncomplicated, and the impossible possible, reality television has undeniably changed our outlook and approach in daily life. From fairytale dating shows to extreme survival challenges, and of course the DIY craze, this genre has revolutionized our access to the individual processes behind achievements and shaped our expectations for everyday personal experiences – and the construction industry is no exception.

In my role as Success Coordinator at UDA Technologies, I’ve worked with hundreds of teams who have found that the implementation of UDA’s industry-leading Estimating has led to substantial revenue growth for their companies. Oftentimes, a company’s success can be determined early on by the priority they place on the simple things. For new customers getting started or current customers who are looking to do more, these are the three best practices that can be applied to support your success with construction estimating software -

A favorite adage of mine is “you can’t improve what you don’t measure.” But you have to know what you want to determine before you can know what needs to be measured. In construction, the industry with the lowest start-up survival rate nationwide*, what most business owners need to know is as simple as this – are we going to make it?

In my line of work, I get the opportunity to work with growing construction firms around the globe who are seeking a solution – a better way to do more. One of the most common areas companies initially need help is in capturing and tracking the right new leads. Luckily for you, we’ve done the hard part – figuring out what works – and so to support your continued growth and success, here are 4 tips to getting more leads and closing more deals in 2018:

As a project team member in the field, we know your day is full of challenges – from unforeseen weather conditions to demanding schedules, your priorities and your work can often be thrown way off track. To be able to maintain focus successfully, you need to maximize your efficiency and centralize your information in one place that is organized and accessible. ConstructionOnline, UDA’s comprehensive project management solution, is designed exactly for this purpose – improving the business of doing construction. Having helped hundreds of team members just like you find success with ConstructionOnline, I’m sharing the 4 ways to transform your day:

Ian Schaefer, Senior QuickBooks Pro Advisor, and Ben Willis, Senior QuickBooks Integration Developer, come together in this Special Session Webinar to present the various QuickBooks Integration options available with UDA Technologies. If you missed the opportunity to join us live, you can find the recording below – as well as a summary of noted recommendations and most popular questions.

One of our most resounding recommendations when it comes to client selections is having a standard structure to serve as your guide when setting up new projects. A standard selections structure is best practice as it allows you to have a comprehensive reference of finishes to ensure every facet of the project is addressed sufficiently. Easily adapted from a finish schedule like this one, to a template of categories & subcategories in ConstructionOnline’s home construction Client Selections tool, these options can be customized for each individual project created going forward, but you aren’t having to reinvent the wheel every time.

Punch Lists are one of the features most in-demand for growing construction companies who are looking to improve field to office project management. As the primary tool for closing out projects successfully, Punch Lists are an important part of ensuring the completion and quality of the work you are presenting. Having a consistent process for managing punch lists allows for your projects to end on a happy note.