In construction companies, the moment a project moves into the “in progress” stage is when theory meets practice. The schedule kicks off, and materials must arrive exactly when needed. The most common challenge?A lack of clear communication between the project manager, warehouse, and construction site. With Contractors.es, this process is...
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Stage-by-Stage Project Billing in Contractors.es
In modern construction company software, stage-based billing is a key feature that improves control over contract execution and cash flow. In Contractors.es, project stage billing is logical, transparent, and allows progress tracking to be linked with client invoicing in one place — increasing financial security and minimizing errors in documentation....
Construction Company Software – System or Program? A Practical Guide
Construction companies face daily challenges such as cost control, project scheduling, and team coordination. Traditional methods, such as spreadsheets or paper notes, often prove insufficient. That is why software for construction companies has become an essential tool for daily business management. Construction Company Program A program for a construction company...
„The system will control people.” This is one of the most common concerns during implementations.
During the implementation of a construction management system, one concern often arises: that the new software will become a tool for excessive employee control. Expressed directly or implied, this concern is not about the technology itself but about relationships within the company and trust among teams. From implementation experience, however,...
Cost Control Program for Construction Companies – How to Regain Real Control Over Projects
Cost control is one of the most important areas of management in a construction company. Even the best-planned project can lose profitability if actual costs are not monitored in real time. This is why more and more companies are turning to a cost control program for construction companies, which allows...
How to effectively track and calculate working hours on a construction site with the Contractors.es system
One of the biggest challenges faced by every construction company is tracking and calculating the working hours of field employees. Traditional methods - paper timesheets, Excel files, notes on phones, or dozens of phone calls with the office - are not only time-consuming but also prone to errors and fail...
Calm and order on the construction site – a moment I enjoy
There are some construction management system implementations that stay in your memory for a long time.Not because everything worked perfectly from the start - on the contrary, the beginnings are often challenging. At the first meetings with the teams, I often hear:“This is how we’ve been doing it for years.”“People...
How to Easily Conduct Inventory on a Construction Site with Contractors.es
Conducting a construction project involves dozens of tasks that need to be done “right now” – and before you know it, another workday has passed. One of these tasks is taking inventory of materials, tools, and equipment. It’s not just a formal necessity – it’s a real way to reduce...
“Transferring these spreadsheets will take forever…” – stories of construction company owners who finally got their projects organized
During Contractors.es implementations, I noticed a recurring pattern that has become almost a classic. At the very beginning, construction company owners often smile nervously when they hear that we are talking about managing their business without Excel.“Transferring these spreadsheets will take forever…” they say. And it’s easy to understand why...
The Most Common Challenges Faced by Construction Companies – and How to Solve Them Effectively
Construction companies today face increasing pressure: rising costs, labor shortages, multiple projects running in parallel, and information chaos between the office and construction sites. Under these conditions, traditional tools, Excel spreadsheets, and phone-based communication are no longer sufficient. As a result, more and more companies are turning to construction company...