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Specialty contractors face unique challenges that set them apart from other entities in the construction industry. These contractors, who include electrical, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), plumbing, and telecommunications professionals, perform highly specialized tasks requiring advanced skill sets. With modern projects becoming increasingly complex, labor shortages in the industry, and the growing need for better communications, specialty contractors are turning to ERP (enterprise-resource planning) software to help enhance productivity and streamline operations.

With low margins for error, long project timelines, the need to closely track and manage project materials and available equipment, software can help heavy highway construction companies meet scheduling and budget goals. Here are some of the challenges software can address…

Why your construction business needs ERP software. Successful commercial contractors have turned to new technologies like ERP software for construction to make their operations more efficient and more productive. ERP Software, which stands for Enterprise Resource Planning software, helps contractors manage day-to-day-accounting, financial planning, and project management processes.

Steven Gross, vice president of client solutions, Computer Guidance Corp., recently took time out of his busy schedule to catch up with Constructech Editorial Director Peggy Smedley to talk about the importance customer environments, the value of workflows, and how emerging technology solutions are impacting construction.