GBC Construction IT Center

The GBC is pleased to offer you the GBC Construction IT Center, powered by Construction Software Advice, to help you make informed business decisions about your information technology needs. 

Construction Software Advice works with small- to medium-sized construction firms to guide them through the process of choosing the software and information technology that's best for their company. Through the extensive resources of Construction Software Advice, you will find an online directory of industry leading software vendors as well as white papers and tools to help you select, implement and track the performance of your software investments.

Many contractors are hesitant to adopt new technologies. However, as the IT industry has matured, software systems have become very stable, easier to implement and to use. It's now critical to adopt and utilize these systems to stay competitive. Some of the important benefits our members are realizing from using the proper IT include:

• Increased accuracy in estimating and quantity take-off 
• Increased profitability by keeping better track of financial performance 
• Improved management of projects, employees, and materials 
• Improved scheduling efficiency and labor utilization 
• More accurate and detailed financial records in less time

Research to Help Guide Your IT Decisions

Whether you are upgrading or buying new information technology systems, the extensive experience of Construction Software Advice can help you make the decision that's right for your company. The first step is to "do your homework." 

Click on any of the links below to take advantage of the extensive research library. You can also find more information at Construction Software Advice (www.softwareadvice.com/construction)

The Best Practices Guide to Selecting Construction Software 
If you are like most construction executives, you don't view yourself as a software technology expert. In fact, you probably approach new information technology (IT) projects with trepidation and hand it off to the back office. This guide will help you understand and manage your role in the selection process.

Guide to Assessing Software Vendor Viability -- Financial and Strategic
Consider this horrible scenario: You spend three months selecting a new software system and another three months implementing it. Your users get accustomed to it. Then you learn that the vendor that sold you the software is no longer supporting your version or has gone out of business.

Construction Accounting Software Evaluation Matrix Tool 
Use this Excel spreadsheet to guide your evaluation of multiple accounting and job costing software suites across more than 150 assessment criteria. 

Preconstruction Management Software Trends and Strategy 
Adoption of takeoff and estimating software in the construction industry remains low relative to that of accounting and project management systems. This will help you understand the trends and strategies in the use of this software in the finishing trades.

Project Management Software Evaluation Framework 
This Excel-based evaluation framework allows you to evaluate multiple project management software suites across more than 150 assessment criteria. 

The Importance of Disciplined Monthly Financial Closing Using Construction Accounting Software
The accounting department supports your revenue-producing field. So, producing a monthly financial statement is one of the most important functions of your accounting department, and your construction accounting software. 

Is It Time to Deploy Construction-Specific Accounting Software?
Has your firm outgrown your accounting software? Find out some of the benefits of construction specific accounting software.

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