What Our Customers Are Saying

" I really like the way that Dexter + Chaney's users drive their business. "

Vickey Geffert, Alterman Electric


" Spectrum gives our project managers and company executives up-to-date information for current job standings. It made it easier for office staff to streamline operations. We've tripled in size, but haven't added any staff because Spectrum is so efficient. "

Annette Ogden, Anderson Electric


" We have achieved a 400% increase in monthly billings with only a 20% increase in the company's office staff. "

Paulette Goebel , Metro Electric


" With Dexter + Chaney, the learning curve is short. Spectrum Construction Software is very user friendly. Job costing is great and payroll is easy, even for 100+ employees. All of the modules work together to make a great product. Customer support is top notch. "

Phill Dennis, Dennis Electric


" Dexter + Chaney is a very good software compay that listens to their customers and provides excellent support and training. Spectrum Construction Software is built for the future and beyond! "

Brian Scott, Morse Electric


" We could not have brought the number of vendors and employees into the software without Spectrum's Electronic Data Conversion. Bringing in the entire Job Cost history, over 4000 records, that was huge. "

Colin Thompson, SESCO/Power Com


" Document Imaging has made our daily processes much more streamlined and efficient. "

Paulette Gobel, Metro Electric


" Spectrum Construction Software by Dexter + Chaney is the best construction software on the market today. Spectrum incorporates all of the latest in technology from document imaging for a paperless environment, to integration with PDA's and other wireless devices, allowing you to update information when you need it. Besides being user-friendly, Spectrum is very flexible and works well for contractors of all sizes. The reporting capabilities with Crystal Reports mean that I don't have to say 'no' when someone needs a report - because the information is easy to get! One of the biggest benefits of Spectrum is that as users, we get to participate in the enhancements and upgrades when we attend the Users' Conference each year! "

Lonnie Bellin, Premier Electrical


" Job Cost and Payroll working together has really helped us. Before Spectrum, we had stuff scattered acropss the office and someone had to bring it all together. With Spectrum, we've decreased the amount of time it takes to perform tasks and the number of office personnel we require. Spectrum has made life easier for everyone involved. "

Gary Bradford, Oklahoma Electrical Supply


" Dexter + Chaney is a very professional company and a great company to work with. Spectrum Construction Software is a great product. "

Kelly Van Buskirk, Speelman Electric


" Everything is more efficient. "

Bill Waddell, Sequoyah Electric


" With Spectrum's Purchase Order Link, we've in essence, turned our suppliers into part of our accounting system, where they are actually doing the work for us. "

Dave Garren, Thoma Electric


" Spectrum Construction Software is good software! It is updated and revised on a regular basis, the Dexter + Chaney staff is friendly, and customer support responds quickly and seems sincerely interested in your immediate needs. "

Wayne Collins, Harlan Electric


" Spectrum's job analysis inquiry allows our contract managers to see all relevant information on a job in a single screen. This saves us time and money because all of our staff can easily get the latest information right away. "

Joshua Landis, Goodworks


" The Project Management module allows our project managers to write RFI's and change orders, and make project notes in one system. Because everyone uses the same system, we now have standardization among our project managers, which makes us more efficient and keeps our data consistent. "

Rob Smith, Thoma Electric


" Spectrum's Construction Project Management software delivers on the promise of complete integration. "

Chris Colacurcio, Colacurcio Brothers


" With Document Imaging, we image all our time sheets, so I can drill right down to the job on any given day, and see exactly what an individual employee did on that day. This way, when there is a question from an owner, you never have to say, 'give me just a minute,' or 'I'll have to get back to you on that.' It defuses a lot of because I have pinpoint control of the information I need. "

Carol Schmer, Woolems


" Spectrum Enterprise Edition provides the power and integration that allow us to manage operations generating approximately $800 million dollars a year. At IES we have simplied our IT infrastructure and eliminated redundancy by consolidating 40 regional servers to a few single Enterprise servers. We are now able to close the books on all businesses across our enterprise in a significantly reduced timeframe. At the same time, Spectrum's integration gives us the needed visitbility into the consolidated financials as well as the drill-down to transactions at the branch level. IES has developed and customized an internal system called 'PMOS' (Project Management Operating System), as our standard set of management procedures and processes designed to develop, plan, manage and implement work projects to meet all key objectives. IES relies on PMOS to run our business and Spectrum is at the center of all PMOS systems while providing the foundation for our construction accounting. "

Allan J. Sommer, IES


" The support we received from Dexter + Chaney's Electronic Data Conversion expert was invaluable. She was knowledgeable and willing to help out whenever we needed her. "

Elaine Jones, Petticoat Contracting, Inc


" Once we moved to Spectrum and had it up and running, it became evident to everyone that the software was very user friendly. The multitude of reports and search criteria was getting us the right information we needed to do our work. The overall effectiveness of Spectrum has made everyone's jobs easier and reduced work time. "

Rick Rushing, D&J Construction & Affiliates


" I've done system upgrades and worked with technical people at Dexter + Chaney and found that their advice is right on the mark. "

Jim Martinek, Interwest Construction & Development


" Spectrum is very user-friendly; I can manipulate menus for individual project managers to direct them exactly where they need to go in the system. "

Mike Castagno, C. Erickson & Sons Inc.


" Dexter + Chaney's commitment to the customer's needs was huge. Its ability and desire to mature its product were apparent. Its commitment to quality and stability was there. "

Chris Colacurcio, Colacurcio Brothers, Inc.


" Spectrum Construction Software is a comprehensive and flexible construction management solution for construction industry leaders. "

Bill Schade, Danella Construction


" Spectrum is what I call a 'clean' or 'consistent' system. Each module has a consistency in the menu forms; it's easy for me to go into each of the modules and organize my thoughts about how things are processed. "

Jim Martinek, Interwest Construction & Development


" I recently went back into Timberline to look up some old information. It's funny...you go back and look at something you used to think was great, and it looks so elementary, like going back to first grade. "

Carol Schmer, Woolems


" As our company grows, Spectrum will grow too, because Dexter + Chaney will continue to develop new technology and features. Over time, our staff will be able to handle double the revenues without adding overhead. That's why I can honestly say that this technology saves Active Construction $75,000 to $100,000 a year. "

Rose Garms, Active Construction


" The program is easy to work with and get around in if you are new - and customer service has helped us with any problem we've ever had. "

Donna Ramos, Jacksonville 18 Construction


" We are heavy users of Spectrum's Document Imaging capabiity: We scan 20,000 documents per month. Having electronic access to these documents at each person's desk is a real timesaver. "

Jon Hunke, MDU Resources


" Phillips and Jordan has a lot to handle. We needed an integrated solution to pull it all together. Spectrum construction software really came through for us. "

Steve Rasmussin, Phillips and Jordan


" Spectrum Construction Software is a great tool for our diversified business. With each new version, things keep improving. I feel like we are on the leading edge of technology. "

David Wehmeyer, Multi-Craft Contractors


" The Human Resources module is a big module for us. It can track safety issues and handle all of our safety reporting. It is a huge tool for my human resoruces and safety officer. "

Chris Colacurcio, Colacurcio Brothers


" Because of the way we handle change orders in Spectrum, administrative assistants don't get slammed at the end of the month. This system takes you out of crisis mode, and puts you in the driver's seat. "

Carol Schmer, Woolems


" I said that we have to work smarter, not harder. With Dexter + Chaney and Spectrum, I feel we've accomplished that. "

Anne Meek, Active Construction


" P.O. Import has enabled us to stop putting out fires and instead sit down and spend time on more important tasks, like long-range planning or managing expenses to keep jobs under budget. That helps increase our company's profitability. "

Rob Smith, Thoma Electric


" Moran Environmental Recovery has eight different offices and treats each one as an individual profit center. And each of our offices performs up to a half dozen types of work, potentially as many as 48 lines of business across the company. Spectrum Enterprise enables us to analyze data based on each line of business. We need the ability to run reports for each office individually, but also for the company as a whole. Cost centers give us tremendous flexibility and provide the ability to analyze information in a variety of ways. If you want a technically advanced system that was built for the construction industry and can compile and analyze data in different ways, then Spectrum Enterprise Edition is exactly what you need. "

Ken Haddix, Moran Environmental


" I am very impressed with Dexter + Chaney's customer service. Dexter + Chaney has been very responsive to our questions and concerns. We really appreciate that Dexter + Chaney is commited to continually improving the software. "

Ken Schwebel, Witmer and McCoy


" Spectrum Construction Software is a great product, with dedicated service, and dexter + Chaeny has excellent training and conversion staff. "

Donna Clark, Russo Corporation


" Dexter + Chaney is an outstanding company that offers very efficient software. "

John Friedel, Baldwin Paving


" In a very real sense, we view our software as a 'profitability and productivity tool' that's as important as any individual piece of heavy equipment. "

Carol Clark, Dobson Brothers


" I am very impressed with Dexter + Chaney's customer service. Dexter + Chaney has been very responsive to our questions and concerns. We really appreciate that Dexter + Chaney is commited to continually improving the software. "

Ken Schwebel, Witmer and McCoy


" Spectrum Construction Software is a great product, with dedicated service, and dexter + Chaeny has excellent training and conversion staff. "

Donna Clark, Russo Corporation


" Our old construction software didn't catch any ticket or truck data. Scale tickets were hand-written, difficult to track, and easily lost. Spectrum has cleaned up that mess. "

Steve Rasmussen, Phillips and Jordan


" The program is easy to work with and get around in if you are new - and customer service has helped us with any problem we've ever had. "

Donna Ramos, Jacksonville 18 Construction


" I've done system upgrades and worked with technical people at Dexter + Chaney and found that their advice is right on the mark. "

Jim Martinek, Interwest Construction & Development


" Moran Environmental Recovery has eight different offices and treats each one as an individual profit center. And each of our offices performs up to a half dozen types of work, potentially as many as 48 lines of business across the company. Spectrum Enterprise enables us to analyze data based on each line of business. We need the ability to run reports for each office individually, but also for the company as a whole. Cost centers give us tremendous flexibility and provide the ability to analyze information in a variety of ways. If you want a technically advanced system that was built for the construction industry and can compile and analyze data in different ways, then Spectrum Enterprise Edition is exactly what you need. "

Ken Haddix, Moran Environmental


" The deciding favor for purchasing Spectrum Enterprise Edition was being able to push data out to senior managers so they can access information that relates only to their specific jobs. Spectrum Enterprise edition allows us to optimize management decisions. "

John Friedel, Baldwin Paving


" Spectrum's Construction Project Management software delivers on the promise of complete integration. "

Chris Colacurcio, Colacurcio Brothers


" We are heavy users of Spectrum's Document Imaging capabiity: We scan 20,000 documents per month. Having electronic access to these documents at each person's desk is a real timesaver. "

Jon Hunke, MDU Resources


" Spectrum Construction Software is a great tool for our diversified business. With each new version, things keep improving. I feel like we are on the leading edge of technology. "

David Wehmeyer, Multi-Craft Contractors


" As our company grows, Spectrum will grow too, because Dexter + Chaney will continue to develop new technology and features. Over time, our staff will be able to handle double the revenues without adding overhead. That's why I can honestly say that this technology saves Active Construction $75,000 to $100,000 a year. "

Rose Garms, Active Construction


" With Document Imaging, we image all our time sheets, so I can drill right down to the job on any given day, and see exactly what an individual employee did on that day. This way, when there is a question from an owner, you never have to say, 'give me just a minute,' or 'I'll have to get back to you on that.' It defuses a lot of because I have pinpoint control of the information I need. "

Carol Schmer, Woolems


" Dexter + Chaney's commitment to the customer's needs was huge. Its ability and desire to mature its product were apparent. Its commitment to quality and stability was there. "

Chris Colacurcio, Colacurcio Brothers, Inc.


" Once we moved to Spectrum and had it up and running, it became evident to everyone that the software was very user friendly. The multitude of reports and search criteria was getting us the right information we needed to do our work. The overall effectiveness of Spectrum has made everyone's jobs easier and reduced work time. "

Rick Rushing, D&J Construction & Affiliates


" Spectrum Construction Software is a comprehensive and flexible construction management solution for construction industry leaders. "

Bill Schade, Danella Construction


" The support we received from Dexter + Chaney's Electronic Data Conversion expert was invaluable. She was knowledgeable and willing to help out whenever we needed her. "

Elaine Jones, Petticoat Contracting, Inc


" The Human Resources module is a big module for us. It can track safety issues and handle all of our safety reporting. It is a huge tool for my human resoruces and safety officer. "

Chris Colacurcio, Colacurcio Brothers


" I recently went back into Timberline to look up some old information. It's funny...you go back and look at something you used to think was great, and it looks so elementary, like going back to first grade. "

Carol Schmer, Woolems


" I said that we have to work smarter, not harder. With Dexter + Chaney and Spectrum, I feel we've accomplished that. "

Anne Meek, Active Construction


" Because of the way we handle change orders in Spectrum, administrative assistants don't get slammed at the end of the month. This system takes you out of crisis mode, and puts you in the driver's seat. "

Carol Schmer, Woolems


" Phillips and Jordan has a lot to handle. We needed an integrated solution to pull it all together. Spectrum construction software really came through for us. "

Steve Rasmussin, Phillips and Jordan


" Their accounting software is excellent and constantly improving. The support staff always provides timely assistance. "

Brenda Heisler, Southeast Stevedoring


" Spectrum is what I call a 'clean' or 'consistent' system. Each module has a consistency in the menu forms; it's easy for me to go into each of the modules and organize my thoughts about how things are processed. "

Jim Martinek, Interwest Construction & Development


" Spectrum is very user-friendly; I can manipulate menus for individual project managers to direct them exactly where they need to go in the system. "

Mike Castagno, C. Erickson & Sons Inc.


" Of all the financial software I have used in my career, I would recommend Spectrum Construction Software! "

Sam Milazzo, Palm Beach Aggregates


" Spectrum Enterprise Edition provides the power and integration that allow us to manage operations generating approximately $800 million dollars a year. At IES we have simplied our IT infrastructure and eliminated redundancy by consolidating 40 regional servers to a few single Enterprise servers. We are now able to close the books on all businesses across our enterprise in a significantly reduced timeframe. At the same time, Spectrum's integration gives us the needed visitbility into the consolidated financials as well as the drill-down to transactions at the branch level. IES has developed and customized an internal system called 'PMOS' (Project Management Operating System), as our standard set of management procedures and processes designed to develop, plan, manage and implement work projects to meet all key objectives. IES relies on PMOS to run our business and Spectrum is at the center of all PMOS systems while providing the foundation for our construction accounting. "

Allan J. Sommer, IES


" We could not have brought the number of vendors and employees into the software without Spectrum's Electronic Data Conversion. Bringing in the entire Job Cost history, over 4000 records, that was huge. "

Colin Thompson, SESCO/Power Com


" Moving between these two sectors [payables and receivables] took three minutes with the software the company used before, but with Spectrum it takes only two seconds. "

Trisha Carney, Carney Excavating


" Once the information is in Spectrum, we can do whatever the customer needs. "

Chuck Hulet, Northwest Rock


" Spectrum offered--and delivered on--the promise of complete integration. "

Chris Colacurcio, Colacurcio Brothers, Inc.


" Specum provides Yale Mechancial with an integrated accounting and operations software designed to enhance information sharing while reducing administrative expenses with one point of entry. "

Dori Seegar, Yale Mechanical


" With document imaging, documents for change orders or backup for time and materials jobs are never lost. That's a great advantage to our company. "

Wendy Roepke, R & S Heating and Air Conditioning


" The integration within Spectrum is outstanding. I get the most out of job cost, general ledger, work order, and the service contract modules. The deep integration keeps us on track and document imaging saves us time and money, "

Randy Helm, The Baker Group


" Spectrum is a sophisticated construction management software system that operates simply. Our president and project managers access the information they need - all on their own. "

Clarence Westby, Stirrett-Johnson


" With Document Imaging, we image all our time sheets, so I can drill right down to the job on any given day, and see exactly what an individual employee did on that day. This way, when there is a question from an owner, you never have to say, 'give me just a minute,' or 'I'll have to get back to you on that.' It defuses a lot of because I have pinpoint control of the information I need. "

Carol Schmer, Woolems


" Dexter + Chaney's commitment to the customer's needs was huge. Its ability and desire to mature its product were apparent. Its commitment to quality and stability was there. "

Chris Colacurcio, Colacurcio Brothers, Inc.


" Spectrum Construction Software is a comprehensive and flexible construction management solution for construction industry leaders. "

Bill Schade, Danella Construction


" Spectrum Construction Software is a great tool for our diversified business. With each new version, things keep improving. I feel like we are on the leading edge of technology. "

David Wehmeyer, Multi-Craft Contractors


" I am very impressed with Dexter + Chaney's customer service. Dexter + Chaney has been very responsive to our questions and concerns. We really appreciate that Dexter + Chaney is commited to continually improving the software. "

Ken Schwebel, Witmer and McCoy


" Integrated project management software helps us manage our jobs and streamline our workloads. Our goal is to have everything together, so having our project management software integrate with our accounting system is almost a no brainer. Our RFI's look the same every time and now we can track things more efficiently. The software helps us become more organized. "

Wendy Roepke, R&S Heating and Air Conditioning


" Phillips and Jordan has a lot to handle. We needed an integrated solution to pull it all together. Spectrum construction software really came through for us. "

Steve Rasmussin, Phillips and Jordan


" Spectrum Construction Software is a great product, with dedicated service, and Dexter + Chaney has excellent training and conversion staff. "

Donna Clark, Russo Corporation


" We are heavy users of Spectrum's Document Imaging capabiity: We scan 20,000 documents per month. Having electronic access to these documents at each person's desk is a real timesaver. "

Jon Hunke, MDU Resources


" The program is easy to work with and get around in if you are new - and customer service has helped us with any problem we've ever had. "

Donna Ramos, Jacksonville 18 Construction


" I've done system upgrades and worked with technical people at Dexter + Chaney and found that their advice is right on the mark. "

Jim Martinek, Interwest Construction & Development


" Once we moved to Spectrum and had it up and running, it became evident to everyone that the software was very user friendly. The multitude of reports and search criteria was getting us the right information we needed to do our work. The overall effectiveness of Spectrum has made everyone's jobs easier and reduced work time. "

Rick Rushing, D&J Construction & Affiliates


" Whether it's something as formal as a written RFI or as informal as a job superintendent jotting down , 'I authorize this overtime today' on a scratch piece of paper, we can scan it into the computer. We figure that if we lose an RFI or change directive that's money right out the door. With document imaging, documents for change orders or back for time and materials are never lost. That's a great advantage to our company. "

Wendy Roepke, R&S Heating and Air Conditioning


" I am amazed at how much time and effort are saved with Spectrum's Document Imaging module. The connection between the other modules is great, and the workflow for invoice approval is outstanding. "

Randy Helm, The Baker Group


" With Dexter + Chaney, the learning curve is short. Spectrum Construction Software is very user friendly. Job costing is great and payroll is easy, even for 100+ employees. All of the modules work together to make a great product. Customer support is top notch. "

Phill Dennis, Dennis Electric


" We could not have brought the number of vendors and employees into the software without Spectrum's Electronic Data Conversion. Bringing in the entire Job Cost history, over 4000 records, that was huge. "

Colin Thompson, SESCO/Power Com


" The support we received from Dexter + Chaney's Electronic Data Conversion expert was invaluable. She was knowledgeable and willing to help out whenever we needed her. "

Elaine Jones, Petticoat Contracting, Inc


" The Human Resources module is a big module for us. It can track safety issues and handle all of our safety reporting. It is a huge tool for my human resoruces and safety officer. "

Chris Colacurcio, Colacurcio Brothers


" I recently went back into Timberline to look up some old information. It's funny...you go back and look at something you used to think was great, and it looks so elementary, like going back to first grade. "

Carol Schmer, Woolems


" I said that we have to work smarter, not harder. With Dexter + Chaney and Spectrum, I feel we've accomplished that. "

Anne Meek, Active Construction


" Spectrum is very user-friendly; I can manipulate menus for individual project managers to direct them exactly where they need to go in the system. "

Mike Castagno, C. Erickson & Sons Inc.


" Spectrum Enterprise Edition provides the power and integration that allow us to manage operations generating approximately $800 million dollars a year. At IES we have simplied our IT infrastructure and eliminated redundancy by consolidating 40 regional servers to a few single Enterprise servers. We are now able to close the books on all businesses across our enterprise in a significantly reduced timeframe. At the same time, Spectrum's integration gives us the needed visitbility into the consolidated financials as well as the drill-down to transactions at the branch level. IES has developed and customized an internal system called 'PMOS' (Project Management Operating System), as our standard set of management procedures and processes designed to develop, plan, manage and implement work projects to meet all key objectives. IES relies on PMOS to run our business and Spectrum is at the center of all PMOS systems while providing the foundation for our construction accounting. "

Allan J. Sommer, IES


" Because of the way we handle change orders in Spectrum, administrative assistants don't get slammed at the end of the month. This system takes you out of crisis mode, and puts you in the driver's seat. "

Carol Schmer, Woolems


" Spectrum's Construction Project Management software delivers on the promise of complete integration. "

Chris Colacurcio, Colacurcio Brothers


" As our company grows, Spectrum will grow too, because Dexter + Chaney will continue to develop new technology and features. Over time, our staff will be able to handle double the revenues without adding overhead. That's why I can honestly say that this technology saves Active Construction $75,000 to $100,000 a year. "

Rose Garms, Active Construction