Software that Works for You

As a project manager, you are the engine that drives a construction business, and most of you have time-tested ways of doing your job. The last thing you need is software which dictates a process or creates extra steps. Spectrum is designed to be flexible and adaptable, providing a “tool kit” of options so you can decide for yourself how to best utilize its time-saving features.

Have it Your Way

Spectrum is all about customization, select just the items you need to build your tool kit the way you want. If you want your tool kit to include 3 job reports, a daily log, RFI’s, and change order tracking, you've got it. Do you need to add subcontracts to the mix? Add them. How about purchase orders? Done! Maybe you want compliance tracking on those subcontracts . . . Spectrum provides it. When we say Spectrum is a toolkit for project managers, we mean it. The list above is just for starters, read on to get a better picture of what all your options might include.

Manage by Exception

Spectrum can help you stay on top of the myriad details on any job. Spectrum tracks the numbers automatically, spots items that fall out of line, and will alert you. You could get an email every Wednesday afternoon with a list of RFI's that haven't been responded to in 3 days. Maybe you'd like to age all your open change requests and see that list every Monday morning. Set it up once and Spectrum makes it happen, day-in and day-out.

List of Favorites

• The following list contains some of the favorite items project managers customize
• Reports that show information just the way you want to see it
• Workflow with specific tasks to help automate key processes
• Security schemes by job and user
• Include unapproved invoices and unprocessed payroll costs in job reports – or exclude these items if you prefer
• Menus by user that include just the items you select for your Spectrum tool kit
• Show key functions and reports on your Spectrum desktop for instant access

Less Chair Time

With Spectrum you can focus on your clients and what’s happening at the jobsite. Spectrum allows you to easily check status and generate reports. Spreadsheet and word processing documents can be tied directly to Spectrum’s data files, eliminating the need to re-enter information manually. And Spectrum provides access to invoices, contracts, and change orders, right on the jobsite. No more calling into the office to have someone fax you a document.

Clear Communication

Spectrum also provides a Correspondence Log for easy storage and retrieval of e-mail messages, transmittals, images, reports, everything relating to the project. The new drag-and-drop feature enables users to easily move e-mails, documents, .pdf files and more directly into the Correspondence Log.

Keep Good Jobs from Going Bad

With Spectrum your PC has graphic read-outs of Key Performance Indicators on every job. Now you can spot a potential problem early and fix it before it’s too late. The Queries function provides automated reports on the specific measures selected, so you can truly manage by exception.

Improve Productivity

Spectrum is a versatile a tool to manage labor, materials and equipment. By entering daily production output (linear feet, yards, tons, etc.) you can evaluate installed cost-per-unit relative to your estimates, and you can estimate cost-to-complete at your current production rate. You can compare Crew A with Crew B, and contrast different times or conditions on the job-site. With Spectrum you can identify factors which contribute to efficiency and productivity.

Leverage at Close Out

Spectrum enables you to go into meetings with leverage, armed with correspondence logs, RFI and submittal tracking, change order history. Use the Correspondence Log to manage punch lists. It can also help you control the closeout process from start to finish. And Document Imaging will house all your closeout documents for security and easy access. Your closeout will be more organized and more effective since you’ll have instant access to backup documentation to help you protect that important last 10%.

Real World Results

Colacurcio Brothers grew into performing large projects. “In expanding our business, we needed a way to handle a huge increase in paperwork, especially change orders.” Spectrum offered—and delivered on—the promise of complete integration.”