FEATURE
CONTRACTOR OPERATIONS SOFTWARE
Upgrades a business to super duty
By Jeff Winke
T he pad and pen with a nearby calculator have long been replaced by a computer and a wide array of computer software for most industries . The fundamental definition for software is it is the entire set of programs , procedures , and routines associated with the operation of a computer system . The term was coined to differentiate these instructions from hardware , which is the physical components of a computer system . For the asphalt paving industry , software not only makes computer hardware perform important tasks , but can also help a paving business work more efficiently . The right software can even lead to new ways of working . Software is therefore a crucial business asset and is chosen to match a contractor ’ s business needs .
“ Software applications drive better efficiency and performance across paving workflows by eliminating manual steps and making it faster and easier to capture and share information ,” stated Greg Norris , communications director with B2W Software , Portsmouth , New Hampshire . “ For example , specialized estimating software allows paving contractors to complete bids up to twice as fast and far more accurately than competitors relying on spreadsheets . That leaves more time for strategy and helps them win more jobs at better margins .” Replacing paper field logs and timecards with a performance tracking software application streamlines how data on labor , production , equipment and materials can be captured in the field . This
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