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For More Information On This Advertiser Please Visit www . CallAPE . com / e-inquiry can allow for daily reporting that can be compared to the project plan , so contractors can adjust operations immediately . “ A scheduling and dispatching application gives paving contractors real-time , online visibility ,” Norris said . “ This is a big advantage over whiteboards and spreadsheets for managing crew assignments , material deliveries and equipment moves efficiently in a dynamic environment , where requirements can change constantly and quickly .” Norris continued : “ Paving is equipment intensive . By helping contractors stick to preventive maintenance intervals and manage repairs efficiently , maintenance management software delivers significant cost-saving and uptime advantages . Contractors optimizing a maintenance management application frequently cut maintenance costs to below five percent of revenue while achieving uptime rates above ninety five percent .” Taking the broad view of an asphalt paving business , it is difficult to see any aspect that couldn ’ t benefit from the right software . “ All aspects of a company ’ s business should benefit from software ,” stated Jared Hislop , co-founder / owner , Bitumio Asphalt Paving Software , Garden City , Utah . “ All areas of a business are interconnected . A won proposal turns into a job . That job needs to be scheduled . The schedule needs to go to a crew who need to know what was included in the proposal . The job needs to be tracked and job costed to better inform your proposals . All of these areas are interconnected and should all benefit one another .” The beauty of software is that it can be accessed anywhere needed through multiple devices . “ Access should match the requirements of specific users for specific applications ,” Norris said . “ Executives , dispatchers and shop managers , for example , may typically work in the office and access performance tracking , scheduling or maintenance software on desktops . Foremen , mechanics and others in the field may rely on ipads , smart phones , and other mobile devices to access the various functions of the same applications .”
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