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JOHN SHEEDY
FEATURE
Lakeside Industries

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

The Many Ways It Can Benefit Paving Contractor Workflows and Operations

JOHN SHEEDY

Advanced software solutions can help drive efficiency and enhance profitability for today ’ s paving contractors by streamlining workflows and providing information about how jobs and the business are performing in real time . In fact , the construction management software market , currently estimated at $ 9.7 billion , is expected to reach $ 15.2 billion by 2029 , according to market research company Mordor Intelligence . The growth is no surprise , considering the influx of building and maintenance projects around the world . As we expand and improve our infrastructure , the need for digital solutions grows , as well . Software applications offer a multitude of benefits to paving contractors , which can range from winning bids and making better operational decisions , to streamlining accounting and payroll practices , to recruiting and retaining young talent – all of which are necessities in today ’ s ever competitive landscape . Following are some of the top-line benefits of construction software solutions and success stories from two paving contractors who ’ ve integrated them into their operations .

Construction management software benefits
Efficient accounting and payroll processes . One of the first benefits many contractors realize when they implement software solutions into their workflows is the effective data transfer to and from accounting , particularly for payroll . When data on labor hours moves electronically from the field to the accounting system , accuracy improves and finance teams can shift their focus to core oper-
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