FEATURE
PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
Software holds it all together
By Jeff Winke
F or asphalt paving contractors managing a jobsite with all of its variables is a big task . How effectively it is accomplished will make the difference in meeting the goals of the project and achieving highest profitability . Software is the key connector that can hold everything together . “ Software can be used in a multitude of ways ,” stated Nate Aldaco , head of product development / customer success for SpotOnSite , Denver , Colorado . “ From the inception of the project scope , the communication is open and can be relayed and reported through documenting issues . The project can then be shared to other team members to collaborate on effectively before , during and after . The time tracking of the project can be documented with photos and even videos that are time stamped and dated by user and assigned to each individual repair which allows full transparency to your team on who and when , but also adds valued transparency to your customers and builds trust throughout the process . “ The field management aspect is built through sharing projects to team members from people in the office to your boots on the ground . This aspect of our software makes sure everyone who needs to be involved is involved and nobody is left in the dark on any change or aspect of the job throughout the entire process . Software can also allow you to filter certain repairs by repair category , area type or area rating . This allows users and teams to delegate phases of the job to your team or contractors .” Software provides the asphalt paving contractor with efficiencies that are beneficial to its operation . “ Specialized software applications are a vast improvement over paper or spreadsheets ,” stated Greg Norris , communications director with B2W Software , Portsmouth , New Hampshire . “ They make it easier to record data accurately and consistently . They also produce timely reporting on performance versus plan in a
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