Construction project management software for the big boys A few companies specialize in construction project management software, and the typical modules -- accounting, estimating, procurement, project management, reporting, service management, estimating, and analysis -- suggest the breadth of the task of construction project management software design.

I recommend:  The good news is that most are truly modular, so you end up buying licenses only for the parts of the construction project management software you will use. Some vendors of fully blown construction project management software include Sage, Jonas, Penta, Dexter + Chaney, Explorer, and Meridian Systems. See more resources on construction project management at Business.com.

Contractor management software for service providers For every general contractor, there can be dozens of subcontractors pouring concrete and installing electrical, plumbing or flooring. These second-tier companies often have their own construction management software known as contractor management software.

I recommend:  Some vendors of contractor management software include Sage MasterBuilder and QuickBooks. Some contractor management software focuses specifically on job estimates, like Corecon Technologies and Proest. Research project management standards through construction project management organizations.

Construction project management software is moving online With broadband Internet access become commonplace and even high-speed wireless the norm, a lot of what construction project management software does is being migrated to online platforms.

I recommend:  Constant updates fly through the network, keeping crucial information from being bottled up in printed reports. Take a look at offerings from e-Builder and BuildTopia. Find out more on Web based construction management at Business.com.

Accounting and project management construction software The big reason contractors and construction companies end up losing money is cost overruns. It takes robust accounting systems to keep costs in check while on a construction deadline.

I recommend:  Makers of construction management accounting software include Foundation, ComputerEase, and JobPower. Learn more at construction project management events, listed on Business.com.