What is BUILDFitters?
BUILDFitters is a construction management software designed to support architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) companies. It integrates various stages of the construction process into a unified platform, from pre-construction through to post-construction. The software is built on Microsoft Dynamics 365, and it is used to streamline project management, sales, inventory management, and on-field operations.
Key features of BUILDFitters include advanced project management tools that allow for real-time tracking of labor activities, equipment, and materials. It also provides capabilities for budget management, time tracking, and material and delivery tracking. This helps companies manage their financials and ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget. Additionally, BUILDFitters offers tools for enhanced team collaboration and integrates with Microsoft Teams for communications, including video meetings and real-time chatting, further facilitating project management across geographic limitations.
For AEC companies looking for a software solution to manage end-to-end construction processes, BUILDFitters provides a tool that simplifies complex tasks and supports dynamic business needs.
BUILDFitters integrates various stages of the construction process by offering tools that facilitate seamless collaboration and management across all phases of a construction project. Here's how it integrates these stages:
- Opportunity Management and Sales: Even before the traditional pre-construction phase, there's an essential stage focused on identifying, managing, and nurturing sales opportunities. BUILDFitters assists in automating and streamlining the sales process by generating automated proposals and tracking bids. This stage is crucial for securing contracts and setting the stage for successful project execution.
- Pre-Construction Planning: This phase involves detailed planning and preparation, such as resource allocation, scheduling, and budgeting, after the sales team has secured a project. Effective pre-construction planning helps mitigate risks and lay a solid foundation for the project.
- Construction Execution: This is when the actual building occurs. BUILDFitters supports this phase with tools for real-time monitoring and management of labor, materials, and equipment, ensuring that the project adheres to the planned scope, budget, and timeline.
- Post-Construction and Close-Out: This phase involves finalizing the project, including completing any remaining obligations, conducting final inspections, and ensuring all regulatory requirements are met. BUILDFitters aids in managing these tasks to close the project formally.
- Ongoing Maintenance and Operations: After project completion, the focus shifts to maintaining the structure and ensuring it operates as intended. BUILDFitters can help track and manage maintenance schedules and operations to prolong the facility's life and functionality.
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