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August 31st, 2010
Do you use Microsoft Word or Excel? How about Outlook? If you answered yes then you should consider attending our free webinar this Friday, September 3rd from 11:30AM to 12:00PM central time. During this short webinar you will learn how the AccuBuild Microsoft Office Add-in will not only save you time and money but will also ensure all emails, excel & word docs are stored in one digital database, and guarantee important documentation is never lost.
We only have room for 25 attendees so don’t delay sign up by emailing john@accubuild.com
See you there!
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August 25th, 2010
AccuBuild 2010 Users’ Group Conference
Only 23 Days Left To Register!
All Attendees Must Register By 09/17/2010
When?
September 29th - October 1st, 2010
Where?
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
Who Should Attend?
Owners, CFOs, Controllers, Accounting Staff, Project Managers, Estimator,
or any who uses AccuBuild
What Are AccuBuild Customers Saying About The Users’ Conference?
“After using the AccuBuild system for over twenty years, I’ve gotten used to doing things the same way. You could say I had tunnel vision when opening AccuBuild. By attending the Users’ Conference, not only did I learn about new features but, I learned more easy and effective ways to accomplish everyday tasks I’ve done for the last two decades. Either myself, or someone from our company will definitely be in attendance at the 2010 conference.” -Steve Robinson of Rancho Pacific Electric.
Visit www.accubuild.com/ugc for Pricing, Registration, Class Topics, and Schedules.
Or Call 800-728-6853 Ext. 802
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July 30th, 2010
Hello Accu-Builders,
The 3rd Annual Users Conference is only 2 months away! We are so excited to share all the new features inside the AccuBuild system with you. Be sure to register today and save with the early bird discount (early bird discount expires in 5 days!). We are holding the conference at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino this year which we hope will be our best location yet!
You can take a look at our class schedule as well as register by visiting http://www.accubuild.com/ugc
SEE YOU IN VEGAS!
-The AccuBuild Team
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July 29th, 2010
Hello Accu-Builders,
The 3rd Annual Users Conference is only 2 months away! We are so excited to share all the new features inside the AccuBuild system with you. Be sure to register today and save with the early bird discount (early bird discount expires in 5 days!). We are holding the conference at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino this year which we hope will be our best location yet!
You can take a look at our class schedule as well as register by visiting http://www.accubuild.com/ugc
SEE YOU IN VEGAS!
-The AccuBuild Team
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July 28th, 2010
Hello Accu-Builders,
The 3rd Annual Users Conference is only 2 months away! We are so excited to share all the new features inside the AccuBuild system with you. Be sure to register today and save with the early bird discount (early bird discount expires in 5 days!). We are holding the conference at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino this year which we hope will be our best location yet!
You can take a look at our class schedule as well as register by visiting http://www.accubuild.com/ugc
SEE YOU IN VEGAS!
-The AccuBuild Team
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July 27th, 2010
Hello Accu-Builders,
The 3rd Annual Users Conference is only 2 months away! We are so excited to share all the new features inside the AccuBuild system with you. Be sure to register today and save with the early bird discount (early bird discount expires in 5 days!). We are holding the conference at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino this year which we hope will be our best location yet!
You can take a look at our class schedule as well as register by visiting http://www.accubuild.com/ugc
SEE YOU IN VEGAS!
-The AccuBuild Team
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July 26th, 2010
Hello Accu-Builders,
The 3rd Annual Users Conference is only 2 months away! We are so excited to share all the new features inside the AccuBuild system with you. Be sure to register today and save with the early bird discount (early bird discount expires in 6 days!).
You can take a look at our class schedule as well as register by visiting http://www.accubuild.com/ugc
SEE YOU IN VEGAS!
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July 2nd, 2010
The 2010 UGC class list and schedule are now available for review, please visit http://www.accubuild.com/ugc for more information. Sign up today and take advantage of early bird rates and discounted hotel rooms.
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June 29th, 2010
This year is shaping up to be the best AccuBuild Users’ Conference yet. Here are 20 reasons why you don’t want to miss this years conference.
1. Maximize your investment - Last year alone we put out approximately 15 updates. These updates included new features, shortcuts and enhancements that will save you tons of time. The conference is a good place to learn about these new updates to ensure you are fully utilizing AccuBuild.
2. Economy - The current economy has really hit the construction hard, companies are short staffed and employees are having to wear multiple hats. There are many features in AccuBuild that can automate the way you are currently doing things allowing you to work more efficiently in these tough times.
3. Keep up with technology - Companies that keep up with technology will always be two steps ahead of their competition investing in learning new technologies allows you streamline your organization and increase your bottom line.
4. Cash Flow - CASH IS KING - Learn how to project cash flow, manage cash flow and spot cash flow problems before its too late.
5. More than Accounting - Learn about other software modules available - AccuBuild has modules for Purchasing, Subcontracts, Inventory, Equipment, Document Management, Project Management and our newest module Scheduling.
6. Get 30% off all modules purchased when you sign up for the conference.
7. Did I mention its in Vegas.
8. Being away from the office allows you focus your full attention on learning without distraction.
9. Its cheaper then paying for one on one training - two and a half days of training would cost you over 3k - The early bird rate is $1,295.00 (expires 8/1/10) and a limited number of hotel rooms are available for $80.00 per night.
10. Network with other users. Learn tips and tricks from other AccuBuild users.
11. Party at the London Club - Join us Wednesday night at the famous London Club for fun social event - Did I mention open bar?
12. Get one on one training in the computer Lab.
13. Eliminate duplicate data entry - learn how to import estimates from 3rd party estimating software like OnCenter Software or from Microsoft Excel
14. Automate purchasing processes. learn how to go from take off to buy out.
15. Learn new ways to track job cost and job profits.
16. Find out about the release of our new document workflow module that helps automate internal processes like AP invoice approvals.
17. Learn how to create custom reports with 2 whole days dedicated to designing custom reports and forms.
18. It’s a fun time.
19. You will learn a lot.
20. Did I mention it’s in Las Vegas.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER & SAVE $200 PER ATTENDEE Expires 8/1/2010
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June 8th, 2010
Special Offer to Existing Customers
Buy the new AccuBuild Scheduling Module and save up to 30% off registration cost for the 2010 AccuBuild Users’ Group Conference.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW A DEMO OF THE SCHEDULING MODULE
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR UGC 2010
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May 21st, 2010
AccuBuild’s 3rd Annual Users Conference
September 29th - October 1st, 2010
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
We are pleased to announce registration is now open for our 3rd Annual AccuBuild Users’ Group Conference. The event will be held at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, September 29th - October 1st, 2010. We encourage all AccuBuild users to attend this helpful training event to make sure you are utilizing your AccuBuild system to its fullest.
You can register now and receive Early Bird discounts and Group discounts. Click on the link below to register online.
Click Here
http://www.accubuild.com/ugc
We will be posting the session topics online soon. We look forward to seeing you in Vegas!
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April 15th, 2010
 We are pleased to announce the Third Annual AccuBuild User’s Group Conference will be held September 29 - October 1, 2010 at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
We encourage all customers to attend this informative training event. Since we continually update and enhance AccuBuild Construction Software, this is a great opportunity to make sure you are using your system to its fullest. We will also introduce our new Scheduling Module.
We will be posting information about session topics soon. This year we will also offer unqiue sponsorship opportunities. Stay tuned!
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April 6th, 2010
Many AccuBuild Customers already own the AccuBuild Document Management module aka ADMS but, have you used the user defined folder templates yet? If not, you really need to check out this video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_wrdQRZFqs
This video demonstrates a quick and easy way to organize documents into predefined folders using the user defined folder template feature in the AccuBuild Document Management Module.
Tags: accounting and document management, AccuBuild construction software, construction project management software, Construction Software, construction specific software, technology
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March 9th, 2010
At the end of this month (March 2010) we will be releasing the 2010 annual update CD for customers who are current with their software maintenance fees. One of the many new features on the update CD is a change to the Certified Payroll Report. The Certified Payroll report has been converted to the MAR (My AccuBuild Reports) format. This new format is customizable by the end users and allows for Certified Payroll Reports to be run for a single or many jobs at once.
Click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1AJCqRFnyY to watch.
Tags: accounting software, AccuBuild construction software, certified payroll, Payroll
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March 9th, 2010
A while back we added a new feature to the Accounts Payable module in AccuBuild Construction Software. This new feature makes scheduling payments much easier. I have posted a new video demonstrating how to use this new feature. Click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfdcbmq-lsc to watch.
Tags: accounts payable, AccuBuild construction software, AccuBuild construction software features, Add new tag
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February 24th, 2010
The bidding process at the beginning of a construction project might put a big smile on the owner’s face upon seeing the profit margin, however; at the end of the project, that smile may have slowly transformed into a frown projecting a noticeable look of confusion. Why? Because profit fade, the difference between the perceived profit and the actual profit, can be significant.
There are a variety of reasons why the estimated profit and the actual profit fluctuate. Maybe the initial plans were bad and the owner wasn’t willing to approve necessary change orders. Maybe the project manager miscalculated the estimate to complete during the project. Maybe weather delayed the project more than expected. Maybe the estimator missed an item on the bid.
Sound familiar? Get a firm grasp on preventing profit fade by reading my article that recently appeared in Modern Contractor Solutions, “Prevent Profit Fade: Three Ways Technology Can Increase Job Profitability.” Click here to read the full article!
Tags: AccuBuild, article, commercial industrial construction company, Construction Software, increase job profit, Josh Stearns, modern contractor solutions, Preventing profit fade
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February 4th, 2010
If you’re a regular AccuBuild user, you may have noticed the UDF tab in various locations throughout the program.
But what are UDFs?
Simply put, UDFs allow end users to populate data in custom fields for various records like Jobs, Cost Codes, GL Accounts, Customers, Vendors etc… with custom data.
Why are UDFs important?
No two construction companies are the same and no software application (Not even one as Awesome as AccuBuild) can have every field built in necessary to track every scenario required. This is where UDFs can help.
For example, a roofing contractor may need to track Warranty Expiration Dates on each job. In AccuBuild, there isn’t a standard field called Warranty Expiration Date. With the use of UDFs in AccuBuild, you can set up a field on the Job List Called Warranty Expiration Date as shown below. UDFs eliminate the need to track information outside of AccuBuild which reduces duplicate data entry and eliminates data entry errors. Pretty neat huh?
How Can UDFs Help Manage My Business?
As mentioned above UDFs allow you to track custom information in one fully integrated database eliminating duplicated data entry, but UDFs can also help you track things like profitability or which vendors are best to work with.
Tracking Profitability using UDFs
Example:
ABC Construction Company wants to know which Construction Sector they work in is most profitable Commercial, Industrial or Residential. To find this out we can set up a UDF on the Job List called Construction Sector with a drop down list of the three sectors. This UDF allows me to classify each job in its appropriate Construction Sector as shown below.
This information can now be used to analyze which sectors are more profitable. This is done in My AccuBuild Reports (aka MAR) by copying and customizing existing reports or creating new reports from scratch.
The example below shows a modified copy of Current Contract Earnings Report in MAR. In this example, an additional group was added to the report with a subtotal for the UDF Field Construction Sector.
Now ABC Construction can quickly identify which Construction Sectors are most profitable.
This is just one example but there are endless possibilities of what can be analyzed with the use of UDFs and custom reports.
For more information on setting up and using UDFs
Click Here: http://www.accu-build.com/Downloads/UDFHelp.pdf
Tags: AccuBuild construction software, commercial industrial construction company, construction accounting software, Construction Software, technology
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December 30th, 2009
The 8407 RED Release of AccuBuild is now available on our website! This update contains a variety of updates you will appreciate and updates you will want to start using today.
Please note you will find additional 2010 state withholding table updates for Delaware, Kentucky, New Jersey and Oklahoma.
As you know, we roll out many updates throughout the year because we are always striving to give you the best construction software possible. Feel free to contact us with any questions. If you aren’t a customer and you would like to explore AccuBuild Construction Software, take a look at our demo section.
Tags: accounting software, AccuBuild construction software, Austin, commercial construction, contractors, Delaware, Kentucky, New Jersey, Oklahoma, tax withholding tables, tehnology, Texas, updates to software
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December 23rd, 2009
The 8407 Cumulative Update is on the AccuBuild website and contains all of the tax table changes for 2010 along with W-2 and 1099 changes for 2009. Several enhancements and features have been added since the 8406 Update and are now documented in the release notes for 8406 Red, Blue, Green, and Purple along with final notes for 8407.
The calendar year end notes are in the mail to all customers and a copy of these notes are on the AccuBuild website as well.
Tags: AccuBuild construction software, commercial construction, contractors, new release, Update 8407, updates, website
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December 9th, 2009
“AccuBuild Construction Software is so extensive, not one person can use every feature because there are too many to count” explains Steve Robinson, president & CEO of Rancho Pacific Electric. To some, this would be insulting. But to Mike Stearns, Sr., founder of AccuBuild, this is music to his ears.
The long-standing professional relationship between Steve Robinson and Mike Stearns, Sr. extends beyond 20 years. Both men pride themselves on creating trustworthy, ethical and customer-centric companies. “You know what you’re getting from AccuBuild – quality, integrity and service – because that’s what you get from Mike Stearns,” says Steve.
Founded in 1966 by Steve’s father, Ray Robinson, Rancho Pacific Electric has been using AccuBuild exclusively. “Before we started using AccuBuild, we were doing our bookkeeping by hand,” says Steve. “Our bookkeeper left and Mike helped us implement the software. A few months later, we were up and running with no problem.”
Today Steve is excited to start using AccuBuild’s Project Management Module and the Purchase Order Module is on his radar because his company’s need for it growing quickly. “Using AccuBuild keeps us organized and happy,” he says. “I would never work without it.”
Steve decided to take time out of his busy schedule this year to attend AccuBuild’s 2nd Annual Users’ Group Conference in Las Vegas. “I’m impressed with all of the knowledge I’ve acquired and I plan on attending next year and bringing my staff too.”
Tags: AccuBuild blog, AccuBuild construction software, commercial industrial construction company, construction accounting software, construction software case study, contractors, Mike Stearns Sr, Project Management software, project manager, purchase order module, Rancho Pacific Electric, software review
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November 23rd, 2009
When I talk to potential customers about AccuBuild Construction Software, one of the most popular questions is “how will your Project Management Module help me?” Well, it’s not a simple answer because there are so many benefits, but I like to explain it like this - if you could save each of your Project Managers two hours a week, would you? If you have ten PMs, that would be 20 hours of time that could be spent on more productive things. Powerful stuff, right?
Every contractor knows how project management can impact profitability. Yet managing all of the complex aspects of a project is a difficult and often overwhelming task. Thanks to AccuBuild’s Project Management Module, you can take the headaches out of your day-to-day business by streamlining operations and accounting. After implementation you will have instant access to critical project information 24/7, allowing you and your team to make more informed decisions, control costs, and keep small problems from becoming huge disasters.
You will be able to track correspondence to the finest detail with our full Microsoft Office integration. Thanks to our easy-to-use document scanning feature, you don’t have to worry about digging through huge jobsite folders. You can effortlessly create and track daily tasks, calendars, RFI’s, Change Orders, Submittals, Meetings and Daily Reports, as well as Word, Excel, email and paper files.
Learn more about what AccuBuild’s Project Management Module can do for your company by clicking here.
Tags: AccuBuild construction software, change orders, construction companies, construction industry, contractors, daily reports, demo, FFIs, modules and features, Project Management software, project managers, streamlining operations accounting, submittals
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November 20th, 2009
As we begin reflecting about business in 2009, it’s normal to look ahead as to what 2010 may bring. This is a great time to think about ways you can improve your processes and make the tweaks necessary to get organized. For commercial and industrial construction companies, streamlining your accounting with operations is imperative.
At AccuBuild Construction Software, we know exactly what you need to do business more efficiently. We’ve been immersed in the construction industry for a long time and the knowledge we have about software and technology makes it easy for us to create tools you can use quickly and easily.
AccuBuild software saves you time, keeps your staff on the same page and gves you the freedom to build your business. If everyone can stay on top of projects and not fall behind due to lack of organization or human error, your company thrives. If you’ve been considering construction specific software, I encourage you to contact me and discover what we have to offer.
Tags: accounting software, AccuBuild construction software, commercial indsutrial construction company, construction specific software, contractors, new year looking ahead 2010, purchasing, streamling accounting operations
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November 18th, 2009
The 8406 BLUE Release of AccuBuild is now available on our website! This update contains bug fixes that you will appreciate and updates you will want to start using today.
We updated Project Management by making enhancement to the PM Log Field and My Day Calendar. We’ve made adjustments to MAR Reports, the AccuBuild Blog Screen and fixed a small issue in Document Management (ADMS).
As you know, we roll out many updates throughout the year because we are always striving to give you the best construction software possible. Feel free to contact us with any questions. If you aren’t a customer and you would like to explore AccuBuild Construction Software, take a look at our demo section.
Tags: AccuBlog, AccuBuild construction software, ADMS, blog screen, commercial construction accounting software, construction specific software, demo, demonstration, document management, PM log field, project calendar, project management, technology, Update 8406 BLUE
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November 11th, 2009
As we prepare for 2010, I’m pleased to offer our customers new AccuBuild Construction Software, as well as three ways to save. We are entering the “beta” phase of our new Scheduling Module and if you help us test it, you can get it for 40% off.
The Scheduling Module is a user-friendly tool you can use to streamline your business, whether your scheduling needs are basic or complex. Cost estimates, billing and sub-payments are easy to set up, so you can customize your project’s timeline with the click of a mouse.
View a demo of AccuBuild’s Scheduling Module by clicking this link:
http://www.accu-build.com/Downloads/Schedulingdemo.exe
We are also offering additional savings to customers beyond the Scheduling Module. In total, there are three great ways to save money and get ready for business in 2010.
1. Beta Testing Scheduling Module, 40% Off
Participate in beta testing the new AccuBuild scheduling module and get 40% off the purchase price. Beta version is scheduled for release in the 1st quarter of 2010. You must pre-order the module before December 31, 2009.
2. Buy 1 License, Get 1 License 50% Off
Buy 1 user license and get 1 license 50% off. No limit on number purchased.
3. Buy 1 Module or Feature, Get One 25% Off
Buy any new feature or module and get a 25% discount. Email me for a list of AccuBuild Features & Modules and discounted pricing.
Tags: AccuBuild construction software, billing, commercial industrial construction companies, cost estimates, customers, disounts, Scheduling Module, sub-payments, technology, timeline
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