UMC moves to the cloud to empower employees, streamline systems, all at a higher level of security.

Palmer Paving is no stranger to benefits of software technology, and a unified approach to estimating, performance tracking and accounting continues to pay dividends. Technology systems at the company based in western Massachusetts include B2W Estimate and B2W Track from B2W Software and the Vista accounting/ERP program from Viewpoint, all Trimble companies.

The work is out there. Billions of dollars’ worth of new construction projects are getting the green light, and the future looks bright for contractors that can do the work. After the last few years of a pandemic, economic downturns, construction workforce strains, rising costs, and supply chain issues, this is welcome news.

After Carillion’s collapse, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital project data transition was carried through smoothly with Viewpoint For Projects

The cloud is here for construction already - how would any business now operate without the internet, file sharing, transferring or viewing data online? So how can construction organisations - from owners through to the most specialist of suppliers - leverage the benefits of global connectivity while still keeping their businesses digitally safe?

A push for streamlined workflow and a strong commitment to safety on the job site have the construction industry adopting and integrating automation and technologies as fast as a new product or service pops up on the market. Cutting-edge BIM (building information modeling), automated data collection and artificial intelligence are very real, and very visible on job sites today.

Superior Construction, Feller Enterprises, Ajax Paving and Jakes Construction cited for ROI results with B2W applications for estimating and operations.

Trimble Construction Management Solutions Vice President and General Manager Lawrence Smith discusses the uptake of new technology in construction.

Terri Gresham, Manager of HR and ePayments Specialists at Trimble Viewpoint, explains how construction-specific, connected HR software can enable contractors to onboard and support employees faster, better and more efficiently.

Moves by HCSS, Trackunit, Trimble, Procore and others are showing that when it comes to construction software, life is better with friends.