Customer Stories

VIEWPOINT.com | +1 800.333.3197 "When we started our search, we had mapped out 14 software programs, which was a lot. We quickly narrowed it down to about three based on our needs," said Chris Elder, President of Elder Construction. Hands-on experience with Viewpoint's software helped Elder employees see the value and opportunities in the ProContractor module. "Tom Moon, who we worked with closely on the front end, did an excellent job of taking the time to set up demos, both on the estimating, the accounting and project management side," Elder said. "He was just very patient and very thorough. First he understood our needs and then helped us get answers to the questions we had. He came out with one of the consultants and we hung around this conference room for the day. I pulled in the Estimators and Project Managers and we had it up on the big screen and we just walked through it." Seeing and interacting with the software gave the construction business strategy team a feel for ProContractor's real-time offerings. The modules provided solutions for each of the needs the company had identified. It offered upgraded reporting and quick high-level data insight. It included pricing and estimating and project management abilities — with everything tied together through communication across departments. Centralized information streamlined the process and supported the growth that Elder was anticipating. ProContractor allowed Elder Construction to install a single software solution that would manage entire project lifecycles from bid to project completion. "The decision to go with Viewpoint was the integration between modules," Elder said. "The estimating, the accounting and the project management were all part of the package." The choice made sense for a lot of reasons, and provided Elder with a chance to work with Viewpoint — a win-win for the two companies. "ProContractor made it reasonable for a mid-sized general contractor to get involved and be a part of Viewpoint, which has a great reputation," Elder said. THE PROCONTRACTOR CHOICE There were some concerns at the beginning. As Melssen pointed out, change is always difficult. It is a big step that requires commitment and a willingness to embrace new technology. ProContractor made it reasonable for a mid- sized general contractor to get involved and be part of Viewpoint, which has got a great reputation. - Chris Elder, President Elder Construction

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