2009 Most Innovative Products

Business Tools

Web-based Central Dispatch ConcreteGo.com, an online central dispatch, is built on the software-as-a-service model that eliminates all upfront costs. Users pay only an annual fee that covers all maintenance, support, and upgrades--no large upfront licensing fee, complicated hardware/network buildup charge, or professional maintenance cost. Implementation is quick and easy. The fee structure allows as many users per plant as you wish for no extra charge. Access is through any Internet-connected computer or wireless device. Sysdyne. 877-797-3963. www.sysdynecorp.com. World of Concrete Booth N676.
Document Holder The Computer Document Holder puts your hands, keyboard, monitor and documents all in one line of sight. The original product (shown) was a one-piece plastic stand. The new and improved version features hardwood side panels of your choice. It can be ordered in a range of widths, allowing operation of both the keyboard and mouse beneath the documents. Additional ergonomic accessories are available. Borg Adjustable Joist Hanger Company Inc. 800-373-2674. www.borghanger.com. World of Concrete Booth N2952.
Handheld Cost Code Tracking Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, the FastTrakker stores up to 1000 cost codes and works with the company's JobClock time and attendance system. Each worker uses a thumbwheel and LCD menu display to select a cost code, then touches the FastTrakker to the JobClock located at the jobsite, instantly clocking in for the selected activity. To begin another activity, the worker simply chooses a different cost code and again touches the FastTrakker to the JobClock. The device is easy to use and built to resist harsh field conditions. Exaktime. 888-788-8463. www.exaktime.com. World of Concrete Booth C4580.
Business Management Software American Contractor 8.0 features a new user interface with the look and feel of Microsoft Outlook. It improves use and navigation by offering features in a logical order and always at the user's fingertips. A new architecture allows opening multiple records at once, so, for example, a user may analyze a job budget while viewing a customer explorer record and opening a subcontractor record. Maxwell Systems. 800-688-8226. www.maxwellsystems.com. World of Concrete Booth C4580.
Digital Takeoff Software ProEst Takeoff 2009 allows estimators to perform takeoffs using onscreen digital plans and a mouse instead of paper plans and a digitizer. This new technology eliminates paper blueprints, saving time, space, and money--and allowing you to go "green." Performing takeoffs on screen is up to 50% faster than manual takeoff methods, which means ProEst Takeoff 2009 can double takeoff productivity. The program integrates with leading estimating programs and Microsoft Excel, eliminating manual data transfer to the estimate sheet. Construction Management Software. 800-255-7407. www.proest.com. World of Concrete Booth S20419.
Virtual Office for Foremen The Foreman Center module offers convenient access for field personnel to manage and track field labor, equipment use, maintenance, and many other critical pieces of field data that must be reported back to the main accounting office. It works with the About Time Premier Time Tracking System. Fingerprint reading capabilities provide secure and trusted authentication to access these management tools, and the module includes both USB and mobile PDA scanner integration devices. About Time Technologies. 888-315-8463. www.abouttimetech.com. World of Concrete Booth S20610.
Comprehensive Reporting Module Featuring colorful charts and easy-to-read graphs, Foundation Software's Executive Dashboard allows users to quickly view and analyze high-level data, then effortlessly drill down into additional reports for more detailed information. Users can see on one screen a summary of their latest job cost, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other financial data. A scrolling ticker at the bottom of the screen contains key aggregate data. Foundation Software. 800-246-0800. www.foundationsoft.com. World of Concrete Booth S20811.
Document Management System This product is fully integrated with both Microsoft Office and Jonas Software and provides organization and unlimited storage for electronic as well as paper-based (scanned) documents. Document management activities include the capture, collaboration, creation, editing, control, and distribution of scanned and electronic documents. Security settings control access to confidential documents, and an approval process routes documents to co-workers. Jonas Software. 888-789-9073. www.jonas-construction.com. World of Concrete Booth S20910.
Construction Management for Wireless The Mobile Project Manager (mPm) runs on the iPhone and other mobile devices, allowing project supervisors to simultaneously track budgets, workers, materials, and equipment for multiple projects. Used in conjunction with ePlanIt's Labor Tracking System, supervisors can instantly check who is working on a project, how long they have been on the jobsite, and what they are working on. Supervisors can enter percent complete, daily logs, and request materials and equipment. The software also integrates with ePlanIt's video camera technology so jobsite cameras can be remotely viewed and controlled in real time. ePlanIt. 214-472-3406. www.eplanit.com. World of Concrete Booth S21217.