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IT Ambition for the Contractor

Construction Executive

Christian Burger

January 01, 2007

Many construction businesses have been quick to jump on the IT bandwagon, but never really achieve solid footing. Some have learned valuable lessons along the way and have adopted better practices when it comes to managing both IT and automation expectations.

How CIOs Can Work More Effectively with Software Vendors

Construction Executive

Christian Burger

September 01, 2005

At recent industry conference, CIO panel responds to questions on the role of CIOs in construction and the challenges they face managing technology and the user community in their organizations.

Construction Technology: IT & Strategic Thinking

CFMA Building Profits

Christian Burger

July 01, 2005

Contractors often struggle with the proper role of technology and IT system in their companies. Is it a fad, a "cost of doing business" or a panacea that will bring about process and organizational change all on its own? In reality, many factors contribute to a sound IT strategy.

New Lines of Communication - The financial Impact of VoIP

CFMA Building Profits

Michael P. Dow

May 01, 2005

Vo, Voice over IP, IP Telephony, and Internet telephony - all of these terms describe an emerging network technology with significant implications for contractors.

Software License Agreements

CFMA Building Profits

Christian Burger

July 01, 2004

Crafting a balanced agreement can lead to a balanced long-term relationship with your IT business partners.

CRM in the Construction Industry: A Primer

Construction Executive

Christian Burger

November 01, 2003

CRM software is fast becoming an overapplied and misused term by construction businesses. With a host of new products available and pressure increasing to automate tasks within the marketing and business development questions arise: What functions are actually needed? What is not needed? How do contractors evaluate the different CRM Products?

What's New for CFMs in Financial Reporting Software

CFMA Building Profits

Christian Burger

January 01, 2003

Three trends have occurred in the marketplace that have made the accounting function a more complex process with more sophisticated requirements.

Specialty Contractors and Their Information Systems in a Consolidated Environment

CFMA Building Profits

Christian Burger

March 01, 2002

A number of benefits often result from business consolidation. Efficiencies can be achieved, larger projects pursued, good ideas leveraged, and synergies gained.

Tech Trends

Christian Burger and Stephen Gude

August 01, 2001

General discussion of some of the signficant technology trends observed within the construction industry today and how contractors can plan for and use these technologies.

Managing Your Information Systems: Training and Security

Christian Burger and Larry True

April 01, 2001

A brief review of significant training and security issues including some well tested strategies.