Navigate your business future with Command Post

Like many contractors, I used a variety of paper ledger and manual systems to keep track of job scheduling, resource allocation, and other key factors necessary to manage the business and forecast profits. Although the system worked, it was confusing and prone to human error because of the need to continually enter and re-enter information to keep it updated. Furthermore, in order to create reports for analysis, all information had to be compiled from each system in order to get a complete picture of the business.     

Believing there had to be a better way, I set out to develop a complete information management system that would streamline operations, clarify organizational goals, and make information easily and instantly available for reporting and decision-making.  Drawing on over 24 years of experience in the construction industry, I had the expertise and knowledge necessary to conceive the ideal information management system.  In 1995 after joining forces with my co-founder , an experienced computer programmer, we pooled our expertise to create a revolutionary information management system for contractors called Contractor's Command Post.

★★★★★ "It gives me the freedom to get out of my office and do the things that I need to do to run my organization." Curt Arnett, Owner Arnett Construction Inc.

Organize and track your new project lead pipeline with Command Post and close more business. 

• Share bid deadlines and scheduled job walks company wide with a shared company calendar. 

• Assign job numbers to new bidding projects.

• Track pending bids with Command Post's Bids Pending Report. 

• View Lead Source Analysis used for evaluating results. 

• Command Post’s "Follow Up Report" prompts your staff to contact customers, making sure that they are happy and asking if they are willing to be a reference customer.  

• Create tailored reference lists at a click of the mouse.

★★★★★ “Command Post gives me more information than I could ever have imagined, instantly, and it is so easy to use.” Greg A. Cantor, President  Murray Lambert Construction

Provides a list of   your projects by client.  Review how much work clients give you.  Know your most   profitable clients. (Increase   sales & profits!)

For any contact or client, instantly lists all jobs they have played a role in, and the dollar impact for your firm.  While on the phone with any client or contact, impress them with your memory of their entire history with your company.  Improve relationships with your clients, leading to more business. (Feel Better!) (Increase sales & profits!)

Printed list of contacts sorted and filtered any way you want. Create custom telemarketing lists, reference lists, Christmas card lists, lists of vendors by category, etc. - the possibilities are endless. Say good-bye to the old fashioned way of manually typing and pasting these lists. (Save time and money!)

A list of your   previous projects sorted and filtered any way you want.  When you need to recall project information from your database in a way not provided by any of   the preformatted reports.  When you need this information, you’ll save hours (maybe even days or weeks) vs. the old way of manually pulling files, hunting through archives, etc. (Save time and money!)

Lists delivered projects which need to be followed up on, sorted by due date. Insure that after-sale follow-up is completed, any problems are resolved and customers are satisfied. A reputation for satisfied customers will lead to repeat business and increased referrals. (Increase sales & profits!)

Keep estimating your projects the way you currently do. Upon completing an estimate, "promote" the project in Command Post from bidding to bid pending status and enter the bid amount, anticipated gross profit, and anticipated start and end dates.  

• Bids Due Report helps you track bid dates and times.

• Bid Result Recap Report informs you of how many jobs you're winning versus losing. 

• Command Post's Quick History report documents all bidding activity such as bid amounts, re-bid amounts, dates, reasons for the changes, and who made them and when.

• Share bid deadlines and scheduled job walks company-wide with a shared company calendar for you and your team. 

★★★★★ “I would confidently recommend Command Post to any contractor or subcontractor who wants to increase their business and harness profit.” Randy P. Wastal, CEO  Marino Construction, Inc

Lists by bid date all projects your company is scheduled to bid. Use at Sales and Operations meetings to coordinate bidding projects with all employees. Avoids confusion when multiple bids are due on the same day. Prevents your company from missing a bid. (Increase sales & profits!)

Lists bids your company has submitted and is awaiting response. Use this report to follow up with clients on bids previously submitted. Helps you to follow up and not forget about projects you have already estimated and bid. (Increase sales & profits!)

Provides an   analysis of "hit ratios" on won versus lost projects, grouped by   salesperson, estimator, customer, or market segment. Track sales goals   on a daily basis - or as often as you wish - know the effectiveness of your   sales force, and improve your competitiveness.  Increase the effectiveness of your entire marketing process. Save time in the preparation of the underlying analysis. (Save time and money!) (Increase sales &   profits!)

Lists information about leads your firm decides not to bid.   Use for networking, provide business referrals to outsiders.  Maintaining your firm’s networking contacts within your community can’t hurt the bottom line,   and besides - it’s fun. (Feel Better!) (Increase sales & profits!)