Spitfire Software for Construction

Strength in
Communications
through flawless
integration.

Three reasons Best-in-Class beat the "Averages"

Reason 1:

Best-in-Class Contractors use structured communications protocols to keep stakeholders aware and accountable. These protocols are supported by documentation tools that identify and track issues including responsibility.

Communication management tools from Spitfire promote efficient, accurate documentation, reducing risk and increasing profits. Better communications, better accountability and proactive project management enable your company to exceed customer’s expectations and control key processes.

Strengthen your communications infrastructure

Spitfire's web-based, multi-dimensional routing system allows you to circulate all types of documents to limitless collaborative parties based on your workflow rules.

Web-based access to any document, anytime, anywhere
Consistent system-wide routing/workflow infrastructure extends from Project Management to Project Accounting and through to Financial Accounting
Full internal and external routing capability by web, e-mail, or fax
Master contact list unifies vendors, customers, staff and other contacts into a single database
Leverage your MS Office investment with user- defined Letters of Transmittal, editable in MS Word

Web-based Project Management, Workflow, andDocument Imaging for efficient, inexpensive andsecure remote access

State-of-the-art Web-based Project Management means inexpensive and easy access from any location for remote deployment and collaboration. This allows access to all of your critical project information with a simple internet connection - no Terminal Server, no VPN, no intranet connection, and no security-compromising firewall holes.

Fully integrated Microsoft Foundation Financial and Project Accounting promotes flawless communication. Spitfire doesn’t just utilize Microsoft supplied programming tools and databases, we also utilize Microsoft Financial and Project Accounting integrated and optimized for A/E/C. This marriage of Spitfire and Microsoft leverages maximum benefit from Microsoft’s technologies and Spitfire’s industry-specific functions and focus; together they meet your special business requirements.

Reason 2
They proactively manage products by using technology designed to capture, organize and present data as timely, meaningful information.

Project management tools from Spitfire deliver forward-looking systems capable of predicting issues requiring attention before they affect profitability. Better management of all project documents, especially Change Orders, prevent eroding profit margins. Spitfire facilitates easy, clear and timely collaboration, maintaining a full audit trail of accountability in the process.

Watchdog Project Management and Business Conditions Alerts

Spitfire's technology empowers Project Managers to be proactive, instead of reacting to out-of-control situations, avoiding cost overruns and delays.

Proactive management of the business at all levels - projects, documents, staff, finances, etc.
Alert when documents or approval actions are overdue
Alert when compliance items is overdue or has occurred
Alert when financial parameters exceed user-defined bounds

Web-based File Catalog/Document Imaging

Spitfire's integrated Web viewer supports virtually any file type, including multi-layer CAD formats; therefore there is no need for the user to have access to the native application.

Web-based for simple, inexpensive remote access
All files stored securely directly within the SQL database - not in your network file system
Supports both individual scannning and batch scanning for high volume AP processing
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) of files with embedded text search based on the OCR results

Key Performance Indicators & Project Forecasting

Forecasting without all the facts puts company profits at risk. Project Managers need visibility into actual costs, committed costs, potential change orders, budgets, billings, retention and cash flow. Spitfire's Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Project Forecasting remove the uncertainty by presenting all the facts in a concise, easy-to-use format.

Web-deployed forecasting tool, using familiar Excel-based user interface for both power and flexibility
Comprehensive access to all factors affecting profitability, and schedules, including units of production, approved and pending change orders, budgets, committed and actual costs
Project Key Performance Indicators provide this information at multiple levels of granularity using drill-down technology directly on the web-based dashboard

Reason 3

They expect accountability of everyone, from the CEO to theapprentice. Everyone does what is expected.

Project Management tools from Spitfire make all employees
accountable for project profitability. Establishing and enforcing
accountability for project results dramatically improves
company-wide performance.

Responsibility and Accountability

Spitfire's Project Management coupled with Microsoft Business Solutions Project and Financial Accounting provides a structured platform for responsibility assignment and accountability
Full audit trail of all document workflow including CheckIn/CheckOut and version control
Effective indemnification against litigation and project close-out write downs requires a full audit trail through all project events
Improved accountability helps your company exceed the expectations of customers and shareholders alike