Moving to cloud based project management software brings many advantages including having access to your files anywhere there is an internet connection and allowing your team to share information. The following outlines ten ways Fluid takes you further.
1. Data Silos - Your project information is limited to your company and outside users are not allowed access. Usually due to limited license being purchased for the software or restricted server gateways. You cannot provide key team members with Contract or Change Order information. Subs cannot submit billings online. Results in duplicated data entry and slower processing times.
Fluid's Integrated Digital Workflow - Allows you to provide access to your Clients and Subcontractors sending Contracts, Change Orders and Billings digitally and allowing for digital sign offs. Finally, we are one step closer to a paperless office.
2. Are We Building Off the Most Current Plans? Not having the answer to this question (or assuming incorrectly) can lead to costly rework.
Documents Folder - Allows you to post your latest plans, specs and addendums to the Cloud so your team can go to one spot and find the latest version - no question about it.
3. Team Members Change, Information Lost - Someone moves on to another project or company. A new person steps in. What was previously decided? What direction was given?
One Spot - Fluid has been setup to access project files in a consistent and easy to find way. Use the Messages module to track direction given and responses from the team. Daily logs, Meeting Minutes, RFIs and Submittals all have their own tabs. All your project files are available in one spot.
4. Tedious Submission and Tracking of RFIs - Entering in RFIs and submittals takes a lot of time and is difficult to track and provide accurate up to date reports.
Simple Forms & Logs - Access the latest project information from a clean and simple interface. Download fully detailed logs in an excel spreadsheet.
5. Limited Screen Real Estate - I am in a meeting and am unable to read project information on my smartphone or tablet.
Fluid CM = Mobility - Design as a completely responsive website, Fluid adapts to your device size, from a smartphone sized screen and up. Now you truly have access to your project information anywhere you are. iOS Apps coming soon
6. Affordability - Legacy systems are expensive in their initial price and rollout. Numerous options make this decision complex and a long-term commitment, almost like a marriage.
Sliding Scale & Easy Terms - Pricing is provided based on approximate volume of work managed per year and adjusts to the size of your organization. You can subscribe on a monthly or annual basis, and allows you to stop your subscription at anytime, without penalty.
7. Training - Implementing a new system requires days lost due to training and ramping teams up.
Web Based Conference Calls - Our training is performed over a web based connection with screen sharing. This allows training to occur at the office or the jobsite.
8. Lack of Timely Responses - Weeks go by and the same people are consistently limiting progress with regards to RFIs, Submittals and meeting minute items.
Team Accountability - By showing which RFI's, Submittals and meeting minute items are in a person's court (Ball-In- Court), response times are exposed and the entire team can encourage people to perform better.
9. Repetitive Data Entry - too much time is spent finding and entering on someone's basic contact information.
Contacts - Once a users information is entered, simply type their name into a Message, Contract document, RFI or Submittal and all of their company name and information appear automatically.
10. Lost Data - Archived project files are sparse at best, have been moved many times and are tedious to sort through.
Simple Archive Process - Fluid allows you to archive your information in the Cloud at a reduced rate. We also transfer your files into a PDF format and onto CD's for a nominal charge.