The Importance of Software Integrations and What It Means to You

The most forward-thinking software companies understand that seamless software integrations with the best-of-breed applications create a more powerful and efficient ecosystem than trying to find one software solution that tries to do everything.

An end-to-end preconstruction software that includes modules for Bid Solicitation, Prequalification, Bid Forms, Subcontractor Directory, and Bid Leveling with an integration with Project Management software will ultimately provide a more comprehensive, cohesive solution and that’s a win for everyone involved.

PreconSuite integrates with two of the most popular and widely used project management systems in the industry, HCSS-HeavyBid and Procore.

HCSS

The main customer base for HCSS consists of infrastructure, heavy/highway, and utility contractors. PreconSuite is the ONLY bid solicitation software that integrates with HCSS offering software solutions tailored to the Heavy Highway / Heavy Civil industry by providing a seamless integration with HCSS Projects, Contacts, and Quote Folders.

Here are a few compelling reasons why HCSS customers choose PreconSuite as their bid solicitation and bid management solution:

• Ability to customize how your trades/scopes are organized
• No need to use CSI codes (customize how your data is organized)
• Keep your DOT/UCP databases up-to-date
• Pull Quote Folders from HCSS HeavyBid into PreconTabs, automatically creating electronic Bid Forms for subcontractors to fill out

Procore

Procore focuses more specifically on vertical construction. Although Procore has a bid management tool, many of their customers use PreconSuite because of its robust, customizable bid management and prequalification solutions. You can use PreconSuite within the same window as Procore allowing the user to work in both systems at the same time. The integration allows you to seamlessly sync your contacts, projects, and awarded bids into Procore. Users can also import drawings from Procore into PreconSuite.

Here are a few compelling reasons why Procore customers choose PreconSuite as their bid solicitation and bid management solution:

• Your trade partners never need to login or sign-up to access your planroom
• Bid Invitations come FROM your email address
• You own your trade partner data so you can edit your data on the fly
• Save time selecting bidders by using groups or custom filters
• Subcontractors can download one or more files; not required to download the whole set of drawings
• Bid Leveling to compare bids side-by-side

In addition to integrating with the top project management software systems, PreconSuite differs from other bidding software. Here are just a few ways:

• Custom Prequalification form to track subcontractor’s info, certifications, and expiration dates that auto sync to the subcontractor’s profile in your database
• Save time handling complex projects using Bid Phases
• Segregate information using Business Units
• Your messaging can be tailored specific to scope, plans and/or bid phase(s)
• Unlimited custom reports (Good Faith Effort reports print with a click)

In Summary

When software companies choose to integrate with one another, they unlock powerful efficiencies and enhanced functionality for their users. Instead of trying to find one software solution that tries to do everything, companies can find the most powerful software for each application. Integrations provide a seamless user experience, reducing redundant data entry, ultimately saving customers time and money. Integrated systems also provide better data flow, increased visibility, and greater accuracy across platforms, helping businesses become more competitive and flexible in their operations.

For a demo of the complete benefits and integration as it applies to your business, please contact PreconSuite.