Trimble Launches New Mobile App for Contractors to Manage Business More Efficiently

Dec 13, 2018

SUNNYVALE, Calif., —Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) launched today Contractor WorkZone, a simple construction business software and project management tool. Built specifically for smaller contractors and companies, Contractor WorkZone enables users to run their business as well as manage their jobs, teams and finances all from one easy-to-use mobile application running on Apple or Android mobile devices.

Small contractors around the globe are on the cusp of a new era, adopting new mobile technologies and improving methods to drive productivity and grow their business. It is estimated that lagging productivity in the construction industry costs the global economy $1.6 trillion a year.* To be competitive in today's fast moving environment, it's essential to utilize tools that streamline workflows from the back office to the field to complete projects on budget and time. Contractor WorkZone allows users to eliminate paperwork and save time by operating their businesses from the field. The app includes:

Project & Job Management - Send quotes, RFI's, estimates, invoices and more on the spot. Keep projects fully updated with change orders, subcontractor agreements and purchase orders.
Team Management - Access work diaries, site instructions, incident reports and more. Cloud synchronization allows the ability to share projects and information between teams and clients.
Financial & Business Management - Generate quotes, invoices and finances to help manage a business at any time from any location.

"With the need to simplify operations, contractors are looking for easy to use, mobile tools to run their business more efficiently on the road," said Shelly Nooner, business area director, Small Contractor Business. "Building upon Trimble's decades of experience and working closely with innovative building contractors, we developed a simple yet practical solution specifically designed to enable small contractors to save time and improve productivity on the jobsite."

Contractor WorkZone is built simple and scalable so companies can get up and running, utilizing the application fully and quickly to meet their business needs. There are three all-inclusive pricing subscriptions—Basic, Pro and Advanced—for users in construction, building, landscaping, remodeling and related industries.

Source : Trimble

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