Building a Solid BASE
Thursday, February 21st, 2008Some of the top construction software and service providers are coming together under one alliance to bring a new integration initiative to builders.
The initiative, BASE (Builders Alliance for Software Efficiency), www.basealliance.com, consists of Builder1440, www.builder1440.com, Baltimore, Md.; Sage Software, www.sagetimberlineoffice.com, Beaverton, Ore.; Customer Velocity, www.customervelocity.com, The Woodlands, Texas; Avid Ratings, www.avidratings.com, Madison, Wis.; AxisPointe, www.axispointe.com, Lehi, Utah; BuilderMT, www.buildermt.com, Lakewood, Colo.; Corrigo, www.corrigo.com, Redwood City, Calif.; RIM (Research In Motion), www.researchinmotion.com, Waterloo, Ont.; Sales Simplicity, www.salessimplicity.net, Chandler, Ariz.; and Sprint Nextel, www.sprint.com, Overland Park, Kan.
The software solutions from the members in BASE are integrated, which means information in one product can be linked to other BASE member’s products. For builders, this means easily transferring information from one process to the next with connected solutions.
While the BASE alliance was announced from IBS (Intl. Builders’ Show), held in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 12-15, multiple members of the alliance also made news on an individual basis at the show.
Customer Velocity, announced two major initiatives: myBuilderWebsite and Lead Velocity EXPRESS. Both initiatives are designed for the small-sized construction company in the down market.
myBuilderWebsite is for builders to manage content on their Websites. The basic package is free, but upgraded features can be added for a cost. Lead Velocity EXPRESS is similar to Customer Velocity’s Lead Velocity Pro and Enterprise software for CRM (customer-relationship management). EXPRESS is designed for small-sized companies to close leads.
Builder1440 released the latest version of its Internet-based Sales1440 for CRM. Sales1440 6.2 includes a Consolidated Notes feature, which allows builders to organize notes on customers. The product also allows for tracking of customer Web leads with the automated Lead Funnel.
“Sales1440’s newest version gives builders what they need to sell more homes in today’s market: cutting edge performance, system dependability, and common-sense functionality,” says Matt McShane, vice president, Builder1440.
Sage Software gave builders an opportunity to switch from QuickBooks to Sage Master Builder with free data conversion tools in addition to a discounted Sage Master Builder solution.
“We understand our customers are facing tough market conditions and we want to do everything we can to help them stay competitive,” says John Geffel, senior vice president and general manager, Sage Software.
For builders who weren’t able to take advantage of this deal at IBS, Sage says there are still other methods available to make the switch from QuickBooks to Sage Software.
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