Construction
Office Frequently Asked Questions
Listed below are typical questions
we receive concerning Construction Office Software. Please feel
free to contact UDA Customer Assistance at info@uda1.com
or call toll-free 1-800-700-8321 (M-F, 9-7 Eastern) with any other specific questions.
ABOUT CONSTRUCTION OFFICE & UDA TECHNOLOGIES
Is there a demo or free trial available for Construction Office?
Visit Construction Office trials, to download a free trial. The 10-day free
trial of Construction Office includes complete versions of Estimating,
Scheduling XT, Mobile Integration, and Document Management, sample Contracts
and Specifications, and a video demonstration of QuickBooks Integration.
For additional information about Construction Office consult screen shots, client testimonials and
project solution outlines available online.
Can I customize Construction Office to fit my project and company needs? Can I add my company logo and other information to Construction Office
files?
Construction Office provides a powerful, flexible project management system
designed for the way you work. You can customize the Construction Office
system to fit your specific needs and personalize Construction Office files
with your company logo and other information.
Create your own estimating framework or start with a sample framework for
residential, light commercial, CSI, or remodeling projects that you can
modify to fit your needs. You can generate schedules directly
from an estimate to create an identical project framework. Plus, you have
full control over the text in all contracts, forms, and specifications.
These documents can be automated using UDA Document Management with
Microsoft Outlook Integration, included in all Construction Office systems,
and fully edited with Microsoft Word 2000 or later.
To learn more, watch a video tour of
Construction Office.
How many construction and development firms use Construction Office to
build their business?
With over 20,000 new registered users added in the U.S. alone, Construction
Office manages over 27 billion dollars of construction annually. See what
our customers have to say - read client testimonials and case studies from
real Construction Office users.
UDA Technologies is the fastest growing provider of construction
productivity software in the United States, Canada, and over 60 countries worldwide. Identified as
a key partner in construction software technology, UDA Technologies is a
certified Microsoft partner and a Premier Intuit QuickBooks developer. Learn
more about UDA Technologies.
How can Construction Office help my company streamline the estimating
process?
Construction Office Estimating has built-in integration designed to reduce
data entry tasks and speed up your project management process. Save time by
generating a schedule directly from an estimate-the schedule will
automatically build a task list for you based on the project estimate. As
the job progresses you can synchronize the project estimate and schedule to
keep files updated with new information. Next, generate a proposal for your
customer based on the estimate, or create a request for price for a
subcontractor or supplier. You can also export your chart of accounts,
costs, customer job and more directly to QuickBooks. Learn more about
time-saving integration in Estimating and QuickBooks Integration.
How does Construction Office integrate with QuickBooks?
Construction Office with QuickBooks Integration allows you to export your
customized chart of accounts, items, and costs to QuickBooks directly from
UDA Estimating. Flexible QuickBooks Integration options allow you to
determine the account structure, numbering, and classification that are best
for your company. The step-by-step QuickBooks Integration Wizard guides you
through the export process and provides quick tips for customizing your
export options. Construction Office also allows you to automatically create
QuickBooks purchase orders and invoices, and custom markups can be added to
invoices. Detailed QuickBooks cash flow reports help you analyze estimates,
budgets, and profit vs. loss for all projects. Learn more about Construction
Office with QuickBooks Integration.
How can Construction Office help my company recover from delays and
complete projects as soon as possible?
Construction Office Scheduling uses the critical path method to help you
complete projects in the shortest amount of time possible. When delays do
occur, you can automatically adjust your schedule to compensate for the
delay and reschedule the remaining tasks to occur in the ideal order.
When you use predecessors to create a critical path schedule, you can simply
enter the new end date for the delayed task and then any task affected by
the delay will automatically be rescheduled. For delays that occur before
the project begins, you can use the "shift project start date" function in
Construction Office Scheduling to move the entire schedule forward or
backward according to the date or number of days you specify. Learn more
about Construction Office Scheduling.
How can I keep track of contact and customer information with
Construction Office?
Construction Office integrates with Microsoft Outlook, making it easy to
keep track of and repurpose customer and contact information. Outlook
contact information can be imported into all Construction Office files. In
addition, Construction Office includes a project database and file
management solutions for storing and organizing project information and
client correspondence. Learn more about Document Management.
Do the California versions of Construction Office meet California
Contractors State License Board requirements?
Yes, California versions of Construction Office include specialized
construction contracts, home improvement contracts, forms, waivers and
notices written to meet California's unique and strict Contractors State
License Board requirements. Learn more about California versions of
Construction Office.
How do UDA Contracts compare with AIA Contracts?
- 1. UDA Contracts are updated every year by construction professionals
and attorneys to reflect the latest concerns of the industry.
- 2. You can use UDA Contracts for as many projects as needed without
paying additional fees per use.
- 3. UDA Contracts include optional Arbitration Clauses approved by the
National Construction Dispute Resolution Committee and endorsed by all 22
major construction trade organizations.
- 4. UDA Contracts are written from the perspective of the contractor
rather than the architect, and are structured to be clear, concise and
understandable without the excess verbiage that can bring uncertainty to an
agreement.
- 5. UDA Contracts are available for download and/or on CD as word
processing files that can be easily modified, filled in, and printed for
professional results, rather than typing or writing in the blanks of an AIA
document.
Learn more about Construction Office contracts.
What type and scope of projects is Construction Office designed for? Which version of Construction Office is best for my company?
Construction Office versions are available for new residential construction,
remodeling, design-build, architecture, light commercial, construction
management, and property development projects. Thousands of successful firms
in the United States, Canada, and over 60 countries worldwide use Construction Office software to
manage projects ranging from $15,000 to $17,000,000. To determine which
version is best for your company, review our Product Finder or call
1.800.700.8321 for a professional product recommendation.
I'm starting a new construction business. What can Construction Office offer me?
When starting a new construction company you are constantly bombarded with new situations, ongoing
challenges and endless deadlines. The initial performance and output of your
company will go a long way in defining your long term reputation and
success. Construction Office provides a solid foundation of project
management tools created by construction professionals to establish both you
and your new company among the leaders in your community. To determine which
version is best for your company, review our Product Finder or call
1.800.700.8321 for a professional product recommendation.
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What does the Professional Version of Construction Office include?
Ideal for ambitious new or growing businesses, Construction Office
Professional provides a powerful project management system for contractors.
Construction Office Professional is complete with accurate Estimating, smart
Scheduling, automated Contracts and Specifications, powerful Document
Management, and Mobile Integration for Pocket PCs. Flexible QuickBooks
Integration and advanced Scheduling XT modules can be added for as little as
$100 each. Plus, Construction Office Professional includes tools for a
variety projects, including residential construction, remodeling, light
commercial construction, architecture, design-build, and construction
management. Learn more about Construction Office Professional.
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How long will it take me to learn how to use Construction Office?
Built on the proven technology of Microsoft Office and QuickBooks,
Construction Office is easy to learn and easy to use. You won't need weeks
of training for you and your team to use Construction Office to benefit your
business; you can start creating an estimate, schedule, contract, or spec
book right away. The user guide included with your order provides detailed
step-by-step instructions to help you learn Construction Office. Within a
few weeks to a month of daily use, most users will feel completely confident
using Construction Office.
Learn more about Technical Support Options or search the UDA Knowledgebase.
What technical support options are available for Construction Office?
Registered users of Construction Office are entitled to Basic Support with
30 days of technical support by phone and one year of technical support by
email, beginning the original date of purchase. Basic Support is provided
for installation questions, troubleshooting, and general use guidelines.
Learn more about Technical Support Options or search the UDA Knowledgebase.
For more personalized assistance, consider a UDA TotalCare plan. Available
in 1 and 2 year plans, UDA TotalCare includes priority technical support by
phone, email, or remote assistance. Trained Construction Office experts will
answer your questions and help you master the most advanced features of
Construction Office. TotalCare members also receive automatic product
upgrades during the term of the contract. Learn more about TotalCare.
How do I contact the technical support center?
Technical support for Construction Office is available Monday through Friday
10am-6pm Eastern Time, excluding holidays. You can call us at 334.826.9035
or email us at support@uda1.com.
Before contacting technical support, please have the following information
available:
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Licensed user's name or company name
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Operating system
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Version of Construction Office
How often are new versions of Construction Office released?
New versions of Construction Office are typically released every 12-18
months. Construction Office includes over 300 new features based on the
feedback of thousands of customers worldwide. Keep your Construction Office
system up-to-date with a UDA Total Care plan that includes automatic product
upgrades and priority technical support. UDA TotalCare plans start at just
$149 and are available for 1 to 2 years. New Construction Office upgrades
will be shipped to your address on CD, complete with updated help tools and
installation guides. Learn more about TotalCare.
For more information about UDA TotalCare and upgrade options, call UDA
Customer Service at 1.800.700.8321 Monday through Friday between 9:00 and
7:00 EST.
Can I start small and add to my Construction Office system later as my company grows?
Construction Office systems can grow with the success of your company.
Current registered users of Construction Office always have the option to
add users, components, or TotalCare plans as needed. You may start with a
single-user version and later upgrade to a network version to accommodate
new employees, or you may add UDA Marketing Tools to shorten your sales
cycle for new projects. You can upgrade or add on to any Construction Office
system for the difference in price within 30 days of your original purchase.
Additional fees may apply after 30 days, but upgrade and add on options are
always available. See which Construction Office system is best for your
company with the UDA Product Finder.
To build your Construction Office system or for an upgrade price quote, call
UDA Customer Service at 1.800.700.8321 Monday through Friday between 9:00
and 7:00 EST.
How do I upgrade my Construction Office system to the latest version? What is the cost?
Upgrade options are available for all registered Construction Office users.
If you currently use a previous version of Construction Office, you can upgrade to
the current version for as little as $149. Upgrade pricing is
determined based on your latest version of Construction Office and the
version you would like to upgrade to. To upgrade your Construction Office
system or for an upgrade price quote, call 1.800.700.8321 Monday through
Friday, 9:00-7:00 EST.
New versions of Construction Office are typically released every 12-18
months. Construction Office includes over 300 new features based on the
feedback of thousands of customers worldwide.
How quickly can I receive my order?
UDA Technologies offers the option to download Construction Office
software on all online orders* so that you can get started immediately. Whether you choose to
download the software or not, all orders for Construction Office Software
placed by 4:00 pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday will be shipped the
same day. UDA offers multiple options for shipping including:
Domestic Orders (Continental US - 48 States)
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Next Day Shipping - $35.00
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2nd Day Shipping - $25.00
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US Ground Shipping - $15.00 (typically 3
to 7 days)
International, Hawaii and Alaska Orders (shipped
outside the Continental US)
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Global Priority Mail - $35.00 (typically
3 to 10 days)
*Download is not available for UDA Marketing Tools, add-on products, or NT
versions. For more information, review complete downloading information.
If I download Construction Office, will I still receive the CD and
user guide?
UDA Technologies offers the option to download Construction Office
software on all online orders so that you can get started immediately.
Whether you choose to download the software or not, your Construction Office
CD and user guide will be shipped according to the delivery method you
choose.
*Download is not available for UDA Marketing Tools, add-on products, or NT
versions. For more information, review complete downloading information.
Is Construction Office available at a local retailer?
At this time, Construction Office is only available for purchase
directly from UDA Technologies by calling 1-800-700-8321 Monday-Friday, 9-7
EST or via secure online ordering. By selling Construction Office direct,
UDA Technologies is able to bring Construction Office to you at the most
affordable price.
What software and system requirements do I need to use Construction
Office?
Construction Office builds on the proven technology of Microsoft Office and
QuickBooks. View the system requirements for more details.
What versions of Microsoft Office work with the Construction Office system?
Construction Office builds on the proven technology of Microsoft Office to
create an integrated project management system for Construction Office. To
best use all the advanced features of Construction Office, you will need
Microsoft Office, versions 2000 or later, with Excel, Word, and Outlook.
What versions of QuickBooks work with the Construction Office system?
Construction Office QT and XT versions integrate with the following versions
of QuickBooks:
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QuickBooks Pro
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QuickBooks Premier
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QuickBooks Contractor's Edition
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QuickBooks Enterprise Edition
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QuickBooks Canada Versions
Construction Office QT, XT, and NT versions offer the most powerful
QuickBooks Integration available for construction. You can export customized
chart of accounts, items, and costs to QuickBooks directly from Construction
Office. Learn more about QuickBooks Integration.
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