Good database software?

Monday, August 29th, 2011 at 12:04 am

Hey all,

I work as the Marketing Director for a construction company and am in need to a good database software that would help me organize and store out project information. Currently, each projects has its own Excel spreadsheet with lines for each detail : Name, Owner, Size, Costs, Architect, etc. This is fine for simply storing, but retrieving the data quickly isn’t really an option.

I’m looking for a database that allows for lots of details and is easy to search. Would also like to store pictures and documents (construction meeting minutes) for each project somewhere in the database, or at least have some sort of link to find them easily.

I just want all the information in one place that is easily searchable for when I’m on a deadline. FileMakerPro has been suggested, but I want to make sure before we spend a lot of money on the program that it’s the best one.

Please help!

Amanda

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Marketing Strategies for a Construction Company?

Thursday, April 8th, 2010 at 7:35 am

I own a family-run construction company in NYC. I am 2nd generation & an Architect. We manage – mil in yearly revenue. We have a very corporate feel, with personal dedication that you get from a mom & pop shop

We just completed a .5 mil, 18,000 SF, LEED, Green Construction project that met all Sustainable Design issues

This is the next real trend in construction & life in general. I need to make sure that I grab this experience & market my company properly & efficiently. This is the downside of having a family run company. We do not have experience in marketing. We do not solicit our construction projects. We are on preferred bidders lists for state funded projects and we are considered the “big fish” in a little pond for projects between – mil

So what I need to know is how to market ourselves as Green Contractors. As far as my architectural side, I am applying for LEED Professional Accreditation. As far as graphic design, I have already retained a company