Scheduler Plus
February 28, 2009 by ZZadmin123
Scheduler Plus is designed to keep scheduling simple. Unlike generic scheduling software, it was specifically created for residential home builders. As a result, much of the complex set-up procedures have been eliminated. The reports were designed by and for construction managers to provide simple and concise information about each home under construction. What makes it even more valuable is its integration with the other modules and its ability to automatically manage and update your option cutoff dates.
Plotting of each lot and plan/elevation
Provides fast and easy set-up of your lot information. Supports both predetermined construction sequence set-up, as well as lot by lot scheduling.
Calendar Set-up
Easy calendar set-up allows you to determine your non-working days. Provides for both standard (Saturday/Sunday) non-working days and other holidays.
Master Schedules
Provides easy one time setup of your construction tasks and the ability tailor it for each construction phase.
Unlimited Task Definition
Depending on the complexity of the product type you are building, you can set up as many tasks as required. Certain tasks can be flagged as "milestone" tasks for management reporting purposes.
Easy Working Schedule Generation
Initial generation of the "working schedule" is fast and easy. Just tell the system the lots you want to schedule, the master schedule you want to use, and the day you want to start construction.
Simplified schedule updates
As you update your schedule on a daily or weekly basis actual the system automatically provides a revised schedule with newly updated dates for the remaining tasks for each lot.
Field Updating via TracTime®
Scheduler Plus even provides updating in the field via TracTime® using pocket PC’s.
Reporting the way you want to see it
The Scheduler Plus system provides many reporting options. You can "condition" the output to print only what you want to see. For example, print only the tasks that affect the plumbing contractor for all the lots.
Scheduler Plus provides your construction department with a valuable tool to communicate the status of construction for management purposes in a fast efficient manner. In addition, by interfacing with the other IBSWIN Modules, option cut-off problems can be greatly reduced.
Sample Reports
Design Studio Plus
February 27, 2009 by ZZadmin123
Design Studio Plus assists your designers from the moment they sit down with the homebuyer on the initial discussion through the final flooring selections. This system completely automates the consuming paper process from start to finish by generating accurate flooring, options and window orders. The database is comprised of pricing, suppliers, installer information, allowances, and other vital data used to generate orders.
Automated Ordering
Auto-generation eliminates Purchase Order typing, and the loss of revenue due to outdated or incorrect pricing or mistakes in calculating.
Plans
Room descriptions, square footage, and builders allowances for each floor plan are maintained on the system eliminating the need for your designer to do calculations since this program interfaces with the price book and does the price extension automatically.
Price Book
All current flooring, window and option prices are maintained on the database – improving pricing accuracy.
Prices
Auto mark up feature makes price changes easy and speeds up initial cost and price set up.
Purchase Orders
Provides automatic generation of Purchase Orders from original input flooring orders and window orders with a push of a button.
Buyer Flooring Contract
System produces a hard copy Buyer Flooring Contract for customer to sign.
Allows multiple "What if" scenarios for the customers regarding the combination of the different flooring selections. Maintains on file, the multiple "What ifs" until the customer finalizes order.
Costing Worksheet
Produces all appropriate information in a final report for the accounting department.
New Add-on Modules
New Window Designer and Floorplan Magic add-on modules provide expanded capabilities for your designers.
Management Reports
- Lot Analysis Report by Lot.
- Superintendents Report.
- Ordered Flooring Listing Report.
- Product Price Lists – Measurements and Takeoffs Report.
Designer Plus greatly increases your staff’s productivity and output. Orders, whether they are customer flooring orders or supplier purchase orders, are generated in minutes not hours.
The Designer Plus system allows your designers to spend more time with the home buyers and less time with their calculators – in fact, they won’t even need a calculator anymore.
07/2008 — Pharaoh Phacts 3rd Quarter
July 1, 2008 by mikek99
The 12.05 release of the IBSWIN software continues to improve. Please make sure your company has updated to this latest software version. The main new improvement is the Management Dashboard that provides your management users a quick snapshot of the key performance indicators in weekly sales, option orders, and customer service for all your active projects. Especially, in today’s challenging market, up-to-date information is the key to survival and success.
Also, please feel free to download the latest Pharaoh Phacts for the 3rd Quarter 2008. It is our way of keeping you informed.
06/2008 — IBSWIN expands its market focus
June 2, 2008 by mikek99
Pharaoh Information Services has expanded its market focus into two (2) other areas that are directly related to our traditional “Production Homebuilder” market. These new markets include:
- Custom Homebuilders
We have created a total solution for custom homebuilders that includes Sage Master Builder, the leading construction software product for small and medium sized homebuilders. In addition, we have created a Web based add-on called MasterView that provides a direct link to homebuyers and subcontractors in similar way that our Webview does for production homebuilders. MasterView provides a direct link to the project and vendor information in MasterBuilder and uses the power of the Internet to improve the daily communication to homebuyers and subcontractors. The initial release of MasterView will be available later in summer 2008. - Service Management
Another related industry that Pharaoh is helping provide solutions is the service contractor market. Rather than actually developing new software and re-inventing the wheel, we are providing assistance to small and medium sized service contract companies find the “right” software solution for their company. We have identified several leading products for this industry and are working with the various software manufacturers and dealers to provide competitive solutions. For small service contractors, especially those using QuickBooks for accounting, we have identified dESCO as a great fit for these types of companies. For medium to larger service management companies that are looking for a complete solution, we provide Sage’s Service Management suite of products as an ideal solution. Contact us at 866-813-0398 or sales@ibswin.com for further information on these solutions.