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Friday, October 18th, 2013New Construction Estimating Software Increases Profit Potential for Construction Companies
Wednesday, September 4th, 2013- Specifically designed to provide the foundation for profitable projects
- Enables estimators to work smarter by providing them with the modern tools they need to deliver fast and accurate estimates
- Optimised for small to medium sized construction companies
- Available as a standalone module
- Launch offer makes upgrading from out of date software or manual systems even more affordable
- Integrates with InBusiness Construction Suite
Following the successful release of the InBusiness Construction and the InBusiness Accounting Suites, COMSS, the Irish software company, launched today its InBusiness Estimating Module. The new estimating module is designed to be a lean software application that delivers a streamlined workflow which maximizes the reusability of estimating building costs and presents it in a clean, modern interface that makes it easy for building estimators to be more productive.
Not only does this enable faster estimating of building costs– and thus the ability to bid for more projects – but it also delivers more accurate estimates – thus improving the profitability of construction projects. It does this by giving construction estimators the information they need to be sure what price to bid and know what margins can be achieved. Compared with existing estimating software, which over the years have become clogged up with rarely used functions, InBusiness Estimating provides only essential functions – making it much easier to use.
InBusiness has been developed by an Irish software company called COMSS that was formed specifically to deliver new construction software solutions that are optimised for the post financial-meltdown world of today. This breakthrough solution is a result of creative collaboration within the COMSS team combined with comments and recommendations from various contracting organisations in Ireland and the UK. The combination has produced a powerful tool designed to help reinvigorate the construction sector and as a result InBusiness has been endorsed by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF).
Post-contract valuations support
InBusiness Estimating also provides support for post-contract valuations and variations, giving the users far greater understanding of project profitability throughout the construction phase – and thus improving the control over business profitability.
Robust Solution
As speed is essential for day to day activities in the Construction industry, COMSS tailored its InBusiness Estimating software to cater for different types of professionals. For example there is an option to Plug Rates, avoiding the need to add detailed item breakdowns, that provides the ability to price more jobs more quickly.
The system also provides the ability for extra accurate monitoring of resource costs from the estimate to the completion of the job. The integrated Construction suite provides a report that compares work done in a Valuation stage, based on the original Estimate, and compares it to actual costs.
Profitability designed-in
The InBusiness Estimating software enables increased competitiveness, lower cost and more efficient operations as well as smarter, more informed decisions. It can be run by fewer staff and requires less time and cost to implement than traditional estimating software. It is optimised to deliver enhanced profitability because it has been built with these goals in mind:
- Thinking Lean – COMSS removed any feature or function that was not essential to the success of the business and as a result has created streamlined workflows for greater efficiency and effectiveness
- Eliminating repetition – COMSS enabled all the modules to draw on a common record so that data only has to be entered once saving users – and the business – significant time and money
- Improving financial and operational visibility – COMSS ensures that all data included in an estimate is available to other modules throughout the construction lifecycle so that costs can be monitored against what has been promised to the customer.
Flexible subscription model
InBusiness Estimating is available immediately. It can be purchased as a perpetual license or on an annual basis. Subscription licensing removes the need for any upfront payment for licenses and a fixed annual license fee eases cash flow.
Additional modules can be added to the license at any time during the subscription period. That means no more software sitting on the shelf unused. Available as a standalone module, InBusiness Estimating adds even more value when integrated with the InBusiness Construction Software Suite.
The annual subscription includes the use of COMSS Support Services and entitles you to all major and minor releases that become available during the subscription period.
Launch offer gives early movers even lower subscription cost
Although InBusiness Estimating is already priced to be affordable for small and medium sized companies, COMSS is offering a further 20% of subscription pricing for the first two years to the first 20 companies that purchase it before September 30, 2013.
Key Features:
- Import Bills from excel or .EOX files
- Subcontractor and full resource tagging
- Flexible rate build-up using constants
- Copy / paste from previous estimates
- Create resource libraries
- User definable bill formatting
- Price through Item breakdowns
- Plug Rates in lieu of item breakdowns
- Support for composite resources/items
- Easy identification of missed or un-priced items
- Fast creation of Subcontractor & Supplier enquiries
- Automatic updating of rates from subcontractor / supplier quotations
- Full support of Valuations and Final Account
- Manage claims, payments and retentions
- Automatic feeds into Job Costing and Accounts
- Extensive reporting and bill printing
- Identifies all resources used in a valuation
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About COMSS
COMSS Limited was set up in 2010 to provide breakthrough construction software applications that enable small to medium sized construction companies to run lean businesses in lean times. COMSS knew survival required lower cost, more efficient operations AND smarter, more informed decisions. But when it reviewed what was available, it saw over-engineered, expensive to operate software with the most important functions clogged-up with non-essential features. As a result COMSS has developed a suite of applications that not only deliver functional value but can be run by fewer staff and that require less resources, time and cost to implement.
COMSS development centre is based in Longford, Ireland. It is a Microsoft BizSpark company and its Construction Suite is endorsed by the Construction Industry Federation of Ireland. www.comss.org
New Software Company Launches Accounting Software Package Built for Today’s Commercial Challenges
Thursday, August 1st, 2013- Specifically designed to meet the needs of recession-hit economy
- Provides the operational insight and financial transparency for profitable decision-making
- Optimised for small to medium sized companies
- Available as a standalone package
- Launch offer makes upgrading from out of date software or manual systems even more affordable
- Also launching today, the InBusiness Construction Suite
Improving financial control at small to medium sized companies took a leap forward today with the launch of the COMSS InBusiness Accounting Suite. This new software package is a lean financial management system that enables fitter, more profitable businesses. Data entered just once is available to all other parts of the financial management system. And, all the unnecessary functions that clog up other financial software have been removed to deliver a streamlined accounts package that is much easier to use and low cost to run.
The InBusiness Accounting Suite meets the needs of small and medium enterprises in a broad range of sectors. It integrates Sales, Purchasing, Inventory, Distribution and Accounting into a single powerful business management application. As a result, it delivers increased operational and financial visibility for less effort and at less cost. It provides all the financial rigour required to run a profitable business.
It can scale from a single location to support multi-company, multi-location, multi-branch and department businesses. It includes multi-currency functionality and uses streamlined processes to deliver financial management functionality that enables businesses to be more efficient and more productive.
InBusiness has been developed by an Irish software company called COMSS that was formed specifically to deliver new software solutions that are optimised for the post financial-meltdown world of today.
Profitability designed-in
The InBusiness Accounting Suite enables increased competitiveness, lower cost and more efficient operations as well as smarter, more informed decisions. It can be run by fewer staff and requires less time and cost to implement than traditional accounting software. It is optimised to deliver enhanced profitability because it has been built with these goals in mind:
- Thinking Lean – COMSS removed any feature or function that was not essential to the success of the business and as a result has created streamlined workflows for greater efficiency and effectiveness
- Eliminating repetition – COMSS enabled all the modules to draw on a common record so that data only has to be entered once – saving users – and the business significant time and money
- Improving financial and operational visibility – COMSS built in alerts to warn of potential risks and, functions to capture data at key points in a project so that decisions can be taken more quickly and with greater certainty.
Flexible subscription model
The InBusiness Accounting Suite is available immediately. It can be purchased as a perpetual license or on an annual basis. Subscription licensing removes the need for any upfront payment for licenses and a fixed annual license fee eases cash flow.
Additional modules can be added to the license at any time during the subscription period. That means no more software sitting on the shelf unused.
The annual subscription includes the use of COMSS Support Services and entitles you to all major and minor releases that become available during the subscription period.
Launch offer gives early movers even lower subscription cost
Although the InBusiness Accounting Suite is already priced to be affordable for small and medium sized companies, COMSS is offering a further 20% off subscription pricing for the first two years to the first 20 companies that purchase it before September 30, 2013.
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About COMSS
COMSS Limited was set up in 2010 to provide breakthrough software applications that enable small to medium sized construction companies to run lean businesses in lean times. COMSS knew survival required lower cost, more efficient operations AND smarter, more informed decisions. But when it reviewed what was available, it saw over-engineered, expensive to operate software with the most important functions clogged-up with non-essential features. As a result COMSS has developed a suite of applications that not only deliver functional value but can be run by fewer staff and that require less resources, time and cost to implement.
COMSS development centre is based in Longford, Ireland. It is a Microsoft BizSpark company and its Construction Suite is endorsed by the Construction Industry Federation of Ireland. www.comss.org
New Software Company Launches Breakthrough Construction Software Solution to Help Unlock Profit for Construction Industry
Wednesday, July 31st, 2013- Specifically designed to meet the needs of recession-hit construction industry
- Provides the operational insight and financial transparency for profitable decision-making
- Integrated suite manages full lifecycle of construction projects
- Affordable replacement for mix of manual and old software systems used by most small/medium construction companies
- Special launch price available for first movers
- Endorsed by Construction Industry Federation of Ireland (CIF)
- Also launching today, the InBusiness Accounting Suite
Making a profit from construction projects may have gotten a little easier today with the launch of the COMSSInBusiness Construction Suite. This new software package contains five integrated modules that cover the entire construction project lifecycle: Estimating; Job Costing; Accounting; Subcontractor Management and Plant Management.
InBusiness has been developed by a software company – called COMSS – that was formed specifically to deliver new software solutions to the hard-pressed construction industry. At the heart of the construction software package is a very powerful Accounting Suite that is designed to provide construction companies the financial visibility and operational insight to ensure profitable construction projects.
This breakthrough solution is a result of creative collaboration between Brian Loughran, a veteran of the construction industry with 40 years experience, and a young software talent, John Tallon. The combination has produced a powerful tool designed to help reinvigorate the construction sector.
Profitability designed-in
The InBusiness Construction Suite enables increased competitiveness, lower cost and more efficient operations as well as smarter, more informed decisions. It can be run by fewer administrative staff and requires less time and cost to implement than traditional software. It is optimised to deliver enhanced profitability because it has been built with these goals in mind:
- Thinking Lean – COMSS removed any feature or function that was not essential to the success of the business or the construction project and as a result has created streamlined workflows for greater efficiency and effectiveness
- Eliminating repetition – COMSS enabled all the modules to draw on a common record so that data only has to be entered once – saving users – and the business significant time and money
- Improving financial and operational visibility – COMSS built in alerts to warn of potential risks and, functions to capture data at key points in a project so that decisions can be taken more quickly and with greater certainty
- Improving project profitability – COMSS designed all the modules to integrate and work with the same user interface and developed an incredibly powerful accounts package at the heart of the InBusiness Construction Suite so that the financial implications of every project transaction could be seen automatically.
Flexible subscription model
The InBusiness Construction Suite is available immediately. It can be purchased as a perpetual license or on an annual basis. Subscription licensing removes the need for any upfront payment for licenses and a fixed annual license fee eases cash flow.
Additional modules can be added to the license at any time during the subscription period. That means no more software sitting on the shelf unused.
The annual subscription includes the use of COMSS Support Services and entitles you to all major and minor releases that become available during the subscription period.
Launch offer gives early movers even lower subscription cost
Although the InBusiness Construction Suite is already priced to be affordable for small and medium sized construction companies, the company is offering a further 20% off subscription pricing, for the first two years, to the first 20 companies that purchase it before September 30, 2013.
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About COMSS
COMSS Limited was set up in 2010 to provide breakthrough software applications that enable small to medium sized construction companies to run lean businesses in lean times. COMSS knew survival required lower cost, more efficient operations AND smarter, more informed decisions. But when it reviewed what was available, it saw over-engineered, expensive to operate software with the most important functions clogged-up with non-essential features. As a result COMSS has developed a suite of applications that not only deliver functional value but can be run by fewer staff and that require less resources, time and cost to implement.
COMSS development centre is based in Longford, Ireland. It is a Microsoft BizSpark company and its Construction Suite is endorsed by the Construction Industry Federation of Ireland. www.comss.org
New Irish Software Company launches Accounting package built for today’s commercial challenges
Friday, June 21st, 2013- Specifically designed to meet the needs of recession-hit economy
- Provides the operational insight and financial transparency for profitable decision-making
- Optimised for small to medium sized companies
- Available as a standalone package
- Launch offer makes upgrading from out of date software or manual systems even more affordable
- Also launching today, the InBusiness Construction Suite
Improving financial control at small to medium sized companies took a leap forward today with the launch of the Comss InBusiness Accounting Suite. This new software package is a lean financial management system that enables fitter, more profitable businesses. Data entered just once is available to all other parts of the financial management system. And, all the unnecessary functions that clog up other financial software have been removed to deliver a streamlined accounts package that is much easier to use and low cost to run.
The InBusiness Accounting Suite meets the needs of small and medium enterprises in a broad range of sectors. It integrates Sales, Purchasing, Inventory, Distribution and Accounting into a single powerful business management application. As a result, it delivers increased operational and financial visibility for less effort and at less cost. It provides all the financial rigour required to run a profitable business.
It can scale from a single location to support multi-company, multi-location, multi-branch and department businesses. It includes multi-currency functionality and uses streamlined processes to deliver financial management functionality that enables businesses to be more efficient and more productive.
InBusiness has been developed by an Irish software company called Comss that was formed specifically to deliver new software solutions that are optimised for the post financial-meltdown world of today.
Profitability designed-in
The InBusiness Accounting Suite enables increased competitiveness, lower cost and more efficient operations as well as smarter, more informed decisions. It can be run by fewer staff and requires less time and cost to implement than traditional accounting software. It is optimised to deliver enhanced profitability because it has been built with these goals in mind:
- Thinking Lean – Comss removed any feature or function that was not essential to the success of the business and as a result has created streamlined workflows for greater efficiency and effectiveness
- Eliminating repetition – Comss enabled all the modules to draw on a common record so that data only has to be entered once – saving users – and the business significant time and money
- Improving financial and operational visibility – Comss built in alerts to warn of potential risks and, functions to capture data at key points in a project so that decisions can be taken more quickly and with greater certainty.
Flexible subscription model
The InBusiness Accounting Suite is available immediately. It can be purchased as a perpetual license or on an annual basis. Subscription licensing removes the need for any upfront payment for licenses and a fixed annual license fee eases cash flow.
Additional modules can be added to the license at any time during the subscription period. That means no more software sitting on the shelf unused.
The annual subscription includes the use of Comss Support Services and entitles you to all major and minor releases that become available during the subscription period.
Launch offer gives early movers even lower subscription cost
Although the InBusiness Accounting Suite is already priced to be affordable for small and medium sized companies, Comss is offering a further 20% of subscription pricing for the first two years to the first 20 companies that purchase it before September 30, 2013.
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About Comss
Comss Limited was set up in 2010 to provide breakthrough software applications that enable small to medium sized construction companiesto run lean businesses in lean times. Comss knew survival required lower cost, more efficient operations AND smarter, more informed decisions. But when it reviewed what was available, it saw over-engineered, expensive to operate software with the most important functions clogged-up with non-essential features. As a result Comss has developed a suite of applications that not only deliver functional value but can be run by fewer staff and that require less resources, time and cost to implement.
Comss development centre is based in Longford, Ireland. It is a Microsoft BizSpark company and its Construction Suite is endorsed by the Construction Industry Federation of Ireland. www.comss.org
New Irish Software Company launches breakthrough software solution to help unlock profit for Irish construction industry
Friday, June 21st, 2013- Specifically designed to meet the needs of recession-hit construction industry
- Endorsed by Construction Industry Federation of Ireland (CIF)
- Provides the operational insight and financial transparency for profitable decision-making
- Integrated suite manages full lifecycle of construction projects
- Affordable replacement for mix of manual and old software systems used by most small/medium construction companies
- Special launch price available for first movers
- Also launching today, the InBusiness Accounting Suite
Making a profit from construction projects may have gotten a little easier today with the launch of the Comss InBusiness Construction Suite. This new software package contains five integrated modules that cover the entire construction project lifecycle: Estimating; Job Costing; Accounting; Subcontractor Management and Plant Management.
InBusiness has been developed by an Irish software company – called Comss – that was formed specifically to deliver new software solutions to the hard-pressed Irish construction industry. At the heart of the software package is a very powerful Accounting Suite that is designed to provide construction companies the financial visibility and operational insight to ensure profitable construction projects.
This breakthrough solution is a result of creative collaboration between Brian Loughran, a veteran of the Irish construction industry with 40 years experience, and a young Irish software talent, John Tallon. The combination has produced a powerful tool designed to help reinvigorate the construction sector in Ireland.
Profitability designed-in
The InBusiness Construction Suite enables increased competitiveness, lower cost and more efficient operations as well as smarter, more informed decisions. It can be run by fewer administrative staff and requires less time and cost to implement than traditional software. It is optimised to deliver enhanced profitability because it has been built with these goals in mind:
- Thinking Lean – Comss removed any feature or function that was not essential to the success of the business or the construction project and as a result has created streamlined workflows for greater efficiency and effectiveness
- Eliminating repetition – Comss enabled all the modules to draw on a common record so that data only has to be entered once – saving users – and the business significant time and money
- Improving financial and operational visibility – Comss built in alerts to warn of potential risks and, functions to capture data at key points in a project so that decisions can be taken more quickly and with greater certainty
- Improving project profitability – Comss designed all the modules to integrate and work with the same user interface and developed an incredibly powerful accounts package at the heart of the InBusiness Construction Suite so that the financial implications of every project transaction could be seen automatically.
Flexible subscription model
The InBusiness Construction Suite is available immediately. It can be purchased as a perpetual license or on an annual basis. Subscription licensing removes the need for any upfront payment for licenses and a fixed annual license fee eases cash flow.
Additional modules can be added to the license at any time during the subscription period. That means no more software sitting on the shelf unused.
The annual subscription includes the use of Comss Support Services and entitles you to all major and minor releases that become available during the subscription period.
Launch offer gives early movers even lower subscription cost
Although the InBusiness Construction Suite is already priced to be affordable for small and medium sized construction companies, the company is offering a further 20% off subscription pricing, for the first two years, to the first 20 companies that purchase it before September 30, 2013.
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About Comss
Comss Limited was set up in 2010 to provide breakthrough software applications that enable small to medium sized construction companiesto run lean businesses in lean times. Comss knew survival required lower cost, more efficient operations AND smarter, more informed decisions. But when it reviewed what was available, it saw over-engineered, expensive to operate software with the most important functions clogged-up with non-essential features. As a result Comss has developed a suite of applications that not only deliver functional value but can be run by fewer staff and that require less resources, time and cost to implement.
Comss development centre is based in Longford, Ireland. It is a Microsoft BizSpark company and its Construction Suite is endorsed by the Construction Industry Federation of Ireland. www.comss.org