Computer & Information Technology

What’s the difference between a PDA and a VPN? Should you use estimating software? Here’s sound advice on making the most of technology in your business — your guide through all the acronyms, applications, and options of computerizing your business. Search the resources compiled below by title, detail, or date. Remember to check back often; we’re always adding more.

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Custom Builder Symposium + Design Institute November 6-8 with Pre-Symposium courses November 3-5 San Diego, CA     The 2009 event is over.  Thank you to all of our attendees, speakers and sponsors for making this year's combined event such a success!   To sign up to …
11/6/2009
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Effective estimating is a vital factor in running a profitable construction business. With EstimatorPRO 5.1, you will complete complex home building and remodeling estimates quickly and accurately--up to twelve times faster than traditional estimating methods.   An intuitive …
7/7/2009
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The world's finest multi-scale digital plan measure! Instant linear, area and volume take-offs-maximize your blueprint take-off and estimating time. Use in the office, out in the field, anywhere! Includes manual auto count feature, 91 imperial and Metric scales, eight custom scales, memory function …
1999
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Today's housing market is very challenging, and while nobody knows exactly what the future holds, we do know that good basic business practices apply to any market. We also know that innovative approaches can spark success under almost any circumstances. To help members in today’s …
10/29/2008
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NAHB members are eligible for nationally negotiated group discounts on credit card processing and other electronic payment services through Solveras Payment Systems. From secure Internet based transaction solutions to cell phone based mobile swipe rate processing, this program offers the latest …
2/9/2008
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Just Released!   The Cost of Doing Business Study is based on the results of a financial survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders in 2007. This one-of-a-kind resource gives you the unique opportunity to compare yourself to other builders across the country. Home builders …
2008
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Easily Create Estimates in Just Minutes!Now residential contractors and remodelers can create fast and accurate estimates with EstimatorPRO™. It does everything that you can do with paper and pencil, but using EstimatorPRO™ you can produce a highly accurate, detailed estimate for an …
2005
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If you want a simple, step-by-step guide to improve the accuracy and speed of building estimates, Estimating with Microsoft Excel was written for you. Author Jay Christofferson, a recognized expert in computerized estimating, teaches you how to build a fully customized estimating program that …
2003
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (BM&ITC) Committee Charge: The Standing Committee on Business Management and Information Technology has jurisdiction over matters relating to improving the business management skills of builder members in order to enhance their …
11/15/2007
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This easy-to-use directory makes it easy for Builders, Remodelers, and Contractors to find information on construction software and IT solutions & services for their businesses. Just pick the software or service type you need vendor information for and hit the …
5/1/2007
Directory
There are thousands of builders out there looking for software and technology solutions. Many of these builders use NAHB's Technology Solutions Directory to see "what's out there," and to plan their research to figure out which software and technology companies to contact. Now, here's your …
3/15/2007
Directory
Since 2006, federation members have turned to the Custom Home Building Quarterly to glean the latest news for custom builders as well as business management tips by and for the membership. The Custom Home Building Quarterly, a compreshensive, easy-to-read e-newsletter sponsored by the …
4/26/2006
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The Business Managment department develops and distributes tools to improve NAHB builder members’ management effectiveness and profitability. The department identifies member needs and defines models of business success by spotting emerging management trends, conducting research, and …
2/3/2006
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