User:Mariamc1984/Spectrum Construction Software

SpectrumTM Construction Software is Spectrum Construction Software is a construction management software program developed by Dexter + Chaney. It consists of 28 modules that handle accounting, jobs, project management, document imaging, human resources, equipment, materials, service, remote connectivity, and a variety of data-sharing tasks.

Founded in Seattle in 1981 by John Chaney and Mark Dexter, the system evolved from DOS to Windows to SQL using Pro-IV. The database engine behind Spectrum is Microsoft SQL Server. (http://www.ctsguides.com/dexterchaney-spectrum.asp)

The latest version of Spectrum, Version 13, was released in fall of 2008. In 2009, Dexter + Chaney launched an equipment tracking system (called Equipment Service System, or ESS) for heavy construction companies that tracks equipment hours, fuel consumption, and maintenance activity. (http://www.softwareadvice.com/articles/construction/spectrum-equipment-service-system-taking-the-guesswork-out-of-tracking-equipment-costs-1100609/)

Spectrum is used by over 1000 customers in 48 states, with one client in Honduras. 25% of Spectrum customers are based in the Pacific Northwest. Broken down by type of business: General Contractors: 20% Heavy/Highway Contractors: 40% Electrical/ Specialty: 40%

Dexter + Chaney hosts a yearly Spectrum Users’ Conference in Seattle, WA.

A full list of Spectrum Construction Software’s 28 modules:

Accounts Payable/Subcontract Management Accounts Receivable Cash Management Confidential Payroll Document Imaging Equipment Control Equipment Service System Equipment Tracking Fixed Assets General Ledger Human Resources Info-Link Inventory Control Job Cost Materials Management Order Processing/Invoicing Payroll Preventive Maintenance Project Management Project Setup Purchase Order Query and Dashboards Resource Scheduling Sales Analysis Service Contracts Spectrum Mobile Time + Materials Billing Work Order