Viewpoint Construction Accounting Software

Viewpoint Construction Software is a fast-growing company that offers a fully-integrated construction management system. The company has experienced significant growth over the last three years. They added 88 new customers in 2010 alone, and increased revenue 42% over 2009. Viewpoint is using this growth to invest in staffing and product development. As a recent example, they announced the release of their cloud computing program called Viewpoint V6 Fast Track. It is designed for the smaller, mid-sized contractors that want subscription-based pricing.

Viewpoint’s main offering combines bid management, scheduling, project management, and accounting in a single suite. It’s an enterprise system built on the Microsoft .NET framework and SQL Server database. The software is designed for general contractors, heavy/highway contractors, and specialty subcontractors including the electrical, mechanical, and HVAC trades. It is best for medium to large contractors.

The project management and accounting modules in Viewpoint can be purchased as stand-alone systems. They are both feature rich modules that offer several construction-specific capabilities. For example, the project management module includes drawing management, equipment and resource management, LEED tracking, and punch lists. The accounting module includes job costing, time and material billing, AIA billing, and prevailing wage reports.