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Construction Software and the True Cost to Implement
By David Kraft
Purchasing new construction software for your business likely involves more costs than you are
planning for. Beyond the price of the actual software itself, there are a number of hidden costs that
many businesses do not plan for that become a part of the "true cost" to implement the new software. If
you do not account for these costs prior to purchasing software, you may be in for a rude awakening
when you go to implement the new package and realize that you do not have enough money to move
forward.
The five most common additional costs incurred when implementing new construction management
software are:
The Cost to Train New Staff and Properly Implement the Software: Many buyers understand that
some money will be tied up in training staff and actually installing the software, but this number is often
underestimated. In most cases, it costs at least as much to properly train staff and implement the
software as it does to purchase the software. This 1:1 ratio can grow even higher for more complex
systems. Some companies try to limit this cost by skimping on training, but this never pays off. Your
best bet is to figure this number in to your budget from the get-go to prevent problems down the road.
The last thing you want to do is have a great piece of software that nobody can use properly.
Cost of Hiring Staff with More Experience or Different Skill Sets: In most cases, your current staff
should be able to learn the new software and operate it well. However, in certain cases where the
software or company does highly special