Maxwell Systems Offers RSMeans Construction Cost Data

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxwell Systems, Inc., a leading provider of complete construction business management software solutions, today announced that RSMeans Databases are now available with Maxwell Systems ProContractorMX, a comprehensive, all-in-one construction business management solution that includes key capabilities for estimating, job cost accounting, and project management in a seamless application.

Maxwell Systems has partnered with RSMeans, part of Reed Construction Data and North America's leading source of construction cost information, to offer a variety of trade databases to use with Maxwell Systems ProContractorMX. These databases, which are updated quarterly, provide construction cost information for material, equipment, labor, and assemblies for work including commercial, residential, and construction specialties, covering everything from sitework to mechanical items.

"RSMeans 2010 cost-data solutions offer the most comprehensive cost information available," said Daimon Bridge, Reed Construction Data's Director of Cost and Analytic Products. "So by using Maxwell Systems ProContractorMX and the RSMeans cost data, contractors can make well-informed decisions about labor, materials, and equipment costs in order to submit accurate and competitive bids."

"We are excited about our partnership with RSMeans, a widely respected organization that delivers top-notch cost data that will be invaluable to our customers using ProContractorMX for estimating," said Mike Gillum, Director of Product Management-Estimating, Maxwell Systems. "Now more than ever, contractors need to produce tightly accurate estimates in order to compete and win work that's profitable. We tailor our solutions to meet the demands of successfully managing construction business, and this new offering is another feature we're eager to deliver."

    
    
    These RSMeans cost databases can be utilized with ProContractorMX:
    
    Building Construction                       Master Union Composite
    Civil Composite                             Mechanical
    Commercial Composite                        Metric
    Concrete                                    Open Shop
    Electrical                                  Plumbing
    Facilities Composite                        Repair and Remodeling
    Heavy                                       Residential
    Interior                                    Sitework and Landscape
    Light Commercial

Each database comes complete with city cost indexes, which are used to accurately calculate costs for specific cities or regions. RSMeans databases are all available in UniFormat, a publication of CSI and CSC. UniFormat is the Uniform Classification System for organizing preliminary construction information into a standard order or sequence on the basis of functional elements. UniFormat is quickly replacing the standard CSI 16 division format.

Maxwell Systems ProContractorMX is a comprehensive, all-in-one solution that includes key capabilities for takeoff; estimating; bids and proposals; management of projects, procurement, financials, employees, payroll, and equipment; and intelligent dashboards and critical reports for timely analysis of projects or the overall business. It's ideal for concrete, masonry, sitework, excavation, paving, drywall, and roofing contractors.

ABOUT RSMEANS

RSMeans, part of Reed Construction Data, is North America's leading source of construction cost information. The company offers print, CD, and online cost data; reference books and seminars; and consulting services -- tools to help owners, developers, architects, engineers, and contractors estimate and control construction costs.  Visit www.rsmeans.com for more information.

ABOUT MAXWELL SYSTEMS

Maxwell Systems is a leading provider of complete construction business management and property management software solutions and services. Founded in 1975, Maxwell Systems is dedicated to helping its 10,000 customers streamline their estimating, job cost accounting, and project management processes and improve profitability. To deliver true end-to-end control of critical business processes, the company's product offerings include: ProContractorMX™, American Contractor™, Management Suite™, StreetSmarts®, QuestMX™ Estimating, and Estimation Logistics™. To further help customers grow their business while maximizing the return on their technology investment, Maxwell Systems provides comprehensive support and maintenance, training, and consulting. The company's headquarters are in King of Prussia, Pa., with offices in Baltimore, Md., Fort Collins, Colo., Santa Cruz, Calif., and Sarasota, Fla. More information is available at www.maxwellsystems.com.  

Maxwell Systems, ProContractorMX, American Contractor, Management Suite, QuestMX, and Estimation Logistics are trademarks and StreetSmarts is a registered trademark of Maxwell Systems, Inc.

    
    
    Media Contacts:
    Andrea Frassoni, Maxwell Systems, Inc. 
    800-688-8226, ext. 1240      
    [email protected] 
    
    Karen Higgins, A & E Communications, Inc.
    610-831-5723
    [email protected]

SOURCE Maxwell Systems, Inc.