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Last year, UDA Technologies announced plans to sunset ConstructionSuite, the industry-renowned desktop construction management software launched in 2007. As more details have been released in recent months, UDA has confirmed that the current version of ConstructionSuite (ConstructionSuite™ 13) will be the final version of ConstructionSuite. 

A major part of UDA ConstructionOnline’s commitment to strengthening the features and functionality of its products is displayed by its dedication to addressing client requests. Since the beginning of 2023 alone, ConstructionOnline’s Product Team has released 170 feature requests and resolutions specifically made by clients—setting the industry standard for efficiency and customer service.  

ConstructionOnline was recently featured in a Forbes Advisor article which recommended the Best Construction Estimating Software (2023). The Forbes team of experts analyzed over a dozen construction estimating software solutions to compile a list of the best options available on the market today, and ConstructionOnline™ was ultimately recommended as “best for big companies.”

Following the recent enhancements to Import and Export options for OnCost™ Estimates, UDA Technologies recently announced updates to the Excel Estimate Templates provided for importing Estimates into ConstructionOnline™. Excel Estimate Templates provided for Import now include fields and formatting to support recent functionality enhancements. Notable updates include -  

An update was released for Socket™, UDA’s innovative Windows desktop helper app for ConstructionOnline™ which enables powerful integration between ConstructionOnline™ and desktop programs like QuickBooks and PlanSwift.

UDA Technologies recently announced a substantial upgrade to the TrueStar™ Database. ConstructionOnline’s proprietary database engine, the TrueStar™ Database powers the #1 ranked construction management software by organizing and storing data with exceptional reliability and unparalleled performance. 

As the first quarter of 2023 comes to a close, UDA Technologies announced the company’s most successful quarter to date with record sales results reported in January, February, and March. Double-digit revenue growth was particularly driven by new subscriptions to ConstructionOnline, as well as multi-year renewal commitments and substantial upgrades to the #1 ranked online construction project management platform. 

Initial reports for January and February of 2023 reflect promising news for ConstructionOnline - new and current customers alike are eagerly taking advantage of new multi-year subscription contracts being offered for the #1 ranked construction management software. 

UDA Technologies is excited to announce that ConstructionOnline™ was named to GetApp’s Category Leaders for Construction Job Costing Software in 2022. The Category Leaders Report features software products with the highest scores compiled from end-user ratings in 5 key areas: ease of use, value for money, functionality, customer support, and likelihood to recommend. 

UDA ConstructionOnline recently announced new options for printing Messages and Announcements from the construction management software. By allowing Company Users to print key points of communication between employees, clients, subs, and more, ConstructionOnline™ is ensuring the effective documentation of project information and correspondence. 

Recent enhancements to UDA ConstructionOnline have introduced expanded options for construction Work Order Reports and Materials List Reports generated from OnCost™ Estimates. 

As a leader in construction estimating & job costing software for more than 20 years,UDA Technologies recognizes the importance of fully integrated detailed cost data. Committed to continually innovating and improving on the current Items Database and Company Costbooks, UDA recently announced a series of updates to the Import/Export features for Company Costbooks as a part of the highly anticipated release of ConstructionOnline™ 2023.

UDA Technologies recently announced expanded options for sharing construction Takeoff Sheets via Redline™ Takeoff for ConstructionOnline™. The latest enhancements offer construction pros customizable options for downloading and printing construction takeoff sheets with both takeoff measurements and markup included.

ConstructionOnline™ Users now have the ability to create Purchase Order Reports for Approved Change Orders and Client Selections within ConstructionOnline’s Financial Reporting. These latest additions continue to add depth to the reporting resources available to construction pros who choose ConstructionOnline™.

Adding to the industry-leading cloud-based takeoff software, ConstructionOnline™ recently introduced powerful updates to Redline™ Takeoff’s Sheet Layer controls. Sheet Layer controls are now conveniently located within a user-friendly widget at the bottom right of the Takeoff Sheet and increase Users ability to create fast, detailed, and accurate takeoffs. 

Well-known for providing consistent 5-star Customer Service, Support, & Training, UDA Technologies continues to demonstrate a dedication to customer success by delivering additional resources to the ConstructionOnline™ Knowledge Base. Currently, the CO™ Knowledge Base provides over 900 step-by-step articles & help guides to support the successful adoption of ConstructionOnline™ by construction companies around the world.

UDA Technologies plans to exhibit at the 2023 NAHB International Builders’ Show, scheduled for January 31 - February 2, 2023. The home building industry’s premier event, IBS is presented annually by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

TrueVision™ Project Health tables for individual ConstructionOnline™ Projects have been expanded to offer additional details through intuitive drill-in views - designed to deliver powerful, project-specific insights directly to construction teams alongside ConstructionOnline’s industry-leading project management tools. 

This September, UDA Technologies exceeded existing company sales records, reporting substantial revenue growth on all fronts. The highest-grossing month for UDA in 2022 thus far, September 2022 saw that new subscriptions & upgrades for ConstructionOnline™ were particularly strong. 

UDA Technologies recently announced the early release of new automatic Project Numbering for ConstructionOnline™ Projects and Opportunities. When enabled, the highly-anticipated new feature automatically assigns a customized number to any newly created Project or Opportunity within the ConstructionOnline Company Account. 

UDA Technologies recently added Company Invoice Setting options for Invoices created within ConstructionOnline™. This addition to ConstructionOnline’s robust Invoicing feature allows construction pros to create custom, professional Invoices and email messages to send to their clients.

ConstructionOnline™ Company Users now have the ability to Copy and Paste Categories, Subcategories, and Items within OnCost™ Estimating. Users will find Copy/Paste controls through the right-click dropdown menu or by using the Ctrl + C (Copy) and Ctrl + V (Paste) keyboard shortcuts.

ConstructionOnline™ Users will find updates to the language and styling of the ClientLink™ / TeamLink™ Settings modal that improve clarity & usability for Company Users. New modal styling options include:

ConstructionOnline™ recently announced updates to the system that allow for improved, integrated tracking of Material Orders and Deliveries, specifically pertaining to Change Orders and Client Selections. With new fields for Order/Delivery Dates and Order/Delivery Status, construction pros are able to document and manage Change Orders and Client Selections beyond approval and to completion. 

ConstructionOnline™ recently announced the addition of the new Estimate Unit Report, which compiles a summary displaying Quantity and Cost Totals for Estimate Units included within a selected construction project estimate. With a variety of options & filters available, the Estimate Unit Report offers succinct, professional documentation that can be easily shared, saved, printed, or downloaded.

ConstructionOnline™ Company Users now have the ability to Import and Export Change Orders in ConstructionOnline™. As a leader in the construction software industry, ConstructionOnline™ understands the importance of effective change order management on productivity and profits. New Import/Export functions offer a variety of options to further the flexibility and efficiency of ConstructionOnline’s powerful Change Order management system. 

ConstructionOnline™ announced the release of new & improved ‘Search’ functions with a recent system update. By enhancing Search functions within a variety of features, ConstructionOnline™ streamlines data accessibility and demonstrates a continued dedication to construction project management software solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, and organization for construction companies worldwide. 

Recent updates to UDA’s award-winning construction project management software, ConstructionOnline™, offer improved management of Lead Tracking for construction companies. Automated custom email features allow companies to customize the Email Subject & Message Content for followup emails sent to Leads. By default, the automated email is toggled off until customized and enabled from the Web Capture Settings available from the More Options Menu in Lead Tracking.

Redline™ Planroom - ConstructionOnline’s revolutionary toolkit for construction plan management & markup - now offers new options that allow users to “group” drawings together on any single sheet. By grouping multiple drawings or markups together, they become a single element that can be moved, edited, and reported on as one.

UDA Technologies recently announced the release of the new & improved Financial Report Wizard for ConstructionOnline™, home to industry-leading OnCost™ Estimating & Job Costing. The new Report Wizard is currently in place for Estimate Proposals and Current Contract Summaries, and further expansion is projected for future system updates.

ConstructionOnline™ recently introduced the latest in construction project management reports with the brand-new Call Log Summary Report for ConstructionOnline’s Communication toolkit. The Call Log Summary Report compiles details, notes, attachments, and more from Call Log entries into professional, presentation-ready documents that can be shared via ClientLink, TeamLink, download, or email.

Recent updates to UDA’s award-winning construction project management software, ConstructionOnline™, offer improved management of Client Selections for construction companies. Most notably, ConstructionOnline™ Company Users will find that they are now able to individually designate which Client Selections - and subsequent Selection Choices - are visible for construction clients through ConstructionOnline’s convenient online Project Portals.

UDA Technologies was honored for ConstructionOnline™ to be named the Leading Construction CRM Software Provider (USA) in BUILD Magazine’s 2022 Construction & Engineering Awards.

ConstructionOnline™ delivers the world’s fastest online construction scheduling, and recent updates to the system see construction task management delivered with unparalleled speed, efficiency, and ease.

ConstructionOnline™ is known for providing top-ranked construction project management solutions, including industry-leading tools for the effective management of integral project communication, like Requests for Information (RFIs). Recently expanded to include sections for Drafts as well as Trash, ConstructionOnline™ delivers user-friendly options that put construction companies in control of their correspondence.

UDA Technologies recently announced the release of several new options for ConstructionOnline’s convenient, custom Project Portals for ClientLink™ and TeamLink™ Contacts. Key updates to Profile Details, Daily Logs, Change Orders, and Client Selections further construction companies’ options for delivering the best construction experiences for clients, subcontractors, vendors, and more.

UDA Technologies announced the addition of the new Items by Takeoff Report for Redline™ Takeoff in ConstructionOnline™ this week. The Items by Takeoff Report compiles detailed information regarding items associated with existing Takeoff Measurements on any or all Sheets for a particular Project, including item classifications, quantities, costs, and more.

ConstructionOnline™ announced this week that new options have been made available for Company Users when generating the Estimate v. Actual Report. As part of ConstructionOnline’s robust library of Financial Reports, the Estimate v. Actual Report offers a professional, print-ready compilation that shows variance between total estimated costs and actual costs to streamline profit tracking for construction companies.

ConstructionOnline™ announced the release of new & improved ‘Search’ functions with a recent system update. By enhancing 'Search' functions within a variety of features, ConstructionOnline™ streamlines data accessibility and demonstrates a continued dedication to construction project management software solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, and organization for construction companies worldwide.

UDA Technologies recently introduced new options to ConstructionOnline™ which allow Company Users to mark “Favorite” Templates for Projects, Estimates, and Schedules. The flexible, robust nature of Company Templates is integral to how ConstructionOnline™ works to help teams maximize efficiency, improve accuracy, and streamline operations, and the addition of “Favorite” Templates is a smart, user-friendly enhancement.

With an unparalleled dedication to user satisfaction, ConstructionOnline™ continues to embrace upgrades to the user interface & navigation to further improve ease-of-use and the overall user experience. This week, ConstructionOnline™ announced the expansion of Full-Screen Mode for additional project management features, including To Dos, Redline™ Planroom, Redline™ Takeoff, and PhotoStream™ views.

ConstructionOnline™ recently announced the addition of multi-select capabilities for To Dos at Company and Project levels. By allowing users the ability to select multiple To Dos at a time, ConstructionOnline™ empowers users with efficient, bulk management options for key task actions, like Assigning Resources.

UDA Technologies recently introduced Country & Language Settings to the top navigation menu in ConstructionOnline™ to enhance visibility of country-specific preferences available in the industry-leading construction project management software.

Company Users of ConstructionOnline™ will find that new fields have been added to the existing export available for the ConstructionOnline™ Company Projects Table. The option to export the Company Projects Table to Microsoft Excel was first introduced to ConstructionOnline™ in 2021 in response to client requests to empower expanded analysis of ConstructionOnline’s detailed project data.

UDA Technologies reports live online chat support as the primary method of support preferred by ConstructionOnline™ users around the globe, with recent metrics showing a substantial increase in demand for chat support and a substantial decrease in demand for phone support. Corporate metrics show that 6x as many customer inquiries came in via live online chat in 2021 than in 2020, with phone support inquiries decreasing by 57% from one year to the next. 

Results from the most recent Customer Satisfaction Survey demonstrate continued satisfaction and growing loyalty within UDA’s ConstructionOnline™ client base. As a centralized hub for construction project management, ConstructionOnline™ is designed to help industry professionals around the world build better, smarter, and faster - and customer reports prove success. 

UDA Technologies was honored to receive the 2022 “Best of Auburn” business award in the category of Software Company. The Auburn Award Program recognizes local businesses & model organizations leading various industries in and around Auburn in an effort to support industry growth, entrepreneurial opportunities, and partnership programs.

UDA Technologies is honored to announce that ConstructionOnline™ has been named a Top 10 Construction Management Software by SaaSworthy. ConstructionOnline™ has been featured as a Top 10 solution for Construction Management in 3 categories, including - Highest Rated, Fastest Growing, and Most Popular. 

UDA Technologies exceeded existing company sales records with monumental revenue growth noted in the first week of November 2021. Delivering the highest-grossing week of sales for UDA in more than a decade, new subscriptions & substantial upgrades for ConstructionOnline™ were particularly strong.

UDA Technologies was honored for ConstructionOnline™ to be named the Best Construction Management Software (USA) in BUILD Magazine’s 2021 Construction & Engineering Awards.