Maxwell Systems Releases ProContractorMX Version 2.7 Construction Business Management Software

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA--(Marketwire - Jul 25, 2011) - Maxwell Systems, Inc., a leading provider of complete construction business management software solutions, today released Maxwell Systems™ ProContractorMX™ version 2.7, which offers valuable new capabilities to construction companies of varying size and discipline across the industry.

With the 2.7 version, the award-winning construction management software solution delivers a new safety manager module, and new tools to increase takeoff speed and accuracy, comply with OSHA safety regulations, easily manage equipment maintenance, simplify processes, and eliminate redundancies.

"Job site safety, project profitability, and simplified workflow are among the top concerns of every construction business owner," said Jim Flynn, President & CEO of Maxwell Systems. "We continually improve our solutions to help contractors operate more successfully, efficiently, and in accordance to their changing business needs. The new capabilities of ProContractorMX available in this release further our goal to best satisfy customer demand and anticipate how the software can be the ultimate all-in-one system for construction management."

The notable features and enhancements delivered in ProContractorMX 2.7 include:

• New OSHA Safety Manager module allows contractors to easily and properly meet specific OSHA requirements, as well as reduce costs and improve competitive edge with a comprehensive set of jobsite safety tools and consulting services.
• New Equipment Maintenance feature allows tracking of work codes and service intervals (miles, hours) transactions to help minimize the costs associated with equipment repairs and to keep equipment active at jobsites.
• New AP Workflow feature simplifies invoice tracking and routing for approvals electronically, ensuring proper cost code and accurate to purchase order or subcontract.
• New Shape Recognition feature allows estimators to further automate quantity counts using Digital Takeoff with technology that searches a set of plans and annotates like symbols and shapes.
• Mobile Connect enhancement allows entry of Daily Field Report data (time, equipment, comments, and attachments) via iPad and automatically transfer to the main ProContractorMX database in the office, and then to Payroll timecards to eliminate duplication of entering timecards each week.

Maxwell Systems ProContractorMX is a comprehensive, all-in-one construction management software solution that includes key capabilities for takeoff; estimating; bids and proposals; management of projects, financials, procurement, inventory, employees, payroll, and equipment; and intelligent dashboards and critical reports for timely analysis of projects or the overall business.

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®, and Estimation®. 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.

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