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Crystal Reports for Spectum - 2 Minute Survey

cdp-inc — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 18:16:29 +0000

Crystal Reports for Spectum - 2 Minute Survey cdp-inc January 7, 2025 - 1:16pm

Our next Crystal Reports for Spectrum Users training class is currently scheduled as an online class (March 25 - 28, three hours per day). We are considering making this an in-person class (March 27-28, six hours per day) at our offices in Charlotte, NC. If you're interested in attending this class, we'd like to get your input regarding your preferred format.

Please complete the 2 question survey below.

eBook Download: Drive better outcomes with data

cdp-inc — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 19:56:50 +0000

eBook Download: Drive better outcomes with data cdp-inc August 9, 2023 - 3:56pm

AI is a game-changer for construction

Artificial intelligence (AI) holds enormous potential to help E&C organizations unlock new predictive insights from project data. It’s time for the art of construction to meet the science of data.

In the Construction and Artificial Intelligence: Driving Better Outcomes with Data ebook from Oracle, you’ll learn how to:

Tackle new and growing data challenges
Apply insights to projects
Create benchmarks for projects
Look to AI to drive better outcomes with data

It’s time for the art of construction to meet the science of data.

Download the eBook Now

Download: Top Construction Workforce Challenges for 2023

cdp-inc — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 21:01:37 +0000

Download: Top Construction Workforce Challenges for 2023 cdp-inc January 27, 2023 - 4:01pm

After years of working during a pandemic and its aftereffects, like supply chain delays and inflation, the construction industry is finally able to see a light at the end of the tunnel. For 2023, there are a lot of positives. Reports show:

Rising construction costs should stabilize at 2%-4% in 2023 and 2024, on par with historical averages
Supply chain-related disruptions are expected to ease
Construction demands are expected to remain healthy for the near term, due to the demand for new construction and government infrastructure projects
US multifamily performance is strong and demand continues to exceed supply

The biggest challenges for the construction industry in 2023 are all centered around labor. According to LinkedIn, labor challenges for 2023 include a smaller talent pool, an aging workforce and strong competition for employees for employees.

The construction industry has been dealing with serious labor issues since the pandemic. Currently, 92% of contractors report moderate to high levels of difficulty finding skilled workers.

Download the eBook to see the top challenges and how you can adapt.

Download: How Great Recruiting and Onboarding Helps Retain Construction Employees

cdp-inc — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 20:55:38 +0000

Download: How Great Recruiting and Onboarding Helps Retain Construction Employees cdp-inc January 27, 2023 - 3:55pm

Construction and field services companies currently have it tough when it comes to maintaining a healthy workforce. Labor shortages mean it’s getting harder and harder to recruit, onboard and retain construction employees. In fact, more than half of all construction companies are having a hard time filling both salaried and hourly positions. Reasons for the labor shortage include a reduced number of workers entering the field, mass retirement of Baby Boomers and shortages as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to reports. Updating your hiring practices, including recruiting and onboarding, can not only attract better workers, but keep them on the job longer.

Employee experience is currently driving the job market, skilled laborers – already in high demand – have their pick of opportunities. Learn how to improve recruiting and onboarding for better employee retention.

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Download: Construction HR Technology Buyer’s Guide

cdp-inc — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 20:41:43 +0000

Download: Construction HR Technology Buyer’s Guide cdp-inc January 27, 2023 - 3:41pm

Digitize…or get left behind.

You’ve probably heard the business adage: Innovate or die. Innovation is always good, and it certainly sets you apart from competitors.

But in the construction and trades industry today, it may be a matter of doing things better, faster and smarter. That can include innovation, but increasingly it’s about digitization.

That’s because the construction industry is up against some strong workforce headwinds that have been years in the making. In the last two decades, fewer young people entered the profession while skilled workers have retired. With various economic downturns, some people left the industry for other types of work. The available workforce for construction has shrunk and there’s limited talent to go around.

Add emerging business challenges like rising interest rates, general inflation, supply chain woes and the price of materials and fuel, and it’s no surprise the construction industry is increasingly reliant on technology to get work done. That’s just smart business.

And it’s not just about the tools and techniques in the field, it’s about how to do more with the limited pool of labor.

In the construction and trades industry today, it may be a matter of doing things better, faster and smarter. That can include innovation, but increasingly it’s about digitization.

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Spectrum Construction Accounting Training Class

cdp-inc — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 19:47:52 +0000

Spectrum Construction Accounting Training Class

Event date/time

Tuesday, June 23, 2020 - 9:00pm

cdp-inc June 10, 2020 - 3:47pm

End Date

June 26, 2020 - 5:00pm

Four days of in-depth Spectrum Construction Management training! Register by June 10 - a laptop loaded with Spectrum and a course manual will be shipped to each student for the class (laptops will be returned to CDP following the class).

Who should attend?

This comprehensive hands-on class is for:

New users looking to master Spectrum accounting basics
Seasoned users who want to brush up on the basics while learning new tips, tricks and best practices

Training Topics

Installation and Setup

Security & System Administration
General Ledger (G/L) Installation & Setup
Cash Management (C/M) Installation & Setup
Accounts Payable (A/P) Installation & Setup
Accounts Receivables (A/R) Installation & Setup
Job Cost (J/C) Installation & Setup
Payroll (P/R) Installation & Setup

Data Processing

General Ledger (G/L) Data Processing
Accounts Payable (A/P) Data Processing
Payroll (P/R) Data Processing
Job Cost (J/C) Data Processing
Accounts Receivable (A/R) Data Processing
Cash Management (C/M) Data Processing

Security & System Administration

Spectrum Overview
Browser Setup
Security: Functions & Operators
Dashboards & Profiles
Creating a New Company
Contact Management
Global Tables
Spectrum Data Exchange (SDX)

General Ledger (G/L) Installation & Setup

Overview of G/L Module Features
G/L Structure (Divisions & Departments)
G/L Installation Screen
Account Setup
SDX G/L Account Import

Cash Management (C/M) Installation & Setup

Overview C/M Module Features
C/M Installation Screen
Account Setup

Accounts Payable (A/P) Installation & Setup

Overview of A/P Module Features
A/P Installation Screen
Use Tax code Setup (Sales Tax Copy)
Document Tracking Codes
Invoice Approval Routing
Vendor User-Defined Fields (Optional)
Subcontract Vendor Notes Topics (Optional)
Vendor Setup

Accounts Receivables (A/R) Installation & Setup

Overview of A/R Module Features
A/R Installation Screen
Sales Tax Codes
Term Codes
Sales Person Codes (Optional)

Job Cost (J/C) Installation & Setup

Overview of J/C Module Features
J/C Installation Screen
Cost Types
Tax Classification
Phase Categories
Job Setup
Phase Setup
Contracts
Contract Setup
Subcontract Setup
Quick Setup

Payroll (P/R) Installation & Setup

Overview P/R Module Features
P/R Installation Screen
Tax Tables
Payroll Departments
Workers’ Compensation Codes
Deductions & Add-on Codes
Union/Wages Codes – ( Robert’s Adlib Certified Payroll –Prevailing Wages)
Hours Banks Codes
EEO Classification (Optional)
EEO Race Classification (Optional)
Pay cycle Calendar (Optional)
Employee Setup

General Ledger (G/L) Data Processing

Journal Entries
Recurring Journal Entries
General Ledger Inquiries & Reports

Accounts Payable (A/P) Data Processing

Vendor Invoices / Credit Memos
Pre-Paid Invoices / Instant Checks / Credit Cards
Reversing A/P Transactions
Subcontract Billing
Payment Processing
Manual Checks
Voiding Checks
Accounts Payable Inquiries & Reports
Quantities transaction processing (Optional topics)

Payroll (P/R) Data Processing

Pre-Time Card Entry
Payment Processing
Layoff Checks
Replacement Checks
Payroll Inquiries & Reports

Job Cost (J/C) Data Processing

Job Cost Transactions
Projected Cost
Job Cost Inquiries & Reports

Accounts Receivable (A/R) Data Processing

Customer Invoices / Credit Memos
Draw Requests
Change Requests/Change Orders
Cash Receipts
Accounts Receivable Inquires & Reports

Cash Management (C/M) Data Processing

Wire Transfer (Inter and External)
Direct Checks
Bank Reconciliation
Cash Management Inquiries & Reports