JBKnowledge's SmartBidNet Software Reveals Latest Technology in Construction Bidding

Sets new construction technology industry standard for user interface, system navigability and customization.

Bryan, TX - November 27, 2012

Released this morning, under the tagline “Construction software never looked this good,” information technology provider JB Knowledge Technologies, Inc. has introduced a new version of their cloud based invitation to bid software, SmartBidNet. The revamped user interface was developed to look and feel like a consumer application and has redefined usability in construction technology. The added functionalities and ease of use are being applauded by clients who had the last month to test out the Beta version of the system.  

"I’ve been using Version 12 since the Beta was first released. The software looks and feels like a more polished version of its former self with improved performance to boot… I’m thoroughly impressed!” stated Seth Cheever, LEED AP, Preconstruction Manager at Stiles Construction.

The completely renovated user interface includes a drag and drop dashboard with customizable widgets, skin color, and the highest resolution window to fit any display. The web-based bid management system also features multi-lingual capabilities in English, Spanish, and French on both the general contractor user side and their subcontractors’ side of the portal. With dramatically faster load times, time to load on all screens has dropped by as much as 75% in testing and users now have the ability to search all subcontractor and project data in real-time with instant results on their data grids.

“We believe construction professionals should not settle for any less in their business software than what is available in their consumer technology.  With this latest version, we’ve made our user interface as intuitive and customizable as any personal applications our clients use. The user interface is essential to a positive user experience and there is no reason business software should not be applying the same quality of design as consumer software,” stated JBKnowledge President James Benham.

Hundreds of commercial construction companies across the US, Caribbean, Canada, and Middle East currently use SmartBidNet to manage commercial construction prequalification, invitation to bid, subcontractor data, and project document distribution and collaboration. Version 12 will be available to all clients on an opt-in basis, at first, and officially implemented for all users in November 2012.

To learn more about SmartBidNet Version 12 and get an online demo or 30 day free trial visit: http://www.smartbidnet.com/version12

August Infographic of the Month: The 2012 Construction Technology Integration Survey

JB Knowledge Technologies, Inc., makers of SmartBidNet, conducted the first annual Construction Technology Integration (CTI) Survey May 30-June 16, 2012. The online, 20 question survey was emailed to thousands of commercial building professionals and promoted via social media, eliciting more than 450 responses. The results were first presented by JBKnowledge President James Benham at the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America 2012 IT Forum in Chicago, August 16. This infographic provides a snapshot of the survey results.

Any and all feedback is appreciated and will help in developing the 2013 CTI Survey. Leave us a comment!

Check out the infographic here: http://www.smartbidnet.com/infographics

Download your copy of the full CTI Report here: http://www.smartbidnet.com/ctisurvey

Tech Innovations Simplify and Coordinate the Bid Process

Published in Construction Executive
July 2012
By James Benham, President of JB Knowledge Technologies, Inc., Maker of SmartBidNet 

Twenty years ago, the preconstruction process involved stacks of paper, trails of phone calls and nothing more high tech than a filing cabinet. Thanks to the cloud, everything from prequalification to proposal review has become paperless, automated and centralized—cutting administrative costs and boosting project efficiency from subcontractors, estimators and construction managers.  

Which technologies are transforming the bid process for today’s general contractors, and what’s in the works to enhance their future operations? Let’s take a look.  

Click here to read the full article 

Constructech Magazine Names JB Knowledge Technologies, Inc., One of Five Construction Industry “Up and Comers” | Houston Chronicle

from the SmartBidNet Blog

Makers of SmartBidNet Construction Bid Software, JB Knowledge Technologies, Inc. is ahead of the game with its innovative and collaborative approach to construction technology.

College Station, TX (PRWEB) July 10, 2012

Constructech Magazine announced the much anticipated Constructech 50, on July 5, 2012. This is a listing of the most influential construction-technology providers with a strong and ongoing market presence, as determined by Constructech’s editorial team. As a part of this listing, Constructech also announced 5 Up and Comers, including JB Knowledge Technologies, Inc. The Constructech editors believe that the 5 companies listed as such are primed and ready to take the next step to penetrate the construction industry, leveraging the latest technology and looking to fill specific gaps in the market.

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18 handy tablet apps for AEC professionals | Building Design + Construction

The SmartBidNet Construction Bid iOS App, a product of JBKnowledge, made a recent Building Design + Construction list of helpful AEC industry tablet apps for everyday design, construction, BIM/IT and LEED processes. 

Click here to read the full list

Construction Superintendent Showcases SmartBidNet & Cloud Takeoff Integration

from SmartBidNet.com

JB Knowledge's SmartBidNet Software Releases Version 11

JB Knowledge Technologies, Inc.
November 11, 2011
SmartBidNet is proud to announce the release of the anticipated Version 11 of our software at http://11.smartbidnet.com. General contractors and their subcontractors alike will be seeing a greatly enhanced system complete with many unprecedented integrations. The latest improvements are meant to redefine how general contractors and sub contractors collaborate on projects and to incorporate more of the preconstruction processes general contractors depend on most.

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