APA (edition "APA 6") Business and Management

Software Solution Evaluation and Recommendation

Your company has asked you to evaluate current technology solutions available for managing construction projects from an Owners perspective. Assuming that budget is not a factor and that you are running mid to large projects, what would you recommend?

Step 1: Identify at least 3 Project and Cost Management Software Solutions on the market today

Step 2: Research these three solutions

Step 3: Set up a comprehensive chart to compare (at minimum):

a)  Price
b)  Pro/Cons for Project Management component
c)  Pro/Cons for Cost Management component
d)  Ease of implementation and on-going support Step

4: Submit your written recommendation with the chart back-up for your preferred solution and a detailed explanation of why you are recommending a particular solution.

In addition: Taking one con you identified in Step 3b, how could the software be improved?