Prasath M

SOFTWARE CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTAINANCE
DIGITAL ASSIGNMENT-3
Name: M.Lakshmi Nikitha

Regno:18MIS0229
Slot:D1
Faculty:Jagadeesh.G
Q:-
Listanyfiveapplicationsofsoftwareconstructionandmaintenance
industry?
Construction project management (CPM) is a specific application of PM
disciplineforconstructionprojecttypesthatincludeagricultural,residential,
commercial, institutional, industrial, heavy civil and environmental. The
construction project manager specifies objectives and plans, maximizes
resource efficiency, implements various operations, and develops
communicationandmechanisms,amongothers.Althoughthetechnology,
institutions,and/orprocessesaredifferent,CPMhasmanysimilaritiesin the
management of projects in other domains and industries such as
aerospace, pharmaceutical and software sectors. For instance,
constructionprojectsarerequiredtoreachanobjectiveatagivenschedule,
budget andquality.
1. Procore
Procore is a cloud-based CPM software designed specifically for the

construction industry by Procore Technologies. It is designed to use the
latest web technologies to provide a simple but secure cloud-based
application. It can manage multiple projects, invite unlimited collaborators,
and lets users monitor progress across devices. It is full of features
including a change order system and a drawing management tool. It offers
a simple flat-rate annual pricing depending on how the software will be
used.
2. Buildertrend
Buildertrendis a web-based construction management platform that

manages communication, project schedule, budget, tasks, documents and
more. It is for custom builders and remodelers, especially built for
managing custom projects. It is accessible to any web-connected device.
Scheduling conflicts are automatically brought to the builders’ attention.
BuildTools is offered at a flat monthly rate and includes for unlimited use,
projects, users and document storage. It is built by a privately held
company based in Minneapolis, USA.
3. WorkflowMax
WorkflowMaxis a cloud-based worklow and job management software
delivered as Software-as-a-Service. It is an end-to-end PM solution that has
tools for leads, quotes, timesheets, job management, and invoicing. Pricing
is at a convenient user per month basis, so it is easy to scale depending on
the company’s business load. It is ideal for architects, building and
construction professionals, surveyors and engineers, among others. It is an
integrated workflow and PM toolkit that works well with Xero accounting
software.
4. BuildTools
BuildTools is a web-based, fully integrated construction project

management software. It is a modular construction management platform
designed to manage the back-office processes of custom builders and
remodelers,aswellasconnecteveryoneinvolved.Usersareabletobetter
manage their budgets, schedule subcontractors, issue purchase orders,
andotherbehind-the-scenesworkprocesses.Theyareabletokeeptheir
projects in sync and up-to-date. In a single platform, it has bid management,
document management, budgeting, communications, purchase orders,
accounting integration, and more.
Choosing the Right Construction Project Management Software Solution

If you are managing a construction project, you are faced with a huge task
of making sure everything goes as planned. The tasks involved with
construction management need expertise, the right tools and experience.
As a construction project manager, your duties will cover a plethora of
areas, as you will constantly need to be in touch with numerous agents
involved in your project.
With such overwhelming duties, you need more than skills and experience
to make your work easier. Having the right project management tool can
make a whole difference and streamline your work. But with so many
project management tool providers in the market it can become a
whirlwind, especially if you are new in this business. You need a guide to
ensure that you get the right tool for the job. There are a few things that
you need to consider before you start your search for a project
management tool.
Eachquestiononthechecklistiscrucialtofindingyourdreamproject
managementtoolfortheprojectahead.
Importance of software maintenance

The key software maintenance issues are both managerial and technical. Key
management issues are: alignment with customer priorities, staffing, which
organization does maintenance, estimating costs. Key technical issues are: limited
understanding, impact analysis, testing, maintainability measurement.
Software maintenance is a very broad activity that includes error correction,
enhancementsofcapabilities,deletionofobsoletecapabilities,andoptimization.
Becausechangeisinevitable,mechanismsmustbedevelopedforevaluation, controlling
and makingmodifications.
So any work done to change the software after it is in operation is considered to be
maintenance work. The purpose is to preserve the value of software over the time.
The value can be enhanced by expanding the customer base, meeting additional
requirements, becoming easier to use, more efficient and employing newer
technology. Maintenance may span for 20 years,whereas development may be 1–2
years
This section describes the six software maintenance processes as:
1. Theimplementationprocesscontainssoftwarepreparationandtransition
activities,suchastheconceptionandcreationofthemaintenanceplan;the
preparationforhandlingproblemsidentifiedduringdevelopment;andthe
follow-uponproductconfigurationmanagement.
2. Theproblemandmodificationanalysisprocess,whichisexecutedoncethe
applicationhasbecometheresponsibilityofthemaintenancegroup.The
maintenance programmer must analyze each request, confirm it (by
reproducingthesituation)andcheckitsvalidity,investigateitandproposea
solution,documenttherequestandthesolutionproposal,andfinally,obtain
alltherequiredauthorizationstoapplythemodifications.
3. Theprocessconsideringtheimplementationofthemodificationitself.
4. Theprocessacceptanceofthemodification,byconfirmingthemodifiedwork
with the individual who submitted the request in order to make sure the
modification provided asolution.
5. Themigrationprocess(platformmigration,forexample)isexceptional,andis not
part of daily maintenance tasks. If the software must be ported to another
platform without any change in functionality, this process will be
usedandamaintenanceprojectteamislikelytobeassignedtothistask.
6. Finally,thelastmaintenanceprocess,alsoaneventwhichdoesnotoccuron
adailybasis,istheretirementofapieceofsoftware.
Project Management Tool Features

All systems are not equal since each has its strengths and weaknesses.
But as they say, you have to choose the better of two evils. Besides no
system is perfect in the market since each has its downside. Here are
features that you should look out for when picking a system.
Real-timeUpdates:Youneedtokeeptrackofwhat’sgoingonaroundyour
project easy and quickly. Stakeholders should be able to estimate the
construction project completion time. The system should give you the
ability to monitor the progress of your project at anymoment.
Conclusion
By taking some of these thoughts into consideration, there’s a better
chance that you end up with the right construction project management
software solution. A solution that can end up saving you a lot of time and
money. The good thing is that a lot of these software solution can offer you
a demo so you can get a free trial period. Then you can test out if you have
found the right software to use or if you need to find anothersolution.

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SOFTWARE CONSTRUCTION AND

Name: M.Lakshmi Nikitha

Procore is a cloud-based CPM software designed specifically for the

Buildertrendis a web-based construction management platform that

BuildTools is a web-based, fully integrated construction project

Choosing the Right Construction Project Management Software Solution

Importance of software maintenance

Project Management Tool Features

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