BuildLinks Introduces Product Enhancements at IBS 2006.MORRISVILLE, N.C. -- Version 5.2 Offers Builders Improved Flexibility and Customization, and Creates Forum for Exchange of Information BuildLinks, Inc. announced today that it will release version 5.2 of its leading web-based, collaborative, project management platform at the 2006 International Builders Show and TecHOMExpo. BuildLinks 5.2 enables residential homebuilders to more efficiently manage the entire homebuilding process and further enhance the homebuyer home·buy·er n. One who is in the process of buying a home. experience. This latest release will also include an online forum to provide "one-stop browsing See browse. " for support information and promote pro-active pro·ac·tive or pro-ac·tive adj. Acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty; anticipatory: proactive steps to prevent terrorism. communication between customers and BuildLinks. An enhanced interface makes it easier for everyone involved in the homebuilding process to contribute and communicate more efficiently. Other enhancements enable builders to more easily collect and summarize sum·ma·rize intr. & tr.v. sum·ma·rized, sum·ma·riz·ing, sum·ma·riz·es To make a summary or make a summary of. sum key business data that can be used to improve their operations. These enhancements include: --A new entrance screen for builders, subcontractors and homebuyers that summarizes critical information about their projects such as overdue OVERDUE. A bill, note, bond or other contract, for the payment of money at a particular day, when not paid upon the day, is overdue. 2. The indorsement of a note or bill overdue, is equivalent to drawing a new bill payable at sight. 2 Conn. 419; 18 Pick. tasks and pending approval dates, with convenient links to the applicable detailed report or task. --A customizable report writer that provides greater access to data for a variety of uses, such as tracking popular upgrade options, performing detailed cost analysis, and generating manufacturer rebate rebate, partial refund of the total price paid for goods or services. In the United States, rebates were historically given by railroads to favored shippers as a return on transportation charges. information. --An improved homebuyer selections interface offering more detailed information and graphics to enhance the selections experience. Furthering BuildLinks' efforts to showcase customer participation in the development of its product, version 5.2 will feature an online forum. This forum will enable BuildLinks customers to browse (1) To view the contents of a file or a group of files. Browser programs generally let you view data by scrolling through the documents or databases. In a database program, the browse mode often lets you edit the data. See Web browser. questions and answers, feedback and best practices provided by other customers, user groups and builder council meetings. The forum will also provide links to FAQs FAQs Online A list on a website that answers basic–Frequently Asked Questions–that might be asked by a first-time visitor to the site and recommended educational material. The creation of this forum follows on the heels of other recent customer initiatives including the creation of a Builder Advisory Council, User's Group, and hiring of an internal customer advocate. Attendees of the International Builders Show can view live demonstrations of BuildLinks 5.2 in Booth W4449 in the TecHomeExpo section of the show. About BuildLinks BuildLinks is a web-based, collaborative, project management tool for residential builders that integrates project scheduling, online selections, and change order tracking into one single platform. BuildLinks can be accessed directly from a builder's website and enables 24/7 communication with employees, subcontractors and homebuyers. Developed by builders to meet their specific needs, BuildLinks streamlines the entire building process, ultimately reducing costly errors, increasing profits and sales, and delivering an exceptional homebuyer experience. To date, hundreds of builders have chosen BuildLinks to build thousands of homes annually. BuildLinks is headquartered in Morrisville, N.C. and supports builders throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . For more information please visit www.buildlinks.com. The BuildLinks name and the BuildLinks logo are registered service marks of BuildLinks, Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks or service marks of the company with which they are associated. |
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