Masonry Magazine April 2012 Page. 22

Words: Jennifer Morrell
Masonry Magazine April 2012 Page. 22

Masonry Magazine April 2012 Page. 22
Efficiency at Your Fingertips

SOFTWARE COMPANIES CONTINUE TO TOP ONE ANOTHER, AND THE NUMBER OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES AVAILABLE TO LOAD AND HOUSE ALL OF THAT SOFTWARE CLIMBS AS WELL. Keeping up with it all can be frustrating, but let's face it - this is a good problem to have. The many choices, though plentiful, are going to save you time, money and, perhaps, a pair of tired eyes. Anyone who has stared at a computer screen for hours on end knows exactly what I'm talking about.

As devices morph and upgrade each year, software becomes more intelligent and user friendly. Interestingly, it's a two-fold scenario. Software companies keep on making excellent products that can help your business and your projects. But manufacturers are in on the game as well, assuring you have "an app for that" - no matter what "that" is. It's not enough to be able to access a brick manufacturer's website; you need an app for that site on your iPhone or iPad so you can get to the information you need, pronto.

Masonry has sampled the software and construction product industries to bring you just a few of the new offerings out there, designed to make your life a little easier. Be sure you share with us any software of electronic advancements your company may have.

BY JENNIFER MORRELL


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