restoration project management software

Maximize Profits with Effective Equipment Management

Posted on July 18, 2022 by iRestore

The restoration business can be a profitable business that is vital for homeowners facing a crisis. But as a business owner, you know how difficult it is to stay on top for the offerings. Industry estimates suggest that most restoration companies invested between $50,000and $150,000 just to get started. In addition to supplies and personal protection equipment, you’ll have to have:

Trucks
Trailers
Power saws
Ladders
Generators
Lights
Commercial air movers
Dehumidifiers
Computers
Tablets
Phones

Keeping track of which “stuff” is available and which “stuff” is already on a job site is critical for great restoration results. While your team is onsite, you want them focussing on the client, not the inventory list. Paper lists and shared spreadsheets create a lot of opportunity for mistakes.

It also takes a lot of time to process orders from each sales channel separately and to make regular manual stock checks– time better spent building your business. And in a time with supply chain issues exist across the board, lags in reordering when stock levels are low could result in missed opportunities for you. Instead, implement an inventory management system to automate and coordinate these tasks.

Your team can choose to track with your existing tracking numbers. Or you could use iRestore’s efficient barcode feature. Your staff will now track equipment easily with a user-friendly interface implemented across all platforms. Use this accurate data to improve overall reporting and maintenance records.

Equipment management software can send automatic reminders when the replacement date of parts is approaching, or when specific parts are missing in your inventory, so you can purchase them in advance. At the same time, you can avoid overstocking and wasting money.

Features of Equipment Management Software

Repairs and Maintenance can be easily tracked and documented
System allows you to assign equipment to jobs, storage, vehicles, and employees
All assigned equipment not “pulled” on the last day of a job is kept track of to help ensure that no equipment is left behind
Allows you to monitor and evaluate your inventory in multiple ways
Create detailed logs, custom invoices, estimates, and supporting documentation
Consecutive scanning feature allows for fast and efficient equipment transfers. (Keep track of equipment’s serial number, purchase date, price)
Integrates for all hard assets within the system: phones, devices, computers, meters.

iRestore Project Management Software

iRestore helps you organize data to build on the success of your restoration business. By making the most of the information that your team gathers on site and in the office, you can improve communication and efficiency for your restoration clients.

iRestore provides affordable and easy-to-use software for restoration service companies. Using the latest in iPhone and iPad technology, this software collects data from the field in real time for a more accurate “big picture” view. Since both job management and CRM (customer relationship management) are critical to your success, keeping your information in an easy to use format will empower your business.

Call or request a demonstration of how your business can benefit.

Isn’t It Time You Had A Real Restoration Management System In Place?

Posted on June 8, 2022 by iRestore

You’re the one who’s always on the go. You try to keep up with all of your restoration business’s needs and demands, but it’s hard when you’re juggling so many different things at once.

It’s so much easier to manage your business if your information is all in one place, and you can access it from any mobile device. iRestore is a comprehensive solution to help you manage your entire restoration business. It was built by restoration professionals for restoration professionals, so we know exactly what you need to do your job better—and make more money while doing it!

Restoration Management System

Allow iRestore to manage your restoration

iRestore is a restoration management solution that helps business owners streamline their operations and reduce costs. We’ve built our software to be extremely user-friendly, so you can spend less time on compliance and more time doing what you do best, helping your customers.

We know how hard it can be to stay compliant with industry regulations when you’re running a restoration company and trying to manage all of the other aspects of your business. The good news is that we’re here to help. Your iRestore account manager will work with you to set up your account so that everything is seamless from start-to-finish. Once everything’s in place, we’ll take care of everything else—from invoicing clients and tracking expenses, down through payroll audits—so that all your worries are taken care of by an expert who understands exactly what goes into running a restoration company.

The fully integrated restoration management solution

The fully integrated restoration management solution is a highly scalable, cloud-based system that can be adapted to suit your business needs. It offers complete flexibility, with the ability to integrate with existing solutions and add additional modules as needed.

The system offers a range of features such as:

Job management – Manage all aspects of jobs from initial assessment through completion and post-job analysis.
Relationship management – Track customer preferences, manage contracts for each customer or group of customers.
Equipment Management – Track location and availability of equipment at all times so you know where it is when you need it most (or call us).
Vehicle Management – Keep track of vehicle usage patterns so that costs can be accurately forecasted and managed in real-time.

Built by industry experts for the industry experts

iRestore has been designed to provide a complete solution for the restoration industry, providing a single source of truth for all restoration information. The iRestore system is simple and intuitive to use, making it easy for you to stay productive on the go.

With iRestore’s mobile app, field workers can capture photos and generate service tickets with their smartphones or tablets. They can also work offline and sync later when they have internet access again—meaning there’s no need to wait around at home base while your team works in remote areas without connectivity!

iRestore is the most comprehensive, powerful, and easy-to-use restoration management system on the market, and we’re pleased to announce that it’s now available for a price everyone can afford. There’s no need to refill costly cartridges or replace paper whenever you want to sign a work order or create an invoice—iRestore stores your printouts in the cloud, so all you need to do is log in with your phone or tablet. You can focus on your customers while iRestore handles your business needs.

Improving Your Restoration Business With Project Management Software

Posted on May 9, 2022 by iRestore

Starting your restoration business was pretty straightforward: IICRC training, obtaining insurance, purchasing equipment, hiring the right team, etc. High quality work improved relationships and the business reputation But now that it is growing, how does your restoration business stay organized?

iRestore Restoration Project Management Software

Each of your team members is great at knowing certain aspects of your clients’ restoration projects. And everyone on your staff has a different method for organizing that information: an old fashioned “little black book”, white boards, Daytime calendars, index cards, Rolodex cards, sticky notes, color coded highlighters pens, and a new and improved filing system.

The iRestore software was developed by restoration insiders with day to day experience of the industry. The software has been developed for the ways in which you and your team use and share information from your restoration jobs. Easily see your work in production, outstanding tasks, gross profits and top referrals in one quick glance. All critical information is linked to the robust CRM, allowing you to manage and develop all of your relationships

Reporting: Designed for both external and internal reporting and communications
Job Related Contacts: Subcontractors, Inspectors, Adjusters, Agents, and more
Tasks: Allows assignment and management of the details in job execution
Documents: Contracts, Job Scopes, Inspections Reports, and more
Dry Log: Document your monitoring process and progress
Job Scope Tool: Provides thorough and accurate records

How will those features help you in your restoration business?

Plan Projects With Usable, Valuable Data

The iRestore reporting systems give real time and valuable information to help you improve the workflow. Breaking complex projects into easily manageable units will allow you to recombine that information. For example, using an interactive map can build more efficient schedules. Gain more control with subtasks, recurring tasks, dependencies and blueprints using our project management tool.

Keeping information in a central place can even link job information with equipment records and billing. Pictures, notes and contact info can all live in the same file– accessible to all.

Clear, easy to read charts can provide a visual representation of progress against goals. Now the managers can set baselines and team members can record critical tasks. Generating detailed project reports on demand will prove invaluable as a project management tool.

Track Time With Built-In Integration

“Time is money”. Maximizing each team member’s hours will help you all work smarter, not harder. Everyone that is working on a job can easily log their billable and non-billable hours using timesheets, generating accurate invoices from approved timesheet entries.

Manage And Collaborate Effortlessly

Employees, managers, and clients can share information from the field or from the office by commenting on tasks or monitoring feeds. Your team will always have access to the latest version of all project documents, presentations, or spreadsheets with online document tools. Instead of chasing updates with voicemails and emails, get the info the team needs instantly.

Successful restoration companies are built by owners that collaborate and value their team; iRestore helps you build on that success. By making the most of the information that your team gathers on site and in the office, you can improve communication and efficiency for your restoration clients. iRestore is a complete customer service management solution made by restorers exclusively for the restorer restoration industry. Call or request a demonstration of how your team, and overall business, can benefit.

Restoration Project Management Software For Your Business

Posted on April 22, 2022 by iRestore

It’s amazing how many project managers overlook the business side of restoration projects. Read more to learn more about what you can do to increase the efficiency of your construction business, and then implement this knowledge in your business today.

Restoration Project Management Software For Your Business

Project management software helps businesses manage their projects and processes. It provides a centralized place to store information and documents, and it keeps track of tasks, timelines, and budgets. Restoration project management software is not that different from regular project management software in terms of what it does–it helps restoration companies plan out, execute, keep track of, and close out restoration projects.

One example of restoration project management software is iRestore. This system enables your team to work more efficiently by providing all the tools for managing your business in one place:

A client portal for easy communication with clients about progress on projects
Digital document storage for keeping crucial information like estimates organized
A calendar to help plan out and schedule projects so you can complete them on time
Invoicing tools that help keep you paid as quickly as possible

What is Project Management Software?

Project management software is a tool that can be used to help organize, plan, track and analyze the work you need to do for your business. It makes communication and collaboration easy for projects and helps ensure tasks are completed on time.

Project management software is not just a tool for large businesses with teams of employees dedicated to project management. In fact, it is an extremely valuable tool even if you are a small business owner who only has a few people working with you at any one time.

Why did we create iRestore?

If you’re a restoration professional, you know how challenging it can be to keep track of multiple projects at once. You have millions of things to do, and it seems like there’s always something that needs your attention and then some.

We created iRestore because we were frustrated with the lack of good options out there for restoration project management. We’re restoration industry veterans, and we know how hard it is to find software that matches your needs—and your budget.

After years of trying to make do with the wrong tools, we decided it was time to make our own software. And that’s how iRestore was born.

The goal of iRestore has always been to solve the problems that are unique to the restoration business and make it easier for you to run every aspect of your company from one place. So you can get back to doing what you love—restoring buildings!

The Main Features of iRestore

iRestore, the all-in-one business management software, is your best bet for boosting productivity and getting more done in less time. Here’s a quick rundown of the main features that are going to help you get there:

A calendar to help you track your appointments, keep you on task, and help you manage your time better
Reports to help you understand your data and the way in which your company is performing
Workflow management tools that allow you to set up and administer each individual aspect of your operation
Vendor management tools that help you manage contracts, pricing, and more regarding the vendors your business uses
Customer management tools that help you keep track of leads and existing customers, note any sales or customer service history with them, and send them information about new offers or discounts as needed
Tools for managing tasks and jobs—ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks and that everything is being tracked properly from start to finish. This includes detailed information about each job, pictures uploaded by staff members, notes related to the job’s progress or customer interactions, interactive maps showing where jobs are located, equipment records related to those jobs (including warranty information), billing details for each job, and profitability reports for each job.

The Competitive Edge of iRestore

iRestore is a full-service project management software. This software allows you to manage every aspect of your restoration business, from scheduling and dispatching to invoicing and reporting. But iRestore isn’t only industry specific; it helps you streamline and improve many of your daily processes as well.

One of the top benefits of using iRestore is that it’s easy to use and implement into your business, regardless if you have just started out or have been in business for years. You can easily take advantage of iRestore’s simplistic interface and start putting all the features to work for you. With the supported integration capabilities, you can keep all the information from your work orders flowing between systems with ease.

Restoration Project Management Software

As a restoration business owner, you are constantly busy. You don’t have the time or energy to deal with running your business and a separate project management software. You need something simple and effective that can handle the job for you without being a pain in the neck to work with.

iRestore is the perfect software for your needs. If you are not using it already, then you should start as soon as possible. It will make your life so much easier and improve your business at the same time.

iRestore is easy to use, affordable and accessible from anywhere at any time. It does everything that other project management softwares do, but better and easier! This is why iRestore is so popular in many different industries including restoration companies like yours. Try our unique platform.

3 Ways Restoration Management Software Helps Build Customer Relationships

Posted on March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 by iRestore

restoration management software When working in the restoration industry, customer service is essential to be successful. Customer service for restoration project workers and managers might include; developing a restoration plan that fits the needs and expectations of the client, handling questions, concerns, or complaints, showing empathy for damages and losses, communicating the status of the project, responding to issues when they arise and following up with client satisfaction. Customer service can encompass a number of situations and issues in business. Whatever the situation may be, customers feel more satisfied with the work that was done and the overall end result when they feel like they received valuable in-person interactions, with their restoration company, and satisfied customers should be the number one priority for restoration companies.

Restoration Management Software And The Customer Experience

There are ways to meet your customers’ expectations but if you want to stand out in your industry, you really need to go above the standard of expectation. iRestore is committed to helping restoration business owners manage their businesses successfully and that includes the customer relationship. Our restoration management software is designed to do so many things that can improve the internal workings of your business AND optimize the customer experience.

Here are 3 major ways that iRestore’s restoration management software can help promote an attentive and detailed customer relationship and help you succeed in your business.

Get to know your customers. Understanding who you are working for and with, what their situation is, what their expectations are, and what they value will help you make sure your restoration work is tailored to their specific needs. Be prepared with answers to the most frequently asked questions, and when meeting with the customer for the first time be sure to ask what their specific desires or requirements for the restoration project are so you can make sure your plan aligns with their desired outcome. The more you get to know the customer, the more trust you build with them which means the more satisfied they will be once restoration is complete. The restoration management software allows you to keep notes for your contacts, contact them at the press of a button, and optimize your relationship with other professionals working on the job.
Show empathy for the customer and their situation. Dealing with restoration is a high-emotion and high-stress job. Customers are often completely overwhelmed and devastated by the damage done to their homes and belongings, so being able to show empathy, compassion, and understanding for their situation is so important. Putting yourself in their situation and treating them how you would want to be treated when dealing with a disaster will help you to greatly improve the relationship you develop with customers and the service you are able to provide. Be mindful of this and use the restoration management software to provide quick follow up emails or phone calls and manage notes so that other techs on the job are filled in with all the information they need before they arrive on-site, and
Provide prompt and accurate answers to customers’ questions. Most customers have not experienced a property disaster before, so it is natural for them to have questions, concerns, and feelings of stress related to the job. Using the restoration management software can help you lay out a plan for your customer so that they know what to expect, who to expect and when to expect it.

While these 3 tips may seem simple, they can make a huge impact on the customer service you provide. iRestore’s restoration management software makes it easy for business owners and their employees to pull up detailed information from their phones, ipads, or on the computer and to relay information to customers quickly and accurately. Request a demo today to learn more!

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