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As cell phones and other mobile devices become tiny computers, the software that offers that expanded functionality is spreading faster than viruses on an unprotected PC. But even though there still aren’t a bevy of applications written specifically for AEC pros, there is much software for mobile devices that will simplify life in the field and beyond.
In the following installments of this article, you will find more than 80 freeware, shareware or single- license software applications for mobile devices. (Editor’s note: This list is offered as a handy catalog compiled from sources across the Internet to save you the time of searching out the applications. As with any applications you download from the Internet, you should be sure the source of the files is reputable and trustworthy. Avoid downloading files from sites you don’t trust. )
The construction software for mobile devices included in this article is grouped under these six operating systems:
In addition to software specifically for mobile devices, there is also a proliferation of Web-based applications and services that are accessible through any phone equipped with a browser. As you look for apps, don’t overlook those.
As just one example, TSheets turns your mobile phone into a time-tracking device. Users simply log into a web page and record time on specific tasks or jobs. Reporting features let users customize the content of reports, specify a spreadsheet, and then format and export to CSV, PDF or QuickBooks. You can also view the reports online in HTML. Besides tracking standard hours, users can track overtime, paid time off, job time and project time. Finally, if it isn’t convenient to log into the website, SMS text can be used to clock in/out, add notes or switch job codes.
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