The Rand Group offers a unique combination of business experience and technology from Microsoft Business Solutions to address the challenges facing mid-sized project-based firms. Our process begins with a thorough assessment of existing business flows within a firm, identification of shortfalls in systems and technologies, and development of multiple possible solution architectures. Once a path is selected, our team of professionals adheres to a rigorous methodology to deliver a tested solution on time and on budget.

Our use of integrated tools from Microsoft delivers critical capabilities needed to manage every aspect of projects. Successful project management in a constantly changing and highly competitive environment is critical to those involved in the construction and contracting industries. Job costs must be estimated accurately and routinely updated within a dynamic framework. With proper project planning and estimation, an owner's exposure to expensive construction overruns can be identified and mitigated. Our solutions address:

• Contracts ranging across fixed price, cost plus, and time & materials
• Cost capture of material, equipment (owned or leased), labor, and overhead
• Time and expense capture via automation or the web including, coding, approval, and posting
• Budget and change order tracking & reporting
• Multiple revenue recognition and billing methods
• Project retainer fees
• Integrated project monitoring and reporting presented via familiar Microsoft Office tools.

The Rand Group routinely delivers solutions for project based companies seeking to reduce costs, improve project performance, and lay a foundation for future growth. For more information contact The Rand Group at sales@randgrp.com