Field crews use mobile devices for time entry and real-time job-cost dashboards.
Chesterfield, Missouri, August 26, 2025
Fischer Mechanical has selected Byrne Software Technologies and Runding Corporation to replace spreadsheet-based tracking with a centralized digital platform. Using Runding’s OpenBuild framework implemented by Byrne, the initiative will add mobile time entry, automated time approvals, manhour planning, labor productivity dashboards and SharePoint integration. The rollout aims to reduce data silos, standardize workflows, speed payroll and give field, project and executive teams real-time job-cost visibility. Implementation will be phased to limit disruption, with Byrne providing systems integration and support while Runding supplies the platform and operational playbooks.
A St. Louis-based mechanical contractor has selected a local systems integrator and a national construction platform to replace spreadsheets and manual workflows with a centralized, mobile-ready solution for time tracking, labor productivity and job-cost visibility. The move is part of a broader digital transformation aimed at scaling operations and giving field and office teams timely, consistent data.
The contractor is moving away from legacy tools such as Excel-based project tracking and disconnected workflows that leadership said produced inefficiencies, slowdowns and inconsistent reporting across teams. The new system will be powered by a construction-focused platform and implemented by a Chesterfield-based software firm to support automated time capture, approval workflows and real-time labor KPIs.
The initiative pairs a software integrator with a workflow and data platform. The integrator will lead deployment and ongoing support, while the platform will provide the framework for field-to-finance connectivity. The stated goals of the program include improving labor productivity, standardizing workflows and enabling real-time job-cost insights so leaders can make faster decisions as the company scales.
Company growth highlighted weaknesses in task management, labor tracking and scheduling that relied heavily on manual inputs. Those processes were cited as lacking visibility and scalability, leading to inconsistent reporting across projects and teams. The new solution is intended to remove data silos, automate routine workflows and support scalable operations from the field through finance.
The chosen integrator will take primary responsibility for implementation and continued support, bringing construction and engineering domain experience to the deployment. The platform provider will supply the core framework that connects field entry, project management and executive dashboards. Together, the two providers aim to deliver both the technical platform and the practical playbook needed to drive adoption and measurable results.
Project leaders anticipate faster approvals, clearer labor performance metrics and fewer manual reconciliation tasks. Field crews will gain mobile entry and automated tracking, while office teams will receive standardized reports and KPI dashboards. The combined solution is positioned as a way to reduce time spent on administrative tasks, increase data consistency and improve planning accuracy as the business expands its footprint.
The contractor is a full-service mechanical firm based in St. Louis serving commercial and institutional clients with expertise in HVAC, piping and sheet metal. The integrator is a Chesterfield-based IT consulting and software implementation company with domain knowledge in construction and infrastructure industries. The platform partner works with specialty contractors to modernize operations and is used by a range of contractors across the U.S.
For additional information, the project contact listed is Shannon Allen at the provided marketing email address. A public version of the announcement was distributed on Aug. 25, 2025.
The project aims to replace disconnected, manual and spreadsheet-based workflows with a unified system that provides mobile time entry, automated approvals and real-time labor KPIs to improve productivity and cost visibility.
A local software implementation firm will lead deployment and provide ongoing support, coordinating with the platform provider to integrate workflows and reporting.
Field workers will get mobile access for time entry, automated time capture features and fewer manual scheduling and reporting tasks, enabling faster approvals and clearer accountability.
Yes. The planned solution includes integration with SharePoint for document control and is designed to connect field data through project management into finance and executive dashboards.
By standardizing workflows, removing data silos and offering centralized KPI tracking, the system is intended to scale with the business and support better operational decision-making as projects increase in number and complexity.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Mobile Time Entry | Field crews and managers enter hours on mobile devices to reduce paper logs and late timesheet entries. |
| Automated Approvals | Workflow rules route time and task approvals to the right supervisors, shortening approval cycles. |
| Labor Productivity Dashboards | Visual dashboards track manhours, productivity rates and variance to plan for timely adjustments. |
| Centralized KPI Tracking | Unified KPIs provide consistent metrics across projects to support executive decision-making. |
| Document Control Integration | SharePoint integration centralizes plans, change orders and reports to reduce version confusion. |
Announcement distributed on Aug. 25, 2025. For inquiries, contact Shannon Allen at Marketing@Runding.com.
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