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Learn how to compare different project management software solutions so you can choose and adopt the best technology for your small construction business.

When companies face issues and opportunities unique to their business, custom software (over off-the-shelf) can be a difference maker. Learn how!

Think your business is too small or not unique enough to warrant building custom software? Learn how software projects can fit any scope or budget.

If you haven't updated your website in a while, check these 8 critical areas to see if you're falling behind.

All software has small glitches or problems sometimes. Learn why it happens and what you can do to fix it, so your software continues to run smoothly.

Learn why the user-driven process of building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) can be key to the success of your next software development project.

Are you showing your software the love and attention it needs? Follow these two steps to make sure your software GROWS with you before you outgrow it.

Hint: our secret is simple, but not something all software companies can do effectively, consistently, and at scale.

Learn the technical processes and parts of delivering software, empowering you to better communicate and collaborate with your tech partner.

See why leaders are ditching their manual data tracking and spreadsheets for real-time dashboards and one-click reporting to help improve their KPIs.

Your website can be a tool to create lasting relationships with your customers. Learn how to tell your brand story online to connect with customers.

A pre-project assessment for your next tech project allows you to determine not only if you’ll get the right solution, but also the right team and partner.

Are you frustrating your users by giving them too many choices on your website or app? Learn how to apply Hick's Law to improve your user experience.

Ready, set, launch! Use SPARK's recommended Implementation Checklist and tips to define a game plan for your new custom software rollout.

Product managers are often overlooked in technology projects. See why their role is crucial to the overall success of your custom business software.

It's crucial to choose the RIGHT software partner to develop your custom business tool. Here are 5 strategic questions to ask during the selection process.

How do you get EXACTLY the right business tool? Here are the benefits of working with a software development company to build a custom solution.

Founding a startup isn’t easy. But for those who are willing to do what it takes to make their startup dream happen, the journey can be an amazing adventure. This is a tool for those startups.

Before building a startup technology it is important that you validate your idea first. You can reduce risk and gain insight for what to actually build.

It is important to validate your startup idea before you build it. Here are seven reasons why.

Your new website can be a valuable business asset. The preparation you put into your new website project is a good time investment. Here's what to start with.

Your website is not separate from the rest of your business. By embracing Design Thinking for your website project, you can delight your visitors and grow your business.

A “single pane of glass” management dashboard can give you business insight into your construction or trade contracting company.

Most software marketed for construction doesn't actually fit the day-to-day business flow from field to office. Here's what to look for instead.

Semi-custom software can provide many of the benefits of fully custom software. It has the added benefits of a lower price and faster development.

How SPARK designed and built a custom tool for a retail touchscreen display fixture. Learn how the team created a color selector that "just works!"

Introduction to pre-mortems. What they are and how to run one. A cheat sheet for what can cause a software development project to fail.

Custom software is a significant investment of money, time, and effort. Before you start your project, make sure you have a good business case for it.

What input should you get from your team when starting a custom software project? Learn how to prioritize input and decide on the scope of the first phase.

This article outlines tips for owners and managers in the construction industry who are planning their transition to operations apps, management dashboards, field data collection, digital communication, and other business process automation.

Successful software rollouts do not happen automatically. Read SPARK's practical advice for launching and taking the next steps to maximize its benefit.

Custom software can streamline business operations. You’ll learn how to plan a software project and the 3 most common goals custom software helps.

An employee mobile app is a great way to organize and streamline communication in one place while embracing company culture.

Learn 3 handoff strategies to easily transition your next project and see how to leverage software for scalable project handoff strategies that work.

As SPARK grew our client base and expanded our team, it became apparent that our branding no longer fit SPARK's culture.

Custom construction management software creates a “single source of truth” from your business data that allows you to make smarter decisions.

Having an upbeat atmosphere and an organization that celebrates each other's accomplishments is core to how SPARK operates. See how we get 'hype'!

This view into agile custom software development planning shows how SPARK proactively manages our client's budget, time, and attention.

The construction industry is finally embracing technology. Your success depends on choosing the construction software features that best fit your needs.

Change the way you bid for and manage projects with construction estimating software that integrates with QuickBooks.

Construction management software for builders and contractors can combat the current labor shortage through increased productivity and efficiency.

Construction scheduling software can help you put the right people, equipment, and materials at the right site at the right time.

Construction management software with modules you customize with apps and integrations offer an option in between packaged and fully customized solutions.

To remain competitive as the construction industry increases its use of technology, you need a custom solution that’s built for the way you do business.

In the construction industry alone, quality trade partners like mechanical, electrical and masonry contractors remain in high demand.

Tracking employee time is crucial for business decision-makers. Data must be easily accessible, current, and be able to tell the “inside” story.

SPARK Business Works, custom software developer, announced that it has acquired Elevator Up, a digital agency headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Manual scheduling methods plague trade contractors, but more companies than ever are investing in SMART scheduling solutions.

When a company needs to gain operational efficiency, a custom business dashboard can automate data collection and reporting.

The process of capitalization or expensing when developing software is an advantage most businesses don’t know they have.