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What’s it like to work with SPARK? Our clients are sharing their experience on Clutch.

See how leading businesses work with SPARK to develop custom software solutions that increase operational efficiency and their bottom line.

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SPARK Culture | SPARK News

SPARK Business Works Completes Acquisition of Digital Marketing Firm Convergent1

SPARK announces their acquisition of Convergent1, a Houston based full-service digital marketing agency for construction and manufacturing.

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Mobile Apps | Custom Software

Mechanical Contractor Manages Growth using Custom Software

When MCM doubled in size over, they began to feel the weight of their outdated, manual processes. See how they built a custom management solution.

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SPARK Culture | SPARK News

SPARK Named to Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies List

SPARK is in the top 25% of fastest-growing private U.S. companies. See how a custom approach to designing and building business software has led to success.

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Custom Software

Business Efficiency: Turning Manual Processes into Automated Workflows

See how you can turn manual, chaotic process into automated, smooth workflows that increase efficiency and productivity, while growing your business.

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Evaluating Custom Construction Scheduling Software Versus Off-the-Shelf | SPARK Insights

Custom Software

Evaluating Construction Scheduling Software: Custom Versus Off-the-Shelf

Construction scheduling software can help you put the right people, equipment, and materials at the right site at the right time. But how do you choose?

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Why You Should Build a Mobile App to Engage with Users and Grow Your Business | SPARK Insights

Mobile Apps

Why You Should Build a Mobile App to Grow Your Business

Does your business need a mobile app? Learn the main advantages of building an app to help grow your business.

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Custom Software

Why Your New Software Project Needs an Internal Champion

Don't overlook the importance of the role of an internal champion guiding your team through a successful software project.

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Custom Software

Can It Be Built? How to Turn Your Idea into Successful Custom Software

Got an idea for a new software? Follow our easy steps to turn your idea into successful custom software that transforms your business.

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How to Improve Construction Productivity with Field Data Collection | SPARK Insights

Mobile Apps | Custom Software

Construction Technology: How to Improve Efficiency with Field Data Collection

Your crew and teams are ready to use mobile apps out in the field. Learn how you can digitize field data collection to transform your daily operations.

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Custom Software

Digital Transformation: Why You Should Upgrade Your IT Infrastructure First

Learn why and how to modernize your IT infrastructure before undergoing a digital transformation. It'll set your business up for a smoother project.

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SPARK Culture | SPARK News

SPARK Business Works Named to Michigan 50 Companies to Watch List

SPARK Business Works was named to Michigan 50 Companies to Watch for 2021 by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. Learn more about our business growth.

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Custom Software

5 Myths of Custom Software Development (And Why They're No Longer True)

There are many misconceptions about building custom business software. Learn why they’re no longer true, and what this means for your company.

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Custom Software

What is Construction Estimating Software (and Why You Should Use It)

Learn how you can use construction estimating software to automatically generate bids, so you can win more jobs, stay profitable, and grow.

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Custom Software

How to Calculate ROI for Construction Management Software

Before you invest in a new piece of software, use our ROI estimating tools and worksheet to calculate your return to feel confident in your decision.

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Digital Products | Custom Software

So, you launched your MVP. Now what?

Be sure to answer these 5 critical questions before you continue to build features and invest capital in your newly launched MVP.

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Mobile Apps

8 Must-Know Construction Technology Trends to Prepare For

Are you preparing for these top construction technology trends? If not, find out why you should be!

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Mobile Apps

Benefits of Construction Mobile Apps for Your Crews and Projects (and Real Examples)

92% of construction workers use smartphones daily while on the job. Should you be using mobile apps too? Find out!

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Custom Software

How to Choose the Best Project Management Software for Small Construction Businesses

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

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SPARK Culture | SPARK News

700+ Job Sites Adopt Mobile Health Screening Tool Built by SPARK

Learn more about SPARK's Easy Safety Forms, a mobile health screening tool that has been implemented at 700 construction job sites across the country.

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Why You Should Start with Minimum Viable Product (MVP) | SPARK Insights

Digital Products | Custom Software

Why You Should Start with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

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.

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Dashboards

How the Right Dashboard Can Help Improve Your KPIs

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

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Custom Software

5 (Strategic) Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Custom Software Development Company

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.

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