Press Releases
NRCA to Obtain Marketing Rights for DFC’s ProWriter
NRCA to Offer Enhanced Proposal Writing Program to Members
Acton, Massachusetts (June 2, 2004) – Digital Facilities Corporation
(DFC), the industry’s leading provider of roofing asset management
software, and the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), a
trade association representing more than 4,600 roofing professionals,
announced that NRCA will obtain exclusive marketing rights for DFC’s
ProWriter, an easy-to-use proposal writing and tracking software program
that streamlines the preparation of roofing proposals. Under the terms
of the agreement, NRCA will expand the software to incorporate its “RoofWise” energy
calculator program, and portions of the NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing
Manual.
“NRCA is dedicated to providing its members with the best business tools
on the market, and ProWriter is one of those tools,” stated William A.
Good, executive vice president of NRCA. “With ProWriter, they can easily,
accurately and effectively produce high quality, professional reports such as
inspection reports, maintenance recommendations, or sales proposals that can
help their clients make educated purchasing decisions.“
Steven James, president of DFC added, “By taking ProWriter and adding enhancements
such as ‘RoofWise,” NRCA will be able to offer members the most comprehensive
roof proposal generating program available. This is yet another testament to
NRCA’s superior technical capabilities.”
ProWriter Features
ProWriter allows the creation of multiple multi-roof proposals and
the use of Microsoft Outlook to create follow-up tasks and store client
information. ProWriter also allows users to attach CAD drawings to
proposals and highlight roof features and problems through the use
of mark-up tools. Users can also attach external files such as PDF
files and simplify data entry through the use of SmartLists and SmartText,
which are predefined lists of standard entries (such as terms like “alligatoring” or “wind
scouring”). There is also a ProWriter Wizard that guides users
through the steps of creating a proposal; separate proposal and details
folders and databases; and three photo albums that can be shared with
all proposals.
A KeyPlan, which is an outline of the building showing individual roof
sections, is also included in the program.
About Digital Facilities Corporation
Digital Facilities Corporation offers integrated software solutions,
consulting, and online services to building owners and facility managers;
service providers (contractors, consultants and distributors); and
product manufacturers. The company has its corporate headquarters in
the Boston area and a Technology Center in Toronto. For more information
about Digital Facilities Corporation contact 905-844-3300 or www.digital-facilities.net.
About NRCA
Established in 1886, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
is one of the construction industry's oldest trade associations and
the voice of professional roofing contractors worldwide. It is an association
of roofing, roof deck, and waterproofing contractors; industry-related
associate members, including manufacturers, distributors, architects,
consultants, engineers, and city, state, and government agencies; and
international members. NRCA has more than 4,600 members from all 50
states and 54 countries and is affiliated with 105 local, state, regional
and international roofing contractor associations. It is based in Rosemont,
Illinois. For more information call 800-323-9545 or www.nrca.net.
Lori Robak, LR Associates – on behalf of DFC
(508) 435-1286, e-mail: lori@lrassociatespr.com
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