Over the past few months, we’ve made some exciting upgrades to ProContractor (with more on the way!) and wanted to make sure you knew what all the buzz is about.

We’re always improving to create an all-in-one construction management solution that grows with you. Here are a few recent highlights from Releases 4.1 and 4.2:

• Time-saving shortcuts: Vendor names are recognized as you type and are automatically populated. Use a shortcut key (F6) to populate the first (or only) value in any lookup field (based on customer suggestions!)
• Faster processing: Payroll and tax form process enhancements for smoother end-user experience
• Improved user experience: Several updates offering streamlined access, visibility, and increased performance
• Lots more to share: You can check out additional highlights here

Now that the 2022 tax updates are behind us, we’d like to tell you about the new software requirements that will affect your ability to perform 2023 year-end tax updates in ProContractor.

Trimble Viewpoint is developing 2023 year-end updates only for customers with ProContractor Release 4.0 and beyond - there will be no exceptions for customers with ProContractor Release 3.16. ProContractor Release 4.0 requires SQL Server 2019. The new date that all ProContractor customers are required to upgrade to SQL Server 2019 is December 1, 2023. Note: This deadline was extended to align with Microsoft’s support timeline for SQL Server 2014 and to accommodate customers that experienced hardships due to COVID-19.

If you have ProContractor Release 4.0 or above, no changes need to be made. And, if you have ProContractor Release 3.16 or earlier, please contact your Sales Representative.

To view your current version of ProContractor:

1. Log in to ProContractor
2. Click the “Help” button in the top right corner
3. Select “System”
4. Select “System Information”
5. The current version will be listed on the top of the page

Before upgrading your on-premise server, consider moving to the cloud, as this will ensure you never have to worry about server compliance (as we take care of that for you). For more information about cloud benefits, please visit us here.

If you plan on moving to the cloud, we strongly encourage making a plan with your Sales Representative now, in order to give you ample time to complete the cloud migration process before the 2023 year-end.

New! ProContractor - Entering Employee Timecards in Payroll
After having created a new payroll cycle, the next part of the payroll process is to enter employee timecards for wages to be paid in the new pay cycle for the Posting Group. There are several available options to accomplish this task in ProContractor and this course describes each with the steps involved.

This course will teach learners about:

• Generating Automatic Timecards
• Options to Import Timecards
• Manual Entry/Edit of Timecards

Updated! ProContractor Payroll Specialist Learning Plan
In this free, self-paced eLearning plan, Payroll Specialists will learn how to set up and process payroll in ProContractor.

After completing this learning plan, you will be able to:

• Understand basic account concepts
• Enter payroll initial balances
• Create a payroll posting group
• Initiate a payroll cycle
• Print, post, and void checks
• Generate a payroll hours and earnings report

Have questions? Need assistance? Email us at [email protected].

Our strategic partner, Prophix, has found that finance departments are in a strong position for 2023. This is based on their 2023 Finance Leaders Survey, which asked 700 finance leaders to weigh in on their experience with, and future goals for, automation, agility, and investments in technology.

What did they learn? Most importantly they discovered that the finance function is blazing a trial as a strategic and agile leader in business today. Take a few minutes to check out this Prophix blog to learn what actionable steps finance leaders are taking to guide their departments to new heights. You can also get additional insights in the full report here.

Are you a member of our award winning user community? If not, you’re missing out! Join nearly 7,000 Trimble Viewpoint customers connecting in lively discussion forums, learning how to get the most out of your Trimble Viewpoint solutions, sharing feedback with our product experts, engaging with product leaders, and even more!

The best part? You also have the opportunity to get rewarded and recognized for your growth and achievements. To learn more and become a member, visit us here. We hope to see you inside The Network as we continue to grow in 2023!

Wondering where to find support and help in solving issues with your Trimble Viewpoint software? Look no further!

We recently sat down with Eric Salmassy, Knowledge Operations Analyst, who taught us all about the Viewpoint Customer Portal. Including how to access it and how it is linked to Customer Support, how to use the Support Chat feature, how the Customer Portal is different from Viewpoint Help, and more.

Take a look at our full interview here.

Did you know that Trimble Viewpoint attends a number of national and regional events? We are always looking for the opportunity to connect with you face-to-face when we can. If you’re planning to attend any of the following events, we’d love to have you stop by our booth. Here’s where you can find us:

• Marcum’s New York Construction Summit, May 24th
• YHB’s Annual Construction Symposium, May 31st
• CICPAC 2023, June 21st

Then in July, we are gearing up for another great CFMA Annual Conference and Exhibition this year in Colorado and are honored to be a Principal Partner once again. Are you planning on attending the CFMA Annual Conference? Use the code “TRIMBLE50” for $50 off your registration.

Finally, in select cities, we are even hosting our own Brews and News Roadshow events! These events are built for you to have an informative and fun afternoon of learning from industry experts, sharing common problems and successful solutions with industry peers, all while enjoying refreshments on us.

To get up to date on all of our upcoming events, please visit us here. Keep in mind that events will be added on a monthly basis, so be sure to check back regularly so you don’t miss out.