With such a wide variety of products available, many companies looking for new construction software have a hard time even knowing where to begin when they determine that a change is in order.  One of the biggest concerns deals with what “size” of software to get.  Of course, the size of the package will depend on the software’s functionality, interface, integration with other systems, and so on.Finding the construction management software solution that is the right size for your company is not an easy task.  Far too often companies choose software that is not a good fit that actually ends up hurting their performance instead of improving it.  If the “fit” between company and software is too out of whack, it can become so time intensive to make the software work for the company that it ends up costing more to operate the system than the system delivers in value. For most small construction operations, such as a local landscaper or home improvement company, a simple software package generally delivers all that is needed.  The one stipulation here is that no software, big or small, will work if the company has not adopted the kind of procedures that the software package is based on. A number of small operators don’t have official business processes and as a result have a hard time getting the software to work for them.  This is because software is only so flexible.  In most cases, the business themselves will have to change some of their processes to fit the common denominators that the software is designed to work with.  Some software can be customized to work with a number of business procedures, but the amount of customization offered is limited, especially in packages designed for smaller businesses.That is not to say that the same problems cannot arise in larger organizations – they can.  In fact, they can be even more troublesome as it often becomes more and more difficult to change business practices in larger companies. It is also important to keep in mind that few, if any, software packages are “plug-n-play.”  This is, of course, due to the fact that no two business are exactly alike in their operational procedures.  However, most software will provide a solid foundation that can be build upon through customization after the initial install.Finally, the biggest names in construction software are likely to have done a good amount of research before designing their software system.  They generally design their software to work with the most commonly used practices so that they can reach the largest audience with their product offerings.  Therefore, some companies may find some functionality in their software packages that seems completely foreign.This, however, is not necessarily bad.  Instead, it can be extremely beneficial to companies as it provides a framework for improving processes and procedures that may have been costing more money than necessary in the first place.So, the moral of the story is that getting fitted for construction software is an important step in the new software acquisition process.  In much the same way that you will be forced to live an uncomfortable life if you purchase shoes that don’t fit well, purchasing software that isn’t a good fit for your company will likely impair performance.