Chesterfield, Missouri, August 26, 2025
News Summary
Fischer Mechanical has selected Byrne Software Technologies and Runding Corporation to replace spreadsheet-based tracking with a centralized digital platform. Using Runding’s OpenBuild framework implemented by Byrne, the initiative will add mobile time entry, automated time approvals, manhour planning, labor productivity dashboards and SharePoint integration. The rollout aims to reduce data silos, standardize workflows, speed payroll and give field, project and executive teams real-time job-cost visibility. Implementation will be phased to limit disruption, with Byrne providing systems integration and support while Runding supplies the platform and operational playbooks.
Chesterfield, Missouri — Aug. 25, 2025
Fischer Mechanical selects Byrne Software Technologies and Runding’s OpenBuild to modernize time tracking, labor productivity and job-cost visibility
A fast-growing St. Louis mechanical contractor has moved to replace spreadsheet-based and manual processes with a centralized digital platform to improve labor productivity, standardize workflows and provide real-time job cost insight. The decision, announced on Aug. 25, 2025, names Byrne Software Technologies as implementation and support lead and relies on Runding Corporation and its OpenBuild framework as the underlying platform.
What the deal covers
The new rollout is intended to address long-standing operational gaps linked to legacy tools. Company leaders noted that Excel spreadsheets, email and disconnected task lists had created inconsistent reporting, slowdowns and limited visibility as the firm scales. The planned solution will centralize time entry and approvals, provide mobile field access, and expose labor key performance indicators to managers and finance teams in near real time.
Key capabilities to be deployed
- Mobile access for field and project management time entry
- Automated time tracking and approval workflows to reduce manual processing
- Manhour planning and labor productivity dashboards for operational teams
- Centralized KPI tracking to support faster decision-making across projects
- Streamlined document control and reporting through SharePoint integration
Roles and responsibilities
Byrne Software Technologies will lead the software implementation and provide ongoing support, drawing on its systems integration experience with construction and engineering clients. Runding Corporation will supply the OpenBuild framework, which is described as a universal platform to connect field, office and executive teams and to help scale operations from project sites to finance systems.
Why the change now
As the contractor expands, leaders prioritized reducing fragmented task management and manual scheduling that limited visibility and scalability. The initiative is framed around three operational goals: increase labor productivity, create standardized workflows, and enable near real-time job-cost visibility so project and finance teams can react earlier to cost trends and resource issues.
Industry context
The chosen framework is positioned as being in use by other contractors across the U.S. and is presented as helping to eliminate data silos, automate common workflows, and support growth without adding proportional administrative overhead. Implementation partners emphasize delivering both the software platform and an associated implementation playbook to align technology with existing business processes.
About the companies involved
Fischer Mechanical is a full-service mechanical contractor based in St. Louis that serves commercial and institutional customers with services focused on HVAC, piping and sheet metal. The firm is continuing to grow its regional presence and is positioning this digital project as part of its strategy to improve operational consistency.
Byrne Software Technologies is an IT consulting and software implementation firm based in Chesterfield, Missouri, with experience helping construction and infrastructure organizations modernize systems and streamline operations.
Runding Corporation develops the OpenBuild framework, which aims to connect field data, office workflows and executive reporting through a single platform and standardized playbooks for specialty contractors.
Timing and contact
The announcement was distributed on Aug. 25, 2025. For inquiries related to implementation or partnership details, a contact was provided with the email: Marketing@Runding.com. Source attribution for the release was listed as Runding Corp., and an online source version is available at the referenced release link.
Frequently Asked Questions
What problem is this project trying to solve?
The primary aim is to remove manual, spreadsheet-driven workflows that produce inconsistent reporting and create administrative slowdowns. The platform will centralize timekeeping, approvals and labor analytics to improve visibility and scalability.
Who will implement the new system?
Implementation and ongoing support are assigned to Byrne Software Technologies, working in partnership with Runding Corporation, which provides the OpenBuild platform and standardized implementation playbooks.
Which teams will benefit most?
Field crews, project managers and finance teams are expected to see the most immediate benefits through easier time entry, faster approvals and clearer labor cost data for project-level decision-making.
What tools are being integrated?
The planned rollout highlights mobile time entry, automated approvals and dashboards, with document control and reporting tied into SharePoint for centralized record keeping.
Who can I contact for more information?
The release lists a contact email: Marketing@Runding.com.
Key features at a glance
| Feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| Mobile time entry | Field crews and supervisors can log hours on the job from mobile devices for faster, more accurate time capture. |
| Automated time tracking & approvals | Reduces manual payroll preparation and speeds approval cycles through predefined workflows. |
| Manhour planning & dashboards | Provides planners and project managers with visibility into labor plans, actuals and productivity trends. |
| Centralized KPI tracking | Brings financial and operational KPIs into a single view for faster, data-driven decisions. |
| SharePoint integration | Standardizes document control and reporting by connecting project files and reports to a common repository. |
| Implementation & support | Partner-led deployment and ongoing services to align the platform with existing business processes. |
| Scalability | Designed to reduce data silos and support growth without adding proportional administrative burden. |
Source: Runding Corp. — Release date: Aug. 25, 2025. For contact: Marketing@Runding.com. Online release reference was provided by the announcing organization.
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Additional Resources
- Reuters via TradingView: Construction industry faces labor shortage
- Wikipedia: Construction industry
- Reuters via TradingView: U.S. employers adopt digital time tracking
- Google Search: digital time tracking for construction
- Reuters via TradingView: SharePoint and enterprise document management
- Google Scholar: SharePoint document management construction
- Reuters via TradingView: Productivity software helps contractors scale
- Encyclopedia Britannica: construction productivity
- Reuters via TradingView: Automation in construction reduces costs
- Google News: construction automation time tracking
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