HomeBuilder ‘Common Questions’ Playlist –
A Quick Guide to Key Functionalities – HomeBuilder Video Library –
In this post, we provide easy access to our ‘Common Questions Series’ videos, which provide quick answers to key functionalities within the HomeBuilder system. These tutorials include creating house areas, adding GL accounts, managing cost detail codes, and more. Each video offers a concise overview to help users understand and utilize these features effectively and quickly.
Brief Overview of the First Six ‘Common Questions’ Videos:
1. Adding a New Base Contract Item in HomeBuilder
Streamlining Your Contract Management
Summary: This tutorial explains adding a new base contract item within HomeBuilder. It covers the steps to create and configure contract items, ensuring accurate and efficient contract management.
2. Creating a New Model and Adding to a New Phase in HomeBuilder
Expanding Your Project Phases
Summary: This video tutorial demonstrates how to create a new model and add it to a new phase within HomeBuilder. It includes instructions for setting up models and integrating them into different phases of your project.
3. Creating Contacts in HomeBuilder
Managing Your Contacts Efficiently
Summary: This tutorial covers creating and managing contacts within HomeBuilder. It provides a step-by-step guide on adding new contacts and organizing them for better communication and project management.
4. Creating and Managing House Areas
How to Add, Modify, and Push House Areas to Models and Items
Summary: This tutorial explores creating and managing house areas within HomeBuilder. It covers how to create a new house area, add it to a model, and push it to various items. The guide helps users efficiently manage house areas and ensure accurate takeoff values for different models.
5. Adding GL Accounts and Cost Detail Codes
Enhancing Your Chart of Accounts and Cost Details
Summary: This video tutorial explains how to add a new General Ledger (GL) account to the chart of accounts and manage cost detail codes in HomeBuilder. It includes steps for creating a new expense account, categorizing it, and adding cost detail codes to organize financial records effectively.
6. Creating a New Lot
Adding Lots Manually and Using Import/Export Features
Summary: This video explains how to create a new lot within HomeBuilder. It includes instructions for adding lots manually and using import/export features to manage lots efficiently. The tutorial helps users streamline their workflow and ensure accurate lot management.
These six video tutorials provide valuable insights into key functionalities within HomeBuilder. By following these guides, users can enhance their efficiency and accuracy in managing contract items, models, contacts, house areas, GL accounts, cost detail codes, and lots.
HomeBuilder by Suite Engine
HomeBuilder is a comprehensive software solution designed specifically for residential production builders. Developed by Suite Engine, it integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to provide modern and secure construction management capabilities.
Key Features of HomeBuilder:
- Phase, Model, and Lot Management:
- Efficiently manage construction phases, models, and lots.
- Track vendor contracts and control budgets directly from the system.
- Budget Control and Reporting:
- Monitor budget to actual reporting.
- Manage model and lot pricing, as well as installment payments.
- Purchaser and Contact Management:
- Handle lot closing dates and sales status.
- Automate closing adjustments.
- Décor Center:
- Pre-determined color chart selections with visual aids.
- Invoice purchasers or include selections in closing adjustments.
- Warranty and Inspections:
- Create service issues and work orders for trades.
- Track work order progress and generate reports.
- Integration and Automation:
- Fully integrated reporting and financials.
- Natively integrates with the Microsoft stack, such as Power Automate, Power BI, and more.
Benefits of Using HomeBuilder:
- Enhanced Financial Visibility: Provides detailed financial reporting and control over costs.
- Improved Efficiency: Streamlines processes and keeps operations organized.
- Mobile Accessibility: Accessible on PC, tablet, or phone, allowing for flexibility and remote management.
- Customer and Vendor Satisfaction: Offers portals for contractors and home buyers to access relevant data, improving communication and satisfaction.
HomeBuilder is designed for residential builders who construct 30-150 units per build cycle, making it suitable for townhouses and condominiums. By automating and streamlining day-to-day operations, HomeBuilder helps residential developers manage their businesses more effectively and professionally.
HomeBuilder is Modern and Secure Software for Production Builders | Built within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
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