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 picks Byrne and Runding to modernize time tracking, labor productivity and job-cost visibility
A St. Louis-based mechanical contractor has selected two technology partners to overhaul how it tracks labor, plans manhours and views job costs in real time. Fischer Mechanical chose Byrne Software Technologies in partnership with Runding Corporation to support a digital transformation initiative aimed at improving labor productivity, standardizing workflows and bringing clearer job-cost visibility to field and office teams.
The move responds to growth-related challenges. As Fischer scales its business, the company had relied on spreadsheets and disconnected tools for project tracking, labor logging and scheduling. Those legacy methods were cited as creating inefficiencies, slowing work, and producing inconsistent reports across teams. The new program is intended to replace fragmented task management and manual processes that lacked both visibility and scalability.
What the new solution will do
The solution will be powered by Runding’s OpenBuild platform and implemented and supported by Byrne Software Technologies. Key capabilities highlighted for the rollout include:
- Mobile access for field and project managers to enter time on the go.
- Automated time tracking and approval workflows to speed payroll and reporting.
- Manhour planning and labor productivity dashboards to measure performance against plans.
- Centralized KPI tracking to support faster decision-making across the job lifecycle.
- Streamlined document control and reporting through integration with SharePoint.
Roles and responsibilities
Byrne Software Technologies will lead the implementation and provide ongoing support, bringing systems-integration experience in construction and engineering environments. Runding will supply the OpenBuild framework, a platform positioned to connect field, office and executive teams into a single data environment. The release notes that the OpenBuild approach is already in use by a number of contractors nationally and is designed to reduce data silos, automate routine workflows and help operations scale from field crews to finance teams.
Why change now
Fischer Mechanical serves commercial and institutional clients with work in HVAC, piping and sheet metal. The company faces rising demands for consistent reporting, faster decisions and better measurement of labor-related costs as projects grow in size and number. The new system is intended to give mobile field teams faster ways to record hours, allow project teams to approve time electronically, and provide executives with up-to-date productivity and cost metrics.
Background on the participants
Fischer Mechanical is a full-service mechanical contractor based in St. Louis. Byrne Software Technologies operates out of Chesterfield and offers IT consulting, software solutions and implementation services for construction and infrastructure clients. Runding provides operational playbooks and software frameworks designed to align field and office workstreams. The press material describes Byrne as focusing on systems delivery and Runding as focused on operational playbooks and a platform to standardize work across growing construction organizations.
Next steps and contact
The partners intend to move forward with implementation and to phase in features over time to limit disruption to ongoing projects. For more information or media contact, the release lists Shannon Allen and an email address at Marketing@Runding.com. The release itself is attributed to Runding Corp.
Quick takeaways
- The project aims to replace spreadsheets, email and manual scheduling with a centralized platform.
- Focus areas are labor productivity, standardized workflows and real-time job-cost visibility.
- Byrne will implement and support; Runding will supply the OpenBuild platform and playbook.
- The rollout emphasizes mobile time entry, automated approvals, and dashboards for KPI tracking.
FAQ
What problem is Fischer Mechanical trying to solve?
Fischer is addressing inefficiencies tied to spreadsheet-based tracking, disconnected task management and manual scheduling. The goal is to create consistent reporting, better labor visibility and faster decision-making as the company grows.
Who will install and support the new system?
Byrne Software Technologies will lead the implementation and provide ongoing support, while Runding provides the OpenBuild platform and associated operational playbooks.
What specific features will field crews get?
Field crews will receive mobile time entry, automated time approval workflows and integration with document systems like SharePoint to reduce paperwork and speed approvals.
How will the change affect payroll and reporting?
Automated time tracking and approval workflows are intended to reduce manual steps, shorten payroll cycles and produce more consistent project and labor reports for finance and operations teams.
When will the system go live?
The release did not provide a specific go-live date. The plan described involves phased implementation and ongoing support to limit disruption.
Key features at a glance
| Feature | Purpose | Expected benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile time entry | Allow field staff to record hours from job sites | Faster logging, fewer errors, real-time data |
| Automated approvals | Route time and attendance for manager review | Reduced paperwork and faster payroll cycles |
| Manhour planning & dashboards | Plan labor needs and monitor productivity | Better forecasting and performance tracking |
| Centralized KPI tracking | Aggregate key metrics across projects | Quicker decisions and consistent reporting |
| SharePoint integration | Central document control and reports | Streamlined document access and standardized reports |
Contact listed in the release: Shannon Allen — Marketing@Runding.com. Release attributed to Runding Corp.
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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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