A small union electrical shop needs integrated software for bidding/takeoff, scheduling, and customer management that also handles complex union payroll and benefits, but existing solutions either lack union payroll support or don't integrate with the required accounting tools.

Workarounds Described

• uses QuickBooks Desktop Pro for union payroll because QuickBooks Online cannot process it correctly
• pieces together multiple software options to take a job from bid to final invoice

Implied Software Gaps

• Union payroll management software that integrates with modern bidding/scheduling platforms
• All-in-one bidding, scheduling, and customer management software that serves both commercial bid and residential service work for union shops

UnionTrades Manager

An all-in-one field service management platform designed specifically for unionized electrical and trade contractors. It combines robust bidding/takeoff, scheduling, and CRM with union-compliant payroll processing that handles complex wage scales, fringe benefits, and reporting. It seamlessly integrates with accounting systems and can optionally sync with QuickBooks Online for non-payroll financials or replace it entirely.

Existing Solutions Mentioned