Patent ID: 8346582
Filing Date: 2013-01-01
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A system for facilitating a project between owners and contractors, the system comprising; a user interface having at least a processor, a data storage means, an input device and a display device; and a program operative on said processor for: (a) receiving owner data for at least one owner; (b) receiving project data for at least one project; (c) determining a project rating for said at least one unperformed project; (d) receiving contractor data for a plurality of contractors; (e) determining a contractor rating for each of said plurality of contractors using said contractor data; contractor bond capacity and contractor loan capacity at least two factors used in determining the contractor rating: (f), comparing the contractor rating for each of said plurality of contractors with the project rating for said at least one unperformed project; (g) identifying contractors having a contractor rating that is compatible with said project rating; and (h) providing bond acquisition support by at least submitting, and tracking the status of bonding applications for the contractor; (i) providing project finance support by at least submitting, and tracking the status of, financing applications for the contractor.