Both companies know those savings will only increase as more of their suppliers and subcontractors come online. There are many advantages to using an ASP for contractor operations. As the above examples show, cost savings can be significant, and builders also save the time needed to produce and send documents by hand. Contractors who work with ASPs require less paperwork and do not have to employ as large a staff. By having documents posted on the Web and signed electronically, companies also make it easier to protect their interests should a legal dispute arise.
Industry analysts believe that is a problem for contractors themselves to solve.
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