Hands-on Coursework Exposes Construction Management Students to Critical-Needs Area
CLEVELAND—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Jan. 14, 2005— Foundation Software, a national developer of construction accounting systems, will announce their plan to donate FOUNDATION(R) for Windows(R) job cost construction accounting system, as well as a sample database and correlating documentation, as part of an enhanced financial management curriculum within Michigan State University's Construction Management (CM) program during the World of Concrete Show (WOC). A press conference detailing the project is scheduled at WOC on Tuesday, January 18th at 2:00 in press room N2153.Attendees at the WOC will learn more about the plans for this new program, including:
-- An overview of Michigan State University's undergraduate, masters and PhD programs in Construction Management.
-- Plans to create a sample database using the FOUNDATION(R) for Windows(R) job cost construction accounting system, providing hands-on lab tasks that correspond with classroom instruction.
-- The development of practical coursework with a focus on how job cost accounting is performed on a day-to-day basis within a construction business.
-- The donation of FOUNDATION(R) for Windows(R) job cost construction accounting software, documentation, and computers.
Foundation Software's will be located at the World of Concrete-Technology for Construction area in booth #N2153.
Foundation Software, Inc.(TM) - Since 1985, Foundation Software has helped thousands of labor-intensive contractors improve their accounting, job-costing and overall financial management with FOUNDATION for Windows construction accounting system. FOUNDATION uses powerful Microsoft(R) SQL technology, which provides robust reporting, ease of use and superior data flexibility. The software suits a wide range of construction trades. For information, visit us online at www.foundationsoft.com or call (800) 246-0800.
Michigan State University, located in East Lansing, Michigan, offers undergraduate, masters and PhD programs in Construction Management. Combining both technical and managerial aspects of construction into its curriculum, Michigan State University offers one of the most reputable CM programs in the country. In addition, Michigan State University enjoys strong affiliations with major contracting, design-build, and construction management industry leaders nationwide.
Contact:
Foundation Software Tracie Kuczkowski, 800-246-0800 ext 222 Email Contact
