Fischer Mechanical modernizes time tracking and job-cost visibility

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 — Fischer Mechanical selects Byrne and Runding’s OpenBuild to modernize time tracking, labor productivity and job-cost visibility

A St. Louis-based mechanical contractor is moving away from spreadsheets and paper processes by choosing a combined software and implementation solution to centralize timekeeping, labor productivity and job-cost visibility. The vendor pairing will deliver a field-ready platform and integration tools designed to give managers faster access to job data and clearer labor KPIs as the company scales.

What was announced

Fischer Mechanical, described as a fast-growing mechanical contractor serving commercial and institutional clients, selected Byrne Software Technologies in partnership with Runding Corporation to deploy the OpenBuild platform. The selection is part of a broader digital transformation push aimed at improving labor productivity, standardizing workflows and enabling near real-time job-cost insights.

Why the change is happening

Company leaders said traditional tools like Excel and email, along with disconnected processes for task management and labor tracking, were creating inefficiencies, inconsistent reports across teams and slowdowns in decision-making. Those legacy and manual processes were identified as lacking visibility and not scaling well as the business grows.

What the new solution will provide

The future-state solution will be powered by Runding’s OpenBuild framework and will be implemented and supported by Byrne Software Technologies. Key capabilities listed for the deployment include:

• Mobile access for field and project management time entry
• Automated time tracking and approval workflows
• Manhour planning and labor productivity dashboards
• Centralized KPI tracking to support decision-making
• Streamlined document control and reporting via SharePoint integration

Roles and responsibilities

Byrne Software Technologies will lead implementation and provide ongoing support, drawing on its stated experience in software delivery and systems integration for construction and engineering clients. Runding will supply the OpenBuild framework, which is positioned as a universal platform linking field, office and executive teams.

Expected outcomes

The vendors and the contractor indicated the combined approach is intended to reduce fragmented task management, remove manual scheduling bottlenecks, and create a single source of truth for time and cost data. The goal is to help managers identify labor trends sooner, plan manhours more accurately and produce consistent reporting across projects as Fischer scales its business.

Context on the vendors and contractor

Fischer Mechanical is described as a full-service mechanical contractor from St. Louis specializing in HVAC, piping and sheet metal work, serving commercial and institutional customers. Byrne Software Technologies is presented as an IT consulting and software implementation firm based in Chesterfield, Missouri, with domain experience in construction and infrastructure. Runding Corporation offers the OpenBuild framework, which it markets as a way to eliminate data silos, automate workflows and support scalable operations from field crews through finance teams.

Additional details and contact

The move is framed as an operational step tied to growth rather than a single technology purchase. For inquiries about the announced implementation, a marketing contact email is available: Marketing@Runding.com. Source attribution for the announcement was listed under the corporation that provided the release materials.

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Quick reference — Key features table

Feature	Purpose	Expected Benefit
Mobile time entry	Allow field and PMs to enter hours on mobile devices	Faster data capture and fewer manual corrections
Automated time tracking & approvals	Streamline payroll and project time approvals	Reduced administrative workload and quicker approvals
Manhour planning	Plan and allocate labor for upcoming work	Better forecasting and resource use
Labor productivity dashboards	Visualize labor performance across projects	Faster identification of trends and issues
Centralized KPI tracking	Single place to monitor key job and labor metrics	Consistent reporting and better decision making
SharePoint document control	Manage project documents and reports	Streamlined access to current documents and records
Implementation & support	Byrne to lead delivery and ongoing help	Smoother rollout and continued operational support

Source: Runding Corp. Contact: Marketing@Runding.com

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• Reuters via TradingView: SharePoint and enterprise document management
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• Reuters via TradingView: Productivity software helps contractors scale
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