Housing Developer Pro

Housing Developer Pro is project management software specifically designed for housing rehabilitation projects. It is intended for use by non-profit housing development corporations and city and county regional government housing departments. According to the vendor, this software is utilized by a range of professionals and industries, including housing rehabilitation practitioners, community development organizations, government housing departments, non-profit housing development corporations, and construction contractors.

Key Features

Unit Cost Customization: According to the vendor, users can easily customize Unit Cost data and specifications to suit their housing stock and program needs. They can keep their unit pricing for cost estimating updated using the Spec Cost Update function, which utilizes bid data from construction contractors. The vendor claims that this feature helps ensure compliance with "Cost Reasonableness" requirements of HUD and other funders.

Work Write-Up and Cost Estimate Generation: Users can generate work write-up, cost estimate, and bid documents based on their inspection information. According to the vendor, this feature streamlines the process of creating comprehensive and accurate project documentation.

Bids and Contracts Management: The software allows users to track bids and contracts for housing rehabilitation projects. They can distribute requests for bids electronically and manage bidding through HDP Online Bidding. The vendor states that users also have the option to generate PDF or printed versions of bid documents.

Draw Tracking and Change Orders: Housing Developer Pro automates the process of tracking construction draws. Users can create change orders that are automatically integrated into the draw tracking function. According to the vendor, this feature streamlines the management of project finances and changes.

Customization and Adaptability: Users have the ability to customize HDP to reflect the needs of their rehabilitation clients, market, programs, and housing stock. The software can be tailored to align with specific requirements and workflows.

Library of Specifications: The software provides access to an easily customized library of specifications with over 2,000 field-tested options for housing rehabilitation. According to the vendor, users can document and require sustainable and resilient construction practices, as well as address accessibility issues and environmental concerns like lead-based paint.

On-Site Inspections: Users can conduct efficient on-site housing rehabilitation inspections using customizable paper checklists or a Windows Tablet PC. They can integrate paper checklists with the HDP inspection input function and input inspection information directly into the software using a Windows Tablet.

Integration with HDP Online Bidding: The software seamlessly manages bidding processes through HDP Online Bidding. According to the vendor, this feature improves efficiency and streamlines communication between project stakeholders.

Report Generation: Users can generate reports for each step of the housing rehabilitation project. The software helps users stay organized and informed with comprehensive project documentation and reporting.