CQ focuses on complete business management rather than just dispatch and invoicing. While electrical-specific tools handle basic scheduling and billing, CQ provides comprehensive business operations including client relationship management, project coordination, compliance tracking, profitability analysis, and business growth strategies - everything needed to build a successful electrical contracting business.
Absolutely. CQ's flexible project management adapts to any electrical work scope. Whether you're handling residential rewiring, commercial installations, industrial maintenance, emergency callouts, or large construction projects, you can customize workflows, track materials, manage permits, and coordinate teams all within one integrated platform.
CQ provides comprehensive compliance management including electrician certification tracking, permit management, inspection scheduling, code compliance documentation, and regulatory reporting. Track individual electrician qualifications, manage permit applications, schedule inspections, and maintain detailed compliance records for regulatory audits and insurance requirements.
Complete client lifecycle management including lead tracking, electrical assessments, detailed quotations, project scheduling, progress updates, warranty management, and ongoing maintenance relationships. Handle both emergency electrical calls and planned installation projects with professional communication and comprehensive service documentation.
CQ provides detailed profitability analysis by job type, client, and electrician. Track actual labor hours and material costs against quoted prices for installations, repairs, maintenance, and emergency work. Identify your most profitable electrical services, optimize crew assignments, and make data-driven pricing decisions to maximize margins.
Yes, CQ excels at electrical inventory management including wire, conduit, fixtures, panels, and specialized components. Track stock levels, automate reordering, manage supplier relationships, and allocate materials to specific jobs. Maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing carrying costs and ensuring materials availability for projects.
CQ streamlines permit processes with application tracking, fee management, inspection scheduling, and compliance documentation. Track permit status across multiple jurisdictions, coordinate inspection appointments, manage permit fees, and maintain detailed records for regulatory compliance and project completion documentation.
Absolutely. CQ's mobile platform allows electricians to access job details, update progress, capture installation photos, log materials used, document safety procedures, and communicate with the office from any job site. Perfect for electrical contractors working across multiple locations or managing several concurrent projects.
Streamlined quotation process with electrical-specific templates, load calculation tools, material cost estimation, and professional proposal generation. Create detailed quotes for electrical installations, track quote status, follow up systematically, and convert estimates to scheduled work with automated material ordering and crew assignment.
Yes, CQ is perfect for electrical maintenance contracts with automated scheduling, preventive maintenance reminders, contract management, and recurring billing. Manage commercial electrical maintenance, residential service agreements, emergency response contracts, and inspection schedules with consistent service delivery and automated client communication.
Comprehensive reporting including job profitability analysis, electrician productivity metrics, material usage tracking, permit compliance status, client satisfaction scores, and business performance indicators. Generate client reports, compliance audits, financial summaries, and operational dashboards for strategic business decisions.
CQ uses enterprise-grade security including SSL encryption, secure cloud infrastructure, role-based access controls, and compliance with data protection regulations. Your client information, electrical designs, permit documentation, and business records are protected with bank-level security standards, ensuring complete confidentiality and professional integrity.