With a name like ConstructionSoftwareReview.com, end user reviews of construction software products are obviously a key part of what we do. However, as you may have noticed, over the last couple months we have started rolling out additional content that aims to offer readers additional perspective on how to use construction software. (So much for my diabolical plan to take the summer off. Ah, there's always autumn.)

One example of this new content is our three-part series examining the effectiveness of Microsoft Excel as a construction estimating tool. Here we report on Excel's flexibility and its limitations; we also list some of the add-ons that vendors have built for Excel. We've also posted a four-part series that defines, as best as possible, what is construction software. Finally, we can happily report that we will have a lot of new content for you in the next few weeks.

We're bringing all this up for two reasons. One, admittedly, is self-promotion. The other is to ask for help -- as we continue to grow, we are looking for construction professionals who a) have some experience using construction software and b) would like to share what they have learned with their peers.

What could you write about? Here are a few thoughts:

• If you've been using the same program for years, then chances are you've come across some shortcuts or other general tips to save time.
• Perhaps you've made the move from a general type of software (think Excel or QuickBooks) to a more specialized construction software application and have some thoughts on advantages, disadvantages and the like.
• Maybe it took you months to learn how to do something using your software and you reckon that telling others how to do it will spare them the headaches and gray hairs you endured.
• Perhaps you just went through the process of buying construction software and have some do's and don'ts for those who are beginning to buy.

If any of those scenarios apply to you, and if you'd be interested in writing about your experiences, let us know. If you think you may want to write in short bursts, then the blog might be up your alley. (This post, for a frame of reference, is under 400 words.) If you have a lot to share, then longer tips or articles might make sense. Either way, we'd love to hear from you.