Method for Synchronous Communication to Procure, Schedule, Coordinate, and Deliver Materials to a Plurality of Construction Projects Automatically Using a Calendar Model

Abstract

A method using synchronous communication to procure, schedule, coordinate, and deliver materials to a plurality of construction projects with a Calendar Model while using an administrative processor with administrative computer readable media connected to a global communication network and client devices for a plurality of suppliers, a plurality of consultants, a plurality of contractors, and a plurality of administrators. The method includes creating a supplier profile, a contractor profile a consultant profile, construction project and an administrative profile in the geographic database.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system comprising:
 a database containing a data structure comprising a plurality of supplier profiles, contractor profiles and construction project profiles, wherein each construction project profile is linked to one or more of the contractor profiles and supplier profiles;   a processor connected to the database;   one or more supplier client devices;   one or more contractor client devices; and   wherein the processor:
 compares a construction project site location geocode within the construction project profile to a supplier location geocode of each supplier profile linked to the construction project profile; 
 generates a geographic list of supplier profiles within a predefined serviceable distance to the construction site location geocode; 
 generates a chronological list of supplier profiles from the geographic list of supplier profiles that have availability on a delivery date required for construction materials in the construction project profile; 
 matches one or more of the supplier profiles from the chronological list of supplier profiles to one or more of the contractor profiles linked to the construction project profile; and 
 automatically causing procurement, scheduling, coordination and delivery of the construction materials on the delivery date by transmitting the matched supplier profiles to the contractor client device of each contractor profile linked to the construction project profile and the supplier client device of each matched supplier profile, and simultaneously inputting the matched supplier profile on the delivery date for the construction materials into an electronic interactive contractor calendar of the contractor client device and an electronic interactive supplier calendar of the supplier client device of each matched supplier profile, wherein the electronic interactive contractor calendar is customized for each contractor, and the electronic interactive supplier calendar is customized for each supplier. 
   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein each supplier profile comprises: a supplier information, a supplier name, a construction project to be quoted, a construction project scheduled, a construction project in progress, a history of construction projects, a plurality of supplier material designs, a supplier location geocode, and a supplier client device contact phone number. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic interactive supplier calendar contains a construction project to be quoted, a construction project scheduled, a construction project in progress, and a history of construction projects. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the processor further: automatically generates and populates a supplier executive dashboard using the supplier profiles and the contractor profiles, and transmits the supplier executive dashboard to at least one of the supplier client devices. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein each contractor profile comprises: a contractor information including contractor name, a construction projects to be quoted from a supplier, a construction projects scheduled, a construction projects in progress, a history of construction projects, and a contractor client device contact number. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic interactive contractor calendar contains a construction project to be quoted, a construction project scheduled, a construction project in progress, and a history of construction projects. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the processor further: automatically generates and populates a contractor executive dashboard using the supplier profiles and the contractor profiles, and transmits the contractor executive dashboard to at least one of the contractor client devices. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the processor further automatically generates on the contractor executive dashboard a hold indicator activated by a user when the construction project is on hold, a resume indicator activated by the user when the construction project that was on hold is resumed, a complete indicator activated by the user when the construction project is complete, and a rating indicator that presents feedback from suppliers and contractors indicating satisfaction with product, timeliness of services, and errors in product and service. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 the data structure further comprises a plurality of consultant profiles, wherein each construction project profile is linked to one or more of the consultant profiles;   one or more consultant client devices; and   automatically transmitting the matched supplier profiles to the consultant client device of each consultant profile linked to the construction project profile, and simultaneously inputting the matched supplier profile on the delivery date for the construction materials into an electronic interactive consultant calendar of the consultant client device, wherein the electronic interactive consultant calendar is customized for each consultant.   
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein each consultant profile comprises: a consultant information, a consultant name, a construction projects scheduled, a construction projects in progress, a history of construction projects, and a consultant client device contact phone number. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 9  wherein the electronic interactive consultant calendar contains a construction projects scheduled, a construction projects in progress, and a history of construction projects. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the processor further automatically generates and populates a consultant executive dashboard using the suppliers profiles and the contractors profiles, and transmits the consultant executive dashboard to one or more of the consultant client devices. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the processor further:
 verifies the information stored in each supplier profile, contractor profile, and consultant profile; and   inserts an account approval in each supplier profile, contractor profile, and consultant profile that is verified.   
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the processor further creates the construction project profile in the geographic database, wherein each construction project profile comprises: a construction project information, a construction material design specifications, and a construction project site location geocode. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the construction material design specifications comprises at least three of: constituents of aggregate, sizes of aggregate, temperature of aggregate, type of aggregate, weight of aggregate, pour rate of aggregate, a batch rate for each type of aggregate, a cement ratio, a water ratio, a strength rating in psi, a cure rate, and a flex modulus. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the construction project profile further comprises: a project name, an editable type of pour, an editable pour rate, an editable pour quantity, an editable pour date, an editable pour start time, digital images, analog images, digital data files, processed digital data files on construction projects, ad mixtures, pounds per square inch (PSI) and project specific notes. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the processor further inputs a supplier mix design into each construction project profile, wherein each supplier mix design comprises: calcium, silica, pigment, concrete retarder, plasticizer, fly ash, carbon fibers, and additive for increased air entrainment. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 17 , wherein the processor further automatically generates and transmits a construction project executive dashboard and provide a link enabling a user to reject or approve a supplier construction materials mix design. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the processor compares the construction project site location geocode within the construction project profile to the supplier location geocode of each supplier profile linked to the construction project profile using a predefined serviceable distance for each supplier to the construction project site location geocode. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the processor further:
 calculates a time required for each step of the construction materials pouring process; and   updates the electronic interactive supplier calendar and the electronic interactive contractor calendar with the calculated time(s).   
     
     
         21 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the processor further:
 inputs a contractor pour rating for each contractor into the respective contractor profile; and   compares the pour ratings of each contractor profile and forms a list of contractor profiles from highest to lowest pour rating; and   transmits the list of contractor profiles from highest to lowest pour rating to at least one of: the consultant profiles, the contractor profiles, and the construction projects.   
     
     
         22 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the processor further:
 inputs a supplier pour rating for each supplier into the respective supplier profile;   compares the pour ratings of each supplier profile and forms a list of supplier profiles from highest to lowest pour rating; and   transmits the list of supplier profiles from highest to lowest pour rating to at least one of: the consultant profiles, the contractor profiles, and the construction projects.   
     
     
         23 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the processor further automatically generates and transmits a visual interactive map with locatable pin using the construction project location geocode to identify a construction project location. 
     
     
         24 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the processor further stores a plurality of prewritten messages, and selectively transmits one or more of the stored prewritten messages to the supplier profiles and contractor profiles simultaneously associated with the construction project when at least one of a date changes a pour quantity changes, material status changes, and pour rate changes. 
     
     
         25 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the processor further transmits one or more notifications to the supplier profiles and the contractor profiles associated with the construction project when any modifications are made to the construction project. 
     
     
         26 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the processor further creates an administrative profile in the geographic database for each of a plurality of administrators, wherein each administrative profile comprises: administrative information, construction projects scheduled, construction projects in progress, a history of construction projects, an administrative client device contact phone number, reports, controls, and profile administration. 
     
     
         27 . A method comprising:
 providing a processor connected to a database containing a data structure comprising a plurality of supplier profiles, contractor profiles and construction project profiles, wherein each construction project profile is linked to one or more of the contractor profiles and supplier profiles;   comparing a construction project site location geocode within the construction project profile to a supplier location geocode of each supplier profile linked to the construction project profile;   generating a geographic list of supplier profiles within a predefined serviceable distance to the construction site location geocode;   generating a chronological list of supplier profiles from the geographic list of supplier profiles that have availability on a delivery date required for construction materials in the construction project profile;   matching one or more of the supplier profiles from the chronological list of supplier profiles to one or more of the contractor profiles linked to the construction project profile; and   automatically causing procurement, scheduling, coordination and delivery of the construction materials on the delivery date by transmitting the matched supplier profiles to a contractor client device of each contractor profile linked to the construction project profile and a supplier client device of each matched supplier profile, and simultaneously inputting the matched supplier profile on the delivery date for the construction materials into an electronic interactive contractor calendar of the contractor client device and an electronic interactive supplier calendar of the supplier client device of each matched supplier profile, wherein the electronic interactive contractor calendar is customized for each contractor and the electronic interactive supplier calendar is customized for each supplier.   
     
     
         28 . The method of  claim 27 , further comprising:
 wherein the database further comprises a plurality of consultant profiles, wherein each construction project profile is linked to one or more of the consultant profiles; and   automatically transmitting the matched supplier profiles to a consultant client device of each consultant profile linked to the construction project profile, and simultaneously inputting the matched supplier profile on the delivery date for the construction materials into an electronic interactive calendar of the consultant client device, wherein the electronic interactive consultant calendar is customized for each consultant.