TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2006--AirToolz Software, provider of the AirWavz construction scheduling and communications solution is pleased to announce an enterprisewide software agreement with Kimball Hill Homes. Based in Rolling Meadows, Ill., Kimball Hill Homes(R) is a top 25 U.S. homebuilder with revenues in fiscal 2005 of more than $1.1 billion. Known for its award-winning designs for new homes and neighborhoods in nine states and 17 major markets, the company chose to expand a successful regional partnership into a national agreement with AirToolz Software. The AirToolz Software solution uniquely offers builders the best of both worlds: a reliable handheld piece providing instant response without a wireless connection; and a Web-based portion which gives management visibility into all aspects of the build process such as build schedule changes, slippage and trade performance reports. By implementing AirWavz technology nationwide, Kimball Hill Homes will continue a track record of success with AirWavz through improved schedule efficiency, reduced operating expenses, build cycle timesavings and detailed performance reporting throughout the entire build process. Surveys of current Kimball Hill users conclude that the AirWavz handheld responds instantly and is easy to use, providing a true stand-alone, connection-free electronic walkbook. The AirWavz handheld allows construction managers to spend more time walking homes and less time in the trailer working on administrative tasks. Some of the field staff for Kimball Hill are reportedly spending two to three hours less per day in the trailer, allowing them to spend more time walking their homes. Kimball Hill Homes is one of the largest private homebuilders in the United States. AirToolz Software has been providing the residential building market with proven construction scheduling and communication solutions for more than six years. AirToolz provides builders and their trade partners with solutions that improve the consistency of the building process, increase accountability between the participants, lower costs and increase profits. AirToolz is committed to ensuring builders' success and value with best-of-breed and proven easy-to-use handheld and Web-based software solutions. AirToolz is revolutionizing homebuilding with wireless communication tools that streamline all phases of the building process. www.AirToolz.com
