Sage Intacct vs Acumatica: Why Acumatica Construction Edition is the Better Choice for Construction ERP
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Software Consultants for Concrete Contractors
Concrete contractors face unique challenges in managing their operations, from project management and job costing to handling labor and materials efficiently. Acumatica’s cloud-based, all-in-one system can help streamline workflows, enhance visibility, and drive operational efficiency. But implementing the right ERP solution is only half the battle; the key to success lies in the quality of implementation and support. That’s where Strategies Group comes in.
Concrete contractors operate in a demanding environment where precise project management, accurate job costing, and efficient handling of labor, equipment, and materials are critical to profitability. At Strategies Group, we understand these challenges because we’ve partnered with multiple concrete contractors, both large and small, to deploy Acumatica Construction Edition successfully.
Our team has years of experience working with concrete professionals to implement Acumatica’s cloud-based, all-in-one ERP system tailored to your industry’s unique needs. From tracking ready-mix deliveries and managing fleet schedules to ensuring compliance with batch specifications and optimizing material usage, we help you streamline operations and stay competitive.
With Strategies Group, you get more than just software; you get a partner who understands the pressures of managing mix designs, adhering to tight schedules, and delivering quality results on every job. We don’t just implement Acumatica; we tailor it to help your business thrive.
Acumatica Features for Concrete & Paving Companies
Tailored for Concrete and Paving Operations
Acumatica Construction Edition is built to handle the nuances of the concrete, foundation, and paving industries. It tracks material costs down to specific mix designs, delivery locations, and pour sizes, ensuring accurate budgeting and billing. Whether you’re managing ready-mix deliveries, large-scale paving operations, or specialized foundation pours, Acumatica adapts to the complexities of your workflow, helping you maintain precision and profitability.
Steamlined Job Costing and Accounting
With Acumatica, every aspect of your operations is connected to your financials, from materials and labor to equipment usage. Track the profitability of every job, whether it’s a single driveway or a multi-phase foundation project. Automatically calculate costs per cubic yard of concrete poured or per square foot paved, giving you detailed insights to maximize efficiency and reduce waste.
Real-Time Reporting for Concrete Projects
Stay in control with Acumatica’s detailed, real-time reports tailored to concrete and paving jobs. Monitor the progress of each pour or paving phase, track material usage against estimates, and analyze labor and equipment costs as they accrue. Whether you’re working on a high-rise foundation, a municipal sidewalk project, or highway paving, Acumatica keeps your project data at your fingertips, allowing you to respond quickly to challenges.
Mobile Access for Field Teams
Give your crews the tools they need to succeed on-site. Acumatica’s mobile-friendly platform allows field teams to access project specs, place material orders, review inspections, and upload photos or documents directly from their smartphones or tablets. This connectivity eliminates delays and miscommunications, ensuring every project stays on track and on spec.
Scalable for Growth
As your business grows, so do your operational needs. Acumatica Construction Edition scales with you, whether you’re expanding your services, taking on larger projects, or opening new locations. Add functionality like advanced project management, CRM, or additional field service tools as your needs evolve, all without disrupting your workflow.
Compliance and Quality Control Made Easy
In the concrete and paving industries, meeting compliance standards is non-negotiable. Acumatica helps you track and manage mix design specifications, batch tickets, slump tests, and other quality control data. Instantly generate reports for inspectors or clients, ensuring your projects comply with local regulations and industry standards without added administrative burden.
Optimize Material Procurement and Inventory
Stay ahead of material shortages and rising costs with Acumatica’s robust inventory management tools. Track and forecast your needs for materials like cement, aggregates, rebar, and admixtures, ensuring you always have what you need for every pour or paving phase. Reduce waste, prevent costly delays, and negotiate better vendor terms with clear, data-driven insights.
Download our Concrete, Foundation, and Paving Industry Digest
Concrete, foundation, and paving specialists can use this Industry Digest to learn:
- How much the concrete and paving contractors’ market is expected to grow.
- What challenges they—as specialty contractors—are facing.
- What cross-industry opportunities exist (and how a modular ERP platform provides the agility they need to snatch them up).
- Which vital features the right construction ERP solution should provide.
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Why More Concrete Contractors are Choosing Acumatica & Strategies Group
Future-minded concrete, foundation, and paving specialty contractors work with Strategies Group to overcome their challenges with a complete and modern technology solution like Acumatica. A central location for all company and project data ensures that everyone knows when staffing, material, equipment, and compliance changes may affect the project timeline.
Many concrete, foundation, and paving jobs occur as an initial step for larger construction projects that impact other contractors and crews at the job site. As a result, the timing of these projects requires a great deal of orchestration. Along with project timing, skilled labor needs, quality control, and risk management are the primary concerns that weigh on the minds of these specialty contractors.
Comprehensive Construction Functionality
While both platforms offer core project accounting and job costing capabilities, Acumatica stands out with its native features: Integrated Payroll: Unlike Sage Intacct, which relies on third-party solutions, Acumatica provides a built-in payroll system tailored for construction companies. Embedded CRM: Acumatica’s CRM is seamlessly integrated, enabling streamlined customer relationship management without the need for external applications. Service Management: Acumatica includes embedded field service management tools, essential for handling job site operations efficiently. Advanced Change Order Management: Acumatica offers detailed audit trails and profitability analysis for change orders, which Sage Intacct lacks.
Workforce Management
Hiring and retaining skilled workers has been a primary concern for the construction industry for years. Finding qualified candidates is difficult enough, but the onboarding paperwork and verification process can be daunting. Concrete, foundation, and paving companies that invest in job satisfaction levels enjoy a tenured workforce. A connected construction platform integrated with industry-leading HR solutions can help alleviate some burden. Find qualified candidates and retain them with Acumatica’s open APIs and award-winning usability allowing employees to do their work more efficiently and effectively. Strategies Group can help you connect your ERP to workforce management solutions like Lumber, Workforce Go!, and ADP to streamline hiring and minimize HR paperwork.
Quality Control
Consistent quality through the course of a concrete project is an ever-present challenge. Quality work depends on weather and the availability of materials, equipment, and experienced laborers. Concrete, foundation, and paving jobs require rigorous inspection protocols and quality assurance processes. Use Acumatica’s role-based dashboards to view project specifications and ensure the job is completed as close to the original plan as possible. Document and post quality standards and safety notices in Acuamtica. Track job site conditions with Acumatica’s daily field reports.
Streamlined Collaboration and Data Access
Acumatica promotes seamless collaboration across teams with built-in tools that ensure everyone is on the same page. Its intuitive interface and shared data architecture allow teams to access and work with the same real-time information, reducing errors and improving decision-making. Sage Intacct’s reliance on multiple third-party solutions often results in disjointed workflows and additional costs.
Learn How Strategies Group Can Help You Decide
Experience unparalleled efficiency and growth tailored to the construction industry with Acumatica. Discover how we can help you streamline project management, improve job costing, and optimize resource usage. Let us show you how our solutions can drive operational excellence and help you achieve your business goals in today’s competitive market.
Acumatica Construction Edition
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Project Accounting
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CRM
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Inventory Management & Warehouse Management
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Document Management
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Multilanguage Support
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Payroll
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Subcontract Mangament
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Revenue Recognition
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Retainage
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Procore Integration
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Change [Order] Management
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Construction-Specific Project Management
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Service Management
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Compliance
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Construction-Specific Reporting (such as AIA, Bonding, and Substantiated Billing)
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CFMA Benchmarking Tool
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Cloud Platform
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Workflow and Alerts
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Configurable Reporting
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Open APIs (REST, SOAP)
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Automatic updates
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Mobile Application
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Data Ownership & Access
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Flexible Pricing Options
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Unlimited Users
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Customer Bill of Rights
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Flexible Deployment Options
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Free Access to Online Training for ALL Staff
Sage Intacct Construction
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Project Accounting
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CRM
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Inventory Management & Warehouse Management
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Document Management
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Payroll
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Subcontract Mangament
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Revenue Recognition
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Retainage
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Procore Integration
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Change [Order] Management
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Construction-Specific Project Management
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Service Management
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Compliance
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Construction-Specific Reporting (such as AIA, Bonding, and Substantiated Billing)
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Cloud Platform
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Workflow and Alerts
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Configurable Reporting
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Open APIs (REST, SOAP)
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Automatic updates
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Mobile Application
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Data Ownership & Access
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Flexible Pricing Options
