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From Chaos to Collaboration: Simplifying Project Management with Sage Construction Management

From Chaos to Collaboration: Simplifying Project Management with Sage Construction Management
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In the construction industry, efficient project management is essential for success, yet many contractors face challenges with disorganized paper trails and scattered spreadsheets. Sage Construction Management (SCM) offers a robust, cloud-based solution to address these issues, providing a streamlined approach to data handling and project integration. Accessible from any device, it facilitates seamless collaboration, whether your team is in the office or on-site.

Integrating with Sage's suite of CRE solutions, SCM is designed to enhance productivity and drive profitability. Explore how Sage Construction Management can transform your construction processes into an end-to-end construction collaborative suite.

Embracing the Future of Construction Management

Contractors can find themselves tangled in a web of paper documents, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and sticky notes. This chaotic approach often leads to inefficiencies, a lack of collaboration, and difficulty maintaining visibility across projects. Sage Construction Management addresses these challenges head-on by providing a seamless, cloud-based environment for managing all aspects of construction projects.

Sage Construction Management - Product PictureAs a cloud-based solution, Sage Construction Management ensures that your information is accessible anywhere, at any time, from any device while still maintaining security compliance. It enables collaboration and mobility, allowing teams to work efficiently whether they're in the office or on a job site. This platform integrates seamlessly with QuickBooks, Sage Intacct Construction, Sage 300 CRE, and Sage 100 Contractor, forming a robust suite that enhances mobility, collaboration, and, ultimately, project profitability.

tracking Pre-Construction and Project Management 

Not only does Sage Construction Management integrate with Sage Estimating and Sage BidMatrix, which provide fast and accurate estimating and bidding functionalities, but it can also stand alone as a CRM solution for tracking leads and effectively managing the pre-construction phase.

  • Lead Tracking: Organize leads by stage and manage interactions with potential outside providers, including distributing drawings and specs.

  • Invitation to Bid: Simplify the bidding process by inviting outside providers through a web interface, offering a shared point of access for collaboration.

Once a project is awarded, all information from the lead stage can be seamlessly converted to support project management, eliminating the need for redundant data entry.

Enhancing Collaboration and Visibility

Sage Construction Management enhances collaboration and visibility across all project facets. By integrating with third-party vendors through a vendor hub, it offers a shared platform for managing purchase orders, subcontracts, and time entries, efficiently managing all documentation.

  • Vendor Hub: Engage with external vendors and subcontractors, providing visibility into contract values, change orders, and invoices. And, unlike some other options in the marketplace, access for those outside your organization doesn’t add to your subscription fees. 

  • Document Management: Centralize all project-related documentation, including RFIs, submittals, and daily logs, ensuring that all information is easily accessible.

This collaborative approach ensures that all stakeholders are on the same page, reducing miscommunications and enhancing project efficiency.

advanced Reporting and real-time Insights

A key component of effective project management is access to detailed reporting and insights. Sage Construction Management offers powerful reporting capabilities, providing real-time insight into project progress and profitability. It generates detailed analytics, including invoicing, costs, and percentage of completion; plus, you can perform a profit analysis by breaking down costs by materials, labor, and subcontractors.

These insights empower project managers to make informed decisions, optimize resource allocation, and ultimately drive project success.

Taking the Next Step

Sage Construction Management offers a comprehensive solution that empowers contractors to manage projects with precision and ease. By addressing key challenges and providing robust tools for pre-construction, project management, and collaboration, it sets the stage for successful project outcomes.

We encourage you to explore how Sage Construction Management can transform your construction processes. Consider scheduling an automation assessment to tailor the solution to your specific needs and priorities. Let's take the leap forward in your automation journey, enhancing your capability to manage projects efficiently and drive profitability.

Ben Hofferman, CPA, CITP

Written by Ben Hofferman, CPA, CITP

Ben Hofferman is the Chief Construction Officer at RKL eSolutions LLC. As the previous founder and CEO of CPA Technology for 25+ years, Ben is focused on expanding the growth opportunities for future and current customers.