Sage ERP for Contractors and Real Estate Companies Project-Based Construction Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions About Sage Intacct Construction for Contractors and Developers:

What construction accounting processes should an ERP support?

A construction ERP should support project-based accounting, job costing, billing, retainage, WIP reporting, purchasing, AP and AR, cash-flow reporting, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and multi-entity reporting where needed.

What is Sage Intacct Construction?

Sage Intacct Construction is a cloud-based construction ERP and accounting solution that helps contractors and real estate developers manage job costs, billing, cash flow, financial reporting, project profitability, and multi-entity operations. It takes the features and functionality of Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate (Sage 300 CRE) and combines them with Sage Intacct's cloud-based solution, real-time reporting, and visibility.

Is Sage Intacct Construction a good fit for mid-market contractors?

Sage Intacct Construction can be a strong fit for growing general contractors, specialty contractors, homebuilders, heavy/civil firms, and developers that need more control and visibility than disconnected spreadsheets or entry-level accounting systems can provide. The best fit depends on your workflows, reporting needs, number of entities, and integration requirements.

How does Sage Intacct Construction improve job costing?

Sage Intacct Construction helps teams organize and analyze financial activity by project, phase, cost code, department, entity, and other dimensions. This makes it easier to compare budgeted and actual costs, identify potential margin issues, and improve forecasting.

Can Sage Intacct Construction support real estate developers?

Yes. Sage Intacct can support developers that need project- and entity-level reporting, multi-entity accounting, budgeting, cash-flow visibility, and more timely financial insight across a growing portfolio. We can help determine the appropriate Sage configuration and related real estate capabilities. See how we helped both Oppidan Investments, Inc. and MSP Commercial implement Sage Intacct.

How much does Sage Intacct Construction cost?

Typically, we see upfront costs for a basic Sage Intacct software project, including software and implementation, ranging closer to $40,000 for clients across most industries. Construction and Real Estate companies may see higher costs on average when factoring in additional industry-specific modules.

Can Sage Intacct Construction integrate with project management, payroll, or estimating software?

Sage Intacct Construction can be connected with complementary construction technology, depending on your requirements. Having worked with a wide range of third-party vendors, we help you evaluate and integrate project management, estimating, payroll, AP automation, reporting, and field systems that fit your operating model.

How does RKL eSolutions support a Sage Intacct Construction implementation?

RKL eSolutions supports the implementation lifecycle from planning through post-go-live optimization. Services include requirements assessment, workflow design, configuration, data migration, integration coordination, testing, role-based training, go-live preparation, and ongoing support. We also offer three service plan options post-go-live that deliver a higher level of service and collaboration than traditional time-and-materials billing models for ongoing training, report creation, daily support, and more. 

What is the difference between Sage Intacct Construction and Sage 300 CRE?

Both solutions serve construction businesses, but they may fit different operational and reporting needs. We can help you evaluate factors such as cloud requirements, financial complexity, project workflows, integrations, reporting, and long-term growth plans. For more information, visit our Sage Intacct Construction vs. Sage 300 CRE Migration Center.

How much does Sage 100 Contractor Cost?

Sage 100 Contractor is ideal for small companies that use Excel or other less sophisticated accounting software, experience limited growth, primarily operate as a single company, have simple entity structures and accept the additional maintenance cost of a hosted or on-premises solution. The average upfront costs for a Sage 100 Contractor project, including software and implementation, range closer to $29,000.