{"id":755,"date":"2020-11-24T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/never-tried-a-construction-accounting-system-take-one-for-a-spin\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T06:25:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T10:25:36","slug":"construction-accounting-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/construction-accounting-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Never tried a construction accounting system? Take one for a spin"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Is your construction firm ready for a construction accounting system?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There comes a time in every construction<\/a> company\u2019s lifetime when it\u2019s generic accounting system just doesn\u2019t cut it any longer.  It often happens as a contractor\u2019s business begins to grow and take on more projects. Information and accounting software capabilities that once seemed adequate, suddenly feel like a too tight sweater restricting the company\u2019s every move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tell-tale signs you’re ready for a construction accounting system<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. There\u2019s no way to accurately and quickly track job costs, leaving everyone guessing whether jobs are making or losing money until it\u2019s too late to fix any problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Complex union and certified payroll requirements drag down accounting staff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Lack of integration with estimating, service management, project management, document management and other software systems used by the company creates duplicate data entry and the likelihood of mistakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. It\u2019s difficult and time-consuming to get the reporting needed to truly understand how to successfully run projects and the business.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Sound familiar?  This is the time many contractors move to accounting software made specifically for the very unique needs of construction companies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So what exactly does a construction accounting system bring to the table? If you\u2019re currently using a generic accounting system, you can get a good comparison to your current system by trying out Sage 100 Contractor software. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What to expect in a test drive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The test drive gives a great overview of what you can expect, including how you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n