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Cloud-native construction accounting and project management software for GCs

Save time, reduce risk, and build more profitably with end-to-end preconstruction, operations, and finance software designed to meet the demands of construction.

Build with confidence using purpose-built general contractor software

You manage tight budgets and schedules, juggle subcontractors, and field the unexpected—all while ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction. Our General Contractor software package is built to overcome these obstacles so you can deliver outstanding projects and outperform the competition.

Connect your field and office

Use real-time data to make stronger decisions in the office and on the jobsite.

Work smarter, not harder

Don't waste your team's talent—replace manual work with time-saving automations.

Maximize profitability

Master job costing with real-time visibility using the only AICPA-preferred accounting solution.

Gain deeper insights for greater impact

Plan for the future by learning from the past with powerful on-demand reporting.
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Get the power of unrivaled general contractor accounting software

Take control of the financial health of your projects and accelerate productivity by up to 40% using the #1 provider of construction finance software.

  • Track costs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracts with unrivaled job costing capabilities.
  • Improve cash flow by linking purchase orders, work orders, and time and materials with jobs to create accurate invoices.
  • Replace tedious work in separate spreadsheets with automated WIP management, the most powerful solution on the market.
  • Make more strategic decisions based on real-time insights from robust reporting and dashboards.

Start projects off on the right foot with powerful preconstruction software

Win more projects and grow your business with lead tracking, bid management, estimating, revenue forecasting, and more.

  • Keep a pulse on leads with customizable dashboards—track status, history, and activity to prioritize the most promising opportunities.
  • Create estimates from scratch, from spreadsheets, or from previous estimates, with easy access to all relevant documentation.
  • Automatically convert awarded bids into active projects without redundant data entry.
  • Build a foundation for profitable projects with tools for managing staff, schedules, drawings, logistics, and budgets—all in one place.

Raise the bar on your construction operations and project management

Manage your projects from contract to completion with precision. Connect project teams, minimize risk, and maximize profits with real-time data and a unified platform.

  • Give project managers control of all project operations from a single, intuitive, cloud-native platform.
  • Unleash productivity by automatically tracking and managing schedules, punch lists, equipment, labor, submittals, RFIs, and more.
  • Access the platform anytime and from any device to keep office staff, field teams, subcontractors, and vendors working in sync.
  • Create detailed and customizable reports showing labor, materials, work in progress, and more.

Tailor your tools to fit your needs

Bring efficiency to every aspect of your business with a wide selection of products that offer advanced and specialized capabilities to add to the General Contractor package.

  • Use industry-leading estimating tools with built-in cloud-based bid analysis software to easily compare subcontractor bids.
  • Achieve precision with the only digital takeoff tool that features both drawing-based and measurement-based AI technologies.
  • Go paperless with an automated cloud-based solution that imports, indexes, routes, and stores documents in one secure place.
  • Fully automate the payment application process, lien waivers, and electronic payments between you and your subcontractors.

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"Sage gives us an end-to-end cloud system that helps us be more efficient across the business, from initial lead through project completion. I've been looking for this for 20 years."

General contractor software FAQs

The General Contractor package gives GCs an end-to-end solution to handle their preconstruction, construction operations, and finance needs. The package includes construction accounting software, preconstruction and construction operations solutions, and training and educational content. GCs can also enhance their package by adding on solutions like Sage Estimating for even more advanced capabilities.

General contractors need end-to-end software that handles their preconstruction, construction operations, and financial management. A robust solution should provide thorough and real-time financial information about the projects and business, tools for managing construction operations and project teams, as well as preconstruction, estimating, and the bid process.

Construction-specific software: Choosing software that is built specifically for the construction industry is key. Seek out features that support accurate job costing, change management, scheduling, subcontractor and vendor management, and on-demand reporting. Additionally, look for a solution that provides visibility into real-time financial metrics to make timely, data-driven decisions for budgets, job progress, staffing, subcontractors, and more. With over 50 years as a leader in construction technology, Sage is an industry expert and knows the ins and outs of construction.

Cloud-native solutions: Cloud-native solutions that integrate seamlessly with one another are ideal. This allows your field and office teams to securely access real-time data anytime, anywhere, and from any device, which drives efficiency and accuracy. Sage has over 20 years of experience as a pioneer in cloud financials. Our construction-specific solutions were born in the cloud and continue to lead the industry with cutting-edge technology.

Automations and AI: Manual and repetitive tasks drain your team's productivity and waste time. Prioritize solutions that offer robust automations so you can maximize your team's real talents and minimize busywork. Plus, seek vendors that are leveraging AI and building AI-powered tools into their systems. Sage has the key framework in place that allows artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide speed, accuracy, and insights—taking your business and team capabilities to the next level.

Investing in cloud-native software gives you secure, remote access to your data from anywhere. The platform provides automatic updates, data security, and scalability, ensuring your system grows with your business without the need for complex infrastructure. Our multi-tenant true cloud foundation means you'll never have to worry about being on the latest version of our software or deal with complicated and expensive upgrades.

Yes. Sage offers multiple payroll solutions, providing construction-specific options for in-house and outsourced payroll. Sage Intacct Construction Payroll is for companies that want to process their payroll in-house. Sage Intacct Payroll powered by ADP Workforce Now for Construction is for companies who would prefer to outsource their payroll. Both solutions streamline nuanced payroll processes by integrating with your accounting systems, reducing manual entry errors, and ensuring compliance with ever-changing tax and labor regulations. Additionally, for businesses who prefer their current payroll provider, we also offer seamless integrations with a growing list of leading payroll solutions.

Yes. Sage has a host of add-on solutions that tackle specific needs like automation tools for subcontractor payments, paperless document storage, AI-powered estimating and bid analysis software, payroll solutions, and more. Our team will explain all of the options and make recommendations based on your specific needs and requirements.

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