There’s a reason why thousands of construction businesses trust Sage. Explore the 5 key reasons contractors are switching and see how it could benefit your firm.
If you're in construction, you already know how easy it is for delays, budget overruns and manual processes to slow things down. When your systems can’t keep up (or don’t work together) it becomes harder to track project costs, monitor progress or make decisions backed by reliable data.
More construction firms are rethinking their software to fix exactly that.
This article highlights five specific reasons why companies like yours are switching to Sage Intacct — and what a construction-first platform can help you achieve.
Is Your Construction Business Facing These Challenges?
Reviewing your software might not be high on the agenda, but it should be. Outdated systems often cause you and your business more problems than they solve.
Construction businesses regularly face the same challenges: slow reporting, limited financial visibility and tools that struggle to keep up with day-to-day operations. These issues don’t always appear overnight. They build up over time, making it harder to deliver projects on time and within budget.
If any of the following sound familiar, it may be time to reassess your setup:
- You’re relying on spreadsheets to track budgets, WIP or project performance
- It’s difficult to see job costs and profitability in real time
- Financial data is delayed, inconsistent or hard to access
- Different teams are using disconnected systems that don’t talk to each other
These issues don’t just affect internal workflows. They can lead to missed deadlines, reduced profitability and poor visibility over project performance. Without the right systems in place, it becomes harder to maintain control — and even harder to scale.
Why More Construction Companies Are Choosing Cloud ERP Software like Sage Intacct
Thousands of construction firms are replacing outdated systems with platforms that better support their operations and financial management. The shift reflects a need for greater visibility, faster decision-making and stronger project control. These are the five reasons why Sage Intacct Construction is becoming the go-to choice for businesses across the sector.
1. Built for construction — from preconstruction to completion
Generic software often lacks the depth to handle construction-specific workflows. Sage Intacct is different — it’s designed from the ground up to meet the needs of construction businesses, supporting every stage of the project lifecycle.
From estimating and bidding to job costing, operations and financial management, Sage provides a single, cloud-native platform built for the way your teams work. It gives you real-time visibility across projects, promotes better collaboration and helps ensure deadlines and budgets stay on track.
Industry recognition from analysts like Gartner and platforms such as G2 and TrustRadius reflects its strength in both functionality and ease of use. For businesses managing complex projects and tight margins, having an end-to-end system tailored to construction makes a measurable difference.
2. Trusted by thousands in the industry, worldwide
When you’re choosing construction software, trust and track record matter. Sage is relied on by over 50,000 construction companies — including nearly half of the ENR Top 400 Contractors and more than half of the BD&C Giants Top 115.
Its adoption spans general contractors, home builders, developers, and specialists working across residential, commercial and industrial projects. This wide reach reflects Sage Intacct’s ability to adapt to different operating models while solving the core challenges faced across the industry.
Firms choose Sage Intacct because it works — and because it’s proven to deliver results at scale.
3. Preconstruction tools that set projects up for success
Preconstruction is where profit is often determined, yet many firms still rely on disconnected tools to manage estimating, bid management and early-stage planning.
Sage Intacct brings structure and efficiency to the process, giving teams a central platform to organise leads, track opportunities and build accurate estimates. Multiple estimators can work on the same project, documents can be attached and categorised, and bid packages can be issued and tracked in one place.
With everything captured and accessible in one place, teams can move faster and make more informed decisions at the earliest stages of a project. That added control helps reduce risk and sets the groundwork for a smoother delivery.
4. Financial management, built for construction
Accurate financial control is critical in construction, but many systems fall short when it comes to tracking job costs, managing WIP or maintaining visibility across multiple projects.
Sage Intacct is built to meet the financial demands of the industry. It gives your team real-time access to project costs, cash flow and profitability — all from one central platform. Job costing covers everything from labour and materials to equipment and subcontractor spend, and automated WIP reporting removes the need for manual spreadsheets.
The result is greater accuracy, less admin and faster access to the information needed to make confident, well-timed decisions.
5. Constant innovation in the cloud
Legacy systems often require costly upgrades, limited remote access and workarounds just to stay functional. That’s no longer sustainable for growing construction businesses.
Sage takes a different approach. Sage Intacct is a true cloud-native platform, which means updates happen automatically and teams can access real-time data from anywhere. There’s no need for local servers or complex version control — the system stays current and accessible without disruption.
With advanced features like AI and machine learning already in place, Sage Intacct helps finance and operational teams increase accuracy and speed up routine processes.
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Construction Finance Frequently Asked Questions
- What is construction ERP software?
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Construction ERP software is a central system used to manage key processes across a construction business, including estimating, project management, job costing, subcontractor management and financial reporting. It replaces disconnected tools with a single source of truth.
- Why is Sage good for construction companies?
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Sage Intacct Construction is purpose-built for the construction industry. It offers tools designed specifically to manage complex jobs, track costs accurately and provide real-time visibility across finance and operations. It’s also trusted by tens of thousands of construction firms globally.
- How does Sage help with project tracking and reporting?
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Yes. Sage Intacct includes full job costing functionality and automated WIP reporting to help businesses track profitability, stay compliant and eliminate the need for manual spreadsheets.
- Is Sage’s construction solution cloud-based?
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Sage’s construction solutions are cloud-native. That means your team can access the system from any location, with no need for servers or manual updates — and with full data security and scalability built in.
Conclusion
Outdated systems make it harder to manage projects, track costs and respond to changing demands. That’s why more construction businesses are moving to modern, cloud-based software that’s built specifically for the way they work. Sage Intacct stands out for its end-to-end capabilities, real-time visibility, construction-focused financial tools and continuous innovation.
Construction firms are under growing pressure to deliver projects faster, manage risk more effectively and keep tighter control of costs. The right platform can make those demands easier to meet — and thousands of businesses are finding that Sage Intacct Construction does exactly that.
If you’re starting to evaluate your options, we’d be happy to help. Let’s chat and see whether Sage Intacct is the right fit for your business and how Team Accord can support you through a smooth and effective transition.
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