Construction Blog
In-depth articles, insights, and product tips for Sage Construction and Acumatica Cloud ERP.
2020 Construction Industry Survey and Business Outlook
Another year, another construction survey and business outlook has been published. Following the construction industry outlook reports we’ve shared over the last few years, this updated report for 2020 reveals important insight including what’s expected to be strong...
Introducing Sage ToolOps for Tool Tracking & Management
Most contractors have thousands of tools that are constantly moving back and forth between the warehouse and the jobsite. It's really easy to lose track of where those resources are at any given moment and if they’re being used and allocated efficiently. That’s why...
Expanding Your Use of Rate Tables
Rate tables are a great way to automate the retrieval of different rates for individual employees or groups of employees under specific circumstances. Traditionally, typical uses of rate tables in Sage 300 CRE are to retrieve rates based on: Union, local, class...
Accounts Payable Reconciliation Tips in Sage 300 CRE
It is immensely important for accurate balances and consistency in data entry in the Sage 300 Construction Accounts Payable module. The Accounts Payable function involves nearly all of a company’s payments outside of payroll and is one of the most vital tasks a...
How to Upgrade Sage 300 CRE and Backup Data
Upgrading your Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate (CRE) software is an important part of managing a healthy system and staying up-to-date on current technology and features. But before you update anything, you should ALWAYS backup your data. In this article, we'll...
How to Use Sage 300 CRE Equipment Cost Module (EQ)
We have found that few contractors know their true equipment costs, and even fewer know how to allocate those costs correctly. By Using the Sage 300 CRE Equipment Cost module (EQ), you can charge projects for the full cost of the equipment each uses. Read on to learn...
Hartzell Construction Taps Acumatica for Construction Management
In South Florida, the challenge of aging infrastructure in dire need of updating has helped Hartzell Construction achieve a grand vision of offering high quality craftsmanship and construction services, from residential remodeling to high-rise concrete restoration. ...
How to Build a PO Items Database in Sage 300 Construction
This is important for Inventory Control and management as well as enabling effective Purchasing Procedures in Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate (aka Timberline Office Software). Building a PO Items Database In order to build an effective PO items database, let's...
Using Sage Service Operations for Resource Assignments
As adoption of Sage Service Operations (SSO) is being widely accepted within the Service Management client base, a major consideration is the use of "Assignments" and where they should best managed. It is my opinion to transition from the Service Management method of...
UrbanCore Construction Streamlines Workflows with Integrated Accounting & Project Management
UrbanCore Construction is a development and construction firm focusing on residential and commercial properties. After struggling with duplicate data entry, slowed workflow, and delayed reporting, they decided it was time to integrate their Sage 100 Contractor system...
Top Benefits of Using eTakeoff
eTakeoff Dimension is a complete electronic viewer and takeoff solution for estimators across all construction disciplines. There are many reasons that your company should consider eTakeoff as your new takeoff solution. Here are our a few of our favorites. No Time...
Understanding Sage 300 Construction Reporting Options
Like most software training programs, you probably spent lots of time learning how to get data into your Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate system. But sometimes there isn't as much focus on getting that data back out in a meaningful way that shows you how your...
Subscribe