Job cost accounting is essential across industries for managing budgets, improving financial accuracy, and ensuring profitability. This overview highlights five best practices—scope control, risk management, accurate budgeting, efficient timekeeping, and structured project closeout—and explains how Acumatica ERP delivers the tools to support them. With cloud-based access, automated workflows, and seamless integration with core financials, Acumatica provides organizations of all sizes with real-time visibility, streamlined collaboration, and the financial control needed to drive smarter decisions and long-term growth.

Managing construction projects is complex, with constant pressures around communication, budgets, timelines, and safety. Acumatica Construction Edition provides a connected, cloud-based platform that unites field and office teams, streamlines RFIs, submittals, daily field reports, drawings, and photo logs, and ensures a single source of truth for all project data. With built-in workflows, mobile access, and advanced reporting, construction firms can reduce costly errors, improve collaboration, and deliver projects more efficiently and profitably.

If you’re running Sage 100 Contractor or Sage 300 CRE, you already know the strengths and limitations of the software. So when spreadsheets, delays, and manual processes become the norm, it’s time to step back and reassess. 

This free 10-point checklist will help you: 

Download the self-assessment checklist today and see if your current ERP is still the right fit for your construction firm. 

View this on-demand webinar with Aktion and Avalara for a 45-minute s’mores break designed for Acumatica users looking to reduce sales tax risk and streamline compliance. Learn how Avalara’s native integration with Acumatica automates tax calculations, improves exemption certificate management, and simplifies returns filing across jurisdictions. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of how Avalara can help your finance team work faster, stay compliant, and scale tax processes as your business grows.

Aktion DataIntegrator gives construction firms real-time visibility and control over ERP integrations, with centralized monitoring, rapid issue diagnosis, and the ability to re-execute failed workflows. Purpose-built for the construction industry, this multi-tenant platform tracks integration processes across projects and divisions, provides quarterly scheduled maintenance, and logs every event for seamless recovery. By supporting operational continuity and minimizing downtime, DataIntegrator delivers actionable insights that help construction leaders make smarter business decisions and keep projects on track.
Learn more about DataIntegrator for Construction

Manual reporting and data wrangling slowing your team down? Watch this on-demand webinar to see how Phocas FP&A can transform your Acumatica ERP data into real-time dashboards, automated reports, and powerful analysis – without relying on spreadsheets or IT expertise. As a pre-integrated, out-of-the-box solution for Acumatica, Phocas gets you up and running fast so you can start making data-driven decisions right away. Tailored for manufacturing, distribution, and construction businesses, Phocas makes it easy to see, share, and act on the numbers that matter most. In this on-demand webinar, you’ll learn how to:

ACT Construction, a national general contracting firm, knew it was time to modernize. After years on Sage 100, they made the leap to Sage Intacct and built a future-proof system to support their continued growth. In this short video, hear directly from their leadership team about the results and how integration and visibility transformed their operations. 

Watch this short customer story to learn how ACT Construction gained real-time visibility, improved resource allocation, and built a foundation for long-term growth, all by switching to a modern cloud-based ERP. 

Investing in ERP software is a big decision, but the returns can be transformative. This guide, Unlocking the Value of ERP Software, shows small and midsized businesses how modern cloud ERP delivers measurable ROI through streamlined operations, cost savings, scalability, and productivity gains. Backed by industry examples and research, you’ll discover how companies achieved faster cash flow, reduced IT costs, eliminated manual processes, and improved visibility across every department. Use this resource to learn how to calculate ROI, uncover hidden savings, and see why modern ERP pays for itself quickly.

Artificial intelligence is no longer optional—it’s a strategic advantage for small and midsized businesses looking to scale, streamline operations, and stay competitive. This Acumatica handbook helps you evaluate your organization’s readiness for AI by identifying strengths and gaps across five key areas: Data Integration, Automation, User Adoption, Scalability, and Security. Learn how to move beyond outdated systems and point solutions toward an AI-first ERP platform that embeds automation, real-time insights, and industry-specific tools into every workflow. This guide is your roadmap to smarter decision-making and sustainable growth.

Artificial Intelligence is no longer reserved for large enterprises—it’s a game-changing tool for small and midsized businesses ready to modernize and grow. This practical checklist helps you evaluate your organization’s readiness for AI across five critical areas: Data Integration, Automation, User Adoption, Scalability, and Security. By identifying strengths and gaps, you’ll gain clear direction on how to harness AI to improve productivity, enhance decision-making, and future-proof your business systems.