Best Construction ERP

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a full-featured ERP that enables construction companies to track and control every facet of the business through a single platform. Versatile support for popular mobile platforms and roles-based user experiences make it easy for workers to be productive when they’re in the office, in the field or anywhere in between. And powerful business intelligence and workflow automation capabilities ensure projects stay on track.

The solution makes it easy for construction companies to intelligently orchestrate labor, materials and equipment. The ERP provides real-time resource scheduling capabilities that can consider factors such as a worker’s skill and ability, so everyone and everything is at the right place at the right time. Real-time data monitoring and workflow automation capabilities help you to automatically replenish tools, materials and parts on site, so jobs aren’t delayed.

Learn more: Read our full Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central review.

Who should use it:

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is suitable for most construction companies that want to modernize their current ERP environment or are just undergoing their digital transformation journey. The solution is also ideal for those who prefer working in the Microsoft universe of products.

SAP Business One offers strong project management capabilities, including tools for project planning and scheduling, construction project estimation and budgeting, and warehouse/bin management to help contractors stay on task and prevent jobs from going over budget.

We were particularly impressed with the solution’s employee management capabilities. The recruiting and onboarding management features help construction companies attract skilled workers and get them into the field as soon as possible. The skills tracking and training features were also impressive. The former ensures that workers are assigned to the right projects, while the latter can be used to fill any “skills gap” by developing talent internally.

Learn more: Read our full SAP Business One Professional review.

Who should use it:

SAP Business One is suitable for large construction companies that are looking to rationalize disparate information silos and business applications into one platform. The solution is also ideal for a growth-oriented, medium-sized construction company that needs an ERP that can foster growth now and scale to meet future needs.

Epicor Prophet 21 is a well-rounded ERP solution that enables construction supply companies to track and automate inventory, improve sales processes and leverage business intelligence to make data-driven decisions.

The solution’s inventory and supply chain management capabilities enable construction supply companies to predict demand and create automated inventory replenishment models to ensure they always have the right amount of product on hand. The solution also enables construction supply companies to launch their own e-commerce platform (and support electronic payments), simplify quote and order management, and automate order fulfillment.

Learn more: Read our full Epicor Prophet 21 ERP review.

Who should use it:

Epicor’s 50-plus years of experience in the building supplies industry, plus Epicor Prophet 21’s strong inventory, supply chain and warehouse management features make it perfect for building supply companies.

Acumatica comes with a simple yet powerful set of ERP tools to help small construction firms spur growth and increase profitability. We were particularly impressed with the solution’s easy user experience, as well as the ability to make highly accurate estimates, manage job costs, simplify payroll and monitor overhead costs.

The solution makes it easy for everyone in the company to stay on the same page. The platform creates links between contracts, budgets, accounting and project plans, so users can easily find the project details they need quickly. You can also create custom dashboards with widgets to visualize project progress, and display project financial information. A neat feature, you can embed a live view of the job site.

Learn more: Read our full Acumatica review.

Who should use it:

Acumatica is ideal for small and medium-sized general contractors. A true cloud construction ERP, you don’t have to deploy and manage additional IT infrastructure just to get the system running. Large, upfront software licenses and annual maintenance costs are replaced by predictable, low-cost monthly payments. The solution is also agile and scalable. It doesn’t cost more money to add more users to the system, and you can add more features and functionality as your needs change.

Unlike legacy ERP systems, IFS comes with the project management, manufacturing, analytics and finance/accounting features to help businesses leverage Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) strategies, including using off-site construction techniques such as mass production and modular construction. This transformation enables home builders to decrease costs, maximize profitability, improve build quality and increase the number of houses they can build in a year.

We are particularly impressed with IFS’s open application programming interfaces (APIs), which makes it easy for construction companies to integrate the software that underpins their business.

Who should use it:

The IFS Cloud Platform is ideal for home builders that want to leverage an MMC strategy. The platform is also ideal for firms that want to launch service and maintenance departments as a way to create recurring revenue streams and increase average contract value.

Oracle Fusion Cloud enables construction businesses to consolidate business information and automate time-consuming paper- and spreadsheet-driven processes through a single platform. This helps owners of small subcontractors focus more on bidding and completing jobs and less time keeping track of expenses and calculating taxes.

We were most impressed with how easy Oracle Fusion Cloud makes it for businesses to leverage powerful artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) driven workflow automation and real-time analytics capabilities. For example, Oracle Fusion Cloud is smart enough to know when you’ll run out of a certain part, and order replenishments so you’re always prepared for the job at hand.

Who should use it:

Cloud architecture plus time-saving automation capabilities through an easy UX make Oracle Cloud Fusion ideal for small subcontractors. You don’t need to make a large investment in expensive IT equipment or learn special skills to get up and running to take advantage of the same technology as your larger competitors.

Sage 300 is an outstanding ERP for those tasked with managing real estate. The solution consolidates finance and accounting information so business leaders can make smart, data-driven decisions, and accelerates recurring processes to optimize cash flow.

It also offers strong document management capabilities, so property managers and leasing agents have access to everything from maintenance requests and service orders to proof of renters insurance and tax documents. It also helps building management staff streamline service and maintenance processes, and nudge leasing staff to take action if a lease is expiring soon.

Who should use it:

Sage 300’s outstanding document management, business intelligence and service management features make it an outstanding ERP for managing real estate. Construction companies that like to self-manage properties can also benefit from Sage 300.