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“We are able to record, verify and report on all our CIS payments automatically as they are made to HMRC. This has proved invaluable in terms of the company’s relationship with our subcontractors".
J Mills ContractorsConstruct makes the management, hiring and paying of subcontractors easy, by centralising vast amounts of data and making subcontractor information easily accessible.
Take control over when and how much to pay subcontractors, track their performance rating and enjoy complete peace of mind about subcontractor quality and compliance.
From verifying CIS statuses online to insurance and CSCS card tracking, you can quickly access subcontractor data, including their history, quality and availability, as well as automatically producing invoices and letters, and Construct’s unique integration into Sage accounts means there’s less hassle and more efficiency.
Best practice guide to easy Subcontractor Management
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“We are able to record, verify and report on all our CIS payments automatically as they are made to HMRC. This has proved invaluable in terms of the company’s relationship with our subcontractors".
J Mills Contractors"The workload within the office has lessened and personally I no longer have to work every weekend and late nights - I'm so pleased that we made the move. The integration with Sage is key because of the audit trail and the ability to follow everything through".
W StirlandInternal and external plant and machinery used for construction projects can cost a lot more than just the rental price if poorly organised; without effective plant management, hired equipment can be left onsite longer than necessary or even not returned on time, incurring expensive fees which are easily avoidable.
Construct for Sage allows users to generate plant purchase orders, record on- and off-hire dates and automatically calculate plant costs which, unlike managing plant with spreadsheets, allows you to save money and avoid vendor charges that can impact a project’s profitability.
Managing plant more effectively means improved operational cashflow; tracking plant with greater accuracy allows construction companies to clearly see and monitor committed plant costs, while historic data enables you to decide whether to buy or hire machinery in future for optimum cost effectiveness.
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"The workload within the office has lessened and personally I no longer have to work every weekend and late nights - I'm so pleased that we made the move. The integration with Sage is key because of the audit trail and the ability to follow everything through".
W Stirland"Before we purchased Construct for Sage we used Sage Job Costing, however there was no functionality for raising orders in that particular system, so until someone invoiced you, you were not aware of the total cost for a job. Now we use Construct to issue our orders, and our exposure to costs is recognised much earlier than previously possible".
James Taylor ConstructionMany construction companies don’t accurately track purchase orders, losing visibility of costs by using complicated, unwieldy spreadsheets that are difficult to control and report on. With only a limited view of your company’s costs and sparse detail, it’s impossible to make informed decisions and plan ahead.
Construct for Sage allows you to create purchase orders against specific items, such as materials or labour giving you total visibility not only of costs committed, but also budgeted vs actual costs. For complete accessibility and truly streamlined processes, the Construct Mobile Delivery Notes app, makes it possible to accurately capture deliveries and events on-site and compare them to original orders and invoices back at the office – all in real time.
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"Before we purchased Construct for Sage we used Sage Job Costing, however there was no functionality for raising orders in that particular system, so until someone invoiced you, you were not aware of the total cost for a job. Now we use Construct to issue our orders, and our exposure to costs is recognised much earlier than previously possible".
James Taylor Construction”We now have a software package in place that allows us to effectively track our projects and the costs associated with them. This has saved the business so much time and money because there is no room for error. The software alerts us to any overdue payments and also ensures all costs are accurate, meaning no money needlessly escapes from the company".
Sizebreed ConstructionStaying on top of large amounts of information across multiple data sources and spreadsheets can be a challenge. It’s time to gain a single version of the truth on the performance of all your contracts.
Key to any successful construction business is the ability to access, understand and utilise information with ease. From contract budgeting and job costing to PO processing and managing subcontractors, there are serious losses to be made if even a little information is disparate or poorly managed.
Construct gives you a real-time view of how a job is performing, allowing you to allocate budgets to each individual job and raise purchase orders against the contract as the job nears completion. You’re in control of how much to pay subcontractors and when, giving you peace of mind regarding compliance and quality.
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”We now have a software package in place that allows us to effectively track our projects and the costs associated with them. This has saved the business so much time and money because there is no room for error. The software alerts us to any overdue payments and also ensures all costs are accurate, meaning no money needlessly escapes from the company".
Sizebreed Construction"Our previous processes held no record of client retentions, which affected the Group’s ability to track costs and any money owed to the business. Construct gives Northern Bear the ability to pull reports instantly for management meetings or other ad-hoc tasks, without having to go to multiple sources to pull different reports".
Northern BearFor small- to medium-size construction companies, claiming retentions held or owed by your construction business, can be a lengthy, complex process. Whether it’s reliance on manual spreadsheets, having to chase up overdue payments or simply trying to keep on top of multiple applications across different projects, there’s a lot that can go wrong.
Our Construct for Sage software helps manage the payment application process whilst tracking retentions by offering greater project visibility, and ensuring both contractor and clients stick to deadlines, minimising the chance of errors arising, ultimately saving your business time and money.
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"Our previous processes held no record of client retentions, which affected the Group’s ability to track costs and any money owed to the business. Construct gives Northern Bear the ability to pull reports instantly for management meetings or other ad-hoc tasks, without having to go to multiple sources to pull different reports".
Northern Bear“One of the biggest benefits of using Construct for Sage is that we are now confident with all the numbers we use to run the business. Whether we need to look into the detail of a particular cost on a project or check the cost of historical projects, we can quickly and easily access the information we need to make timely and well informed decisions.”
Quantum GroupVariations are an inevitable aspect of a construction project, with very few projects completed without any changes being requested or enforced. Modern software can help you send out an application for payment to your client to request any additional costs.
Managing Variations in software is far easier and more reliable than doing it on spreadsheets or with a pen and paper, eliminating the need for you to manually insert your figures. For each of your jobs, modern software can help you to assign budgets to help you monitor the build-up of costs and show how you can create a Variation on a contract, so you can see the original budget and the budget for each individual Variation, allowing you to easily report on and split out Applications for payment and sales invoices.
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“One of the biggest benefits of using Construct for Sage is that we are now confident with all the numbers we use to run the business. Whether we need to look into the detail of a particular cost on a project or check the cost of historical projects, we can quickly and easily access the information we need to make timely and well informed decisions.”
Quantum Group"The reporting module within Construct is fantastic, our Commercial Director can now see what we have spent on a particular job and what money we are making. Our quarterly accounts are accurate and the reporting has given us greater insight and analysis around this, so we can spot key trends early on".
Worksmart ContractsCreating reports for your construction projects in spreadsheets can be very time consuming, very challenging to set up, easily corruptible and most importantly not that accurate. Modern software eliminates the need for messy numbers and formulas.
Construct for Sage allows companies to drop construction-related project data into Excel, run industry best practice reports showing information on WIP and Retentions at the click of a button.
Discover how you can create dashboards to customise the exact information you need to run your business, such as cost value reconciliation by project, plant on hire and actual vs. budgeted contact costing in real-time.
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"The reporting module within Construct is fantastic, our Commercial Director can now see what we have spent on a particular job and what money we are making. Our quarterly accounts are accurate and the reporting has given us greater insight and analysis around this, so we can spot key trends early on".
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”Construct Express is a competent piece of software, it has a professional look and feel and provides more visibility on the reporting side. When we used to create applications, we used to send them out using spreadsheets, now we have the ability to track everything, especially from a credit control perspective”.
Manchester Road SurfacingConstruct Express is an ideal first step into construction-specific software for smaller businesses looking to manage projects and contracts with ease, reducing the manual effort required to rekey data between Sage and spreadsheets.
With Construct Express, it’s easy to record jobs, capture key project information and compare budgeted costs against actual costs in real time using purchase tracking and cost codes. Construct Express’ unique integration with Sage allows all data to be captured in one system, avoiding duplication and improving report accuracy.
As well, Construct Express offers construction-specific accounting processes from client billing and subcontractor management to CIS and application managing, making it the perfect entry-level tool for smaller contractors who want to focus on maximising efficiency and growing their business.
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”Construct Express is a competent piece of software, it has a professional look and feel and provides more visibility on the reporting side. When we used to create applications, we used to send them out using spreadsheets, now we have the ability to track everything, especially from a credit control perspective”.
Manchester Road Surfacing“The integration [between Construct Express for Sage 50] is seamless. I no longer spend time fiddling around with data exports because there is no manual work needed between the systems, it’s great! Processes like CIS Returns which were taking hours are now done with the click of a button”.
R M Smith Builders LtdConstruct Express makes the managing, hiring and paying subcontractors easier than ever by centralising vast amounts of data and enabling easy access to subcontractor information.
Take control over when and how much to pay subcontractors and enjoy peace of mind about the legislation compliance of the subcontractors you employ.
From CIS verifications on CIS returned submissions to subcontract orders and invoice matching, Construct Express allows you to generate, email and distribute payment certificates and payment statements to your subcontractors. Plus, Construct Express’s unique integration into Sage accounts means there’s less hassle and more efficiency.
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“The integration [between Construct Express for Sage 50] is seamless. I no longer spend time fiddling around with data exports because there is no manual work needed between the systems, it’s great! Processes like CIS Returns which were taking hours are now done with the click of a button”.
R M Smith Builders Ltd“The integration [between Construct Express for Sage 50] is seamless. I no longer spend time fiddling around with data exports because there is no manual work needed between the systems, it’s great! Processes like CIS Returns which were taking hours are now done with the click of a button”.
R M Smith Builders LtdWithout officially tracking purchase orders, it can be challenging for a construction company to maintain a cohesive overview of costs. Inaccurate or vague purchase orders threaten the profitability of your business by leaving you in the dark over your finances, while the company struggles with no prior visibility of costs until invoices are received.
Users of Construct Express gain complete visibility of their costs and can see committed, budgeted and actual costs in great detail, as well as being able to raise purchase orders against specific items. From materials to labour, on- or off-site, Construct Express gives you a clear view of your business.
Discover the power of Construct in this video, made in partnership with the CIOB and featuring Eque2 client SJE Carpentry and Joinery below.
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“The integration [between Construct Express for Sage 50] is seamless. I no longer spend time fiddling around with data exports because there is no manual work needed between the systems, it’s great! Processes like CIS Returns which were taking hours are now done with the click of a button”.
R M Smith Builders Ltd"Construct Express is a competent piece of software; it has a professional look and feel and provides more visibility on the reporting side. When we created applications we used to send them out using spreadsheets, now we have the ability to track everything, especially from a credit control perspective. The manual processes have also been largely limited".
Manchester Road SurfacingIf you’ve ever found yourself daunted by the amount of work required to claim retentions held or owed by your construction business, our Construct Express software can help. Instead of relying on static spreadsheets and manually tracking projects, which can often result in inaccuracies and delays, construction-specific management software does it all for you.
Monitoring and managing multiple projects, creating professional documents and enabling more accurate forecasting: Construct Express ensures you’ll never miss a retention release date again and makes the application and retention process straightforward and stress-free.
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"Construct Express is a competent piece of software; it has a professional look and feel and provides more visibility on the reporting side. When we created applications we used to send them out using spreadsheets, now we have the ability to track everything, especially from a credit control perspective. The manual processes have also been largely limited".
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"Using the software made it really easy to make adjustments to the various sub-packages that made up the tender; rather than having to do everything line by line, I am able to make changes to 4,000 doors for example, at the click of a button".
SJE Carpentry and JoineryCrucial for all Eque2 software is ensuring easy integration with existing systems as well as other software. EValuate works seamlessly with Construct to offer total transparency across a project, allowing, for example, the financial team to see site workers’ purchase orders, labour bookings and any progress made.
With EValuate and its streamlined integration with Construct, data is able to flow smoothly from site to office with consistency and clarity, so the entire team is always on the same page and the project comes in on time and on budget.
See how Evaluate and Construct work in synchronisation for our client, SJE Carpentry and Joinery in the video below.
"Using the software made it really easy to make adjustments to the various sub-packages that made up the tender; rather than having to do everything line by line, I am able to make changes to 4,000 doors for example, at the click of a button".
SJE Carpentry and Joinery"Overall, we are happy using Evaluate as it is easy to use and helps us consistently create estimates with the confidence that they are accurate each time".
KingerleeOne way to produce estimates quickly whilst maintaining accuracy is to ensure uniformity; this not only makes reviewing estimates faster and easier, but also guarantees confidence within the team as they’re all using the same terminology and rates for items and resources.
EValuate offers consistency needed as everyone is up to date with the latest items and resource libraries, and also lets any team member work on a colleague’s estimates, so nothing is ever delayed, duplicated or outdated.
With EValuate you always know what’s included within quotes, labour costs, materials and more. Offering great efficiency and functionality, it gives your business that much-needed edge over your competitors.
"Overall, we are happy using Evaluate as it is easy to use and helps us consistently create estimates with the confidence that they are accurate each time".
Kingerlee“I am very happy with EValuate, it is a great system. I use the software with confidence, it’s very reliable and simple to use. After a day’s training, I was up and running and compiling estimates. It’s all done at the click of a button, it’s quick, much more efficient and user friendly”.
Enaflo InteriorsMake complex tenders and complicated, messy budgeting a thing of the past with software that allows you to maximise resources and profits.
With so many different aspects to manage in construction, it’s crucial to have software that not only organises, streamlines and manages data, but also is intuitive to use and integrates smoothly with other software.
EValuate construction estimating software helps produce accurate and consistent tenders, budget cost plans, valuations and final accounts. With an easy-to-use interface designed to ensure simplicity for you and your construction business.
For example: With EValuate, multiple users working on various stages of a project can share and use information with ease, from financial teams monitoring spending and profits to surveyors working with the same Bill of Quantities, ensuring time isn’t wasted rekeying data and data quality is never compromised.
Accuracy and consistency are key to a successful bid strategy. With EValuate construction estimating software, you can always guarantee both.
“I am very happy with EValuate, it is a great system. I use the software with confidence, it’s very reliable and simple to use. After a day’s training, I was up and running and compiling estimates. It’s all done at the click of a button, it’s quick, much more efficient and user friendly”.
Enaflo Interiors“We selected EValuate, which not only saves us time creating an estimate by using product libraries and calling up information from previous estimates, but it also integrates with Construct for Sage so that once we have won a job we can setup a contract in seconds and manage the job costing from there”.
Bushcrafted LtdThe Project Enquiry Centre (PEC), part of Eque2’s EValuate estimating software, allows estimators to make the process of requesting and collating subcontractor tenders quicker and more organised, so you’re more likely to get a better deal on subcontracted work.
Inviting subcontractors to tender, attaching relevant documents such as drawings and specs, collating returned prices and selecting your preferred subcontractors: it’s all streamlined, centralised and manageable at a glance with this easy-to-use online portal.
Remove lengthy, complex manual processes using Outlook and Excel and boost margins with the PEC.
“We selected EValuate, which not only saves us time creating an estimate by using product libraries and calling up information from previous estimates, but it also integrates with Construct for Sage so that once we have won a job we can setup a contract in seconds and manage the job costing from there”.
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