Acumatica has embarked on transformative partnerships with JobPlanner and STACK Construction Technologies, integrating their solutions into the Acumatica Construction Edition. These collaborations aim to enhance project lifecycle support for construction companies, improving productivity and ensuring timely, budget-conscious project delivery. The Acumatica Construction Edition, a cloud-native platform, is designed specifically for the construction industry, offering scalable and user-friendly solutions that streamline operations and promote efficiency. Joel Hoffman, Acumatica’s director of product management, emphasized the company's commitment to providing comprehensive tools that boost collaboration, automate workflows, and improve project outcomes.
The integration of JobPlanner introduces advanced job costing, bid management, and expense tracking features, connecting field workers with back-office teams via its mobile app and intuitive interface. Meanwhile, STACK Construction Technologies brings preconstruction capabilities, including hyper-accurate takeoffs and customizable estimates, enabling better labor and material calculations and cost forecasting. These integrations are set to be showcased at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas from January 21-23, demonstrating Acumatica's dedication to delivering innovative solutions.
Enhancing Project Efficiency with JobPlanner
The partnership with JobPlanner significantly enhances the efficiency of Acumatica Construction Suite users by streamlining workflows and reducing costs. This integration leverages JobPlanner’s collaborative project management solution, which includes job costing, bid management, and expense tracking. By connecting field workers with back-office teams through its mobile app and user-friendly interface, JobPlanner facilitates seamless communication and workflow automation. This results in minimized budget overruns, streamlined data entry processes, and optimized resource allocation.
Contractors can now achieve greater accuracy in project costing and scheduling, thanks to JobPlanner’s advanced features. The integration eliminates redundant data entry, reducing delays and optimizing productivity. DeWayne Adamson, CEO of JobPlanner, highlighted that this collaboration empowers contractors to meet project goals more effectively. Users benefit from enhanced communication channels, ensuring that all stakeholders remain informed and aligned throughout the project lifecycle. Moreover, the ability to manage expenses and bids efficiently contributes to overall project success and profitability. With JobPlanner’s tools, contractors can minimize errors, improve decision-making, and ultimately deliver projects within budget and on time.
Boosting Preconstruction Accuracy with STACK
The integration of STACK Construction Technologies into Acumatica further strengthens the platform’s capabilities by introducing advanced preconstruction tools. STACK’s expertise in hyper-accurate takeoffs and customizable estimates allows contractors to better calculate labor and material requirements, ensuring precise cost forecasting. This integration combines STACK’s preconstruction proficiency with Acumatica’s comprehensive construction management features, creating a unified solution that drives efficiency, accuracy, and profitability across the entire project lifecycle.
Rather than relying on manual data entry, contractors can now leverage STACK’s automated tools to perform detailed cost breakdowns and labor forecasting. Ray DeZenzo, president of STACK, noted that this collaboration empowers construction leaders to secure more projects and achieve sustained growth. The integration ensures consistency across all project phases, reducing waste and improving margins. Additionally, STACK’s collaborative tools streamline preconstruction processes like estimating and bidding, making them quicker and more efficient. By adopting these advanced solutions, Acumatica customers gain a competitive edge in the construction market, driving growth and enhancing project outcomes.