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QuickBooks Migration for Construction Firms

Achieve More with Integrated Construction Software

Experience an all-in-one accounting and business management solution that scales with you, providing real-time visibility, compliance, collaboration, and job cost management.
  • Manage job costs and enhance your project progress
  • Connect field and office teams for optimal performance
  • Improve cash flow and efficiency
  • Simplify compliance and reduce risks

Signs that QuickBooks may be holding you back

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Scalability challenges
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Increased manual processes
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Lack of useful insights
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Data silos from disconnected systems
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Challenges with job and progress tracking
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Construction compliance risks
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Security concerns
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Limited access to training and support
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One System, Endless Efficiency

Why use QuickBooks and other tools when you can handle everything in one place? Acumatica brings accounting, job costs, field data, and operations together to make construction projects easier.
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Basic Accounting:
Accounting Advanced Accounting:
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger
Job Costing
Job Costing, Project Billing
Fragmented Company Databases
Multi-company, Intercompany Accounting
 
Change Orders and Audit Trail
       
 
External Integrations Only
Project
Management
Construction Project Management
Purchase Orders and Subcontract Management (Commitments)
Joint Check Management, Retainage
Change Management, Service Management, Document Management
Budget Forecast
Submittals Approval and Tracking
       
 
Basic Payroll and Add-on for Contractor Payments
Payroll Construction Certified Payroll
Support for:
Multiple Unions, Locales, Classes, Benefit Packages, and Complex Wages
Certified wages and executive compensation
       
 
External Integrations or Manual Workarounds Only
Compliance Lien Waiver and Release Management
Insurance and Certificate Tracking
Compliance Status Alerts
Automated Compliance Document Generation
       
 
Basic Reporting
Reporting Construction Reporting: AIA, Bonding, Substantiated Billing
Daily Field Report, WIP Report, Monthly Progress Report
       
 
General Mobile Device Access (QuickBooks Online Only)
Mobile App Real-Time Monitoring Across Job Sites:
Field Reporting, Job Progress Tracking
Invoice Approvals, Project-based Photo Log
       
 
Limited Custom Workflows, Approvers Restricted to Paid Users
Process Management User-defined Workflows, Custom Approval Workflows
No RFIs
Requests for Information (RFIs)
QuickBooks Online Advanced Only: Email and Mobile Notifications
Construction-Events-Triggered Notifications: Email, Mobile, and SMS Text
       
 
External Integrations Only
Built-in 
Customer 
Management
Prospect Tracking and Contact Management
Customer Activities Management:
Quotes, Orders, Invoices, Payments, Support Cases, and Service Calls
Self-Service Customer Portal
     
 
External Integrations Only and Basic GL Integration
Built-in 
and 
Native Integrations
Advanced Project Management: Procore and JobPlanner
Estimation Tool: Stack
Equipment and Resource Management: Assignar and Arcoro
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Not Open API/Swagger Compliant
API, Data
 and 
User Access
Easy Connections with Other Software
Data Accessible in Read-only Format for 12 Months
Own and Access Your Data, Now and Always -- 
in Full, Usable Formats
after Cancellation. (QuickBooks Online Only)
Limited User Access
Unlimited-user Access
       
 
Some Training is Free; Most Requires a Subscription
Training Online Training That Is Free and Comprehensive
       

Proven Tools for Smarter Work

Job Management
Real-Time Reporting
Mobile App and Remote Access
Process Management
Built-in Customer Management
Construction Payroll

Managing construction projects is complicated, but Acumatica makes it easy by putting everything you need in one place. If you are using QuickBooks for project management, you are likely relying on extra apps and integrations. Acumatica has built-in tools for purchase orders, subcontractor management, joint check management, retainage, change management, and more—keeping all project details connected and updated in real time.

Monitor progress with photo logs, project issues, and submittals. Daily field reports keep teams organized, and mobile timecards let workers update hours from anywhere. Automated cost tracking ensures materials are applied to the right job, reducing errors and saving time.

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Managing data on multiple systems or instances of QuickBooks can result in outdated data and time-consuming manual updates. With everything in one place, Acumatica provides access to real-time reports, customizable insights, and role-based dashboards, so you can make quicker, smarter decisions.

Simplify communication with AIA documents and stay on top of projects with built-in WIP reports, daily field reports, and monthly progress updates—no need to consolidate data from various systems or QuickBooks instances.

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Keep your field and office teams connected with mobile-friendly tools that ensure real-time updates and analytics.

With a cloud-based platform and a mobile app for iOS and Android, teams can track job progress, submit field reports, approve invoices, and share updates instantly—reducing delays and miscommunication. Customizable mobile workflows also make it easy to log time, capture expenses, and collect signatures from anywhere.

Unlike QuickBooks, which offers limited mobile functionality, Acumatica empowers your teams to stay connected and keep projects on track, no matter where they are.

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Simplify project workflows and keep your teams aligned with tools designed to streamline approvals, track important details, and deliver real-time updates.

  • Customize Workflows – Set up approvals and processes that match your team’s needs—without unnecessary roadblocks.
  • Manage RFIs Efficiently – Collect and track project details in one place, so everyone stays informed.
  • Stay Updated in Real Time – Receive instant notifications via email, mobile, or text whenever key actions occur.

Gain full visibility into every phase of every job—so you can stay informed, make quick decisions, and keep everything running smoothly.

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Easily manage customer relationships with integrated tools that keep everything in one place.

  • Prospect Tracking & Contact Management – Keep track of leads and contacts, so no opportunities slip through the cracks.
  • Customer Activity Management – Handle quotes, orders, invoices, payments, service calls, and more in a single system.
  • Self-Service Customer Portal – Give your customers instant access to their information and an easy way to request assistance.

With a complete view of every customer interaction in real time, you can respond faster, stay organized, and build stronger relationships as your business grows.

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Stay compliant and reduce manual work with a system built to simplify managing union wages, certified deductions and varying rules across job sites.

  • Automate Payroll for Multiple Projects – Set up pay defaults across job sites to save time and ensure accuracy.
  • Handle Complex Payroll Needs – Manage prevailing wages, certified payroll deductions, and union rates with ease.
  • Stay Compliant Across Locations – Track and pay workers seamlessly, no matter the job site, city, or state.
  • Integrate with Construction Workforce Management Software – Connect payroll with workforce solutions like Arcoro, Lumber, WorkForce Go, and ExakTime for time tracking, scheduling, hiring, and compliance—specifically designed for construction.

With payroll fully integrated into your system, you can speed up processing, minimize errors, and keep projects on track and profitable.

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Real Construction Businesses, Real Results

Construction businesses like yours are experiencing measurable benefits by switching from QuickBooks to Acumatica.

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On-Demand Webinar: Growing Beyond QuickBooks – A Construction CFO’s Story
Hear directly from Joel Sisto, CFO of IOC Construction, as he shares how switching to a construction-focused accounting and business management solution improved cash flow, job costing, reconciliation, and operations. Learn how to gain real-time visibility into job costs, reduce manual work, improve team communication, and keep projects on track for growth.

Success stories from our QuickBooks graduates

"With Acumatica Construction, we have access to current data that helps us understand where our business is coming from, how profitable it is, and just where it stands at any point in time."
Eric Hugunin, Chief Operating Officer
Phoenix Renovation and Restoration
"Acumatica really is transforming our business."
Andrew Pistorius, Chief Financial Officer
Mid-States Companies
"It was undeniable that Acumatica was the platform we needed."
Joel Sisto, Chief Financial Officer
IOC Construction

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