I“Integrating a Kansas City startup’s construction management technology with a global small business software provider’s solutions builds on the strengths and proven products of both brands,” said Tyler VanWinkle.
tactics announced on Tuesday a significant new partnership with Sage Intacct Constructionbased in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. “The move is expected to help equip heavy-duty contractors with the tools they need to run their businesses more efficiently,” said VanWinkle, CEO of Tractics, a company that innovates at the intersection of estimating and accounting.
“By integrating our platforms, we help companies streamline their entire operations, which also means simplifying their accounting,” he added. “This helps bridge the gap between technology and the everyday needs of the construction business, allowing us to provide solutions that make our contractors’ lives easier.”
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Through the partnership, Sage has – a software provider for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction industry – adds the power and reliable accounting backbone companies need to stay competitive, while Tractics brings its own unique value in the form of proven technology, the companies said.
With real-time data access across mobile, tablet and desktop applications, Built in Kansas City, Tractics provides contractors with valuable project insights on key metrics such as project progress, team productivity and equipment utilization. Such insights enable data-driven decision making, identify opportunities for improvement, and improve the overall efficiency of the project.
“This partnership combines Sage’s industry-leading construction financial management solution and decades of innovation in construction technology with Tractics’ expertise in field, fleet and project operations to deliver the best in accounting and operations software,” said Julie Adams, senior vice president, construction and real estate for Sage. “Together, we provide the heavyweight civilian market with a powerful, data-rich platform to seamlessly manage their entire business from the field to the office.”
Members of the Tractics and Sage teams stand together at the Dirt World Summit in San Antonio in November; Courtesy photo
Integration highlights include:
- Centralized, comprehensive visibility into construction operations on a single, comprehensive platform;
- Field service apps for foremen and crew so timesheets are updated in real time;
- Access to critical data for fleet managers, dispatchers and back office staff to simplify operations and keep teamwork in sync;
- Customizable financial reports and dashboards;
- Anytime, anywhere access to real-time project data;
- Dimensional ledger and multi-entity consolidation; And
- Automated WIP management
The integration is available now to new and existing Sage and Tractics customers.
Product demonstrations will be available this week during World of Concrete – one of the construction industry's largest trade shows – January 21-23 in Las Vegas at the Sage booth #N1353 and the Tractics booth #N1776 in the North Hall of the show Las Vegas Convention Center.