What is Sage Intacct Construction

Construction companies face financial management challenges that differ from traditional accounting. Specifically, managing project costs, labor, and subcontractor or supplier payments across multiple projects adds complexity. Without the right construction accounting software, errors increase, visibility drops, and construction operations slow down.

This blog provides a detailed guide to Sage Intacct Construction, including how it helps construction firms gain real-time insights, enhance operational efficiency, and make smarter financial decisions. We cover key benefits and capabilities, costs, the implementation timeline, and guidance for choosing the right Sage Intacct implementation partner. By the end, you’ll understand how this cloud-based financial management solution can drive business growth and improve financial health in your construction business.

• What is Sage Intacct Construction
• What is Sage Intacct Construction used for
• Sage Intacct Construction benefits
• Sage Intacct Construction capabilities
• How much does Sage Intacct Construction cost
• How long does it take to implement Sage Intacct Construction
• What is Sage Construction Management
• How to get Sage Intacct Construction
• Choosing the right Sage Intacct partner
• Conclusion

Sage Intacct Construction is a cloud-based financial management system tailored for the construction industry. It helps construction companies gain clear visibility into financial data, project costs, and operational performance.

By combining traditional construction accounting software with project accounting, job costing, and detailed financial reporting, the platform delivers a comprehensive solution for construction companies including general contractors, specialty contractors, and real estate developers.

Sage Intacct Construction gives construction businesses full control over financial management and project performance. It centralizes accounting, job costing, reporting, and cash flow oversight. As a result, teams work from accurate, continuously updated data instead of disconnected spreadsheets or outdated systems. By unifying financial and operational information, the platform helps construction leaders monitor profitability and reduce manual processes. This structure also allows them to make informed decisions across every phase of a project.

• Gain instant visibility into financial data, project costs, and cash flow
• Automate accounts payable and subcontractor/supplier payments
• Integrate job costing with financial reporting for accurate construction accounting
• Track multiple projects and entities simultaneously
• Improve operational efficiency and financial reporting
• Maintain cash flow integrity while monitoring actual and committed costs

Example: When a project manager issues a change order for additional electrical work, the updated budget and committed cost flow immediately into job cost reports. This eliminates the need for manual reconciliations and prevents end-of-month surprises, helping teams catch overruns before they occur.

By centralizing financial and project data, construction firms can make more informed decisions that directly impact project profitability and operational efficiency. Teams gain the ability to proactively address potential budget overruns or cash flow issues. This holistic approach not only strengthens financial accuracy but also supports smoother project execution and long-term business growth.

Automated accounts payable workflows, and job costing reduce errors. Teams can focus on field operations, while the system handles routine finance tasks.

Example: When a subcontractor submits a progress invoice, Sage Intacct can match it to the committed amount in the subcontract agreement. With workflows configured correctly, any variance—such as a 5% retainage hold—is flagged for review, helping reduce errors during pay‑app processing.

Supports multi-entity construction businesses, multiple projects, and teams across locations. Firms can add users, projects, or entities as they grow. Tailored solutions serve general contractors, specialty contractors, and real estate developers.

With Sage Intacct Intelligent Automation, AI-driven alerts flag budget overruns, resource shortages, and cash flow issues. Teams can act early and maintain financial accuracy.

Example: If concrete costs across all foundations exceed the committed budget by 10%, Sage Intacct can alert the project manager and controller. This helps teams address potential overruns before they become significant.

Built-in document management, audit trails, and regulatory tracking ensure compliance and keep firms audit-ready. These features also simplify internal reviews and external audits, giving management confidence in financial accuracy and reporting integrity.

The dimensional General Ledger tracks financials by project, location, department, or cost center. Teams get customizable dashboards and detailed reports for better decision-making and project profitability.

With this cloud-based solution, teams can gain insights from anywhere. This accessibility also allows managers to make timely decisions, coordinate across departments, and respond quickly to changing project conditions.

Example: Field teams can upload costs or receipts from job sites. When projects and cost codes are configured correctly, these entries are assigned to the appropriate cost codes, helping streamline job-cost visibility for accounting.

The platform integrates General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable with construction-specific modules like Project Accounting, Job Costing, and Change Management. In addition, it offers advanced and optional modules, including Inventory, Purchasing, Subcontract Management, Payroll, and other sophisticated financial management tools. Construction firms also benefit from features such as multi-entity consolidations and spend management, which enhance operational efficiency and financial control across multiple projects.

• Job costing and budgeting: Track labor costs, materials, equipment, and subcontractor expenses in real time. For example, when labor hours are entered—or imported from a time-tracking tool—to reflect weather delays, PMs can review updated job-cost data and adjust schedules or budgets accordingly.
• Project accounting: Connect financial management with construction operations.
• Accounts payable and receivable: Automate subcontractor and supplier payments and improve cash flow.
• Multi-entity and multi-location management: Simplify enterprise resource planning for construction and real estate projects.
• Customizable dashboards and reports: Enable finance teams and construction professionals to gain role-based insights.
• Document management: Store contracts, change orders, and project files securely. For example, when auditors request backup for a project’s final draw, the controller can access associated costs, attachments, and approvals directly from the project or transaction records. This reduces the need to search through paper records.
• Integration tools: Sage Intacct Construction integrates with project management tools, ERP systems, and other cloud accounting software.
• Historical WIP tracking: Access historical WIP data for improved forecasting and budgeting. For example, a CFO can run historical WIP reports to compare current project margins with past projects, helping identify trends and improve forecasting and budgeting decisions.

Together, these capabilities allow construction businesses to control spending, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen financial health.

For smaller firms using a few essential modules and about five users, annual subscription fees typically begin around $20,000. On the other hand, larger organizations with complex requirements—such as multi-entity management, advanced reporting, or revenue recognition—may see costs exceed $75,000 per year.

Implementation and setup fees usually start at $20,000. The final cost depends on the scope of the project, integrations with project management tools, and the level of customization required. This pricing structure ensures businesses can access a cloud-based financial management solution tailored to their needs without unnecessary upfront investment.

For a Sage Intacct Construction estimate or to compare Sage Intacct Construction with other financial management software, contact Sage or a certified implementation partner like Rand Group.

On-premise accounting software and ERP deployments can take 4-6 months or more. In contrast, with Sage Intacct’s cloud architecture, you can go live faster. Parallel configuration and testing reduce downtime during migration. Standardized templates and pre-built integrations speed up setup. As a result, core functionality can be used in weeks, advanced modules in months. Sage Partner-led guidance ensures smooth data migration, training, and workflow optimization. Steps include:

• Requirement analysis and planning
• System configuration and module setup
• Data migration from legacy accounting systems
• User training and testing

Firms with multiple entities or complex projects may need additional time for tailored solutions and smooth integration. Here are examples based on company type, size, and needs:

Small general contractor:

• Core financials + job costing
• No complex integrations
• Go-live in ~8–12 weeks

Mid-size contractor:

• Multi-entity structure
• Subcontractor management + WIP + Purchasing
• Integration with Sage Construction Management or other system
• 12–18 weeks

Large developer or multi-division construction firm:

• Complex project structures
• Detailed dimensional reporting
• Advanced workflows + consolidations
• 4–6 months

Sage Construction Management (SCM) is a cloud-based project management platform designed to manage construction operations, including planning, scheduling, field operations, and resource tracking. It ensures projects stay on schedule and provides instant visibility into field activity.

When integrated with Sage Intacct Construction, operational data flows directly into financial management. While Sage Construction Management handles task scheduling, change orders, procurement, and timecards, Sage Intacct Construction manages job costing, actual vs. committed costs, multi-entity accounting, and financial reporting.

Together, these platforms allow construction businesses to:

• Track project costs and labor in real time
• Integrate operational data with financial management for accurate job costing and profitability reporting
• Maintain cash flow integrity across multiple projects and entities
• Enhance operational efficiency by connecting field operations with the finance team
• Make smarter financial decisions based on accurate, current data

Example workflow:

1. A foreman in SCM submits a timecard and materials used on a job
2. That data syncs to Sage Intacct’s job cost module
3. The controller sees labor and materials posted in real time, updating actual vs. budget
4. If a cost exceeds the committed amount, Sage Intacct can alert the project manager automatically

Get started by connecting with an experienced Sage Partner. These trusted advisors will guide you through every step. Additionally, partners provide industry-specific expertise, streamlined implementation, and ongoing support to maximize value. Key steps:

1. Evaluate your construction financial management needs
2. Request a demo of project management tools and financial management software
3. Review Sage Intacct Construction cost and modules
4. Select modules and integrations for construction operations
5. Work with a Sage Intacct partner to implement the cloud-based financial solution and optimize operational efficiency

A strong partner brings deep industry expertise in construction accounting and financial management. They can:

• Guide module selection and integration of job costing
• Ensure smooth multi-entity setup and reporting
• Train your finance team and construction professionals
• Help achieve long-term success, cash flow integrity, and business growth

Rand Group specializes in Sage Intacct Construction, helping construction businesses gain actionable insights, optimize project profitability, and strengthen financial health.

Sage Intacct Construction unifies construction accounting, project management, and financial management in one cloud-based platform. By combining instant visibility, AI-powered automation, multi-entity tracking, and enhanced cost control, construction firms can improve financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and make smarter financial decisions. Contact Rand Group to implement Sage Intacct Construction for your construction business so you can better manage projects, control spending, and achieve long-term success.