Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate: Streamlining Construction Management and Financial Operations
- Project Management: Sage 300 CRE provides comprehensive project management tools to effectively plan, execute, and monitor construction projects. It includes features such as budgeting, scheduling, document management, change order tracking, submittals, and more. These features enable project teams to collaborate efficiently, track progress, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Financial Management: The software offers robust financial management capabilities, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, job costing, payroll, and financial reporting. Sage 300 CRE helps organisations maintain accurate financial records, track costs associated with projects and jobs, and generate detailed financial reports for analysis and decision-making.
- Estimating and Bidding: Sage 300 CRE streamlines the estimating and bidding process, allowing users to create accurate cost estimates, manage subcontractor bids, and track bid statuses. This feature helps organisations improve their bidding accuracy, win profitable contracts, and enhance overall project profitability.
- Procurement and Inventory Management: Sage 300 CRE includes tools for procurement and inventory management, enabling organisations to track and manage material and equipment costs efficiently. The software facilitates purchase order creation, tracks inventory levels, manages vendor relationships, and optimises procurement processes.
- Document Management: With Sage 300 CRE, users can store, organise, and manage project documents in a centralised repository. It allows for easy document collaboration, version control, and secure sharing of project-related files. This feature ensures that all stakeholders have access to the most up-to-date project documentation.
- Reporting and Analytics: The software offers a range of reporting and analytics capabilities to provide organisations with valuable insights into their projects, finances, and overall performance. Users can generate customizable reports, perform ad-hoc queries, and visualise data through dashboards, empowering them to make data-driven decisions and identify areas for improvement.
Procore: Procore is a widely-used construction management software that provides a range of tools for project management, document control, collaboration, and financial management. It offers a user-friendly interface and is known for its mobile accessibility.
Viewpoint Vista: Viewpoint Vista is a construction management and accounting software solution that offers project management, financial management, document management, and mobile access. It provides comprehensive features specifically designed for the construction industry.
CMiC: CMiC is an enterprise-level construction management platform that covers project management, financials, document management, collaboration, and analytics. It offers comprehensive features and a scalable solution for construction and real estate organisations.
Sage provides customer support services to assist organisations using Sage 300 CRE. Support options typically include phone support, email support, and an extensive knowledge base with resources such as FAQs, documentation, and user guides. Sage’s support team is available to address technical issues, provide guidance on software functionality, and assist with troubleshooting. The availability and specific details of support services may vary based on the user’s subscription plan or service agreement.
Sage 300 CRE Trial
To help organisations assess the suitability of Sage 300 CRE for their needs, Sage may offer trial options. A trial allows businesses to explore the software’s features, functionalities, and user experience before making a purchase decision. Organisations can contact Sage or visit their website to inquire about trial options or request a personalised trial period to evaluate the software’s fit for their specific requirements.
Phone number usage includes the purchase and rental of phone numbers for inbound and outbound calls. The pricing for phone number usage varies depending on the country and type of number.
Usage minutes refer to the actual time spent on customer interactions, including inbound and outbound calls, as well as chat and email interactions. Amazon Connect offers different pricing tiers based on the volume of usage minutes per month, with discounted rates for higher usage levels. There are different charges for different functionalities for different countries.
Pricing Price per minute
Inbound voice usage – per minute – $0.018
Outbound voice usage – per minute – $0.018
Outbound campaigns voice usage – per minute – $0.025
- Needs Assessment: During the initial phase, a thorough assessment is conducted to understand the organisation's specific requirements, existing processes, and goals. This assessment helps in determining the modules and configurations that align with the organisation's needs.
- Planning and Configuration: Based on the needs assessment, the software is configured and customised to meet the organisation's specific requirements. This step includes setting up accounts, defining workflows, importing data, and tailoring the system to match existing business processes.
- Data Migration: The migration of existing data from legacy systems or spreadsheets to Sage 300 CRE is an essential step in ensuring a smooth transition. Data such as financial records, project information, vendor details, and employee data are migrated to the new system while maintaining data integrity.
- User Training: Proper training and education are crucial for successful adoption of Sage 300 CRE. The implementation team provides comprehensive training sessions to users across different departments, ensuring they understand how to utilise the software effectively. This training empowers users to maximise the benefits of Sage 300 CRE in their day-to-day tasks.
- Go-Live and Support: After the implementation is complete, organisations can go live with Sage 300 CRE. Post-implementation support is provided by Sage's customer service team to address any technical issues, answer queries, and ensure a smooth transition. Ongoing support is available to assist organisations with troubleshooting, software updates, and further training as needed.
