Toronto, Ontario, March 11, 2024 – CMiC, a leading Next Generation Construction ERP provider, recently announced a new partnership with S-B Construction Group, a general contractor and construction management firm focusing on projects in the Midwest and Southern United States. S-B Construction Group’s continued growth and focus on driving operational efficiencies were instrumental in deciding that a more robust technology stack was critical to future success. After conducting a thorough evaluation, S-B Construction Group selected CMiC for its robust capabilities and solid reputation within the construction software space.
S-B Construction Group: Committed to Delivering Superior Design/Build and General Contracting Services
With over 50 years of construction experience, S-B Construction Group is committed to delivering high-quality, design/build and general contracting services to construction firms. With an extensive project portfolio that includes healthcare, education, corporate, and churches, S-B Construction Group has not forgotten its roots in constructing retail projects for retailers like Aldi, Kroger, 96th Street Steakburgers, and Trader Joe’s. Serving a devoted client base throughout the Midwest and Southern United States, the firm has a reputation as a valuable construction partner — whether providing preconstruction services, general contracting, construction management, pre-engineered building construction, or church design and construction. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, the firm also has offices in Tennessee and Texas.
Business Challenges Faced: Non-Integrated Systems and Sub-Par of Accounting Capabilities
With the use of outdated, fragmented tools, leaders at S-B Construction Group recognized that many of their operational challenges could be addressed by implementing a construction-specific ERP solution. These challenges included:
Non-Integrated Systems: The use of varied technology tools resulted in inefficiencies in duplication of work, collaboration, and synergy.
Sub-Par of Accounting Capabilities: This challenge is so significant that CMiC Financials is among the first applications to be implemented.
These challenges were critical to the executive team’s decision to explore new software solutions that were designed to enhance integration, provide data-driven reporting and analytics, and increase customer engagement and satisfaction.
The Software Evaluation Journey: The Search for a Robust Construction ERP
With necessity being the greatest driver to change, in the case of S-B Construction Group, Viewpoint’s sunsetting of ProContractor proved to be that driver to evaluate options. With the many options available, the decision to select CMiC was driven by:
An all-in-one ERP that included Financial and Project Management capabilities to enhance operational efficiencies company-wide.
Integration capabilities that allow for flexibility in adding on additional technology relevant to the business.
End User Interface that was superior to other solutions explored.
Implementation and Customer Support teams and resources that were willing to work with S-B Construction Group’s schedules and business needs.
This marked the beginning of their journey to meet their long-term business objectives.
Key CMiC Applications within their Product Roadmap
Following this, CMiC’s various teams collaborated with key members of S-B Construction to develop a product roadmap and implementation plan.
S-B Construction Group’s roadmap and implementation plan is summarized below:
Phase 1:
CMiC Financials: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable
US Payroll (timesheets)
Project Controls: Job Costing, Subcontractor Management, Change Management, Job Billing
Enterprise Content Management: Imaging & Workflow
Phase 2:
Project Management: Communications, Drawing & Construction Documents, Site, Mobile, Collaboration, Input/Output email
Financial Document Formatter
Business Intelligence/Dashboards/Analytics
Enterprise Content Management: MS Outlook Plug-In
Phase 3:
Opportunity Management
Bidding & Procurement
From an integration perspective, they have selected PMXchange.
To best align with their technology and business needs, S-B Construction Group selected CMiC’s cloud software deployment model.
With the implementation of Phase 1 in progress, Brad Tyler, Executive Vice President, commented, “In addition to the integrated solution, the friendly user interface will be the driver to the successful integration of CMiC at S-B Construction Group. I think our employees will appreciate the new, upgraded technology and all its capabilities.”
Anticipated Outcomes: Streamlined Financial Reporting, Improved Time Entry, and Optimized Payroll Processes
S-B Construction Group’s mission is three-pronged: providing high-quality service, strengthening customer relationships, and driving employee engagement. With this mission in mind, the first outcome that will impact S-B Construction Group is how they handle payroll and specifically, time entry from the field. This will be viewed as a big win internally. Additionally, the streamlined management and reporting of financial projections, work in progress, and other accounting functions will not only assist with internal business functions but will also be critical for providing information to external stakeholders, including bonding companies. Overall, the unified ERP system will provide dividends for S-B Construction Group well into the future.
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About S-B Construction
Established in 1972, S-B Construction Group serves as a general contractor and construction manager for a variety of commercial and religious projects. S-B Construction Group currently services the Midwest, South, Southeast United States, expanding with their clients’ needs. The collaboration of skilled project managers and superintendents, aid in managing jobs, coordinating subcontractors, and synchronizing on-site building material arrival. S-B Construction Group is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with additional offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas.
About CMiC
As an industry pioneer, CMiC delivers complete and unified Financials and Project Management software solutions for construction and capital projects firms. CMiC’s powerful software transforms how firms optimize productivity, minimize risk, and drive growth by planning and managing all financials, projects, resources, and content assets—from a Single Database Platform™. With customers throughout North America and overseas, CMiC serves one-quarter of ENR’s Top 400 Contractors and hundreds of small and mid-sized construction firms, from general and specialty contractors to heavy/highway and project owners. Over $100 billion in construction revenue is handled by CMiC annually.
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