Building and Construction

Acumatica Embeds AI Risk Detection Into Construction ERP

Acumatica's 2026 R1 update enhances its Construction Edition with AI-driven forecasting and automation tools to address mid-market construction cost overruns, enabling proactive project management and financial visibility.

Analytics and AI

ECI Software Acquires Drypowder to Reduce Manual AR Workflows

ECI Software Solutions has acquired Drypowder to integrate advanced accounts receivable and digital payment solutions into its ERP framework, addressing inefficiencies in financial workflows within construction and building materials industries and enhancing operational performance for its global customer base.

Analytics and AI

‘The Intelligence is Embedded in the Workflow’: Jeff Weiss

CMiC's Nexus 1 integrates over 25 AI agents into its ERP, enabling construction professionals to interact with project data using natural language, streamline workflows, reduce report preparation time and enhance decision-making.

Analytics and AI

CMiC Launches AI-Powered Construction ERP to Improve Processes

CMiC has introduced NEXUS, an AI-powered construction ERP platform with over 25 integrated intelligent agents and analytics, transforming ERP into an AI-operating environment and automating various project management and financial processes.

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ERP Strategy and Planning

Top 5 ERP Software for Singapore’s Building Material Businesses in 2026

Singapore’s building material sector is entering a new digital phase. Here are the top ERP platforms firms are selecting in 2026 — and what it means for large distributors.

Analytics and AI

How TRIL is Using Clean Core to Power AI and Achieve Carbon Neutrality Goals

Tata Realty & Infrastructure is modernizing its SAP core to scale AI, digital twins and sustainability, targeting net carbon neutrality by 2045.

Application Development and Integration

Acumatica Summit 2026: Cassandra Moore

Chris Vavra and Cassandra Moore explore key themes and trends from the 2026 Acumatica Summit in Seattle, focusing on innovations in ERP technology.

Analytics and AI

Procore’s Datagrid Acquisition Signals ERP Imperative for Construction Technology

Procore Technologies' acquisition of Datagrid enhances construction management by integrating autonomous AI for seamless data connectivity between platforms and ERP systems, leading to improved operational efficiency, immediate workflow changes and a shift towards prioritizing data integrity and collaboration.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Net at Work Acquires BHE Consulting to Expand Capabilities in Construction, Manufacturing

Net at Work has acquired BHE Consulting to enhance its ERP expertise in construction, manufacturing, and wholesale distribution, positioning itself to support clients throughout the ERP lifecycle as mid-market demand shifts towards cloud-based solutions.

Analytics and AI

Acumatica’s Focus on User Adoption Signals ERP Shift to Business Transformations

The importance of AI-enabled ERP systems that integrate seamlessly with daily workflows was exemplified by Storm Smart's successful transition to a connected ERP that improved operational efficiency at Acumatica Summit 2026.

Business Process Management and Automation

Construction ERP Market Projected to Reach $8.2 Billion by 2032

The global construction ERP software market is projected to reach $8.2 billion by 2032, with North America leading while Asia-Pacific shows rapid growth.

Analytics and AI

Construction ERP Evolution: How AI-Enhanced Integration Addresses North America’s Workforce Crisis

The construction ERP landscape is shifting towards AI-enhanced, best-of-breed integrations that address operational inefficiencies driven by labor shortages, regulatory complexities, and margin pressures, reflecting a trend where vertical specialists form core components of ERP ecosystems.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Engineering the Future of Tax with OCI and Vertex

Black & Veatch modernized its tax infrastructure by migrating to Oracle Cloud ERP and Vertex solutions to enhance global compliance, reduce operational risks, and streamline processes, demonstrating the importance of integrated cloud-native tax services for supporting complex multi-jurisdictional operations.

Business Process Management and Automation

Connected Construction: ERP Without the Bottlenecks

Cloud ERP is evolving into a critical operating system for construction and field service companies, enabling resilience, real-time decision-making, and lean operations, as evidenced by the experiences of Tester Construction, Tech Electronics, and Carlson LaVine Construction in their transitions to Acumatica.

Supply Chain Management

Customer Success: TAL Building Centers

TAL Building Centers, a family-owned business with over a century of history, has experienced rapid growth and operational transformation through the implementation of Epicor's BisTrack ERP solution, which has streamlined processes, enhanced pricing strategies, and improved inventory management while fostering a long-term partnership aimed at maximizing efficiency and customer value.

ERP Strategy and Planning

ERP Today Live!: Fulfilling the Vision of an End-to-End Construction Suite

Sage is transitioning from standalone accounting to a fully integrated digital suite for construction and real estate professionals, aiming to address industry challenges like revenue leakage through enhanced connectivity between finance and field operations, while leveraging AI to improve the bidding process and financial forecasting.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Reinventing the Construction Blueprint with Sage

Sage is revolutionizing the construction and real estate industry by developing a unified digital platform that integrates finance, operations, and AI-driven tools to enhance project profitability and streamline connections between field operations and back-office processes.

Enterprise Content Management

GAF’s Lean Journey: How North America’s Largest Roofing Manufacturer Digitized Tribal Knowledge with IFS Poka

At IFS Connect North America 2025, Lauren Fourt shared GAF's innovative strategy to preserve the knowledge of retiring workers through a digital transformation initiative that combines lean manufacturing principles with real-time content creation via Poka, aiming to enhance workforce competency and streamline knowledge transfer in the roofing industry.

Financial Management

IOC Construction

IOC Construction improved its financial management by deploying Acumatica Advanced Construction, consolidating its four divisions into a single entity, automating workflows, reducing errors, and enhancing visibility into project data, ultimately enabling scalability and better customer service.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Building a Global Foundation in Construction ERP

Xpedeon, a construction ERP provider founded in Mumbai in 1994, has successfully evolved from a product-centric startup into a global entity by focusing on tailored software solutions for the construction industry and recently transitioning to a cloud-native SaaS model to enhance project management and embrace emerging technologies.

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Enterprise Asset Management

Diriyah embraces a Smart City future with IBM Maximo

Diriyah Company has selected IBM Maximo Application Suite for asset management in its $63.2 billion Diriyah Project, a smart city development near Riyadh, leveraging AI-driven capabilities for optimized performance and predictive maintenance to enhance operational reliability and sustainability.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Sage and Tractics partner to deliver cloud solution for heavy civil contractors

Sage and Tractics have partnered to integrate Sage Intacct Construction with Tractics' cloud-native platform, enhancing operations and financial management for heavy civil contractors by providing real-time project data access and streamlined business processes.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Acumatica expands construction capabilities with JobPlanner and STACK

Acumatica has partnered with JobPlanner and STACK Construction Technologies to enhance its Construction Edition by integrating collaborative project management and advanced preconstruction capabilities, aiming to boost productivity and project delivery for construction companies.

Implementing Cloud ERP: Codestone’s Six-Phase Approach

Cloud Platform and Technology

Eliminating cloud ERP adoption uncertainty

Amber Infrastructure transitioned to SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud edition to improve its finance function efficiency and scalability, aided by NTT Data Business Solutions, demonstrating a shift toward ERP implementations centered on business needs rather than legacy system constraints.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Eagle Fence Distributing and Redmond Inc. Streamline Operations and Drive Growth with Acumatica Cloud ERP

Distributors are increasingly leveraging Acumatica's Distribution Edition to address supply chain challenges, streamline operations, optimize inventory management, and drive sustainable growth, enabling them to effectively scale in a rapidly evolving market.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Strategies for SAP system carveouts and M&A

As part of its on-demand webinar, one of the leading authorities in SAP system carveouts and mergers, SNP Group, sheds light on the topic.

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ERP Strategy and Planning

A Digital Makeover for Manufacturing in the Age of AI

Digital transformation in manufacturing, distribution, and retail is increasingly driven by cloud-based ERP solutions that incorporate AI, enhancing automation, data security, and operational efficiency, as exemplified by Epicor's efforts to adapt its offerings to meet evolving customer needs.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Sage launches native-cloud Construction Suite for Specialty Contractors

Sage has announced the launch of Sage for Speciatlty Contractors, a native-cloud construction suite to handle the issues contractors face.

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Security

The train outta cyber trouble in the smart city

When we rely on a growing network of interconnected systems to help our urban societies function, how can we keep them cyber secure? Answers can be found in case studies from the likes of Transport for London and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, as made possible by the work and offerings of AWS and Deloitte respectively.