Sage Intacct Construction’s 2024 Release 4 introduces exciting enhancements to help construction businesses optimize operations, improve project management, and drive efficiency. Explore the highlights of this release to discover how these new features and functionalities can streamline your processes.
Sage Intacct Construction 2024 Release 4 highlights include:
- Print Time, Materials, and Expense Billing Details for Project Contract Invoices
- Add Scope and Schedule to Projects
- Track Project Change Orders and Change Requests Assigned to a Project or Project Contract
- Enhancements in Sage Intacct Construction Payroll
- Streamline Information for Projects
Print Time, Materials, and Expense Billing Details for Project Contract Invoices
The latest update allows you to print time, materials, and expense billing details directly from project contract invoices—no need to create a separate report. This enhancement consolidates billed expenses into one streamlined view for reporting and printed invoices.
You can then sort, filter, and group all billed expenses, with links for easy navigation to review the original cost entry.
A new configuration option (Company > Setup > Settings > Email templates) also enables automatic zipping of supporting documents, attaching them to customer invoices when emailing. This feature saves time and boosts efficiency.
Add Scope and Schedule to Projects
Release 4 allows you to add the scope and schedule to a project, ensuring team members are aligned on key project details and timelines.
A new Scope and Schedule section has been added to the Project tab on the Project Information page. This feature allows you to define the project’s scope, including exclusions, inclusions, and terms. Additionally, you can specify various start and completion dates in the new Schedule section, helping keep projects on track and well-documented.
Track Project Change Orders and Change Requests
Easily manage project changes with the new ability to track change orders and requests directly from a project or project contract.
The newly added Change Management tab, available on both the Project Information and Project Contracts pages, centralizes all change orders and requests associated with a specific project or contract. This enhancement streamlines the process, making it simpler to manage adjustments throughout the project lifecycle.
Enhancements in Sage Intacct Construction Payroll
The latest updates to Sage Intacct Construction Payroll bring several powerful improvements designed to streamline payroll processing and enhance accuracy.
An upgraded import utility includes the following new features:
- Enhanced validation routines prevent invalid data within the payroll system.
- A simplified selection process for field mapping.
- Drag-and-drop functionality for importing files.
- Easier validation of import data with a split-screen view.
- The ability to delete rows during import or download records if changes are made during the import process.
- Support for multiple values in the same import field, where applicable.
Additionally, when generating checks for pay groups with many employees, the process is now significantly faster, with processing times reduced by up to as little as 25% of their previous duration.
Check stubs generated through the standard process now include the employer address and 401(k) split into pre-tax and post-tax amounts. The PDF generation has also been improved, eliminating the need for a combined check/advice notice.
For even greater flexibility, the enhanced check modification process allows you to override pay modifiers associated with multiple distributions on the same work date. It also prevents the removal of these overrides during recalculations, ensuring payroll remains accurate and streamlined.
Streamline Information for Projects
Sage Intacct Construction now offers enhanced customization options for your projects. Tailor your project setup to meet your specific business needs by selecting which tabs to display when configuring your Projects subscription (Projects > Setup > Configuration > Display options for project). This flexibility ensures that your team has quick access to the most relevant information, streamlining workflows and improving efficiency.
With Sage Intacct Construction’s 2024 Release 4, construction businesses can now leverage powerful new features that streamline everything from invoicing and project scope management to payroll processing and change order tracking. By implementing these updates, you can optimize your workflows and stay focused on what matters most: delivering projects on time and within budget.
At CBIZ, we understand that each construction business has unique needs, and we specialize in designing intuitive, sophisticated accounting solutions tailored to support your organization’s goals. Let our team of experts help you leverage the power of Sage Intacct Construction to meet your business objectives.
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