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Sun Builders Co. Implements eCMS + Procore Solution for Its Commercial and Industrial General Construction Operations

June 17, 2025 by cgc2017

Sun Builders Co. Implements eCMS + Procore Solution for Its Commercial and Industrial General Construction Operations

The eCMS + Procore Solution Delivers Improved Productivity, Smarter Decision-Making, and Better Project Forecasting for Sun Builders Co.

Scottsdale, Arizona—June 18, 2025 — Computer Guidance Corporation, the leading developer of cloud-based ERP solutions for the construction industry, today announced that Houston-based general contractor Sun Builders Co. has rolled out the eCMS and Procore integration for its commercial and industrial construction projects.

For over forty years, Sun Builders Co. has delivered preconstruction and general construction services—both rebuild and new build—across Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Texas. The company’s work spans tilt-wall retail, banks, warehouses, offices, interior fit-outs, medical spaces, and site development.

The challenge? A disconnect between field teams and back-office operations. Project managers needed real-time access to financials, job costs, and labor data without waiting for updates from accounting or payroll. To bridge that gap, Sun Builders sought to integrate their eCMS Cloud ERP and Procore Project Management systems. With help from Computer Guidance Corporation’s trusted implementation partner, INRS, the team deployed a seamless, bidirectional integration between the two platforms.

“The integration has been a game-changer for us. Our field teams are saving hours each week by eliminating duplicate data entry, and everyone from project managers to accounting has access to the same real-time information. It’s made a huge difference in how we manage jobs, track costs, and make decisions,” said Courtney Miller, Assistant Controller at Sun Builders Co.

“Sun Builders came to us with a clear vision: they wanted to break down the silos between field and finance. With the eCMS-Procore integration, we’ve given their teams a unified source of truth that makes collaboration easier and operations more efficient,” said Michael Carpenter, CEO of INRS Enterprises.

“It’s always rewarding to see customers like Sun Builders maximize the value of both eCMS and Procore through integration. Their team was all-in from day one, and the result is a more connected, data-driven way of managing their construction projects,” said Jennifer Spragg, Customer Success Manager at Computer Guidance Corporation.

About Computer Guidance Corporation
Computer Guidance Corporation has been the trusted provider of construction ERP solutions for over 35 years. Its eCMS platform delivers scalable, cloud-based technology to commercial contractors, empowering teams with real-time access to financials, project data, and business intelligence.

About Sun Builders Co.
Sun Builders Co. is a family-owned commercial general contractor that has successfully been in business since 1979. We are a bondable, fully insured prime contractor and are also a certified WBE (Women Business Enterprise) and HUB (Historically underutilized Business). Sun Builders specializes in tilt wall retail, banks, warehouse, office, interior fit outs, medical, and site development. Sun Builders negotiates over 65% of our contracts including many repeat clients who are pleased with our program. We operate and hold licenses in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Texas. Our goal is to keep an excellent reputation with owners and sub-contractors wherever we work.

About INRS
INRS Enterprises has been delivering simplicity to the construction industry since 2009. As the premier software developer for the commercial construction industry, we provide a suite of digital tools to help build the world. A dedicated team of information technology and industry experts have a mission to deliver innovative, easy to use, and agile applications. By exceeding expectations, INRS Enterprises is the go-to choice of construction professionals.

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Autodesk Build Integration with eCMS Cloud ERP for J.F. Brennan Company

June 9, 2025 by cgc2017

eCMS and Autodesk Integration Case Study:

A Single Version of Truth: Marine Construction Company Integrates ERP and Project Workflows

eCMS and Autodesk Integration Case Study

Before eCMS and Autodesk integration, J.F. Brennan faced challenges such as limited visibility into job performance and labor-intensive manual data handling, particularly in subcontractor management. The eCMS and Autodesk integration enhanced process consistency, minimized manual entry, and established a single source of truth. As a result of the eCMS and Autodesk integration, the company achieved more efficient project execution, improved data alignment across departments, and greater confidence in job performance and forecasting.

“The bottom line is that our Accounting and Project Management teams have eliminated non-value-added work and can now focus on the important tasks of customer relationship management and job execution,” said Ann Boland, CIO of J.F. Brennan Company.

Read eCMS and Autodesk Integration Case Study

Challenges:

Before integration, J.F. Brennan struggled with siloed systems that limited visibility into job financial performance. Employees spent excessive time manually tracking, entering, and aligning data—especially in managing subcontractors, which made up a large portion of their work. Project managers had to handle all subcontractor activities manually, and there was no real-time data connection between field teams and office-based accounting staff. As a result, processes were inconsistent, manual, and inefficient.

J.F. Brennan aimed to unify its financial and operational data across all projects, from bidding through completion. The company began by reviewing and standardizing core project management practices, especially around cost control and communication. Brennan then collaborated with INRS, CGC, and Autodesk to ensure the system integration supported their workflows and set the foundation for future growth.

Key Benefits:

Integrating real-time data exchange between financial and project management functions establishes a single source of truth for job financial performance. Standardizing cost management and forecasting enhances consistency and accuracy, while eliminating redundant data entry and manual tasks. These improvements enable faster, smarter decision-making, increase efficiency for project managers and accountants, boost confidence in performance data, and support timely management reporting.

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J.F. Brennan Company Implements Autodesk Build Platform Integration with Computer Guidance Corporation’s eCMS Cloud ERP

June 4, 2025 by cgc2017

J.F. Brennan Company Implements Autodesk Build Platform Integration with Computer Guidance Corporation’s eCMS Cloud ERP

The eCMS and Autodesk Integration Streamlines Data Sharing and Eliminates Manual Processes Across Operations

Scottsdale, Arizona—June 5, 2025—Computer Guidance Corporation, the leading developer of cloud-based ERP solutions for the construction industry, today announced that specialty marine construction firm, J.F. Brennan Company (Brennan), has implemented a real-time integration of its eCMS Construction Cloud ERP with Autodesk Construction Cloud’s construction management software Autodesk Build to enhance communication and information sharing between accounting and project management functions.

Headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Brennan specializes in marine infrastructure construction, environmental remediation, commercial diving, submarine cabling, and harbor management services. As part of its continued commitment to innovation and efficiency, the company sought a more unified view of its operations across departments.

Management identified several challenges related to siloed systems, including inconsistent communication across departments, an excess of manual data entry, duplicate recordkeeping, and poor visibility of real time project costs. Brennan’s project management and accounting systems operated independently, creating information gaps and inefficiencies.

To better integrate its business operations, Brennan turned to Computer Guidance Corporation implementation partner INRS. The combination of eCMS Cloud ERP and Autodesk Build now enables seamless data sharing between project and accounting teams, ensuring real-time visibility into job performance and financial metrics.

“Connecting our accounting and project management systems was a critical step forward,” said Ann Boland, CIO, Brennan. “With eCMS and Autodesk Build working together, we’ve eliminated redundant manual processes, improved collaboration across our organization, and streamlined our processes. The result is better data, faster decisions, and more time to focus on delivering high-quality projects.”

Steven Gross, VP of Client Solutions at Computer Guidance Corporation, added: “We’re proud to support Brennan’s vision for operational integration. By combining the strengths of eCMS and Autodesk Build, Brennan now has a scalable and connected platform that helps bridge the gap between the office and the field.”

“Through the integration of eCMS and Autodesk Build, Brennan now benefits from real-time, bi-directional data sharing between project management and accounting,” said Michael Carpenter, President, INRS. “This automation not only reduces manual data entry but also ensures that decision-makers have immediate access to accurate information whenever and wherever they need it.”

About Computer Guidance Corporation
Computer Guidance Corporation has been the trusted provider of construction ERP solutions for over 35 years. Its eCMS platform delivers scalable, cloud-based technology to commercial contractors, empowering teams with real-time access to financials, project data, and business intelligence.

About J.F. Brennan Company
J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. (Brennan) is a family-owned marine construction firm specializing in environmental remediation, dam construction, commercial diving, harbor management, and submarine cable services. Since 1919, Brennan has worked closely with public and private owners of water-based infrastructure and operates nationwide throughout coastal and inland waterways.

About INRS
INRS Enterprises has been delivering simplicity to the construction industry since 2009. As the premier software developer for the commercial construction industry, we provide a suite of digital tools to help build the world. A dedicated team of information technology and industry experts have a mission to deliver innovative, easy to use, and agile applications. By exceeding expectations, INRS Enterprises is the go-to choice of construction professionals.

About Autodesk
Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. Our technology spans architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media and entertainment, empowering innovators everywhere to solve challenges big and small. From greener buildings to smarter products to more mesmerizing blockbusters, Autodesk software helps our customers to design and make a better world for all. For more information visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk.

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Corpay and Computer Guidance Corporation Release New Case Study Highlighting Integrated AP Automation

May 19, 2025 by cgc2017

Corpay and Computer Guidance Corporation Release New Case Study Highlighting Integrated AP Automation

Longstanding partnership supports shared customer S.T. Wooten with seamless, secure payment workflows.

ATLANTA, GA. and SCOTTSDALE, AZ. – May 19, 2025 – Corpay, a global leader in business payments, and Computer Guidance Corporation, a leading provider of construction enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, today announced the release of a new joint case study showcasing the impact of their integrated accounts payable (AP) automation solution for mutual customer, S.T. Wooten.

For years, the two organizations have partnered to help construction firms modernize and streamline their back-office operations. Through the eCMS Connect for Corpay integration, customers gain the ability to securely automate their entire payments process, directly within the ERP they already use to manage projects and finances.

Built on a flexible, API-based framework, the solution enables real-time data exchange between Corpay’s payment automation platform and Computer Guidance’s eCMS ERP system. This allows finance teams to gain visibility, improve accuracy, and reduce the burden of manual processing, all while capitalizing on rebate potential and eliminating reliance on paper checks.

“An API-based integration like ours allows for real-time, ubiquitous data exchange between eCMS and Corpay,” said Sean Collins, .NET Development Manager, Computer Guidance Corporation. “This ensures data remains accurate and secure, allowing construction companies to automate payment workflows with confidence.”

The newly published case study features S.T. Wooten, a leading heavy highway and site development contractor based in North Carolina. The company implemented the integrated Corpay and eCMS solution to reduce payment friction, strengthen vendor relationships, and free up time for its AP team to focus on more strategic initiatives.

“We’re excited to highlight this shared success with Computer Guidance,” said Mia Curd, Relationship Manager IIII at Corpay. “Our combined solution is built to solve real challenges for construction finance teams. Our goal is to simplify workflows, improve control, and drive meaningful cost savings at scale.”

About Computer Guidance Corporation
With over 20% of their clients represented on top ENR lists, Computer Guidance Corporation delivers the leading construction enterprise resource planning solution including financial and project management, #1 business intelligence, mobile, and enterprise content management. Scalable, customizable, and cloud-hosted, CGC serves thousands throughout North America. Computer Guidance Corporation is part of the JDM Technology Group, a global construction-specific software conglomerate that serves more than 500,000+ in 40 countries and 6 continents.
https://computerguidance.com

 

eCMS Connect for Corpay

About Corpay
Corpay (NYSE: CPAY) is a global S&P 500 corporate payments company that helps businesses and consumers manage and pay expenses in a simple, controlled manner. Corpay’s suite of modern payment solutions help its customers better manage vehicle-related expenses (e.g. fueling and parking), travel expenses (e.g. hotel bookings) and accounts payable (e.g. paying vendors).

Through its unified spend management platform, Corpay Complete, Corpay offers a range of solutions including Payments Automation, Invoice Automation, Procure-to-Pay, Expense Management, and Commercial Card programs. These solutions empower clients to automate, secure, and streamline business payments while reducing overall costs. An S&P 500 and Fortune 1000 company, Corpay processes 1.9 billion transactions annually and is the #1 B2B commercial Mastercard issuer in North America.

This results in our customers saving time and ultimately spending less. Corpay – Payments made easy. To learn more visit www.corpay.com.

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Why Construction Forecasting Still Happens in Spreadsheets & What to Do about It

May 13, 2025 by cgc2017

Forecasting is one of the most powerful tools in construction management. From projecting costs and revenue to planning manpower and resources, forecasting helps contractors stay profitable, anticipate challenges, and keep projects on track. Yet despite its importance, forecasting remains a manual process for many contractors relying on spreadsheets even when they have ERP (enterprise-resource planning) or project management software.

The Reality of Construction Forecasting Today

forecasting

 Forecasting backlog provides insights into future workload, revenue, and cost, measured by:

  • Time-Based Backlog – The months needed to complete outstanding projects.
  • Cash-Value Backlog – The total expected revenue from these projects.
  • Dollar-Based Backlog – The total contracted work still uncompleted.

Beyond backlog, profit and loss statements are projected month-to-month and year-over-year to assess financial health. Yet, many contractors still export data from disparate ERP, project management, and accounting software to Excel for final calculations, adjustments, and scenario modeling.

This approach not only takes significant time but also introduces a high risk of human error. One small miscalculation or outdated data source can ripple through an entire forecast, leading to poor decisions and costly overruns.

WIP Reporting: A Critical Yet Manual Process

A key part of forecasting is WIP (Work in Progress) reporting, which tracks project costs and progress via metrics including total contract value, estimated costs, costs to date, received revenue, and percentage completion,

Despite its importance, many contractors still manage WIP reports in Excel rather than an automated system.

Project costs include line items such as manpower, equipment, overhead, subcontracts, materials, and so on.

Manpower planning has tremendous real world complexities including managing crews across multiple job sites, timelines, and skillets.

The Overlooked Challenge: Manpower Forecasting

One of the biggest gaps in ERP (enterprise-resource planning) forecasting is manpower planning—essential for self-performing and specialty contractors. Effective workforce forecasting should answer:

  • How long will a job take?
  • What skill sets and how many workers are needed?
  • How much will labor cost (union, contract, employee workers)?

Most ERP systems lack these forecasting tools, forcing contractors to rely on spreadsheets. A smarter approach would provide real-time visibility into workforce needs, preventing over-staffing (higher costs) or under-staffing (delays and rework).

The Future of Construction Forecasting: Smarter, Faster, More Accurate

A modern ERP should forecast the future, not just track the past. Yet, most systems still don’t offer manpower forecasting, leaving contractors juggling spreadsheets.

Modern contractors should evaluate ERP systems based on the following criteria in mind.

Look for software that automates backlog tracking, WIP reporting, and manpower planning—all in one centralized platform. A sophisticated ERP system that accounts for the real-world needs of contractors means you can eliminate spreadsheets, optimize costs, and plan more accurately with real-time data.

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Computer Guidance Corporation Successfully Passes SOC 1 Type II and SOC 2 Type II Audits For Its Cloud Hosting Systems, Services, and Associated Processes

May 6, 2025 by cgc2017

SOC Audit Press Release: Computer Guidance Corporation Successfully Passes SOC 1 Type II and SOC 2 Type II Audits For Its Cloud Hosting Systems, Services, and Associated Processes

Assurance provided by CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP in Accordance with Attestation Standards Established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

SOC 1 and SOC 2 Audit

Computer Guidance Corporation, the leading developer of cloud-based ERP solutions for the construction industry, today announced receipt of its annual System and Organization Control (SOC) SOC 1 Type II and SOC 2 Type II attestation engagement reports for the eCMS Hosting Service system that was designed and implemented throughout the period January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.

The trust services reports provide independent validation that Computer Guidance Corporation’s security, availability, and confidentiality controls operated in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant (AICPA) applicable Trust Services Criteria (TSC) as a result of an examination of the description of a service organization’s system and the suitability of the design and operating effectiveness of controls involving a number of factors such as security, availability, and confidentiality outlined in the audit report.

The audits reviewed several processes and procedures that have been implemented by Computer Guidance to proactively manage the cloud environments that host the eCMS system, and associated Tier III data centers.

“Computer Guidance Corporation’s commitment to strong internal controls supporting its service commitments and system requirements in regard to their cloud-based hosted system solutions and services is evident in these reports,” stated Michael Nyman, Director of Business Risk Services, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP. “Computer Guidance Corporation’s successful completion of both SOC 1 Type II and SOC 2 Type II attestations demonstrates its integrity, accountability, and commitment to its clients, partners, and industry. Computer Guidance customers can be confident that controls described within the report are accurately depicted and were operating as represented during these engagement periods.”

“The successful completion of our SOC 1 Type II and SOC 2 Type II examination audits provides Computer Guidance’s clients with the assurance that the controls and safeguards we employ to protect and secure their data, systems and cloud hosting environments are in line with industry standards and best practices and that we are committed to and making every investment to establish and maintain the most stringent controls needed to ensure the highest level of security and compliance,” stated Michael Bihlmeier, President, Computer Guidance Corporation.

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