by myCREcloud | Jan 28, 2025 | Cloud, Sage
This post is co-authored by ProNovos
Congratulations! Transitioning your ERP to the cloud is a significant milestone for any construction company. You’ve unlocked new levels of accessibility, scalability, and efficiency. Critical data is now at your fingertips—whether you’re in the field, at the office, or halfway across the world.
But moving to the cloud is just the first step. While it addresses IT and accessibility challenges, many construction professionals quickly realize it doesn’t solve the bigger questions: How do you use data to protect profits, streamline collaboration, and make faster decisions?
Breaking Down Silos: Connecting Operations and Accounting
A common challenge in construction is the disconnect between accounting and operations. Financial data often remains locked in the ERP, slowing decision-making and leaving project managers (PMs) without critical insights.
ProNovos Construction Intelligence bridges this gap. It integrates with your cloud-based ERP to deliver real-time, actionable insights to PMs while maintaining accounting integrity.
How It Works
ProNovos empowers PMs with tools like:
- Cost Forecasting: Up-to-date projections to manage budgets proactively.
- Change Order Management: Real-time tracking to ensure nothing is missed.
- Billing Analysis: Accurate scheduling to improve cash flow.
The Next Step in Your Journey
Moving to the cloud modernized your operations—now ensure your team can access and act on the data they need. ProNovos transforms collaboration, protecting profits and driving success.
Ready to learn more? Let’s chat. Schedule a demo today to see myCREcloud and ProNovos in action!
by myCREcloud | Mar 14, 2024 | Company
The construction industry is all about building strong foundations. But what about the foundation of your data? For many companies, that foundation is built on physical servers humming away in an office corner. While on-premise servers have served us well, the cloud offers a powerful and secure alternative that can transform the way you manage projects while removing the headaches of maintenance, management, patching and security at the server level.
We understand the hesitation. The “cloud” can sound like a mysterious, intangible concept. But fear not! Here’s a breakdown of cloud storage, specifically designed for construction professionals who want to build a more efficient future:
The Cloud: Not As Mysterious As It Sounds
Imagine a secure, off-site storage facility, accessible from anywhere with an internet connection. That’s essentially the cloud! Instead of relying on physical servers in your office, your project data – blueprints, contracts, photos – is stored on powerful servers managed by cloud storage providers. Here’s a simplified step-by-step process:
- Uploading Your Data: Think of uploading files to the cloud like sending an email with an attachment. You use a user-friendly app or website provided by your cloud storage company.
- Securely Reaching the Cloud: Your data travels securely over the internet, protected by strong encryption (think of it as a digital vault).
- Access Anytime, Anywhere: Need to access those blueprints on a job site? Simply log in to your cloud storage account from any device with an internet connection.
- Putting It Back Together: When you request a file, the scattered pieces are retrieved and reassembled, just like downloading an attachment from an email.
Building a Stronger Foundation with Cloud Storage
The cloud offers several advantages that can transform your construction business:
- Enhanced Collaboration: Share plans, documents, and real-time updates with your entire team, from architects to field workers, regardless of location. It’s like having a central, accessible blueprint for everyone involved.
- Improved Disaster Recovery: Imagine a fire damaging your office server. With cloud storage, your data is safe and retrievable from anywhere. It’s like having an off-site backup plan that protects your vital project information.
- Scalability for Growth: Need more storage space as your projects grow? The cloud scales easily to meet your needs. No more expensive server upgrades!
- Increased Security: Cloud storage providers offer robust security measures, often exceeding what individual companies can manage. Your data is like a fortress, protected by the latest security technology.
Taking the First Step: Building Your Cloud Future
Moving to the cloud might seem like a big leap, but a good cloud hosting provider will walk you through the process step-by-step and ensure a smooth transition for all of your users.
The cloud isn’t some nebulous concept – it’s a powerful tool to streamline your construction projects, improve collaboration, and keep your data safe. Let’s build a stronger foundation for your business, together. Contact us today to discuss how cloud storage can benefit your construction company.
by myCREcloud | Jul 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Construction companies have been slow to adopt digital tools and few have fully digitized their operations. What are the challenges construction companies face when considering cloud computing, online invoicing and more?
- Unique Projects and a Lack of Repetition
Many construction projects are a one-time job and require unique solutions and a specified team that might not work together again. Exceptions to this situation include multi-year agreements and subcontracting agreements.
2. Decentralization
Businesses in the construction world tend to be decentralized due to the demands of their work and variance in project locations. While a “corporate” office might stay static, project sites might be remote.
3. Fragmentation
Construction projects frequently require the assistance of small teams of specialists from various organizations, creating a potentially chaotic map of company policies and procedures.
How can the construction industry overcome these challenges?
Improved flexibility
Cloud hosting and mobile business applications keep teams connected despite moving locations.
Ease of Access
Online cloud applications, like time keeping, invoicing, time management software, and business suites like Microsoft Office makes it easy for teams to collaborate across locations and times within an organization and can readily be exported to a format that can be shared across companies.
Savings
Eliminate redundancy and costly, outdated tools that can drain your business by migrating to a centralized platform like a private cloud server.
