US construction at a glance
Must-have capabilities
- Job costing and WIP
- Progress (AIA-style) billing and retainage
- Subcontractor compliance
- Equipment tracking
- Certified payroll for public work
Vendor shortlist with price bands
| Vendor | Year-1 subscription, 25 full users |
|---|---|
| $23,000 - $45,000 | |
| $7,800 - $8,000 (1 entity) | |
| $15,000 - $60,000 | |
| $24,000 - $33,000 |
Implementation considerations
Acumatica has a dedicated Construction edition (priced like General Business per Milestone IS); IES targets project-based businesses; Business Central typically needs a construction ISV app.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best ERP for construction?
There is no single best; for most construction companies the shortlist is Acumatica, Intuit Enterprise Suite, Sage Intacct, chosen on job costing and wip.
How many construction businesses are there in the US?
814,557 establishments employing 7,659,459 people (NAICS 23, Census County Business Patterns 2023).
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau - County Business Patterns 2023 (national file) (accessed 2026-09-23) - Source date: 2025-05-29