CORPORATE CAPABILITIES
eMars Inc.
Users report 80% productivity improvement
One-hundred fifty-six skilled tradespeople are working on the jobsite. Seven trades are represented. Forty-two people from six trades are working overtime this holiday weekend. There are 35 possibilities for each worker to be paid … incorrectly.
Your accountant is leaving at noon on Wednesday to go to a business function and won’t return until next Monday. An incorrect payroll check can lead to a fine or another penalty.
You are leaning back in your chair — at ease — because you have Compliant Client by eMars. Every submitted payroll is audited online, in real time, against the wage determination and all 35 causes that are in support of Davis-Bacon and Related Acts.
This system is a web-based, certified, prevailing wage, accuracy system that requires no installation or maintenance of software. Immediate prompts alert the use how to solve the problems and guarantee compliance.
Designed with input from the Department of Labor (DOL), agencies and contractors, this system is user friendly. Custom plans are designed for each contractor. There are no other charges for renewal, mapping, training or startup.
eMars Inc.’s more than 15,000 clients have not had any random DOL audits for the past three years.
Spending time and money worrying about a compliant payroll? Compared to paper and pencil preparation, eMars Inc.’s guaranteed system represents an 80% productivity improvement, plus instant recognition of payroll errors.
Romtec Utilities
One system. One team.
Romtec Utilities designs, manufactures, supplies and supports complete packaged pump systems for water, wastewater, stormwater and industrial applications.
As a single-source provider, Romtec Utilities helps owners, engineers, contractors and developers manage risks tied to specialized infrastructure work, including schedule delays, cost overruns, scope gaps and coordination challenges.
Each system is engineered for the specific site, application, owner preference and long-term maintenance needs of the project. The in-house team integrates structural, mechanical, electrical, and communications and control system design into one pumping system that is delivered as a coordinated, prefabricated solution.
Because the company is not tied to specific manufacturers, components can be selected based on performance needs, specifications, code requirements and operator familiarity. It can meet Build America, Buy America requirements.
Romtec Utilities supports projects from early planning through fabrication, delivery, installation support, commissioning, operator training and documentation. Its prefabricated approach shifts complexity into a controlled manufacturing environment, reducing field assembly, improving quality control and helping contractors limit redesigns, field changes, inspection issues and startup uncertainty.
Romtec Utilities delivers solutions built for performance, reliability and long-term operation. The company provides support to keep critical infrastructure projects moving forward.
Tractics
Heavy civil construction management software that puts your entire operation to work — together
On a heavy civil job, work does not stay in one lane. A decision in the field can affect the schedule, equipment needs, payroll and job costs. When the people and data behind those decisions are disconnected, productivity takes the hit.
Put Your Job Data to Work.
Tractics brings field, office and fleet together in one cloud-based construction management platform built specifically for heavy civil contractors. Crews and operators capture data as the work happens. That data becomes useful across the entire operation:
- Time entered in the field supports payroll and job costing.
- Production updates help project managers track progress and identify problems sooner.
- Equipment activity gives fleet and operations teams a clearer view of utilization and performance.
See It Sooner. Act on It Faster.
Instead of piecing together spreadsheets, reports and disconnected systems, everyone works from the same current view of the job.
Foremen can manage daily production with greater confidence.
Project managers and administrators get the data they need for reporting, cost control and faster decisions.
Fleet teams can keep equipment productive and work moving.
That is Tractics Working Together: When your people, equipment and data work together, you can see problems sooner, make better decisions and keep every project moving forward.
TVH Parts Co.
TVH is a leading parts specialist in the material handling, industrial & construction equipment industries
TVH provides a wide selection of high-quality parts and accessories to keep your light construction equipment running at peak performance. From glass and tires to rubber tracks and undercarriage components like sprockets, rollers and idlers, TVH has the parts you need to maintain your equipment’s efficiently. Help prevent unexpected downtime and extend the lifespan of your equipment by replacing components before failure.
With over 8 million part numbers for light construction equipment in stock and ready to ship, getting the parts you need, when you need them has never been easier. Whether you’re performing routine maintenance, managing unexpected repairs or stocking up in advance, TVH’s fast shipping and reliable inventory ensure you can stay productive without delays. The company’s knowledgeable sales and support teams are ready to help you find the right parts and accessories you need for a wide range of makes and models.
TVH offers the brands you know and trust, ensuring quality and reliability with every order. Count on TVH to help keep your light construction equipment running smoothly. Explore all product offerings at tvh.com.
Beneco, part of FuturePlan by Ascensus
The hidden opportunity in prevailing wage benefits
When contractors think about prevailing wage, the conversation often centers on compliance, certified payroll, wage determinations and avoiding costly mistakes. But one of the biggest opportunities is often overlooked: how fringe benefits are managed.
Many contractors still satisfy fringe requirements primarily through cash wages, without realizing there may be other benefit strategies available that can help support their workforce while meeting prevailing wage obligations.
Retirement plans, medical coverage and other bona fide fringe benefits can play an important role in building a more competitive business. When thoughtfully designed and administered, they can help contractors strengthen employee recruitment and retention, support long-term workforce stability and simplify benefit administration.
The Challenge Is Understanding the Rules
Prevailing wage requirements continue to evolve, and topics like annualization, fringe calculations, and changing federal and state regulations can create unnecessary complexity for even experienced contractors.
That’s Why Education Matters
At Beneco, helping contractors understand prevailing wage benefits isn’t an add-on: it’s the focus. Beneco works alongside construction companies to provide education, guidance and purpose-built benefit solutions designed specifically for contractors who work on public works projects.
Because the best prevailing wage strategy isn’t just about staying compliant. It’s about making every fringe benefit dollar work harder for your business and your employees.
Beneco is always building with you.
InSite Software
Elevation Pro is an affordable & easy-to-use full sitework takeoff & GPS modeling software solution for earthwork & utility professionals
Elevation Pro Takeoff and GPS Modeling Software delivers the speed, accuracy and digital proof contractors need to minimize risk and maximize profit on lump-sum grading projects.
Version 2027 advances that mission with AI and solid modeling, helping estimators understand projects, identify potential risk earlier and connect estimating data to the field with greater confidence.
AI as a Second Set of Eyes
Elevation Pro is designed around a simple principle: AI should assist the estimator, not replace them. AI-based job reviews can analyze takeoff data and flag potential inconsistencies, while AI-assisted data entry and future workflow automation are being developed to reduce repetitive work, help users identify issues faster and keep the estimator firmly in control.
Solid Modeling for Greater Accuracy
Solid modeling moves earthwork calculations beyond traditional grid- and cross-section-based sampling. By calculating volumes directly between true 3D surfaces, Elevation Pro provides more precise, defensible quantities while improving the visualization of complex grading conditions.
Bringing Clarity to Utility Takeoff
Utility work is one of the highest-risk areas of sitework estimating. Elevation Pro’s TrenchVision 3D models trenches, structures and pipe runs in three dimensions, calculating excavation by soil strata along with bedding, backfill and other material quantities. 3D Live provides visual verification, while detailed reports can be exported to estimating and bidding applications.
Together, AI, solid modeling and TrenchVision 3D transform Elevation Pro from a takeoff tool into a more complete estimating platform, helping estimators build more confident bids.
Rocket Equipment
Smarter equipment. Measurable results.
Restoring the historic Ogle County Courthouse in Oregon, Illinois, presented Sterling Commercial Roofing, a Tecta America company, with more than a debris-removal challenge. Tight access, an occupied building and strict safety requirements meant the wrong approach could add significant labor, equipment costs and congestion to an already complex jobsite.
Sterling instead used a Trash Rocket TR-5000 to remove debris from the scaffolded work area. The system funneled debris from steep, high-elevation roof sections into a designated disposal area, allowing crews to continuously remove approximately 160,000 pounds of slate without stockpiling material on weight-limited scaffolding.
The impact went beyond logistics. According to Project Superintendent Brady Keller, eliminating the crane saved approximately $3,500 per day, while freeing up two workers saved another $1,600 per day in labor. Over the 15-day tear-off, that represented approximately $76,500 in avoided crane and labor costs.
“The Trash Rocket proved to be a cost-effective solution for the tear-off,” Keller said. “It provided a safe and controlled environment, ensuring the safety of all personnel around the building.”
After using the Trash Rocket on three projects, Sterling has seen how the right equipment can do more than solve a jobsite challenge — it can improve safety, efficiency and the economics of the job.
TimeSuite Software
The first modern relational construction ERP: Everything accessible from anywhere, with no siloed data or processes
TimeSuite Software Corp. delivers an advanced, comprehensive construction platform with a modern relational architecture. TimeSuite is built for general contractors, subcontractors and civil contractors generating $10 million to $500 million in annual revenue. Unlike systems with modules, data is centralized with everything accessible from everywhere. Data is not duplicated or posted across different modules or external systems. There is no duplication of data with a modern relational architecture.
Accounting, job costing, project management, estimating, on-screen takeoff, CRM, task management, payroll and geo time cards live in one place, accessible in real time.
That means a project manager has real-time access to project data. No lag, no postings between modules, no exports, no imports, no reconciling between modules or external systems.
Founded in 1994 by a construction-specific CPA firm, TimeSuite has spent over three decades refining a platform purpose-built for the way contractors work: bidding, building, billing, closing the books and staying on top of their projects, all from a platform that is centralized (no modules).
For contractors tired of patchwork software stacks, TimeSuite offers something newer, simpler and better: one system, a single source of truth and exceptional visibility into every job, every dollar, every day.
Learn more and schedule a free demo at timesuite.com.
Yooz
A financial operations automation platform that helps organizations eliminate manual processes, reduce risk, combat fraud & gain greater control over financial performance
Construction finance teams face a unique challenge: managing invoices, approvals and supporting documentation across multiple projects, stakeholders and jobsites while maintaining visibility into costs, cash flow and financial performance. Yooz helps organizations create one accounts payable (AP) process across every project, replacing manual, disconnected workflows with a fully automated approach that delivers greater transparency, control and efficiency.
By automating invoice capture, approvals, matching and document management, Yooz enables finance teams to eliminate bottlenecks, accelerate processing and gain real-time visibility into every invoice, approval and payment obligation. The result is stronger financial controls, improved subcontractor relationships, more accurate budget alignment and better decision-making across the organization. Yooz helps finance leaders spend less time tracking information and more time driving project and business outcomes. This messaging aligns with Yooz’s focus on real-time financial visibility, automated invoice processing, intelligent workflows and end-to-end transparency.
Trusted by more than 7,000 customers worldwide and having processed over 300 million invoices, Yooz combines intelligent automation, AI-powered insights and flexible workflows to help organizations reduce waste, risk, fraud and errors while improving profitability and operational performance. With seamless ERP integration and a customer-first approach, Yooz empowers construction finance teams to scale efficiently, strengthen compliance, and maintain complete visibility across every project. Yooz North America is headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with global operations across North America and Europe.
Acumatica Cloud ERP
Acumatica’s industry-specific business management solution is purposely built to address real-world needs & help small & midsize companies thrive in today’s digital economy
Today’s construction industry is high-pressure, with firms battling inflation, labor turnovers and supply chain disruptions. To remain successful, businesses must develop workflows that connect everyone in a project — from office to field and beyond. Legacy management systems can’t meet the challenge. But Acumatica Cloud ERP provides the industry-specific functionality modern companies need. Acumatica Construction Edition is purposely built to help contractors, homebuilders and land developers gather and analyze project information in a single, connected system. From role-based dashboards, employees can access accurate data anytime, anywhere. The software also seamlessly integrates with third-party applications, so companies can mix-and-match end-to-end solutions that fit their needs. The Acumatica Marketplace boasts 303 such solutions, including Procore, Docusign, CriterionHCM and more.
Construction companies rely on Acumatica Construction Edition for business continuity, resilience and success. One such firm is Spohn Associates Inc. A full-service specialty contractor, Spohn typically runs 40 to 50 projects concurrently. With its legacy system failing under the load, Spohn switched to Acumatica Construction Edition and has since enjoyed:
- Connected operations
- Automated workflows
- Powerful AI and ML
- Near-infinite customizability
Says Jeremy Sturgeon, Spohn’s vice president of operations: “We can make it adapt to what we need it to do, to the way we do business.”
To learn more about Acumatica Construction Edition, visit acumatica.com/construction.
Gordian
What every contractor should know about adjustment factors & JOC pricing
For many contractors, winning work means investing significant time and resources into bidding, only to face uncertainty about whether the project will move forward or generate acceptable margins. Gordian’s Job Order Contracting (JOC) offers a different approach.
Because JOC is built around a preestablished pricing structure and an awarded contract, contractors can spend less time chasing individual projects and more time delivering work. Once a JOC contract is in place, projects are issued quickly, creating a steady stream of opportunities without the need to repeatedly prepare new bids.
At the heart of this process is the Construction Task Catalog (CTC), the comprehensive database of construction tasks and unit prices that serves as the pricing foundation for Gordian JOC programs. Rather than negotiating costs project by project, contractors propose a single multiplier called an adjustment factor that is applied to the prices listed in the CTC.
For contractors, that’s where the opportunity begins.
A well-developed adjustment factor allows contractors to account for local labor costs, material pricing, overhead, subcontractor expenses and desired profit margins. Instead of estimating every project from scratch, they can rely on a consistent pricing framework that simplifies the proposal process and reduces administrative burden.
The result is greater efficiency, increased predictability and the ability to focus resources on project execution rather than repetitive estimating activities that may never pay off. Contractors who understand their costs and develop a thoughtful adjustment factor are often better positioned to compete confidently while protecting profitability across multiple projects.
As the creator and steward of JOC and the CTC, Gordian has helped contractors and project owners maximize the benefits of Job Order Contracting for decades. By providing a transparent pricing framework, JOC helps accelerate procurement, streamline project delivery and create a more collaborative environment for owners and contractors alike.
For contractors looking to better understand JOC pricing, adjustment factor and strategies for building a successful proposal, Gordian’s resource hub provides practical guidance and real-world insights.
Learn more at gordian.com/resources/how-to-bid-a-joc-contract.
National Rent-A-Fence
Rentals made easy
Since 1962, National Rent-A-Fence has been the preferred site services supplier for construction professionals throughout the country. Contact National today for Rent-A-Fence, barricades, portable toilets, hand-wash stations, luxury restroom trailers and mobile storage containers. Call 800-352-5675 or visit rentnational.com to learn more and get your free quote.
