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THESIS Q&A: Delivering value from Day One with the Subcontract Module

SIS — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:51:38 +0000

Q&A with Dave Wolff-Pellingra, SIS LLC Senior Construction Operations Consultant

In this month’s THESIS Q&A, we sit down with Dave Wolff-Pellingra, SIS Senior Construction Operations Consultant, to explore the new Subcontract Module within SIS Construct 365 Project Cost Management. There has been a lot of interest and feedback from the user community regarding these new updates, and we are excited to get to share some of the details with you today.

Q: Why did SIS decide to release a new subcontract module?

A: I think there are a few reasons why. The biggest one is that the previous subcontract solution was intrinsically tied to the standard Microsoft Dynamics 365 purchase order functionality, which includes all of its benefits and drawbacks. Having a solution instead that does not rely on a purchase order was a big part of why that decision was made. Without using standard purchase order functionality, we can also have a retention and pay-when-paid management solution. We can include new things, like an easier way to reverse transactions against a subcontract. The changes we have made were designed to make the D365 system easier for Construction industry professionals.

We decided to improve the functionality for items we already had a previous solution for, such as compliance tracking. There is now a new inquiry screen where you can view compliance items across subcontracts. In addition, we have a new retention management process. We can now look at retention at the subcontract level or even the line level, which has previously been unable to do.

Generally, the idea is that we wanted to enhance the user experience. We wanted to make it easier, whether you’re reducing dual entry by having subcontracts created directly from budgets, either standard original budgets or change order budgets, or if it’s the ease of use of reversing out a previously entered subcontractor invoice. Some of those were difficult and required dual entry or multiple steps in different modules. Now with the SIS Subcontract module, it’s an easier solution that will make the user experience that much better and something that people will consider a big win.

Q: What are the primary new features of this module?

A: I would focus on two primary new features. The first is the progress reports. The progress reports are a brand-new idea within our SIS Subcontract solution. We have an intermediary step between creating a subcontract where we have committed cost on your project and the invoicing that comes in from your subcontractor. We know there are times when work has been performed in the field that hasn’t been invoiced yet due to a delay, and it could take several months before invoices come through. Meanwhile, you are not realizing the actual costs that have hit the project up to that point. The progress report gets around that, where we can now determine whether a certain percentage of work has been performed or a certain quantity of units has been installed. We can create a record in the system that will accrue costs against your subcontract from that determination. It’ll remove that committed cost and more accurately show true cost against the project, which means truer accuracy for revenue. It allows the field to have a say in what’s going on for the subcontracts they manage.

It also allows you to validate when your invoices come in from your subcontractors, to say that from the field, we’ve determined the subcontractor work to be about 50% completed. And if you get an invoice that says, “We’re invoicing you for 60% of the work,” there’s some discrepancy. And it’s something that can be challenged to say, “I disagree with that sort of percentage,” and that conversation can happen based on the backup information you’ve provided from the field and your team on the ground. This allows for more validation, better accuracy of costs, and the ability not to wait for subcontractors to send their invoices.

The other kind of primary new feature is the subcontract summary report, which, despite the name, is actually an inquiry screen. Previously, we have had a good reporting solution for our subcontracts in things like Project 360. Our Project 360 inquiry has a tab with all subcontract details so you can see your subcontracts for one project. You can see each line on those subcontracts, how far they’ve been invoiced, the balance, and what payments have gone through; there is so much detail.

However, that was always one project at a time. So now, we can view subcontracts across projects using this new subcontract summary inquiry screen. We can also drill down to see a particular project manager’s subcontracts for their projects or look at a particular vendor. You can drill down that way if you have multiple subcontracts by the same vendor across projects. If you’re looking for particular information about a specific subcontractor specialty, let’s say you’re looking for your demolition subcontractors, and you want to see the progress for the subcontractors written to those kinds of vendors, we can quickly drill down in that way. It gives you a very broad and robust reporting option to see subcontract information across the board as you need to see it.

Q: Are there any new reporting options? Or is that covered by the subcontract summary report?

A: The subcontract summary report is the main new reporting option, but there are also two compliance inquiries. One is where we can see compliance items across subcontracts, which can then be filtered down to show what items have expired and which are related to particular subcontractors or specialties. There’s even an inquiry which filters for things related to your particular projects automatically. So, if you are the “responsible person” for that particular compliance item, there’s an easy function where we can go right into an inquiry, find the compliance items that are related to the things you are responsible for, and get that detail immediately.

Q: What implementation considerations should somebody evaluate when looking at this new subcontract module within PCM?

A: If we are talking about a new client who is just coming on board with SIS, and we’re providing this new subcontract module as part of a total solution, it’s going to be very similar to all the other areas of the system, where the modules all need to be configured correctly. The processes within that particular module will need to be defined. The testing process will have to be defined for the steps your users will take to perform those processes.

It’s no different than creating a project or paying an invoice; this new subcontract solution goes along with that. It’s a seamless process within the implementation where you’ll be introduced to the SIS add-on in Project Cost Management, including this new subcontract module. It’s just a part of the total solution we will provide. All the details that come along with how we do an implementation will also include this new subcontract solution.

Q: Does the new subcontract module deliver value from day one, or does it take time to realize the benefits?

A: We are confident this solution will provide immediate value, enhancing daily operations and overall business efficiency from day one. While there will be some change and a learning curve initially, once you get the hang of the system and become familiar with how it works, accessing project details will be much simpler. Generating reports will also become smoother and more manageable. The people using this system will start experiencing these benefits right away.

The system is designed to be highly integrated, meaning everything works together seamlessly. For example, a project manager will have a clear view of their projects, easily tracking costs, budget allocations, and subcontractor details. When a budget includes subcontract costs, the information flows directly into the subcontract record, and invoices are automatically connected to the system, feeding into the Dynamics 365 AP module. This integration ends the need to search through multiple spreadsheets to manage different aspects of a project. Everything is accessible in one place, making it much easier to stay organized. Those who use the system will notice the benefits immediately.

Q: Any closing final thoughts?

A: The new subcontract functionality is an excellent example of where SIS is heading. We looked at the previous solution and thought, “We can do better,” so we listened to feedback from our current clients and considered what future clients might need in a new system. Our team, including developers, functional consultants, and industry analysts, worked closely together to create a solution that meets both current and future needs. This collaborative approach is something our customers can expect more of moving forward—not just for subcontract functionality but across the entire construction industry. It’s a glimpse into the future of how SIS will continue to innovate and improve.

THESIS Statement: “Adoption of the new SIS Subcontract Module is effortless, and its benefits are immediately clear, delivering value from Day One.”

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SIS Launches 2nd Generation of SIS Construct 365 ERP Solution for General Contractors

SIS — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:30:44 +0000

SIS Launches 2nd Generation of SIS Construct 365 ERP Solution for General Contractors

SIS LLC, a leading provider of ERP solutions for the construction industry, proudly announces the launch of the second-generation SIS Construct 365 ERP solution. Designed specifically for general contractors, this enhanced version delivers powerful new features to streamline operations and improve project management. SIS will be exhibiting at the Procore Groundbreak Conference this week, booth 219, where attendees can learn firsthand how it integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to transform construction project management.

“Our mission has always been to provide cutting-edge solutions that empower general contractors to work more efficiently and profitably,” said Mark Kershteyn, Partner, SIS. “The second-generation SIS Construct 365 delivers on our promise with a new set of features that enhance every stage of project management, from budgeting and billing to field operations.”

The integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ensures a seamless experience, allowing general contractors to leverage the full capabilities of a leading enterprise platform while staying tailored to their specific needs. SIS invites construction professionals to visit our booth at the Procore Groundbreak Conference. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with SIS experts and explore how this innovative tool can revolutionize their operations.

About SIS

SIS is a trusted provider of ERP and project management solutions built specifically for the construction industry. Leveraging the latest technology in Microsoft Dynamics 365, SIS is committed to delivering innovative software solutions that help contractors streamline their operations, improve productivity, and maximize project success. www.sisn.com

For more information, email info@sisn.com

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Cleveland Electric goes live on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SIS Construct 365 Solutions

SIS — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:35:49 +0000

Cleveland Electric goes live on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, Project Operations, and SIS Construct 365 Solutions

SIS LLC, a leading implementer of ERP and CRM solutions built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 for construction and other project and service-based companies, is pleased to announce:

Cleveland Electric is live on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP platform and SIS Construct 365 solutions, including Project Cost Management and Advanced Labor, built for Dynamics 365. The SIS cloud-based solutions will help Cleveland Electric continue its growth and focus on its efficiency and bottom-line performance.

“Cleveland Electric is a long-term client of ours, the relationship goes back decades. We are very proud of the entire SIS team who worked diligently and collaboratively with Cleveland Electric to make this major go-live a success. This not only reconfirms SIS Construct 365 as a complete, fully scalable end-to-end solution for large construction enterprises, but also solidifies SIS as a trusted business solutions partner. We enjoyed being a significant part of Cleveland Electric’s growth over the past years and are looking forward to a continued partnership with our client for life.“

Viktor Lesiv, VP of Professional Services, SIS

“We are thrilled to announce the successful go-live of our new ERP system Microsoft Dynamics. This strategic initiative marks a major step forward for our organization, enabling us to streamline operations, enhance real-time decision-making, and drive growth across our business. We are excited about the opportunities this powerful system unlocks for us and deeply grateful to our implementation team and SIS for their dedication and skill in achieving this milestone.”

Seung Hyun Kang, Chief Financial Officer, Cleveland Electric

About Cleveland Electric:

Cleveland Electric Company, Inc. is a privately owned specialty contractor in Atlanta, Georgia, United States that serves Power Generation, Mission Critical, Healthcare, and Industrial customers. www.clevelandelectric.com

About SIS:

SIS is headquartered in the USA with an additional presence in Canada, UK, India, Poland, and Ukraine, and has delivered ERP and CRM solutions to construction and other project and service-based companies for over 28 years. SIS is the only Microsoft Partner 100% dedicated to A/E/C industries, and as a full-service technology consulting firm, SIS implements and supports end-to-end digital transformation solutions. www.sisn.com

About SIS Construct 365:

SIS Construct 365 is a full suite of solutions built on and powered by Microsoft Dynamics 365, designed for project and service-driven industries to better manage the complexities of Project Accounting and Project Management. www.sisn.com/construct365

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The Heico Companies Construction Solutions Group (CSG) goes live on Microsoft Dynamics 365

SIS — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:49:42 +0000

The Heico Companies Construction Solutions Group (CSG) goes live on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SIS Construct 365 Solution Suite

SIS LLC, a leading implementer of ERP and CRM solutions built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 for construction and other project and service-based companies, is pleased to announce:

Heico CSG is live on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP and CRM platform, as well as the full suite of SIS Construct 365 solutions including Project Cost Management, Advanced Labor, Field Operations, Project Management and Advanced Field Services, built for Dynamics 365. The SIS cloud-based solution will help Heico CSG continue its growth and focus on the company’s efficiency and bottom-line performance.

“We are very proud of the entire SIS team who worked diligently to make this major go-live a resounding success. This not only reconfirms SIS Construct 365 as a complete, fully scalable end-to-end solution for large construction enterprises, but also solidifies SIS as a trusted ERP and CRM implementation partner. Heico CSG is one of the largest users of the SIS Construct 365 suite of products, including Advanced Labor. All of us at SIS appreciate the vote of confidence that Heico CSG placed with us. We are looking forward to a continued partnership with Heico CSG. “

Mark Kershteyn, SIS Partner

About Heico CSG:

CSG is a group of heavy construction companies focusing on Commercial and Industrial construction projects in North America. CSG consists of 8 companies focused on concrete, fabricated steel, construction equipment and electrical contracting. CSG employs over 2500 team members in North America and is a subsidiary of Heico. Heico is a family-owned enterprise that has employed over 9,000 people and operated over 70 companies on 5 continents.
https://www.heicocompanies.com/construction-solutions-group

About SIS:

SIS is headquartered in the USA with an additional presence in Canada, UK, India, Poland, and Ukraine, and has delivered ERP and CRM solutions to construction and other project and service-based companies for over 28 years. All SIS solutions run on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SIS Construct 365 industry IP. As a full-service technology consulting firm, we offer, implement, and support end-to-end digital transformation solutions. Our services include ERP implementation, rescue, assessment, and business intelligence. www.sisn.com/

About SIS Construct 365:

For more information, contact info@sisn.com

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LONG Building Technologies goes live on Microsoft Dynamics 365

SIS — Wed, 08 May 2024 19:15:27 +0000

LONG Building Technologies goes live on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SIS Construct 365 Solution Suite

SIS, a leading implementer of ERP and CRM solutions built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 for construction and other project and service-based companies, is pleased to announce:

LONG Building Technologies has gone live on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP and CRM platform, as well as the full suite of SIS Construct 365 solutions purpose-built for Dynamics 365. The SIS cloud-based solution will help LONG Building Technologies continue its exponential growth and provide a flexible, robust, and connected system.

“After an extensive evaluation process, LONG selected SIS along with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the SIS Construct 365 suite as the ideal solution to position the company for the future. SIS demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout this process, helping achieve all the Digital Transformation objectives. The implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SIS Construct 365 has equipped LONG Building Technologies for digital transformation and further expansion. We are delighted to include them among our satisfied customers utilizing Microsoft Dynamics 365 for their business operations.”

Mark Kershteyn, Partner, SIS

About LONG Building Technologies:

LONG Building Technologies, Inc. is one of the largest building integrators in the Western U.S., providing products and services in Building Automation, HVAC Equipment, Mechanical Services, Security Solutions, and Parts. LONG boasts hundreds of employees across eight states: Alaska, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. www.long.com

About SIS:

SIS is headquartered in the USA with an additional presence in Canada, UK, India, Poland, and Ukraine, and has delivered ERP and CRM solutions to construction and other project and service-based companies for over 25 years. All SIS solutions run on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SIS Construct 365 industry IP. As a full-service technology consulting firm, we offer, implement, and support end-to-end digital transformation solutions. Our services include ERP & CRM implementation, rescue, assessment, business intelligence, and managed services. www.sisn.com

About SIS Construct 365:

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Fessler & Bowman Chooses Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SIS Construct 365 with Procore Connector

SIS — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:42:56 +0000

Fessler & Bowman Chooses Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SIS Construct 365 with Procore Connector

SIS, a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Business Applications, and leading implementation consultant of ERP | CRM | BI solutions for commercial construction and other project and service-based organizations built on Microsoft Dynamics 365, is pleased to announce:

Fessler & Bowman, a Commercial Construction company in the Concrete & Heavy Civil Construction business, selected Microsoft Dynamics 365, and SIS Construct 365 to replace their legacy Foundation Software ERP system. SIS Construct 365 software solutions include Project Cost Management (PCM), Advanced Labor (AL), and SIS Construct 365 Procore Connector. Fessler & Bowman selected Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SIS Construct 365 over Viewpoint.

“SIS LLC is very pleased to be selected by Fessler & Bowman whose current solution was no longer serving their growth needs. A key selection factor was the interface to their Project Management Solution, Procore. Fessler & Bowman saw the SIS Construct 365 Procore Connector as solving their long-term data exchange speed issue. Now with the flexibility of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, SIS Construct 365 software, and the SIS Procore Connector, Fessler & Bowman construction operations can continue to rely on Procore and have Dynamics 365 and SIS Construct 365 provide a robust financial and project accounting platform.” Mark Kershteyn, SIS Partner.

“Fessler & Bowman selected, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SIS LLC due to its modern interface, being fully cloud developed, as well as system flexibility, reporting, and security. We selected SIS in one part due to their Procore interface capabilities and their 25-years of building Software Solutions and consulting expertise focusing solely on construction. With Microsoft AI we also have the foundation we need for significant future growth. We believe Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Construction is the right path on our digital transformation journey and our growth into the next generation.” Rob Krueger, VP of Operations.

About Fessler & Bowman, Inc.

Founded in 1963 by Don Fessler & George Bowman as a residential flatwork and basement wall contractor, Fessler & Bowman has developed into a full-service self-perform concrete and civil contractor. Over the decades, our team has gained considerable experience in all facets of construction projects, making us one of the top contractors in the industry. https://fesslerbowman.com/

About SIS

SIS has been delivering ERP | CRM | BI solutions to construction and other project and service-based companies for more than 25 years. All SIS solutions run on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SIS Industry IP. As a full-service technology consultancy, SIS delivers end-to-end digital transformation solutions. Our comprehensive range of services includes ERP & CRM Implementation, Rescue and Assessment, Business Intelligence, and Managed Services. https://sisn.dreamhosters.com

About SIS Construct 365

Construct 365 is a full suite of solutions built on and powered by Microsoft Dynamics 365, designed for Project and Service driven industries to better manage the complexities of Project Accounting and Project Management. www.sisn.com/construct365

About SIS Construct 365 Project Cost Management (PCM):

SIS Construct 365 PCM works within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance to manage project financials and other project and service-based businesses. SIS Construct 365 PCM with Microsoft Dynamics 365 provides a complete end-to-end solution for commercial construction.

About SIS Construct 365 Advanced Labor (AL):

The SIS Construct 365 Advanced Labor solution eliminates the need for HR and Payroll departments to maintain union information as well as manually calculate union deductions and fringe benefits.

About SIS Construct 365 Procore Connector:

Construct 365 connector for Procore provides a purpose-built adaptor to connect Procore and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain management.

Industry

Concrete and civil services contractor

Solutions

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SIS Construct 365 IP

Project Cost Management
Advanced Labor
Procore Connector

SIS Team

Chris Kouloukas – Director, Business Development

Rick Crowley – Director, Solution Engineer

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Iron Woman Construction Goes Live On Microsoft Dynamics 365

SIS — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 15:09:59 +0000

Iron Woman Construction and Environmental Services Invests Forward with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SIS Construct 365 ERP & CRM Solutions

SIS, a leading implementer of ERP|CRM|BI solutions for construction and other project and service-based companies, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365, is pleased to announce:

Iron Woman Construction and Environmental Services is live on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, Sales Enterprise, and SIS Construct 365 Project Cost Management, Project Management, and Advanced Labor industry solutions for their ERP and CRM platform. This Microsoft and SIS cloud-based solution will help Iron Woman continue its unprecedented growth without adding headcount and enables many business processes to be automated at scale. This forward investment positions Iron Woman to leverage automation as their business continues to grow and diversify.

It was imperative that Iron Woman have an ERP and CRM system capable of changing dynamically with their ever-evolving business needs. Considering this, Iron Woman made the decision to invest forward with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SIS Construct 365. The decision was made because SIS Construct 365 is the only end-to-end construction solution built for Dynamics 365 and is the only tightly integrated platform purpose built to manage multi-union and multi-state payroll environments with native support for certified payroll needs.

“By making this move, Iron Woman faced construction industry challenges head-on in terms of current technology and labor needs. Iron Woman made the decision to modernize its organizational systems with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SIS Construct 365 to ensure the latest technological user needs are in place for complete project profitability. This now provides a modern technology roadmap to an aging construction industry and will differentiate Iron Woman as an employer of choice by helping attract and retain younger workers who demand the latest technology be present in their career choice,” Mark Kershteyn, Managing Partner, SIS.

“Today, Iron Woman officially went live with our new Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP system. Our teams will now be able to work and collaborate from a centralized state-of-the-art ERP system that provides improved usability for end-users, greater visibility and reliability for our project operations, and better overall protection of our vital company assets. While we managed to complete the rollout successfully, it was far from an easy project. We faced many challenges along the way – integrating the different needs of our key business stakeholders, agreeing on common processes, and cleaning up incredible amounts of historical data. None of it would have been possible without the efforts of the Iron Woman and SIS team who did all of this at a time when we were busy with so many things. Together we made it happen, and we are very proud of what we have achieved,” Andrew Bachman, Director of Project Controls.

About Iron Woman

Iron Woman Construction and Environmental Services is a multi-faceted, self-performing civil general contractor, specializing in heavy haul trucking, underground utilities, and environmental remediation. Headquartered in Denver, CO, Iron Woman supports its customers in the following areas: wet utility, transportation and logistics, environmental remediation, mine reclamation, mine services, and civil general contracting. https://ironwomancon.com

About SIS

SIS, based in Atlanta, GA., with a presence in Canada, India, Poland, and Ukraine, has been delivering ERP|CRM|BI solutions to construction and other project and service-based companies for more than 25 years. All SIS solutions run on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SIS Industry IP. As a full-service technology consultancy, SIS delivers end-to-end digital transformation solutions. Our comprehensive range of services includes ERP & CRM Implementation, Rescue and Assessment, Business Intelligence, and Managed Services. https://sisn.dreamhosters.com

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Clyde Companies

SIS — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:34:17 +0000

5000 Employee U.S. Heavy Civil firm, Clyde Companies, Selects SIS Construct 365 with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP for Digital Transformation

Clyde Companies has selected SIS Construct 365 applications including Construct 365 Project Cost Management and Construct 365 Advanced Labor built for Microsoft Dynamics 365, for their future ERP and BI platform. The SIS cloud-based solution will enable Clyde Companies to move away from legacy ERP solutions and reach the efficiencies of a cloud-based environment and move toward digital transformation.

“We are proud of Clyde Companies’ vote of confidence,” SIS Partner, Mark Kershteyn, said, “SIS is committed to working with Clyde Companies to deliver nothing short of groundbreaking value. We are fortunate to be able to leverage the Microsoft Technology Stack to deliver a full-featured end-to-end technology platform that will provide a competitive advantage to Clyde Companies by enabling efficiencies that can only be gained through real-time, actionable business insights and utilization of cloud-based processing. We are looking forward to SIS Construct 365 becoming an industry standard platform for large heavy civil enterprises like Clyde Companies.”

“Clyde Companies’ is moving to the next level with exciting innovation, in both operations and customer experience,” Jeremy Hafen, Clyde Companies CEO, stated, “This partnership with SIS Construct 365 will not only support our diverse business needs across multiple states and hundreds of worksites for nearly 5,000 employees, but it will also generate cutting-edge, next-generation solutions to help Clyde Companies continue to deliver quality services and products for another hundred years.”

About Clyde Companies

Clyde Companies is an Intermountain West premier provider of construction products and services. Clyde Companies offers high-quality products and dependable results for projects of all sizes. Specialties include heavy civil, earthwork, ready-mixed concrete, sand & gravel, asphalt & paving, building materials, and more. https://www.clydeinc.com/

About SIS

About Construct 365

Industry

Heavy Civil Contractor

Solutions

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SIS Construct 365 IP

Project Cost Management
Advanced Labor

SIS Team

Chris Kouloukas – Director, Business Development

Rick Crowley – Director, Solution Engineer

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LONG Building Technologies selects Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, CRM, and SIS Construct 365 Solution Suite

SIS — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 20:29:11 +0000

Industry:

Construction

Solutions:

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SIS Construct 365 IP:

Project Cost Management
Project Management
Advanced Labor
Field Operations
Advanced Field Service

SIS Team:

Chris Kouloukas – Director, Business Development
Rick Crowley – Director, Solution Engineer

SIS, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, and leading implementer of ERP and CRM solutions for Specialty Contractors and Professional Service firms built on Dynamics 365, is pleased to announce:

LONG Building Technologies has selected the Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP and CRM platform, as well as the full suite of SIS Construct 365 solutions, built for Microsoft Dynamics 365. The SIS cloud-based solution will help Long Building Technologies continue its exponential growth and provide a flexible, robust, and connected system.

“LONG was looking for a solution to prepare the company for the future. After a lengthy selection process, LONG chose SIS and Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SIS Construct 365 suite of solutions as the right solution and team for our business needs. Through the process, SIS showed the leadership as we accomplished our goal of choosing the right software platform for our environment. SIS proved to be knowledgeable and demonstrated the industry experience we were looking for. Microsoft and SIS have been a pleasure to work with. We feel confident in our choice with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SIS Construct 365 suite of products for our digital transformation.”

Pandora Dyer, CFO, LONG Building Technologies

About LONG Building Technologies:

LONG Building Technologies, Inc. is one of the largest building integrators in the Western U.S., providing products and services in Building Automation, HVAC Equipment, Mechanical Service, Security Solutions, and Parts. LONG boasts hundreds of employees across eight states: Alaska, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. www.long.com

About SIS:

SIS has been successful in delivering ERP and CRM solutions to Project and Service based companies for more than 25 years which have all utilized Microsoft Dynamics and SIS Industry IP. As a full-service technology consulting firm, SIS offers, implements, and supports end-to-end solutions that work for our clients now, and in the long term. www.sisn.com

About Construct 365:

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THESIS Q&A: It’s All Misson Critical

SIS — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:17:47 +0000

Ravi Kannan | SIS Partner

Interview by: Sarah D. Morgan, SIS Senior Marketing Manager

When I sat down to interview Ravi Kannan, SIS Partner, my first question was, “What aspects of our SIS IP are most mission-critical for construction and project services companies?” His answer was clear, “Everything in our SIS Construct 365 IP for Microsoft Dynamics is mission-critical for construction and project-based companies.” In this dialog, we will delve into his answer.

Q: First, how did you get into Dynamics?

A: My background is in manufacturing. I started with a consulting company and then became VP of Information Services for the Simmons company helping them move from make-to-stock to just-in-time manufacturing. Later I met my partners, Mark Kershteyn and Steven Mulka, who had similar backgrounds, and we started SIS in 1998.

We started in project services with Solomon, and one of our earliest clients was a construction company. We persuaded the software manufacturer of Solomon (Pre Microsoft) to add functionality for construction. One piece of functionality was to do with the core business process in construction for professional services and all fixed fee projects.

We started with at-risk projects. Management of at-risk projects has its own life cycle all the way from budgeting to procurement, human resources, payroll, and then certainly billing, and revenue recognition. All of that is unique. And there is the forecasting of course, critical and, ECAC, etc. We invested resources and effort to build the critical components to get into the construction space.

We grew from there, and our products have expanded substantially in functionality and depth. We are the only Dynamics Partner in the Microsoft ecosystem that is 100% focused in this area. We are the strongest in terms of the functionality we have created.

Q: Who do we run into outside of Dynamics?

A: Our competition outside the channel is SAP, IFS, and Oracle in the enterprise space.

None of the mid-market products scale to what enterprise companies need effectively. Microsoft technology makes the Dynamics story a compelling alternative for enterprise organizations.

Q: I would like to offer our readers a quick view of what mission-critical elements are in our solutions? Why do they need our solutions?

A: I think all our IP is mission-critical after years of perfecting solutions for the construction and project services businesses.

From a purely functional viewpoint, Microsoft does not have the functionality out of the box to support construction companies. Our mission-critical applications are in two areas:

All requirements for union labor and payroll. In construction, the ability to manage labor costs is critical. That capability does not exist in base Microsoft Dynamics 365. That is true even from a competitive viewpoint. Many construction software providers struggle to fill that pocket, but we have a complete integrated solution for them.
The second one is our SIS Construct 365 Project Cost Management solution. We deeply support all the construction finance and accounting business processes. This is critical because they cannot execute projects with Microsoft Dynamics 365 out of the box. It takes every component of the business process to manage at-risk projects, which is 90% of all projects in enterprise companies. That is what they call lump sum fixed fee or lump sum cost plus guaranteed projects. We support all end-to-end business processes from business development and bidding and preconstruction with project management all the way through execution and project close-out. Then we can surface all the KPIs and analytics to the end-users through Power BI analytics and reporting.

It is the entire solution that is important. Labor costing is critical. Budgeting is critical. Forecasting is critical. Revenue recognition is critical as well as support for a resilient supply chain.

Q: In the area of mission-critical, let us talk about field services as we have just announced SIS Construct 365 Advanced Field Services? How do we compare with other Field services in Dynamics 365?

A: I think historically, the integration of field service has been a standalone application. If you look at legacy field service applications in every company being implemented, it is often disjointed.

Those companies do field service primarily for operational needs because they are unlike construction field services which are a real-time business. Meaning that you have a technician and a work order that has a noticeably short life cycle, and they need to manage it on their remote device and collect data. Microsoft does that well as part of their piece of the solution. When you focus on our clients who are specialty contractors, these are companies with the most complex processes.

SIS Construct 365 Advanced Field Service (AFS) is not a standalone solution. It is a tightly integrated solution to provide the front-end field to be tightly integrated with the back office whether that is credit checks, customer onboarding, credit and rebills, or a hierarchy of customers worksite versus billing site. You have construction companies with field service as a business line, or it is a profit center. And they are very tightly integrated as a specialty contractor. As a matter of fact, their margin is larger.

From our solution, we have extended the solution with our SIS Construct 365 so that we have business processes all the way from business development to the billing – the lifecycle of the service experience. AFS is tightly integrated to finance and operations and is a specific product. The field service framework is integrated with construction due to the fact the field service staff also does work for the construction department. They execute service contracts while the construction project is in progress.

Q: What does the future hold for SIS in our product category?

A: SIS is now supporting the Heavy Highway vertical, another large enterprise market, where there is a demand for digital transformation and acceleration. We feel that we are in the right place at the right time. For us, we are going to continue to create enhancements for this market. Just like we are doing in the specialty market, which covers Mechanical and other specialties.

We have all the pieces, including HR and payroll, that the heavy highway/civil industry needs because they are Union-based contractors and heavy civil/highway. We have an exceptionally large chunk of what we call the specialty marketing industry. Within these two markets, SIS has developed solutions that can be t-shirt sized for any project-based organization to manage the complexities that are inherent to the construction industry. We are confident that the future of SIS and its IP will drive large enterprises to their digital transformation.