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BlogDynamics SLDynamics SL 2024 Year-End Closing and Payroll Tax Updates
December 2, 2024

Dynamics SL 2024 Year-End Closing and Payroll Tax Updates

SIS wants to inform you of important changes affecting Dynamics SL users as Microsoft shifts Dynamics SL to Extended Support.  This year, Microsoft will not be offering automatic year-end updates. …
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BlogConstruct 365Construction ERPD365Microsoft Dynamics 365NewsSIS Launches 2nd Generation of SIS Construct 365 ERP Solution for General Contractors
November 20, 2024

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

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…
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BlogConstruct 365Construction ERPD365Microsoft Dynamics 365NewsCleveland Electric goes live on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SIS Construct 365 Solutions
November 12, 2024

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

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…
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BlogIndustry Q&ATHESIS Q&ATHESIS Q&A: They Weren’t Trying to Stonewall Me
September 20, 2024

THESIS Q&A: They Weren’t Trying to Stonewall Me

Construction finance manager reflects on working with ERP consultants after becoming one Q&A with Jerilyn Underhill, SIS Senior Industry Consultant Interview by:  Sarah D. Morgan, Senior Staff Writer – Construction…
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BlogD365Microsoft Dynamics 365 Pricing Updates
August 30, 2024

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Pricing Updates

Dynamics 365 Price Increases are Coming; What you need to know and how to prepare. Microsoft has announced a price increase for many of its Dynamics 365 ERP and CRM…
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BlogConstruct 365Microsoft Dynamics 365NewsThe Heico Companies Construction Solutions Group (CSG) goes live on Microsoft Dynamics 365
July 10, 2024

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

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…
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BlogIndustry Q&AQ&ATHESIS Q&ATHESIS Q&A: Changes in Construction Technology
May 30, 2024

THESIS Q&A: Changes in Construction Technology

Q&A With Steve Jones, Senior Director, Industry Insights Research, Dodge Data & Analytics Interview by:  Sarah D. Morgan, SIS Feature Writer It’s a pleasure to speak with Steve Jones, Senior…
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BlogConstruct 365Microsoft Dynamics 365NewsLONG Building Technologies goes live on Microsoft Dynamics 365
May 8, 2024

LONG Building Technologies goes live on Microsoft Dynamics 365

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…
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BlogIndustry Q&AQ&ATHESIS Q&ATHESIS Q&A: Construction ERP Visibility. The Future is Now.
April 9, 2024

THESIS Q&A: Construction ERP Visibility. The Future is Now.

Q&A With Mark Egan, SIS Director of Sales UK | Ireland Interview by:  Sarah D. Morgan, SIS Senior Marketing & Brand Manager | Feature Writer In this article, THESIS Q&A…
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BlogIndustry Q&AQ&ATHESIS Q&ATHESIS Q&A: New ERP User Adoption in the Storms of Change
March 13, 2024

THESIS Q&A: New ERP User Adoption in the Storms of Change

Interview with Steven Mulka, Founding Partner, SIS Interview by:  Sarah D. Morgan, SIS Senior Marketing & Brand Manager | Feature Writer In this THESIS Q&A, Steven Mulka, SIS Partner, talks…
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BlogIndustry Q&AQ&ATHESIS Q&ATHESIS Q&A: AI In Construction – Field and ERP Use Cases
February 19, 2024

THESIS Q&A: AI In Construction – Field and ERP Use Cases

Use Cases from the Field to Back Office and the Microsoft Tools That Bring Them to Life Ajoy Bhattacharya, Microsoft Director, Account Technology Strategist Interview by:  Sarah D. Morgan, Senior…
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BlogIndustry Q&AQ&ATHESIS Q&ATHESIS Q&A: The Real Cost of Processing Union & Certified Payroll Manually
January 19, 2024

THESIS Q&A: The Real Cost of Processing Union & Certified Payroll Manually

Q&A with Luke Dudenhoeffer, SIS Sales Executive Interview by:  Sarah D. Morgan, SIS Senior Marketing & Brand Manager | Feature Writer If you have worked in a payroll department and…
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BlogIndustry Q&AQ&ATHESIS Q&ATHESIS Q&A: Strange Bedfellows, On-Premise Hold Outs, and Other Construction ERP Insights
January 15, 2024

THESIS Q&A: Strange Bedfellows, On-Premise Hold Outs, and Other Construction ERP Insights

Charles Rathmann, Senior Editor, Construction Technology, IRONPROS  Interview by:  Sarah D. Morgan, SIS Senior Marketing & Brand ManagerTHESIS flips the script this week and puts Charles Rathmann, Senior Editor at…
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BlogIndustry Q&ATHESIS Q&ATHESIS Q&A: Women in Construction and Why it Matters – to Everyone.
January 5, 2024

THESIS Q&A: Women in Construction and Why it Matters – to Everyone.

Laurie Jimenez, SIS LLC Principal Lead for Construction Solutions Interview by:  Sarah D. Morgan, SIS Senior Marketing & Brand ManagerToday THESIS Q&A features Laurie Jimenez, SIS LLC Principal Lead for…
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BlogHow to be an effective leader on your ERP implementation project.
December 14, 2023

How to be an effective leader on your ERP implementation project.

By: Dr. JT Gorrell Author of “Leading Microsoft Dynamics ERP Implementation Projects” Leadership is critical in a successful ERP implementation, as it enables project managers to guide their team towards…
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BlogIndustry Q&AQ&ATHESIS Q&ATHESIS Q&A: 5 Common Construction ERP Pain Points
October 30, 2023

THESIS Q&A: 5 Common Construction ERP Pain Points

Dave Wolff-Pellingra, SIS LLC Senior Construction Operations Consultant Interview by:  Sarah D. Morgan, SIS Senior Marketing & Brand ManagerToday I sit down with Dave Wolff-Pellingra, SIS LLC Senior Construction Operations…
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BlogIndustry Q&AQ&ATHESIS Q&ATHESIS Q&A: Jumping into the Chaos Not the Fire | Hotshot ERP Project Managers
October 19, 2023

THESIS Q&A: Jumping into the Chaos Not the Fire | Hotshot ERP Project Managers

Matt Morey | PMP, CSM | Dir., Delivery Operations, SIS LLC Interview by:  Sarah D. Morgan, SIS Senior Marketing & Brand ManagerThis week I sit down with Matt Morey, PMP…
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BlogIndustry Q&AQ&ATHESIS Q&ATHESIS Q&A: ERP | What’s the Difference Between Standard Finance and Construction Finance?
August 21, 2023

THESIS Q&A: ERP | What’s the Difference Between Standard Finance and Construction Finance?

Chelsey Stevens | Senior D365 Finance Consultant Interview by:  Sarah D. Morgan, SIS Senior Marketing & Brand ManagerThis week I sit down with Chelsey Stevens, Senior D365 Finance Consultant with…
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BlogIndustry Q&AQ&ATHESIS Q&ATHESIS Q&A: “Leading Microsoft Dynamics ERP Implementation Projects”
August 15, 2023

THESIS Q&A: “Leading Microsoft Dynamics ERP Implementation Projects”

Author, Dr. JT Gorrell | SIS Senior Director, Services Interview by:  Sarah D. Morgan, SIS Senior Marketing & Brand ManagerThis week I sit down with, Dr. JT Gorrell, SIS Director,…
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BlogEAMIndustry Q&AQ&ATHESIS Q&ATHESIS Q&A: Proactive vs. Reactive Work Order Setups for EAM
June 7, 2023

THESIS Q&A: Proactive vs. Reactive Work Order Setups for EAM

Jim Nelson | SIS Senior Industry Consultant, Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Interview by:  Sarah D. Morgan, SIS Marketing ManagerThis week I sit down with Jim Nelson, SIS Senior Consultant, Industry…
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BlogENR Specialty Contracting – Ask The Experts
May 30, 2023

ENR Specialty Contracting – Ask The Experts

Specialty Contractors Highlight Their Vital Role in a Vast Industry By Kate Gawlik Mark Kershteyn, SIS Partner In this article, ENR talks with Mark Kershteyn, SIS, LLC Partner. For 25…
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BlogIndustry Q&AQ&ASupply ChainTHESIS Q&ATHESIS Q&A: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Update
May 17, 2023

THESIS Q&A: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Update

Sheldon Bloom | Delivery Manager, SIS Interview by:  Sarah D. Morgan, SIS Marketing Manager This week I sit down with Sheldon Bloom, SIS Delivery Manager, to talk about the latest…
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BlogConstruct 365THESIS Q&ATHESIS Q&A: It’s All Misson Critical
July 5, 2022

THESIS Q&A: It’s All Misson Critical

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…
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BlogDynamics SLOn-Demand WebinarsMicrosoft Dynamics SL Webinars
June 6, 2022

Microsoft Dynamics SL Webinars

On Demand Microsoft Dynamics SL Webinars If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Dynamics SL, contact us. Dynamics SL CU6 is here! SL 2021 Year-End…
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BlogGovernanceIndustry Q&AQ&ATHESIS Q&ATHESIS Q&A: Governance in ERP Managed Services
May 17, 2022

THESIS Q&A: Governance in ERP Managed Services

Jed Hall | SIS Director Managed Services Interview by:  Sarah D. Morgan, SIS Senior Marketing ManagerIt seems most people believe all managed services departments are the same. Don’t they all…
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BlogIndustry Q&AOCMQ&ATHESIS Q&ATHESIS Q&A: Change Comes from Within – A Detailed OCM Explainer
April 1, 2022

THESIS Q&A: Change Comes from Within – A Detailed OCM Explainer

Katrina Kostes | SIS Senior Director, Strategic Relationships Interview by:  Sarah D. Morgan, SIS Senior Marketing Manager According to Harvard Business Review, one in two Organizational Change Management (OCM) projects…
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BIBlogIndustry Q&AQ&ATHESIS Q&ATHESIS Q&A: 7 Benefits of Microsoft Data Lake Analytics
March 7, 2022

THESIS Q&A: 7 Benefits of Microsoft Data Lake Analytics

Scott Graham | SIS Delivery Manager, BI Interview by:  Sarah D. Morgan, SIS Senior Marketing Manager Today we are speaking with Scott Graham, Delivery Manager, Business Intelligence at SIS, where…
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BlogConstruct 365D365Closed Projects Analysis
October 15, 2021

Closed Projects Analysis

Large Construction Projects are all about execution and managing risk. Ultimately, risk boils down to Schedule and Cost. Both translate into Project margin. All the other intangibles like reputation, brand,…
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BlogD365Dynamics SLWhat’s happened to CustomerSource?
July 27, 2021

What’s happened to CustomerSource?

Oh where, oh where, has CustomerSource gone?   Many of you that have been around Microsoft Dynamics for a while recognize a very helpful resource is no longer available.  Microsoft…
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BlogD365D365 Tips & Tricks: Vendor Invoice marked for payment by another user
March 17, 2021

D365 Tips & Tricks: Vendor Invoice marked for payment by another user

Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations Vendor invoice marked for payment by another user   Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance gives you the ability to select vendor invoices via the…
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BlogD3655 Best Practices for Data Migration Projects
March 17, 2021

5 Best Practices for Data Migration Projects

Data is the driver of most modern businesses and that means data integration and data migration need to be a well-established, seamless processes — whether data is migrating from one…
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BlogD365Inventory Valuation Dynamics 365
October 22, 2020

Inventory Valuation Dynamics 365

Deciding on an Inventory Valuation Methodology in Dynamics 365   As you migrate to a new system it might be time to re-evaluate your inventory valuation methodology. Here are some…
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BlogD365Identifying Procurement Requirements in a Dynamics 365 Project-Oriented World
September 11, 2020

Identifying Procurement Requirements in a Dynamics 365 Project-Oriented World

Boss, I think they’ve got us surrounded Procurement is often challenging enough in conventional supply chain organizations, but in organizations that are primarily project-oriented, this challenge is amplified. Many items…
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BlogD365Setting up Project Invoice Proposals
August 21, 2020

Setting up Project Invoice Proposals

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance: Setting up Project Invoice Proposal   In this post, we will navigate the process of creating a Project Invoice Proposal in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance. The…
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BlogD365Solving the Information Management Pain-Point
July 7, 2020

Solving the Information Management Pain-Point

Does your company have trouble managing information?  Is information management a pain-point for you?  Can you turn your information in Knowledge and use that Knowledge to make wise business decisions?…
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BlogD365The Unified Interface for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Customer Engagement
June 16, 2020

The Unified Interface for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Customer Engagement

What is the Microsoft Unified Interface? The Unified Interface is the name that Microsoft has given to the latest revision of the user interface for CE. As the name suggests…
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BlogConstruct 365D365Project Planning in Microsoft Dynamics 365
May 26, 2020

Project Planning in Microsoft Dynamics 365

Construction Project Planning Construction project planning is a vital link in integrating all construction activities and phases needed to complete a project at a given budget and within the time…
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BlogD365Microsoft Dynamics 365 – External Catalog e-Procurement
April 15, 2020

Microsoft Dynamics 365 – External Catalog e-Procurement

Introduction An external catalog is an exciting feature of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operation to help buyers create purchase requisitions.  External catalogs for e-procurement provide the ability for a…
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BlogD365Managing Vendor Retention with Dynamics 365
March 17, 2020

Managing Vendor Retention with Dynamics 365

How to manage Vendor Retention for Subcontractors with SIS Construct365 Project Cost Management – Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations   If you’ve worked in the construction industry, you’ll…
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BlogD365Microsoft Dynamics 365 Payroll Tips & Tricks for Benefits – Maintaining Benefits
March 16, 2020

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Payroll Tips & Tricks for Benefits – Maintaining Benefits

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Payroll Tips & Tricks for Benefits – Maintaining Benefits Welcome to Part 4 of our Tips & Tricks Blog Series for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance: Part 1…
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BlogD365Benefits of ERP in Construction
February 14, 2020

Benefits of ERP in Construction

Benefits of ERP in Construction & the SIS Advantage   Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a process of managing businesses end to end. It is facilitated by software that is…
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BlogD365Microsoft Dynamics 365 Payroll Tips & Tricks for Benefits
November 1, 2019

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Payroll Tips & Tricks for Benefits

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Payroll Tips & Tricks for Benefits – Creating Benefits: Welcome to Part 3 of our Tips & Tricks Blog Series for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance: Part 1…
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BlogD365Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance Tips & Tricks for Fixed Assets – Asset Location & Lending
October 24, 2019

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance Tips & Tricks for Fixed Assets – Asset Location & Lending

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance Tips & Tricks for Fixed Assets – Asset Location & Lending Welcome to Part 2 of our Tips & Tricks Blog Series for Microsoft Dynamics 365…
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BlogD365Tips & Tricks for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations
September 17, 2019

Tips & Tricks for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations

Tips & Tricks for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise Edition Welcome to Part 1 of our Tips & Tricks Blog Series for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance: Part…
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BlogConstruct 365D365CONSTRUCTION PAYROLL SOFTWARE CONSIDERATIONS
August 2, 2019

CONSTRUCTION PAYROLL SOFTWARE CONSIDERATIONS

In today’s construction business landscape, time is an important factor. TIME includes having an efficient system for capturing labor and expenses, recording job costs and transferring hours and related rates…
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BlogD365Digital Solutions for the Oil & Gas Industry
July 12, 2019

Digital Solutions for the Oil & Gas Industry

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Digital Solutions for the Oil & Gas Industry   Digital oilfield solutions encompassing advanced software and unique data analysis techniques have taken the production and probability of…
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BlogConstruct 365D365Vendor Compliance Management with Microsoft Dynamics 365
July 3, 2019

Vendor Compliance Management with Microsoft Dynamics 365

Good news!  Your company was awarded another project and now the fun begins with project purchasing.  Easy enough, just pull out the bid recap and start issuing purchase orders and…
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BlogD365Next-wave innovation in the Utility Industry
April 30, 2019

Next-wave innovation in the Utility Industry

With so many digital optimization opportunities today, and the energy sector evolving, utilities are ramping up digital initiatives. Utility companies are looking to new revenue opportunities and balance the demand…
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BlogD365Reimagine Change Orders with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Power Platform
March 25, 2019

Reimagine Change Orders with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Power Platform

In the daily tasks of construction, engineering and professional services, companies must deal with change orders to effectively manage costs, revenue and forecasting on a project. Whether that change order…
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BlogD365Microsoft’s Power Platform for Dynamics 365 – Securely store and manage data
March 15, 2019

Microsoft’s Power Platform for Dynamics 365 – Securely store and manage data

Power BI is part of a larger constant of Business Intelligence products created by Microsoft, which include: Azure Data Services  Azure Data Services enables users to quickly build intuitive apps with…
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BlogD365Is Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP + CRM Right for Me?
February 1, 2019

Is Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP + CRM Right for Me?

From HR to Sales to Finance – unify your organization and move your business forward with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Does Dynamics 365 Enterprise Fit your Business? If you are considering…
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BlogD365SIS & Microsoft Transforming the Energy Sector
January 10, 2019

SIS & Microsoft Transforming the Energy Sector

SIS seeks to aid the players in the Energy Sector to optimize their business operations, increase profitability, productivity and to lower costs through implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and…
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BlogD365The Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Companies Technology Solution
January 7, 2019

The Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Companies Technology Solution

The EPC industry is one that is multifaceted and so positively complex that it often keeps C-Suite executives on their toes. For instance, when building, designing or financing a construction…
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BlogConstruct 365D365Dynamics SLDigital Transformation in the Construction Industry
January 4, 2019

Digital Transformation in the Construction Industry

As we all know, technology is shaping the world with everything from electric cars to hyperloop. But when it comes to the construction industry, it is still underserved by technology.…
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BlogDynamics SLChoosing a Microsoft Dynamics SL Partner – what you need to know
November 15, 2018

Choosing a Microsoft Dynamics SL Partner – what you need to know

Whether you need new software or need support for your current Microsoft Dynamics SL Solution, choosing the right partner is as important as picking the right ERP or CRM solution. …
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BlogD365Purchase Orders with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Field Service
June 1, 2018

Purchase Orders with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Field Service

Purchasing products for projects and work orders are a vital step for service companies. With the Field Service module in Dynamics 365, employees are empowered with the ability to create…
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BlogD365Understand your TRUE Estimated Cost at Completion for all Projects!
March 1, 2018

Understand your TRUE Estimated Cost at Completion for all Projects!

Can you… Measure cost and productivity through the full life cycle of enterprise level projects? Accurately bill and automatically do Revenue Recognition according to percent complete?  GAAP accounting dictates the…
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BlogDynamics SLWhy Upgrade Microsoft Dynamics SL
March 1, 2018

Why Upgrade Microsoft Dynamics SL

Microsoft Dynamics SL 2018 (Solomon) Release Themes Enhanced Query & Preview Query & Preview interface added across multiple modules New views and drill back capabilities + more Optimize Financials General…
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Blog4 Signs Your Current ERP / Project Accounting System is Leading You Down the Wrong Road
March 1, 2018

4 Signs Your Current ERP / Project Accounting System is Leading You Down the Wrong Road

As your business has expanded and the projects are filling your pipeline your company has become too busy working in the business to work on the business.  You need a…
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BlogADOPT A COMBINED OPERATIONAL & FINANCIAL FOCUS
March 1, 2018

ADOPT A COMBINED OPERATIONAL & FINANCIAL FOCUS

Why you should encourage project managers to be more involved in the financial side of the business When you have the opportunity to talk daily with construction companies looking to…
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BlogD365The Importance of Tracking Pending Change Orders
February 28, 2018

The Importance of Tracking Pending Change Orders

The Importance of Tracking Pending Change Orders   Change Order Management has always been an important process when executing projects. The process is fairly well defined and clean when there a…
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BlogD365The Importance of Estimating Project Cost at Completion
February 28, 2018

The Importance of Estimating Project Cost at Completion

The Importance of Estimating Project Cost at Completion A critical process in most organizations executing Fixed Fee or Lump Sum Projects is the periodic revision of Estimated Costs at Completion.…
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BlogD365Selecting the Right Certified & Union Payroll Solution is no easy task!
February 28, 2018

Selecting the Right Certified & Union Payroll Solution is no easy task!

Business owners and financial managers face the same challenge when selecting the right Certified & Union Payroll processing and reporting solution.  There is much to consider; from maintaining union wage…
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BlogD365What Is Certified Payroll?
February 27, 2018

What Is Certified Payroll?

What Is Certified Payroll? Certified Payroll Reporting is the process that government contractors record and report benefits and wages paid to their employees. The Davis-Bacon Act of 1931 requires wages to be…
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BlogPlain and Simple, Your ERP System Should Improve Your Incurred Cost Submission Process
February 27, 2018

Plain and Simple, Your ERP System Should Improve Your Incurred Cost Submission Process

This guest blog entry from our ISV Partner, Bernard Mustafa, CEO at PVBS. Bernard details some of the challenges faced by large commercial enterprises with substantial government contracting divisions to…
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Blog5 Points to Consider when Buying ERP Construction Software
February 27, 2018

5 Points to Consider when Buying ERP Construction Software

Buying an ERP (enterprise resource planning) software system can be a daunting task, particularly for those in the construction industry. I know the process of choosing a  construction ERP solution and then…
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