Construction companies across the UK are modernising their operations by replacing outdated, manual systems with integrated software that improves accuracy, control, and efficiency. From subcontractor management to real-time reporting, the shift to cloud-based construction software like Construct for Sage and EValuate is helping teams save time, reduce risk, and support growth. Read on to see how Abbey Pynford, N.C. Construction, and Total Design Shopfitting are using construction-specific solutions to overcome challenges and drive smarter project delivery.
Abbey Pynford modernises processes with Construct for Sage cloud-based construction accounting software
Abbey Pynford Limited, a well-established and leading foundation specialist based in Bedfordshire, provides patented piled raft foundation solutions for large-scale residential and commercial developments across the UK. The company relied on a server-based system, along with spreadsheets and manual processes to manage projects.
This approach led to high hardware costs, duplicated data entry, and inefficient workflows—making tasks like job tracking, procurement, subcontractor management, and reporting time-consuming and error-prone.
To support growth and eliminate these manual inefficiencies, Abbey Pynford set out to find a flexible, cloud-based construction management solution. Their key requirements included accurate job costing, real-time reporting and streamlined procurement—without the burden of on-premise servers. After reviewing options, they chose Construct for Sage 50, a leading cloud-based platform that integrates directly with Sage 50 and provides full browser-based access with no need for additional infrastructure.
Why Abbey Pynford Chose Construct for Sage
Elimination of Duplication
Construct will provide a single system to manage budgets, orders, timesheets, and invoicing. Capturing data once at the source is expected to reduce errors, improve accuracy, and eliminate the need for repeated data entry.
Real-Time Reporting
The team will benefit from live visibility into contract performance—tracking cost, revenue, and profit. Construct offers multiple reporting formats, including PDF, drillable on-screen dashboards, and live Excel exports—helping the commercial team access insights quickly and confidently.
Streamlined Workflows
With Construct, procurement, subcontractor management, and budget tracking will be handled in one place. Costs linked directly to budgets and goods received notes (GRNs) will improve control, reduce delays, and help prevent overspending.
Once implemented, the cloud-based construction software, Construct for Sage, will help Abbey Pynford modernise its operations—reducing overheads, eliminating inefficiencies, and providing a clearer view of project performance across the business.
N.C. Construction Services Limited selects EValuate to streamline estimating and support growth
N.C. Construction Services Limited, a professional, client-focused construction company operating across the South of England, is known for delivering high-quality, adaptable building solutions across commercial, public, and heritage sectors. With a recent rise in tender opportunities, the business is facing new internal pressures—particularly within its estimating function, which has relied heavily on disconnected and manual systems.
The team currently uses spreadsheets, along with competitor systems for take-offs and subcontractor enquiries. Without integration, the process is inefficient and time-consuming. Without a centralised library, information is spread out, which makes pricing up tenders take longer than it should.
Tasks like preparing bills of quantities, managing enquiries, and transferring measurements involve repeated steps—leading to duplication, risk of errors, and lost time. As tender volumes grow, these inefficiencies are limiting productivity and scalability.
To address this, the senior management team drew on their previous experience using EValuate at other companies. Familiar with the platform’s strengths, they identified it as the right solution to streamline workflows, centralise data, and reduce manual effort.
Why N.C. Construction Services Chose EValuate
After review, they chose EValuate, a leading estimating solution built for construction. EValuate brings the entire tendering process into one platform, helping N.C. Construction work more efficiently and respond faster.
With EValuate, the team can:
- Build BoQs using integrated take-offs linked directly to measurements
- Import Excel-based bills and apply reusable templates
- Manage subcontractor enquiries in one central hub
- Access a resourced library of rates and historical data
- Use built-in checks to flag unpriced or missing items
Implementing EValuate will significantly reduce manual effort—especially during tender preparation—freeing up time for bid review and risk management. By streamlining key workflows and eliminating duplication, N.C. Construction now has a scalable solution to support ongoing growth across the South of England.
Total Design Shopfitting enhances cost control with Construct for Sage and EValuate
Total Design Shopfitting Services Limited is a Hampshire-based commercial fit-out company with over 30 years’ experience delivering tailored solutions across sectors including Food To Go outlets, concessions, coffee shops, and office spaces. Known for a complete service from design to finishing touches, Total Design prides itself on delivering projects on time and on budget.
Until recently, Total Design previously relied on Sage 50, spreadsheets, and manual processes to manage commercial projects. While familiar, this setup created several persistent challenges that began to hinder efficiency and growth. Project data sat outside of Sage 50, causing duplication of effort and delays in getting a real-time view of performance. Procurement was managed using a clunky PO workbook, which made it hard to track committed versus actual spend—especially across a mix of small and long-term projects. There was also no streamlined process for managing subcontractors or tracking key project changes such as variations. Subcontractor documents were stored across various folders, and CIS returns were completed manually adding time and risk to already busy workflows.
Why Total Design Shopfitting Chose Construct and EValuate
To overcome these issues, Total Design needed a fully integrated construction job costing and estimating solution that could eliminate duplication, bring key processes into one place, and provide a clear, real-time view of each project’s financial position.
After reviewing options, the business chose to implement both Construct for Sage and EValuate.
EValuate: Bringing Pre-Contract Consistency
One of the major issues identified was the lack of a consistent tendering process across the business. Tenders were being prepared differently by each contracts manager, which caused inefficiencies. EValuate addresses this by enabling the use of templated tender documents, ensuring all submissions follow a consistent format. This not only speeds up the tender process but also improves accuracy and makes it easier for the buying team to compare committed spend against budgeted costs early in the project lifecycle.
Construct for Sage: Smarter Procurement, Centralised Project and Subbie Management
Construct will serve as Total Design’s central hub for commercial project management. Unlike the previous spreadsheet-heavy setup, all project data will now be managed in one place and fully integrated with Sage 50. This eliminates duplication, streamlines day-to-day tasks, and ensures real-time tracking of costs and performance.
Procurement is another key area of improvement. The old PO workbook made it hard to avoid duplication and track what had been paid or was still outstanding. Construct replaces this with a live procurement system that automatically links POs to Sage 50 product codes or initial project budgets. As soon as a PO is raised, it’s recorded as a committed cost—allowing for clear, real-time visibility through a live dashboard.
Subcontractor management will also vastly improve. All key documentation—from insurance certificates to CSCS cards—can now be stored within the system and accessed centrally. Construct also automates CIS submissions and generates subcontractor payment statements, saving admin time and reducing risk.
By moving away from manual processes and disconnected tools, Total Design is gaining greater control, consistency, and visibility across its commercial operations. Construct for Sage and EValuate not only reduce the time spent on tenders and admin, but also support better reporting, risk management, and scalability. From streamlined procurement to centralised subcontractor management, the new systems will help Total Design focus more time on delivering projects—and less time managing spreadsheets.
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