Premier Construction Software review

Premier is a cloud construction ERP that combines accounting, job costing, project management and field tools for general contractors, developers and home builders. Its site lists financial reporting, construction accounting, job costing with forecasting and real-time WIP, change orders and RFIs, and approval workflows for AP invoices, purchase orders and subcontracts. Firms that run several entities get inter-company workflows, and architects, clients and subs can log in through guest portals. Payroll is sold as an add-on with electronic timesheets. Premier says it has served more than 900 construction leaders across North America, Australia, New Zealand and the UAE since 2009, with over 15,000 users. Prices are quote-based: the pricing page asks for your company type and user count. The product pages say little about certified payroll or AIA retainage specifics, so ask for a demo of both before you commit.

Who it is for

Builders and developers that need multi-entity accounting in the cloud

Price

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Key features

• Construction accounting with job costing, forecasting and real-time WIP visibility
• Approval workflows for AP invoices, purchase orders and subcontracts
• Inter-company transactions for multi-entity firms
• Payroll add-on with electronic timesheets
• Guest portals for architects, clients and subcontractors

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Fully cloud-based ERP
• Strength: Multi-entity and inter-company workflows
• Strength: Accounting and project management in one platform
• Weakness: No published prices; quote by role and user count
• Weakness: Payroll is an add-on
• Weakness: No certified payroll detail on the main product pages

Key facts

• Founded: 2009
• Reach: 900+ construction leaders, 15,000+ users
• Pricing: Quote by company type and user count

Where it ranks

Premier Construction Software is No. 9 in our Best Accounting Software for Construction verdict.