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- Operations & Performance
- Operational Assessments
- Operational Design
- Project Management
- Strategic Business Planning
- Estimating & Preconstruction
- Finance, Succession, Exit Strategies & Acquisitions
- Construction Software & Technology
- Talent Acquisition & Employee Retention
- Incentive Programs
- Private Equity Consulting for Construction
New Approach to ERP Assistance
Are You Struggling With Your ERP?
Ascent Consulting offers comprehensive ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) support, often referred to as an accounting system migration, from initial evaluation and selection to integration and training. Whether a construction company is beginning its ERP journey or needs guidance at a specific stage, Ascent provides expert assistance tailored to each project phase.
We focus on understanding your unique needs and helping you evaluate, select, and integrate an ERP system that enhances every aspect of your operations.
Ascent’s Comprehensive ERP Assistance
Ascent’s ERP experts lead clients through a structured discovery process, using current processes, procedures, and personnel to evaluate the company’s strengths and areas for improvement
During this phase, we benchmark your practices against the construction industry’s best standards and conduct a thorough gap analysis to identify the steps needed to achieve your goals. We then develop a customized Implementation Plan, complete with a detailed project schedule to ensure efficient execution.
Accounting Software Evaluation and Selection
We partner with your team to evaluate and select ERP software that consolidates functions like estimating, accounting, project management, and document control into one cohesive system. Ascent’s recommendations are objective and based solely on what best fits your company’s needs, whether that means one unified ERP solution or a stack of complementary tools. During this phase, we:
Value Added Resellers (VARs) and the ERP Process
What is a VAR?
A Value-Added Reseller (VAR) in the construction industry is a company that enhances software or technology products by adding customized solutions and services before selling them to construction businesses.
VARs often tailor ERP systems or other construction-specific software to meet the unique needs of contractors, subcontractors, and project managers. Their services commonly include software integration and installation, ensuring that construction companies receive ready-to-use technology solution.
How can Ascent help your company find the right VAR?
Ascent Consulting facilitates the entire ERP process by guiding construction companies through selection, connecting them with VARs for purchase and implementation, and helping optimize the system post-implementation. VARs handle the technical implementation, ensuring the ERP system integrates seamlessly into your operations, while Ascent focuses on selecting the right ERP to meet your unique needs and maximizing its functionality after implementation. This approach ensures your company receives a tailored ERP solutions.
Software Implementation Assistance and Training
Ascent supports the implementation of your new ERP, attending implementation and training sessions with a selected VAR to facilitate the transition. Post-implementation, we work closely with leadership to design new reporting structures and refine cost codes for accurate accounting.
By documenting processes and training staff on software integration, we drive adoption, ensure consistency, and accelerate the efficient use of ERP tools across your organization.
Ascent Guides You Through the ERP Process
Ascent Consulting facilitates a smooth and effective ERP evaluation and selection process. We work with software implementation companies and software VARs to facilitate a structured and strategic implementation that fully aligns with the business’s goals.
From discovery to pricing negotiation and a final selection, Ascent provides the guidance and expertise to unlock the full potential of your ERP system.