Contractor Essentials’ all-in-one software simplifies construction financials and project management. Users can manage financials, track time and materials, and generate reports. Although it has a longer initial setup time, Contractor Essentials empowers construction businesses to streamline workflows and improve profitability.

Contractor Essentials Software Specifications

Accounting

Project Scheduling

Project Tracking

Document Management

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What is Contractor Essentials?

Contractor Essentials includes estimation capabilities for projects as well as materials. Users have the ability to assign percentages to task estimates, amend an existing estimate, and input default information that may quickly be overridden if it should become essential to do so.

One Strategy, One Group, One Destination: Contractor Essentials is an integrated piece of software designed for businesses in the construction and service industries. Included are Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Inventory, Service Dispatch, Job Costing, Estimating, Accounting, Marketing, and Analysis, as well as built-in capabilities for emailing documents and printing them to files. The iOS and Android versions of the EssentialsPro Mobile app connect field service technicians with the office and enable real-time access to work orders, service histories, maintenance contracts, equipment information, and much more.

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Contractor Essentials Pricing

The software offers flexible pricing plans according to the requirements of the user along with a free trial. Request a custom Customer Essentials cost.

Contractor Essentials Demo

There is a Contractor Essentials demo option available on the website which users can access to know more about the software.

Our Thoughts

Contractor Essentials from CUC Software is an industry-specific solution built by a contracting firm for the construction and contracting industries. This software is a good option for contracting organizations of any size due to Contractor Essentials' extensive array of industry-specific modules. If still unsure about the software, contact our customer support team at (661) 384-7070 who will help you make an informed decision.

Contractor Essentials Software Features

Contractor Essentials' main solution includes all required financial modules, including GL, AP, AR, and Payroll. Check, credit card, and direct deposit are all acceptable ways of payment for invoices. The AR module allows users to enter recurring invoices for clients and retains a complete customer history. The payroll module of Contractor's Essentials allows different pay rates per employee, manages union reporting choices, and processes certified payroll with ease.

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The user interface of Contractor Essentials is readily navigable with a conventional drop-down menu at the top of the screen. A vertical menu on the left side of the screen provides rapid access to frequently used functions and routine chores. The data entry panels of Contractor Essential are easily accessible and provide excellent lookup options and tabs for relevant module choices. Areas like My Tasks can be utilized or hidden when they are not needed.

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The Critical Performance Measures module gives customers access to specific reports that classify and define industry and corporate benchmarks. Users in the field have easy access to Contractor Essentials.

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Pros and Cons of Contractor Essentials Software

Pros

  • Comprehensive financial modules like GL and AP ensure complete financial management
  • Customizable interface to enhance efficiency, allowing a personalized user experience
  • Built-in communication tools allowing emailing and printing documents directly from the software
  • Critical performance measures offered for better decision-making through performance reporting

Cons

  • Initial setup can be time-consuming
  • According to some software users there can be integration and communication issues

Contractor Essentials Software Reviews

Overall Rating

4

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May 2024

Great software but limited trial period

Sarah

Construction

Ease of use

7

Value for money

8

Customer Support

6

Functionality

9

Pros

Contractor Essentials has been an important tool for us especially for managing contracts and budgeting. The mobile app is also a great feature because it allows easy access to project details while on site. Since we started using it our team has definitely become more productive.

Cons

The free trial did not give me enough time to fully explore all the features. I would have liked to have more details about the budgeting and advanced reporting features. also even the interface is pretty easy to use but it can sometimes be a bit slow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Contractor Essentials offers a mobile app.