ERP & operations software

    Custom ERP software for companies between QuickBooks and SAP.

    We build custom ERP modules and operations platforms - inventory, job costing, procurement, projects and field reporting - for companies whose operations have outgrown spreadsheets but don't need a seven-figure ERP rollout.

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    At a glance

    Starting price
    From $25k
    Typical first release
    2–4 months
    Pricing model
    Fixed price per scope
    You own
    Code, data & accounts
    • Free 30-minute consultation
    • Written scope before any work
    • Working demo every week
    • 30 days of support after launch

    Full ERP suites are built for companies with dedicated implementation teams and year-long rollouts. Many growing businesses need something narrower and faster: one system where purchasing, inventory, projects and costs connect, handing clean numbers to the accounting software they already use.

    That's the work we do. Our team built and runs a cloud ERP for construction contractors - estimates and bills of quantities, projects, billing with retention, labour and payroll, procurement, site diaries and inventory - so we know where operations software earns its keep and where it just adds screens.

    What we build

    ERP & Operations Software: what it looks like in practice.

    Inventory & warehouse

    Stock levels across locations, reorder points, transfers, barcode scanning and valuation that ties back to purchasing.

    Job & project costing

    Budgets, commitments and actuals per job, so you see margin while the job is running - not after it closes.

    Procurement & vendors

    Requisitions, purchase orders, approvals, vendor ledgers and three-way matching against receipts and invoices.

    Estimating & billing

    Estimates, progress billing, retention and change orders that flow into invoices automatically.

    Field & site reporting

    Daily logs, photos, timesheets and material usage captured on mobile and synced to the office.

    ERP integration & extension

    Custom modules and integrations around QuickBooks, NetSuite, Odoo or Microsoft Dynamics when replacing them isn't the goal.

    Pricing

    What it costs, in real numbers.

    We deliver operations software module by module, so the first phase pays off before the next one starts. Typical ranges:

    Single operations module

    From $25k

    One module done properly - e.g. inventory, job costing or procurement - with accounting integration.

    2–4 months

    Multi-module platform

    $60k–$150k

    Connected modules for projects, purchasing, inventory and billing, plus a field app.

    4–9 months, phased

    Integrations & extensions

    Quoted per integration

    Custom modules or sync around QuickBooks, NetSuite, Odoo or Dynamics without replacing them.

    Varies

    Hosting for a multi-user operations system typically runs a few hundred dollars a month. There are no per-user licence fees; you pay only for infrastructure and optional support.

    Get your fixed-price quoteWritten scope and a fixed number before any work starts.
    How it works

    From first call to launch, no surprises.

    A written scope and a fixed price before any work starts, a working demo every week, and a clean handoff at the end.

    1. Step 011–2 weeks

      Operations walkthrough

      We follow a job or order from quote to cash, across every department and spreadsheet it touches.

    2. Step 021 week

      Phase plan & fixed scope

      The module that removes the most pain goes first, with a fixed price and measurable goals.

    3. Step 032–3 weeks

      Design & data model

      Workflows, approvals and the data model agreed with the people who'll use it daily.

    4. Step 04Bulk of timeline

      Build with weekly demos

      Weekly demos on real data samples, with accounting integration tested end to end.

    5. Step 052–4 weeks per phase

      Rollout by team

      Phased rollout, training, parallel run with old processes and 30 days of support per phase.

    Stack & integrations

    Proven technology, your accounts.

    Technology we use

    App
    ReactTypeScriptNode.jsPythonPostgreSQL
    Mobile & field
    React NativeOffline syncBarcode / QR scanning
    Reporting
    Role-based dashboardsScheduled reportsExcel exports

    Systems we integrate with

    Named platforms are examples we build against through their public APIs - not partnership claims.

    QuickBooks OnlineXeroNetSuiteOdooMicrosoft Dynamics 365ShopifyWhatsApp Business PlatformStripe
    Is this right for you?

    An honest fit check.

    A strong fit if…

    • Operations run on spreadsheets that nobody fully trusts.
    • You're between QuickBooks and a full ERP suite - too complex for one, too small for the other.
    • Margin, inventory or project costs are only known after month-end.

    Probably not the right move if…

    • You need a complete, audited ERP across finance, HR and manufacturing on day one - talk to an ERP vendor's implementation partner.
    • Your process matches an industry ERP closely enough to use it as-is.
    Expert notes

    What we'd tell you on the first call.

    Custom modules vs. Odoo, NetSuite or Dynamics

    Packaged ERPs are strong on accounting and standard processes; they're costly to bend around unusual operations. Our usual recommendation: keep accounting in the system your accountant knows, and build the operations layer that's unique to you on top - connected both ways. You get the controls of the package and the fit of custom software.

    Why we deliver in phases

    ERP-style projects fail when everything goes live at once. We start with the module that hurts most, prove it with real numbers, then add the next. Each phase has its own fixed price and can stand alone if you decide to stop.

    Proof

    Software our team built and runs.

    We don't just build for clients - we operate our own SaaS products in production, so we design for the unglamorous parts: billing, support, uptime and change.

    Construction ERP · SaaS

    Smart Construction

    A cloud ERP for contractors and builders - estimating, projects, billing, labour, procurement, site diaries and an AI copilot.

    • Estimating & bills of quantities
    • Projects & portfolio
    • Billing with retention
    • Labour & payroll
    FAQ

    ERP & Operations Software: questions buyers ask.

    How much does custom ERP software cost?

    We deliver in phases: a single operations module typically starts around $25k, and a connected multi-module platform usually runs $60k–$150k over several phases.

    Do we have to replace QuickBooks or our accounting system?

    Usually not. We keep accounting where it is and sync clean data both ways, so your accountant's workflow doesn't change.

    Can you integrate with NetSuite or Odoo instead of building an ERP?

    Yes. Often the best answer is a custom module or integration around an existing ERP rather than a replacement.

    Have you built ERP software before?

    Yes. Our team built and operates a cloud ERP for construction contractors covering estimating, projects, billing with retention, labour, procurement, site diaries and inventory.

    How long does it take?

    The first module usually goes live in 2–4 months; multi-module platforms roll out in phases over 4–9 months.

    Work with us

    Got a brief? Let's build it.

    Thirty minutes, no pitch deck. We will tell you what we would build, what it costs, and whether we are the right team for it.

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