Construction businesses, mostly consisting of lengthy, multi-million dollar projects require a unique system to complement its unique business process. Unlike trading and manufacturing businesses, construction companies need to manage their projects from estimation through completion, and beyond, i.e. the entire project life cycle, while maintaining its profitability. Project and contract based information systems are difficult to find. Most of the time available project information is not very accurate or updated, and project expenses are managed only in the General Ledger, which creates the inflexibility in estimating the length
and profitability of each project.

Better information and tighter control provides full visibility of how a project will affect the capacity and cash flow of a particular construction business. Extensive project history provides the additional information required in making optimal use of the company's available resources as well. With such information and control, the management can deliver within deadlines and cost targets, while maintaining high profitability and customer satisfaction.