IOC Construction (Batavia, IL)

IOC Construction is a full-service general contractor serving the Greater Chicago and Milwaukee areas. With divisions spanning construction, painting, roofing, and maintenance, the company manages over 300 projects annually. As growth accelerated, IOC faced mounting operational complexity across four separate entities and turned to Acumatica to unify its systems and scale efficiently.
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Charlotte, NC
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Apps Replaced

NetSuite and QuickBooks
 

 

  • Challenges
  • Solution
  • Outcome
  • Challenges

    1. Fragmented Systems & Data Chaos
    • Operated four disconnected QuickBooks instances and relied on Salesforce for reconciliation
    • Intercompany transactions were error-prone and nearly impossible to track
    • Credit card expenses and receipts were manually stored in folders, leading to lost data and inaccurate job costing

     

    1. Manual Workflows & Paper-Based Processes
    • Managed 150+ active projects using physical folders passed between departments
    • Six employees manually entered data across platforms, with frequent mismatches
    • Lack of user controls in QuickBooks allowed uncontrolled edits and inconsistent data

     

    1. Limited Visibility & Financial Insight
    • Executives lacked clarity on margins, conversion rates, and  client profitability analysis
    • Performance tracking and forecasting were unreliable due to inconsistent data
    • Salesforce was used for gross income tracking, despite poor integration and high cost

     

    1. Scalability Constraints & Growth Bottlenecks
    • QuickBooks couldn’t support consolidated operations or remote access
    • Hiring remote employees and managing projects across locations was difficult
    • The company needed a unified platform to support future expansion

  • Solution

    Acumatica Advanced Construction Edition IOC selected Acumatica for its construction-specific functionality, seamless intercompany accounting, and unified CRM, financials, and project management. The platform replaced four QuickBooks instances and eliminated Salesforce dependency. IOC attended Acumatica Summit pre-implementation, gaining clarity and confidence in the system’s roadmap and third-party integrations.

  • Outcome

    1. Unified Platform & Real-Time Visibility

    • Consolidated four entities into one system with permission-based access
    • Executives now track margins, conversion rates, and performance metrics instantly
    • All departments—from sales to field service—access the same data, improving collaboration

     

    1. Automated Workflows & Productivity Gains
    • Eliminated manual data entry and paper-based project tracking
    • Automated expense alerts, invoice reminders, and customer updates
    • Freed up staff time for higher-value tasks and improved operational efficiency

     

    1. Scalable Infrastructure for Growth
    • Cloud-based access enabled remote work and hiring across geographies
    • Acumatica supports future expansion without major tech investments
    • Third-party integrations like SendGrid enhanced marketing and transactional communications

     

    1. Improved Customer Experience & Financial Control
    • Clients receive timely updates and accurate project status
    • AIA invoicing and construction workflows improved billing accuracy
    • IOC now delivers consistent communication and on-budget execution backed by reliable data

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