Manufacturing ERP Software Comparison for the Construction and Building Materials Industry
Below is a comprehensive, independent comparison of the Top Rated Manufacturing ERP software systems for the Construction and Building Materials industries. Building Materials manufacturers can use the matrix below to compare ERP to determine which systems best fit their business. Use the Free Demos tool or Best Pricing tool to receive a free demo or ERP software quote directly from the vendor.
The construction and building materials industries give the world what it needs to build homes, schools, and businesses. It’s both a critically important and highly competitive industry. Lumber and building materials software (a type of manufacturing ERP software) is one of the leading solutions for the industry’s challenges. These software suites can provide an all-in-one platform for a business’s most important data operational functions.
Today’s advanced building materials software suites consolidate critical functions like process planning, supply chain management, lumber software systems, and much more. In addition, many options for cloud-based ERP systems are now available that can help lower deployment costs and provide a more flexible and mobile device-friendly ERP implementation.
8 ERP Systems Found
Price Range$10K - $100K |
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Price Range$25K - $250K |
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Price Range$3K - $40,000K |
Price Range$10K - $100K |
Price Range$3K - $50K |
Price Range$25,000K - $500,000K |
Cost Per User$125/mo |
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Cost Per User$75/mo |
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Cost Per User$40/mo |
Cost Per UserN/A |
Cost Per User$500/mo |
Cost Per User$500/mo |
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VersionRelease 2021.1 |
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VersionV12 |
Version2021R2 |
VersionAlways Current |
Versionalways current |
Version11.0 |
Version2022 |
Financing OptionsSubscription |
Financing Options- |
Financing OptionsFinance, Subscription |
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Financing OptionsSubscription |
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Financing OptionsLease, Subscription |
Financing Options- |
User Range10 — unlimited |
User Range5 — unlimited |
User Range10 — 1000 |
User Range5 — Unlimited |
User Range5 — Unlimited |
User Range5 — 500 |
User Range1 — 250 |
User Range25 — unlimited |
Minimum Fee to Implement$10,000 |
Minimum Fee to ImplementN/A |
Minimum Fee to Implement$100,000 |
Minimum Fee to ImplementN/A |
Minimum Fee to Implement$2,400 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$40,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$10,000 |
Minimum Fee to Implement$200,000 |
Awards4 |
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Awards11 |
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Awards4 |
Installs24,000+ |
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Installs7000 |
Installs8000+ |
Installs250+ |
Installs9000+ |
Installs300 |
Installs1000+ |
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Architecture.NET |
Architecture.NET |
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ArchitectureSOA, .NET |
Architecture.NET |
ArchitectureHosted Cloud |
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Unique FeaturesAs a suite of cloud-based applications, NetSuite brings together all the systems that businesses need to grow, scale and adapt to change. |
Unique FeaturesWith curated solutions based on 50 years of deep and broad experience in ERP software, Epicor for Building Supply is purpose-built with and for building materials suppliers and distributors, and metal service centers. Epicor solutions are distinguished by
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Unique FeaturesSage X3 helps your business thrive and stay competitive by providing users with the information they need to serve their customers better, take back control over the quality, and eliminate inefficiencies across the organization. It streamlines your core processes – from manufacturing to distribution and financial management to business services – while adapting to your industries best practices. |
Unique FeaturesAcumatica Manufacturing Edition provides unparalleled manufacturing depth with an extensive suite of connected manufacturing business applications for production, estimating, engineering, material planning, scheduling, and product configuration. Unique consumption-based licensing provides flexibility and facilitates collaboration, enabling all employees and external parties to access information and systems to execute daily activities and long-term strategic goals. Product Breadth Acumatica provides unmatched product breadth with out-of-the-box financials, distribution, manufacturing, CRM, document management, workflows, commerce, field service, project accounting, and BI (Microsoft Power BI). Acumatica Manufacturing Edition is designed for make-to-stock, make-to-order, batch process, and project-centric manufacturers. Acumatica provides unparalleled manufacturing depth with an extensive suite of connected manufacturing business applications for production, estimating, engineering, material planning, scheduling, and product configuration. Manufacturing Differentiators Acumatica Manufacturing provides a unique combination of manufacturing features, including:
Future-Proof Platform Acumatica is built on a pure cloud platform with AI/ML framework, embedded BI, and analytics (Microsoft Power BI), and open APIs for connectivity to leading business and industry technologies. Web and Mobile Framework Acumatica’s industry-leading mobile apps and browser interface provide distinctive and unmatched mobility on any device, anywhere, with no functional limitations Intuitive User Interface Acumatica Manufacturing Edition provides a rare combination of functionality and simplicity. The intuitive user interface is easy to learn, increasing user adoption with limited training. Real-Time Information Acumatica Manufacturing Edition provides unmatched customer access to real-time information from the customer portal. Customers can see any information you choose to expose to them, including estimates, quotes, sales orders, shipments, inventory, and more. Automated Communications Unmatched customer communications capabilities improve the customer experience. Acumatica Business Events can be used to automate notifications to customers for any information in the database including document transmittal, status changes for production orders and shipments, and more. Acumatica is an ethical ERP leader focused solely on customer business applications. The Acumatica Bill of Rights provides unique peace of mind for companies by ensuring ownership and access to their data, comprehensible license agreements, sustainable pricing, and implementations with no hidden fees. Acumatica is the only ERP vendor offering free online training via Acumatica Open University. |
Unique FeaturesCetec ERP is a single, unified business platform that delivers “tier 1” enterprise-level feature breadth at extraordinarily lower costs than traditional systems, owing to a long history combined with completely modernized cloud/SaaS technology. Their approach is direct, friendly, and transparent: they own the technology (i.e. no “bolt-ons”), and offer the software directly with no markup (i.e. not through incompetent third-party VARs), and offer close, attentive in-house support. |
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Unique FeaturesThis is Oracle's newest Cloud ERP System |
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LimitationsNot suitable for companies smaller than 10 million in revenue. |
LimitationsAcumatica Manufacturing focuses on a singular ERP platform for growing midmarket manufacturers. |
LimitationsNot ideal for service-based or retail businesses. No “HR” or “Payroll” inside the platform; requires integrating to a third-party payroll system. |
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LimitationsNot for smaller companies with under $50 Million in Revenue |
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