For General Contractors, profitability lives and dies by cost management. In an industry where tight margins, volatile material costs, and shifting timelines are the norm, reactive systems aren’t enough. What’s needed is a proactive, connected approach that puts accurate, real-time data at the center of every financial decision.
That’s where IMAGINiT comes in. With decades of experience and deep expertise in Autodesk technologies, we help construction firms move beyond spreadsheets and disconnected systems to fully integrated cost management workflows that deliver clarity, control, and confidence.
The High Cost of Disconnected Data
Traditional project cost management often looks like this:
- Budgets in one system
- Change orders in another
- Field updates delivered by email or paper forms
- Manual reconciliations across accounting and operations
This siloed approach creates blind spots, slows decision-making, and increases the risk of overruns that erode profit margins. Worse, it limits the ability to forecast accurately—leaving executives reacting to problems rather than preventing them.
Connected Cost Management with Autodesk Build
Autodesk Build changes the equation by centralizing every cost-related workflow in one secure, cloud-based environment. With IMAGINiT’s implementation and customization expertise, General Contractors gain the ability to:
- Centralize and Standardize Workflows
Budgeting, change orders, and approvals live in one integrated platform, creating a single source of truth for financial data. - Gain Real-Time Visibility
Project leaders see up-to-the-minute costs, enabling faster responses to budget changes or field issues. - Integrate with Existing Financial Systems
IMAGINiT helps firms connect Autodesk Build with systems like Sage, Viewpoint, or JD Edwards, eliminating double entry and improving accuracy. - Improve Forecasting
Access to live data means proactive, accurate forecasts—helping firms protect margins and allocate resources effectively.
Why IMAGINiT is your Partner of Choice
While technology is critical, expertise is the difference-maker. We don't just deploy Autodesk Build—we tailor it to each firm’s specific workflows, cost structures, and reporting requirements.
Autodesk Construction Cloud streamlines workflows, aligns teams, and reduces risk from preconstruction to closeout. Learn more in our latest on-demand webinar, Autodesk Construction Cloud for General Contractors.
Cost management is no longer just about tracking expenses—it’s about strategically managing data to drive smarter decisions and higher profitability. With Autodesk Build’s robust platform and IMAGINiT’s proven expertise, GCs can move from reactive oversight to proactive, connected cost management.
Schedule a consultation with IMAGINiT to explore a cost management strategy tailored to your business.
