When it comes to connecting your construction project management software and your accounting systems, the choice of accounting platform matters. The ConstructionOnline Team has carefully crafted accounting integration specifically for Intuit QuickBooks™ - desktop and online, the industry’s leading accounting solutions, trusted by millions of businesses.
You're probably asking yourself—why QuickBooks? And what makes it the right fit for construction teams using ConstructionOnline? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at our decision to integrate exclusively with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop—and why that choice benefits our users every day.
🏆 Trusted by the Industry—Especially in Construction
QuickBooks isn’t just a popular choice; it’s the most widely used accounting software in the U.S., and it’s especially well-suited for the construction industry.
- QuickBooks Desktop is renowned for its power, control, and advanced job costing tools.
- QuickBooks Online delivers accessibility, ease of use, and cloud-based convenience for teams in the office and the field.
Whether you're a general contractor managing complex commercial costs or a home builder handling estimates on the go, QuickBooks offers flexible tools that support the way construction teams actually work. This aligns seamlessly with ConstructionOnline’s approach to construction project management, making for an intuitive, powerful partnership.
🔗 A Strong Foundation for Detailed Integration
We didn’t want to build a basic export tool—we wanted true, two-way integration. QuickBooks’ powerful API (application programming interface) allowed us to create a robust and reliable connection between ConstructionOnline and both Desktop and Online versions of QuickBooks.
With our integration, users can:
- Push construction estimates, approved change orders, purchase orders, and invoices directly to QuickBooks to streamline data entry
- Sync customers, vendors, and costs to keep critical information aligned across platforms
- Track actuals, committed costs, and invoiced amounts in real-time for the most accurate, up-to-date financials
- Automate detailed financial reporting to make better business decisions
By focusing our integration efforts on QuickBooks, the ConstructionOnline Team has been able to craft a feature-rich, high-performance integration that construction businesses can depend on.
⚒️Built for Real Construction Workflows
Intuit's platforms work particularly well for construction accounting because they support:
- Itemized job costing for construction estimates
- Automated workflows for invoicing and payments
- Vendor management for subcontractors and suppliers
- Time tracking and payroll integration
These features align naturally with the core workflows managed in ConstructionOnline—like estimating, purchasing, and billing. That makes it easier to mirror project data in the accounting system without double entry, manual edits, or costly mistakes.
🔏 A Partnership That Prioritizes Reliability & Security
Intuit™ is a long-standing, well-supported platform with a deep commitment to data privacy and security, making them an ideal partner for integration—especially for construction companies managing sensitive customer, job, and financial data.
ConstructionOnline is industry-renowned for outstanding data security and accessibility, partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to power the proprietary TrueStar™ Database that powers ConstructionOnline’s data systems. With the global backing of AWS, your business data is securely stored in the cloud, always accessible, and reliably protected.
When you connect ConstructionOnline with QuickBooks, you’re connecting two secure systems designed to protect your information and support your growth.
🔄 Supporting Both Desktop & Online Platforms—Because Every Business is Unique
Some teams rely on QuickBooks Desktop for its level of detail and advanced reporting, while others have adopted QuickBooks Online for its cloud access and ease of use. Instead of forcing companies to choose one or the other, we at ConstructionOnline have made sure to support both.
Whether you’re running Desktop in the office or Online in the field, ConstructionOnline’s integration delivers:
- Seamless data flow between platforms
- Powerful syncing controls and approvals
- A unified view of project performance and profitability
✳️ Final Word: The Right Platform, the Right Partnership
ConstructionOnline believes that the right tools make all the difference. That’s why we’ve committed to robust, detailed integration with Intuit QuickBooks—and why our users are seeing real results from that connection.
By integrating ConstructionOnline with QuickBooks, you get more than just synced numbers. You get:
✅ Fewer mistakes
✅ Faster invoicing
✅ Clearer cost visibility
✅ Stronger collaboration across teams
Read More:
- The Case for Connecting Project Management & Accounting in Construction
- 6 Key Reasons to Integrate Project Management & Accounting Software
- Common Challenges in Integrating Construction Project Management + Accounting Software
- Why Some Construction Teams Choose Not to Integrate—and When That's the Right Choice
- Key Factors to Consider Before Integrating Project Management & Accounting Software
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