Premier Construction Software

Pros: The pros for Premier are instant invoice matching, faster workflow, real-time project insights, and better budget oversight.

Cons: Implementation was a bit slow. We had some major differences in our opening balance between Premier and QuickBooks that we had to get fixed, but it's all good now.

Overall: We save a huge amount of time with Premier. We used to log lump sums in Excel without knowing which invoice they came from, then dig through QuickBooks to match them. Now, we just click the line item in Premier, and all the invoices come up. You can drill down instantly and find out where discrepancies could be. That’s been huge for us.
The project managers now have more insight into where their project budgets are at, what's being spent on the job and if it's being allocated properly. Without Premier, PMs wouldn't really know what's being charged to their projects or the status of their subcontracts. It was very easy to misallocate an invoice.

Pros: Premier keeps all project and accounting info in one place—easy to track progress and manage billing.

Cons: Like any implementation, there were some hiccups but it was a pretty seamless transition once the setup was complete. Support has been really good with all the different training modules, the help desk, quick responses, knowledge base videos, tutorials

Overall: Premier has been able to bridge the accounting to the project management to the field. We’re able to keep an eye on all the major buckets that we've got going on with one kind of interface. It’s the lifeline of our operations; Premier makes the complicated pretty easy at the end of the day. The progress billing side is very effective. It’s easy. It puts the information in front of you... you quickly look across the board at different AP invoices, pending, approved, or on hold, and know that when we send the bills at the end of the month, we’ve got an accurate representation of what really happened in the field. When you're relying on more primitive tech... things like cost or time in the field, change orders, that stuff can snowball. Premier gives us a good system to track it.

Pros: Pros for Premier is real-time data, powerful dashboards, and live Excel integration streamline every project.

Cons: Like with any software, there are always a few things to fine-tune to meet your specific needs. That said, the support team is responsive and helpful—they work through any issues to ensure your team’s success.

Overall: The impact that the real-time data of Premier has allows us to catch red flags as soon as they happen without having to wait until a quarter end or a month end and that to us is very, very important. With the project dashboard, each project is almost like its own little company. You have your receivables, you have your payables, your hold back, your profitability. It's very easy to just select the project and get all that information with one touch so we use that all the time. The feature that I rely on the most on Premier for the past 3 years is the OData feature. With this feature, you're able to pull out live data from Premier into Excel with a push of a button and the most important part of this is being able to refresh that data whenever you want.

Pros: Modern, flexible platform that adapts to unique workflows—unlike rigid, outdated alternatives I checked out.

Cons: While no rollout is ever completely smooth, the training and onboarding support made a big difference. I took the lead internally, and the key was really getting buy-in from our team. Change is never easy, but once we committed to it, we saw real results.

Overall: When evaluating new solutions, what stood out about Premier was its modernized and flexible feel. A lot of the other platforms we looked at felt outdated or too rigid. Our design-build model doesn’t follow a traditional GC approach, so we needed a system that could adapt to how we work, not the other way around.

Pros: AI tools & automation save us time, and Premier’s support team is always super responsive and helpful.

Cons: Nothing major to really complain about with Premier Construction Software and if you have an issue the team is there to assist!

Overall: Over the last couple of years, we've utilized some of Premier's biggest automations. The expense app was a big one for us. It allowed all our staff to upload their employee expenses in real time and do the allocation themselves, which saved my accounting team a lot of time. We have recently implemented the Smart UI, which is Premier's partnership with AI. In terms of entering AP, we've seen a ton of time savings, and I think we're just getting started in terms of AI and it's going to be really interesting to see where it goes. I've had a really great experience with the ongoing customer support. I have a recurring monthly meeting with my support team member, and I leave every meeting once a month feeling like inspired to look into something new to inspire time savings, which is really awesome. The customer success team at Premier is always available to answer questions. They have an excellent ticketing system. What we really appreciate is when we send an urgent ticket, I know we're getting a call that day to resolve it. The Premier support team is excellent. I love working with them.

Pros: Premier has brought all our project and financial data into one place, making it easier to manage jobs, track costs, and streamline approvals. It’s helped reduce errors, improve accuracy, and give us real-time insights that benefit the whole company.

Cons: I believe the implementation would have gone even more smoothly if we had taken a bit more time upfront to review and refine our internal processes.

Overall: The job dashboard is a standout as it brings all our project data into one place, something we never had with QuickBooks, Procore, or Excel. It’s helped us implement clear approval processes and gain real-time insights that impact the whole company. From an accounting perspective, Premier is fantastic. It allows us to properly align invoices with estimates, so costs hit the right buckets without relying on accounting to make judgment calls. The PO process tied to job estimates is one of my favorite features, it’s helped reduce errors and improve cost tracking across jobs. We're also starting to bring our inventory online, and Premier’s ability to support a true three-way match will be a huge efficiency gain.

Pros: Real-time data accessible to all employees, reliable information, and a simpler way to handle routine tasks

Cons: As with all new things, the initial learning curve and adjustment of processes.

Overall: What really sold us on Premier was having everything in one place. The dashboards were a huge help. We used to export reports, wait for downloads, and email them to PMs just so they’d know what was outstanding. Now, it’s all there in real time. I love the job dashboard—it tells PMs exactly what they need to know. I can pull AP reports in seconds; it used to take 30 minutes. Payroll that used to take two days now takes minutes. And we’re no longer relying on outdated information—we have real-time data that’s accurate and relevant.
The Sub Pay App made a huge impact. Invoices aren’t sitting in inboxes anymore—PMs can process them directly. We’ve reduced our accounting team by one person and are running more profitably.
Cost Plus billing is much easier now. It automatically pulls invoices, and if we’re not billing this month, we can easily move it to the next. We used to miss things—now we catch them.
We’re all looking at the same information—and we can trust it. If Premier was taken away, the impact would be huge. We’re saving close to $50,000 a year.

Pros: Many benefits, but to highlight a few: easy access to project financials, flexible reporting options, and improved communication between accounting and operations.

Cons: One small area for improvement would be the initial learning curve with some of the features, but once you're familiar, it's smooth sailing!

Overall: One feature of Premier that I really appreciate is the dashboard. It’s the go-to place for a complete snapshot of project financials—showing the baseline, how it has varied, and what has impacted it. I especially value the flexibility Premier offers in analyzing different portfolios of information. Whether focusing on specific lines of business or a particular project manager, we can create tailored reports to meet our needs.

There is significantly more communication between accounting and operations now and much greater ownership of financial data. Everyone can see how their actions affect project performance, and leadership can access information directly, without needing to go through others.

Premier has greatly improved efficiency by automating most of the clerical tasks, streamlining our workflows and making our operations & finance teams more effective.

Pros: All-in-one system (project management, change management, accounting)
and real-time access for project managers.

Cons: As with any new software, the initial implementation and dedication to get everything set up. Their team is very good so it was as seamless as can be!

Overall: Premier Construction Software has been a huge upgrade for us. Having everything in one system—project management, change management, and accounting—has made a big difference. It’s given our project managers real-time access to the information they need, so they can track invoices, understand job costs, and make better financial decisions without the guesswork. The efficiency we’ve gained by moving away from our previous software and manual processes has saved us time and kept things running smoothly. The standardization of workflows has also helped speed up approvals and improve collaboration. On top of that, the Premier team has been great—really responsive and helpful throughout the whole process.

Pros: The biggest pro for Premier is Financial Reporting and Project Management in one system. They also continuously update their software.

Cons: No major concerns with Premier. Once in a while you have a minor issue but the support team is always there to assist and resolve.

Overall: What Premier does well for us is integrating both the project management system and financial reporting into one platform. In the past, I’ve used systems where finance was handled separately from project accounting. This required uploads between systems that often led to duplicate entries and reconciliation issues. With Premier, I rely heavily on workflows to ensure transactions are sent to the right people for approval. This helps to maintain accuracy without having to review every transaction manually. It also provides more timely financial reporting and stronger controls, allowing my team and I to focus on moving forward instead of constantly fixing past issues. What I appreciate most is that Premier continuously improves its software, especially on the project management side — unlike other platforms I’ve used in my 30 years in construction, which rarely evolve.

Pros: The ability to have all the information consolidated into one platform has been the best thing about Premier.

Cons: One challenge we faced was being pushed out of our comfort zone, which required rethinking some long-standing processes. While it was a bit of a struggle at first, it ultimately led to a significant increase in efficiency across the board. It was a tough but rewarding shift that we’re glad we made

Overall: Our previous platform was limiting—we couldn’t do everything we needed, so we had to rely on several different programs. When we started looking for new software, we knew we wanted more of a one-size-fits-all solution, and Premier has been a significant improvement to what we were doing. It’s truly a one-stop shop. With Premier, we can handle employee time tracking, expense reporting, and financial accounting all in one platform.

We can also make better financial decisions because we’re confident our data is accurate. It’s also reduced the risk of errors by consolidating forecasting tools, giving us clearer and more reliable insights.

Pros: The software is very user-friendly and has saved us a lot of time. The job dashboard is excellent!!!

Cons: Nothing really to complain about with this software.

Overall: Premier is by far the most user-friendly construction management software I’ve used. The customizable client-facing forms let us tailor information to our clients' needs, and Premier’s reporting tools—like exporting to Excel—have saved us time and increased our capacity.
Daily bank reconciliations are much easier, and we’ve reduced weekly checks from 150 to just 10 with EFT integration. The compliance features ensure payments aren’t processed until requirements are met, reducing errors and streamlining workflows.
I also really love the job dashboard, which gives our PMs real-time insights into subcontracts, payables, and performance reports. As a result, we can make smarter, data-driven decisions.

Pros: Premier has made it much easier for us to manage contracts, compliance, and project billings. It helps us accurately track timesheets and ensure time and materials are billed to the correct projects.

Cons: There are no major cons to say about the Premier software.

Overall: Premier has made it much easier for us to manage contracts, compliance, and project billings. It helps us accurately track timesheets and ensure time and materials are billed to the correct projects.

Our Project Managers use Premier to stay on top of project budgets, manage contracts, calculate percent completes, and handle subcontractor billings as we review project progress.

What stands out most is the support team. We really appreciate the hands-on assistance, their understanding of our needs, and the ongoing improvements to the platform.

Pros: Premier streamlined our accounting and project management, improving efficiency and client satisfaction.

Cons: No cons to mention for Premier Construction Software

Overall: When I joined six years ago, our company had just six employees—today, we’ve grown to 32. That growth brought challenges, especially with our old systems. We relied on QuickBooks for accounting and Procore for project management, but the two didn’t integrate properly, forcing us into time-consuming manual double entries.

We discovered Premier through a trusted referral, and it was exactly what we needed. Premier combines accounting and project management in one platform, eliminating duplication and manual errors. The approval workflows alone have saved us so much time. Instead of emailing invoices back and forth, everything is routed, approved, and updated automatically.

Having accurate, up-to-date budget information has been transformative. Now, our project managers can see real-time financial updates weekly, instead of waiting weeks for end-of-month reconciliations. This has drastically improved our ability to manage costs, address change orders promptly, and keep clients informed—making a big difference in efficiency and client satisfaction. We also manage a rental property business and having both companies in one system has been a huge convenience. Transitioning to a new platform seemed daunting at first, but Premier’s team made it a smooth experience, and we’ve never looked back.

Pros: Premier provides control, improved access to information and streamlined communication for the entire team.

Cons: No cons to report about Premier Construction Software.

Overall: Premier provides valuable control over customizing workflows, naming job structures, and creating sub-ledgers for various jobs. This flexibility supports decision-making and ensures that information aligns with our established processes, making it readily accessible to the team. This has been tremendously helpful in providing the control we need to make informed decisions and ensure that the information available to our team aligns with our established processes.
Streamlining communication has also been crucial; in the past, process changes weren’t always communicated to the right people or effectively passed downstream. Now, with Premier, we not only communicate changes quickly but also follow up to ensure everyone has the tools and resources they need for success.

Pros: Streamlined cost control and inventory management allows for tighter cost control and financial clarity.

Cons: I have no cons to report for Premier Construction Software

Overall: As a CFO, I review the costs and revenues of all ongoing projects daily, which is crucial for catching any potential cost overruns. Premier has been excellent at tracking and recording the large number of change orders we process. We can access data and drill down into details for any cost category we’re reviewing. We now also have a fully functioning inventory module that helps us keep tighter control, resulting in significant cost savings.
The onsite training was a positive experience; they took the time to address our questions and walked us through different applications, giving us valuable hands-on experience. They were proactive and kept suggesting areas for us to consider.

Pros: Job costing is particularly important to me. Since we set up each house as a separate job, I’m constantly in there reviewing job costs, as are our project managers. One of my favorite features is how easily I can drill down into details—if I need to check an invoice, I just click, and it takes me right to it. The journal audits are another great tool for tracking where something went, and they’ve been incredibly helpful.

Cons: No cons to advise on about Premier Construction Software

Overall: I really like the functionality of Premier—it's incredibly intuitive. The look-up features are so handy, and I found myself navigating the software much faster than other systems

We previously used Sage, and it was so cumbersome. Even finding or generating reports was difficult. With Premier, it's much easier - the search functionality makes it simple to look up reports. We’ve been using Premier for almost five years, and we’re still discovering new features—it's amazing how much it can do!

At the end of the day, Premier really is the backbone of our business. It does so much for us, and I think that’s critical in a software partner.

Pros: The reporting is very comprehensive. You can see where you're headed, where you were in previous years, and where you're likely to be. You can even view project-specific details to track how you're doing with the budget.

Cons: There are no cons to report about Premier Construction Software

Overall: The reporting is very comprehensive. You can see where you're headed, where you were in previous years, and where you're likely to be. You can even view project-specific details to track how you're doing with the budget. With QuickBooks, I didn’t have that same level of clarity. You need to know where you stand financially and where you're going to be, so you can understand what changes need to be made and we can't do it without Premier. If I didn't have the numbers on the reporting and Premier, I wouldn't have the answers.

Pros: The job dashboard is a standout feature. I use it daily to monitor financials, and the Project Managers love how it puts everything they need in one place, making their work more efficient.

Cons: No cons or issues to report about Premier Construction Software.

Overall: We have around 200 people in the field and manage 40-50 active jobs at various stages across the Southeast. We used to rely on Sage 100, but its server-based nature made it difficult for everyone to access, especially with our projects spread out. Switching to a cloud-based solution like Premier was a significant improvement. It allowed us to consolidate multiple systems into one platform, giving us better visibility—no more jumping between platforms to find answers.

The job dashboard is a standout feature. I use it daily to monitor financials, and the Project Managers love how it puts everything they need in one place, making their work more efficient.

Pros: Premier has bridged the gap between accounting and project management, providing complete operational transparency.

Cons: No cons to report about Premier Construction Software.

Overall: After evaluating six providers, we chose Premier as it was the most immersive all-in-one solution, and we implemented it in just four months. It has truly transformed our operations. Since adopting Premier, we've secured an additional $20 million in work. With 40-50 active projects and subcontracting 60% of our work, our project managers value the consolidated solution that enhances visibility into project statuses, timelines, and budgets. Premier has bridged the gap between accounting and project management, providing complete operational transparency. Our owner now has confidence in the data and enjoys greater financial clarity. If you're considering a transition to Premier, my advice is simple: go for it!