Top Sage App Integrations You Can't Live Without

Anyone who works in construction knows that disconnected and manual processes can slow down work and create bottlenecks. But for many companies, those manual and disparate systems are how work has always been done. They’ve become a way of life for everyday construction work. 

But it doesn’t have to be that way. Leveraging powerful app integrations, especially with Sage ERP, allows construction companies to streamline processes and create more effective and secure workflows — improving performance for everyone. 

hh2 is designed specifically with Sage in mind. Its integrations are essential for mid-size construction companies. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of integration and how hh2 syncs with Sage to boost performance in multiple areas. 

3 Common Challenges of Manual Processes  

Construction has numerous moving parts that often move quickly. Staying ahead of project deadlines, invoices, and client needs can be challenging, especially for companies that operate in silos with disconnected systems. Disconnected data hurts profitability, efficiency, and accuracy. A lack of integration brings other common issues, including the following: 

• Data silos. When systems operate independently, data becomes separated and disconnected around the company. Teams may be working off different data sources and not sharing information, leading to redundancies and errors. 

• Manual data entry. Entering data manually is cumbersome and opens the door to errors. When systems are integrated, they can easily share data with each other, meaning information only needs to be entered once and not necessarily manually. 

• Inefficiencies. When employees have to work on numerous systems, they face redundancies and extra work, which creates inefficiencies and can push back deadlines. 

When tasks are completed manually or have to be done repeatedly because the systems don’t talk to each other, productivity and accuracy decrease. Instead of moving projects forward and growing the business, employees have to spend time doing repetitive, manual tasks or fixing mistakes. That lack of efficiency can wreak havoc on project timelines, often creating a ripple effect of delays. 

Maximize Your ROI With Sage Integrations 

Sage is the market leader in construction industry accounting software and a powerhouse on its own. But its potential increases with software integrations that can boost your ROI and maximize efficiency. Integrations enhance operational efficiency by streamlining processes and reducing redundancies, offering many advantages, including the following:  

• Streamlined workflows. Integrations cut through red tape, allowing data and processes to flow smoothly and automatically. Information gets where it needs to be more quickly, creating more efficient processes. 

• Real-time data. Instead of waiting for updates in one system and manually moving them to another, integrations allow real-time data updates to give everyone instant access to the most accurate information. 

• Improved decision-making. Data drives strong decisions. When supervisors have access to accurate information in one place, they can make more informed decisions that set the company up for long-term success. 

Top Sage Integrations for Every Part of Your Business  

Hh2 was built to integrate easily with Sage. These integrations can streamline processes, improve data storage and security, and create a more efficient, productive construction company. 

AP Automation for Construction – hh2’s Doc Flow 

Construction finance moves quickly — Document Flow moves just as fast. Doc Flow replaces manual entry and spreadsheets to streamline processing invoices and credit card receipts for faster, easier, and more accurate accounts payable. Doc Flow seamlessly syncs with Sage to put all your financial documents in a single place. Advanced data capture OCR means you never have to manually key in another invoice. 

Doc Flow also offers clear visibility, routing, and reporting so users can quickly report, receive, and approve expenses in the mobile app. Set up customized approval workflows so that everything is approved in the correct order, quickly and seamlessly, and offers total visibility into expenses. 

Easy Construction Time Tracking—hh2’s Remote Payroll 

Time tracking can be cumbersome, especially with employees working on different job sites. hh2’s Remote Payroll captures all the data in one place and easily integrates with Sage for 70% faster payroll. Remote Payroll simplifies construction time tracking with easy-to-use mobile apps to capture time worked to be tracked, coded, approved, and reported. The punch clock allows users to capture their time worked on any device, even when they’re offline. Customized approval processes and automated workflows ensure that timesheets are coded correctly and approved quickly so companies stay in compliance. 

Streamlined Employee Management—hh2 Human Resources 

Employee data is the backbone of a successful human resources department. But it must be stored securely to avoid data leaks or cybersecurity issues. Employee data also needs to be organized to be easily accessible when needed. hh2’s Human Resource module collects, organizes, and securely stores everything leaders need to manage their people well. The tool automates HR needs to easily track training and certifications, performance evaluations, emergency contact information, and more. That way, when supervisors or the HR team need information about an employee, they can find it easily to spend more time with employees and less time searching for documents. 

Accessible Pay Stubs 

hh2’s Pay Stubs platform gives users the full pay stub history whenever they need it, creating simple solutions for employees and leaders. Pay Stubs offers easy cloud-based access and years’ worth of pay stubs in seconds. No more manually sorting through pay stubs or mailing information to employees. Pay Stubs saves HR and payroll staff time by reducing pay history requests. Pay stubs are available on any device for the full history of every employee’s time with the company and can easily be sorted or searched for quick, secure access. 

Affordable Field Management tools - Field Reports 

Construction doesn’t just happen in the office. Company supervisors need to be able to track work at multiple job sites to keep the field and back office in sync. That requires accurate and timely field reports. hh2’s Field Reports solution provides real-time updates so teams can stay connected no matter where they’re working. Field Reports integrates seamlessly with Sage for accurate field data. Users can create and submit field updates from any device and save time by attaching photos and videos. And with seamless integration to Sage, coding is accurate, so everyone has access to the information they need. 

Actionable and consolidated Data - Data Drop 

As the amount of data available to construction companies increases, it can become overwhelming to sort through and store the data and ensure that it is accurate. A single source of truth for all data provides visibility into all sides of the company for more accurate insights and better decision-making. Data Drop combines data for a complete view of your business. It pulls data from accounting, payroll, field reports, and more to consolidate data to a single location and replace siloed data with a single source of truth. 

Connected Construction - iPaaS 

Connecting project management software like Procore or Autodesk to Sage increases your speed to market and allocates development hours wisely. A single hh2 iPaaS works across multiple ERPs, creating a secure network of information. Two-way sync provides a secure flow of data so that the connected systems have accurate data that is organized and protected. 

Maximize your Sage ROI with hh2 

hh2’s Sage integrations can transform how your company operates, stores data, and manages information—creating a more efficient company. Ready to see what hh2 can do for you? Book your demo to see hh2’s back office construction software in action and its many integrations with Sage.