Computer Guidance Corporation, the leading developer of cloud-based ERP solutions for the construction industry, announced that specialty marine construction firm, J.F. Brennan Company (Brennan), has implemented a real-time integration of its eCMS Construction Cloud ERP with Autodesk Construction Cloud’s construction management software Autodesk Build to enhance communication and information sharing between accounting and project management functions.
Headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Brennan specializes in marine infrastructure construction, environmental remediation, commercial diving, submarine cabling, and harbor management services. As part of its continued commitment to innovation and efficiency, the company sought a more unified view of its operations across departments.
Management identified several challenges related to siloed systems, including inconsistent communication across departments, an excess of manual data entry, duplicate recordkeeping, and poor visibility of real time project costs. Brennan’s project management and accounting systems operated independently, creating information gaps and inefficiencies.
To better integrate its business operations, Brennan turned to Computer Guidance Corporation implementation partner INRS. The combination of eCMS Cloud ERP and Autodesk Build now enables seamless data sharing between project and accounting teams, ensuring real-time visibility into job performance and financial metrics.
“Connecting our accounting and project management systems was a critical step forward,” said Ann Boland, CIO, Brennan. “With eCMS and Autodesk Build working together, we’ve eliminated redundant manual processes, improved collaboration across our organization, and streamlined our processes. The result is better data, faster decisions, and more time to focus on delivering high-quality projects.”
Steven Gross, VP of Client Solutions at Computer Guidance Corporation, added: “We’re proud to support Brennan’s vision for operational integration. By combining the strengths of eCMS and Autodesk Build, Brennan now has a scalable and connected platform that helps bridge the gap between the office and the field.”
“Through the integration of eCMS and Autodesk Build, Brennan now benefits from real-time, bi-directional data sharing between project management and accounting,” said Michael Carpenter, President, INRS. “This automation not only reduces manual data entry but also ensures that decision-makers have immediate access to accurate information whenever and wherever they need it.”
