Amicus was operating a legacy job cost accounting system that became outdated, cumbersome, and resource intensive. The system’s complexity created onboarding challenges for new team members and required costly external efforts. Amicus identified the need for a cloud based solution to streamline processes, improve controls, and integrate seamlessly with their existing tools, design and preconstruction
Processes.

With modern tools comes modern solutions and the opportunities that are enabling Amicus to continue its leadership as a preferred interior fit-out design-build contractor. Autodesk Construction Cloud with its unique blend of enhanced project management (PM) Tools enables contract administrators (CA) and project managers the ability to accurately manage project financial performance while having efficiency of document management, scheduling and correspondence wrapped directly into project financial tools.

Unavailable in construction accounting software whose primary focus is company and project financials – users of Autodesk Construction Cloud benefit from project controls that wrap both project financials into
operational efficiencies, allowing PM’s and CA’s access to inter-connected project management records with financial visibility.

The Amicus Team now has upstream client progress claims next to downstream subcontract agreement that directly integrates to Docu-Sign. Allowing weekly project forecasts and AR / AP financial reporting next to programme management.

This unique functionality is made possible through ACC direct linkage of MYOB Acumatica, Asta Power Project and Microsoft Project programmes to ACC
project budget and billing structures. Combined with ACC Docs that assures correct drawing and specification version referencing, enabling the Amicus team to access document markup tools and revision control with workflows. Giving field or office personnel quick access through mobile native apps or web browser.

The implementation, involving forty-five team members across various roles, was a significant shift for the organisation. Initially referred to as the ERP upgrade project, the transition introduced new workflows and checkpoints, enhancing visibility and controls but also increased task complexity.

Reflecting on the process, Hollie described it as “building the plane as we fly it.”

Looking back, Hollie acknowledges the value of piloting systems before going live. “We could have approached the implementation of ACC Cost Management as project, acting as the client and general contractor,” she reflects.

This approach would have provided firsthand experience with ACC Build Cost Management features while refining workflows. Despite change management challenges, Hollie is proud of the progress made, considering we went live without a pilot, it’s remarkable how well we’ve adapted.”

Amicus will continue to focus on optimising ACC’s functionality, expanding the use of ACC modules like Docs, Build, BIM Collaboration. With combined use of ACC modules and Autodesk Construction Cloud common data environment, Amicus will continue to increase efficiencies for both internal staff and external teams. By the end of 2025, Amicus will achieve its goal of All-In-One construction platform that drives team process efficiencies, allowing Amicus’s design team to manage module coordination next to pre-construction and delivery team workflows. Using BIM Collaboration and ACC Docs external or team members with permissions can view and leverage the most current Revit design models, confidently supporting the Design, Preconstruction, Project, and
Cost Management Teams.

Leveraging Autodesk Construction Cloud’s Business Intelligence report automation enables team members to manage by exception with confidence and accuracy reducing manual checks and validations. Each project user has access to their customisable home screen with key project financial reports easily viewable in reporting formats customised to Amicus’s preferences.