Controller Julie Kovacs sat down with Jonas Construction Software to share how Pollard Enterprises closed a costly gap in its change order process and modernized payroll after bringing every Jonas module online.
The Problem
Controller Julie Kovacs sat down with Jonas Construction Software to share how Pollard Enterprises closed a costly gap in its change order process and modernized payroll after bringing every Jonas module online.
Before moving fully onto Jonas, Pollard was dealing with:
- Change order approvals that lived in verbal conversations rather than a tracked system
- Billable work going uninvoiced because approvals were never chased down
- Payroll and payables still running on mailed paper checks
- Delays and administrative burden created by manual, disconnected processes
By the time month-end arrived, the billing window on unchased change orders had already closed. The work was done, but the revenue was gone.
The Strategy
Pollard implemented Jonas Construction Software and, importantly, brought all modules online rather than running the platform piecemeal. Key initiatives included:
- Moving change order approvals into a tracked, visible workflow
- Transitioning payroll and payables from paper checks to EFT processing
- Connecting job costing, payroll, and payables on a single integrated platform
- Configuring every module so that cost and operational data flowed together
Julie’s view is that the financial benefit of Jonas comes specifically from full module integration. When everything is set up and connected, the visibility into costs and operations creates direct savings across the business.
The Results
Trackable Change Order Approvals
Change order approvals moved out of verbal conversations and into a tracked process. As a result, Pollard stopped losing billable work to missed follow-up.
Recovered Billing Before the Window Closed
With approvals visible, the team could invoice change order work before month-end closed the revenue window.
Payroll and Payables on EFT
Payroll and payables shifted from mailed paper checks to EFT processing. This cut both the time and the cost of every payment cycle.
A Genuinely User-Friendly Platform
Julie describes Jonas as genuinely user friendly, which mattered for adoption across the office and the field.
Cost Visibility Across the Business
When every module connects and runs together, Jonas gives roofing operations like Pollard the cost visibility they need to run a tighter, more profitable business.
"If you integrate and set up all the modules, then it makes it easy. And then there's cost savings with that, because you're able to see where everything is. Everything's captured."
About Jonas Construction Software
Jonas Construction Software offers integrated construction software solutions tailored to the needs of the construction industry, particularly mechanical and specialty contractors.
With a commitment to building software focused on accounting automation, enterprise efficiency, and superior cost reporting, Jonas’ comprehensive suite of solutions includes automated accounting and payroll, project management, service management, and supporting integrated operations. To learn more about how Jonas can help your service and construction business enhance cash flow predictability and maximize profits, request a demo today.
