Contractors Software Group 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

I have been in construction for over 25 years and in the past I have used different kinds of software . About 5 years ago I purchased The Simple Series and this is the best software that I have ever used! True there was a big learning curve but their team was great to teach me through training sessions and today I am using The Pro Series. This is a very powerful program and you can upgrade, add modules as your company grows! I am also using the Web Portal which syncs with my computer which is another great feature! I would highly recommend this software to any contractor!

Integration is so much better and I feel that, while still learning, it has been the best software investment we have made.

This company seemed most interested in helping up to the point of purchase. After that they wouldn't return phone calls or emails to work through misunderstandings of the verbal agreements the salesman made during the sale process.

I purchased CSG's package in January 2013 and have been working to implement it in my remodeling business. What led me to this package was that I desired a way to have my client/job information flow from the prospect phase all the way through the warranty phase and was frustrated with Quickbooks for not working like a contractor works (estimating, job cost tracking, change orders!) In my previous job, I worked a lot with American Contractor, and though it was clunky and archaic at times, I got used to being able to handle all aspects of a job from one program. CSG offered this capability at a price that a small contractor can afford. CSG is built on the Microsoft Access database platform. Databases can be confusing, but they are highly customizable and provide much better information flow and reporting than Excel. CSG has built the database interface to be pretty straightforward as far as data entry, estimating, accounting, and project management (don't expect all the pretty icons and windows you are used to seeing in QB - this is a workhorse pickup, not a flashy sports car). Make no mistake, this package has a large learning and implementation curve. I am 6 months in, and am just scratching the surface as far as having it fully implemented. The estimating program, for example, may require a good amount of time to update the processes and pricing to better accommodate the way you estimate. Same with the accounting program. If you don't have an accountant to help get you set up, I would recommend it (unless you have a great chart of accounts that works for you). However, the support team is very friendly and helpful. Terry handles the estimating and sales-builder and he is a former contractor and puts the program through the rings to ensure it works for contractors. Robyn is my support for the accounting side and she is very knowledgeable and is great at taking you through the program step-by-step. This is a large investment and commitment! If you don't want to make a serious change in your business don't do it! However, if you are planning for the future and want more control, more accurate accounting and reporting, and a "flowing" business system then by all means talk to CSG.

We are very happy with Customer support and his team. All our questions and needs were always taken care of in a timely fashion. We would highly recommend doing the training to fully implement all the software has to offer as with any new tool in your business

Like all of us in the business, I grew weary of software designed by folks with little if any actual construction experience. I was using spread sheets, word, and manual calculations to handle the four basics of a real integration. The basic four...Sales, Estimating, Accounting, and a Schedule. There were programs out there that ranged from $500.00 to $30,000. In 1992 I chose CSG's Take Off Plus, Job Accounting Plus, and MS Project for scheduling. I was able to get interfaces with CadSoft and Ms Projct that worked well with Take Off Plus. I used Microsoft Sched+ to track Sales contacts and appointments. After implementing, I was 5% above the average in the Greater Atlanta Hombuilder's Association net profit average, by 1994. Over the years it has evolved to incorporate new tools and interfaces making it faster, more integrated, and easier to communicate. Now, the truth about all software, its "soft". It takes real time and effort to set up and anyone who presents you with an "Easy" button should be shown the door. Half of what you spend for software will likely be required in training. Are you willing to change you time consuming processes? You will have to in order to succeed in today's markets. Do you have to be faster, more efficient, and agressive in a 2013 arena, yes. CSG is no different in that respect to time, however, the return investment for time spent is superior to any tool in the industry that I am aware of. They are at least 19 months ahead in system programming of any competitor that is even attempting a truly seamless integration. Finally, If I were actively Building and Consulting today, would I use CSG as my tool of choice? Yes and I don't consider the truth a conflict of interest. I love teaching the product.

I want to thank Kuntson Assoc. for advancing my estimating, accounting, and timecard reporting. We have been in business for 25 years under Hansen Hometech Inc. and 5 years prior under Doug Hansen and Sons Construction. We have been working with them since day one. I had a Quickbooks stint for 5 years because it was windows based. Then back to the windows CGS version Plus Series. It has been a learning experience and I thank them for encouraging our company to look forward. There were times I had to go backwards to move forward, and they were always available to answer questions and resolve our problems. The last 4 years has tested the 30 year relationship like no other. I have been able to reduce my office expense by $75,000, increased my number of estimates by 100%, and maintained my closing ratio to a manageable amount. The jobs became smaller and change orders increased because people liked how we did our work and wanted to hire us for more work. It tested our accounting, scheduling, and timecard reporting - which meet each challenge. I have waited 30 years for the field to tell me when a change order needs to be signed. Thanks for all your help.

Our team has been using the Plus Series now for over 3 years and have experienced a wealth of knowledge, training, and support from Contractors Software Group. The integration of their systems (Sales, Estimating, and Accounting), after a short learning curve and excellent training, has improved our operations greatly. We are ever continuing to improve they way we do our business with the help and implementation of ideas and concerns into CSG's annual updates. CSG has even accommodated our practices by providing the necessary and requested custom reports which allows us to provide better information to our clients in a format that we want and use on a daily basis. Thank you CSG for your continued support, training and foresight into our industry. I would highly recommend the Plus Series software to any new or experienced contractor looking to improve the way they do business and their bottom line.