Jonas Construction
by Jonas Construction Software · Construction
Integrated construction ERP connecting field operations and accounting for contractors.
- Works with
- Procore, XOi
- Deployment
- Cloud, On-premise
- Company size
- Small business, Mid-market
- Pricing
- Quote-based
- Headquarters
- Markham, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Jonas Construction Software is an all-in-one construction ERP and accounting platform built for mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other specialty and service contractors. Rather than bolting onto a third-party ERP, Jonas is itself the system of record: it combines general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and job costing with project management and service management in a single database, so field and back-office teams work from the same real-time data.
The platform is organized around four pillars: accounting, project management, service management, and operations/reporting. On the accounting side it handles multi-company general ledger, AP/AR, U.S. and Canadian payroll (posted directly to job cost and GL), bank reconciliation, and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting built for construction financial workflows. On the project side it covers change orders, RFIs, submittals and transmittals, project scheduling, daily logs, document management, and drawing control. Service-oriented contractors also get work order management, dispatch scheduling, preventative maintenance contracts, and a client service portal.
Jonas reports more than 30 years in the construction software market and over 14,000 users, and vendor marketing describes more than 50 integrated modules across the suite. The company is headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Canada.
Screenshots & demo
Demo video from the vendor's YouTube channel.
Features & capabilities
Construction Accounting & Job Costing
Core financial management built for construction workflows.
- General ledger and multi-company management
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable
- U.S. and Canadian payroll posted directly to job cost and GL
- Job costing tracked from the field and back office
- Work-in-progress (WIP) reporting
- Automated bank reconciliation
Project Management
Tools for managing the full project lifecycle beyond scheduling.
- Construction change orders
- RFIs, submittals and transmittals
- Project scheduling and resource assignment
- Daily logs
- Time tracking and field data entry
- Progress billing
Document & Drawing Control
Centralized project documentation and revision tracking.
- Document management
- Drawing control with revision visibility
- Centralized project communication
Service Management
Field service and maintenance contract management for service contractors.
- Work order management and billing
- Dispatch scheduling
- Preventative maintenance contracts
- Field service management
- Client service portal
Operations & Procurement
Supporting operational modules across the contractor business.
- Equipment management
- Inventory management and control
- Purchase order and procurement
- Business intelligence and reporting
Common use cases
- Unifying job costing, payroll, and general ledger for a mechanical or specialty contractor on one database
- Tracking change orders, RFIs, and submittals against a live project budget
- Running preventative maintenance contracts and dispatching technicians for service-based contractors
- Producing WIP and job cost reports directly from field-entered time and costs
- Managing drawing revisions and project documents centrally across office and field teams
- Consolidating multi-company or multi-division construction accounting under one system
- Giving clients self-service visibility into service work through a client portal
Strengths & considerations
Strengths
- Single-database design where accounting, project management, and service management share real-time data rather than syncing between separate systems
- Deep focus on mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and specialty service contractors rather than general-purpose construction accounting
- Combines project-based construction management with recurring service/dispatch management in one platform
- Long incumbency in the trade-contractor market with a large existing user base (30+ years, 14,000+ users claimed by vendor)
ERP integrations
Listed as a third-party integration on software marketplace listings (e.g., GetApp, Capterra); Jonas itself functions as the primary accounting/ERP system rather than integrating into another ERP
Field service/technician documentation tool listed as an integration on software marketplace listings
Pricing
Pricing is not publicly listed; vendor requires contacting sales for a custom quote based on modules and company size. Get an independent shortlist with pricing guidance below.
About the vendor
- Headquarters
- Markham, Ontario, Canada
- Employees
- 51-200
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Jonas Construction — frequently asked questions
Does Jonas Construction integrate with QuickBooks?
Jonas Construction is designed to replace general accounting tools like QuickBooks rather than integrate with them, providing its own general ledger, AP/AR, and payroll built specifically for construction and service contractors.
Does Jonas Construction integrate with Procore?
Jonas Construction is listed with an integration to Procore on third-party software marketplaces, though the exact sync method and data direction are not publicly documented by the vendor.
How much does Jonas Construction cost?
Jonas Construction Software does not publish pricing. It uses quote-based pricing, so contractors need to contact the vendor for a custom quote based on modules and company size.
Who is Jonas Construction Software built for?
It targets mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other specialty and service contractors that need combined construction project accounting and field service management in one system.
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