Customer Newsletter - Q2/2025 Quarterly Newsletter
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This newsletter contains a lot of valuable information, please take a moment to read it in its entirety.
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Product Updates
eCMS Product Update
New Bank Reconciliation App
A new online bank reconciliation app has been added to eCMS providing users with an easy to use tool for assisting with bank account reconciliation. There is also a report available with this new app to further assist with the process.
New Import App
Two new Web2-based Import apps have been completed for importing T&M Rates and the G/L Chart of Accounts. Additionally, the Subcontract and Change Order Import apps have been enhanced with streamlined importing, editing, and update capabilities.
Project Income Forecasting Statement (PISF)
Enhancements have been completed to the Job Cost Income Forecast Statement function, adding the ability to enter monthly forecasts of Job Revenue, Margin, and Margin %. Customers can now submit forecasts of these values in monthly detail. Columns have also been added to the related IDI listing to provide reporting and analysis over this new function.
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In collaboration with CGC’s parent company, the JDM Technology Group, we continue developing eCMS One, the next generation of construction cloud ERP from CGC. eCMS One is a new ERP solution specifically designed for the construction industry with cutting-edge technology platform and functionality. A brief video is available with a high-level overview of eCMS One.
The eCMS One video and the presentation PPT file can be viewed on the CGC Portal under the eCMS One link.
📢 A lot more discussions and live demonstrations will take place at the 2025 Customer Connect User Conference in Nashville this August.
eCMS v.4.2 Fix Pack 3 Hot Fix 309 (HF309) is available for all Production and Test Environments.
Hot Fix 309 (HF309) is now available for all Production and Test Environments that are currently at eCMS v.4.2 Fix Pack 3 Hot Fix 308.
The Hot Fix 309 Release Notes document is located on the CGC Portal/Knowledge Center. eCMS Updates Release Notes under eCMS v.4.2 Fix Pack 3 Hot Fix 309 (HF309) Release Notes.
Please review the documentation and schedule installation as soon as possible.
For hosted customers:
The Software Delivery Team will be contacting you regarding the scheduling of your Test environment upgrade. If the date selected does not work out for you, please let us know.
You may also submit a ticket requesting the installation of eCMS v.4.2 Fix Pack 3 – Hot Fix 309.
For non-hosted customers:
Please submit a ticket requesting the installation of eCMS v.4.2 Fix Pack 3 - Hot Fix 309 into your Test Environments.
Hot Fix 309 availability for Production Environments follows about 1 week later.
If you have any questions, please open an online ticket.
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Payroll Tax Tables
✅ The 2025 Payroll Tax Table (PTT) imports, effective 06/20/2025, are now fully available on the CGC Portal for all PTT Subscribers.
CGC offers a Payroll Tax Table (PTT) Subscription Program that provides clients with access to the most up-to-date tax table import files, along with the necessary instructions and support to upload them into their eCMS systems—all for an annual fee.
The electronic PTT import files are cumulative and include all Federal and State/Province tables. Subscribers receive timely notifications whenever new tax table updates are available.
The subscription includes tax tables for:
U.S. Federal and all 50 states
District of Columbia
13 Canadian provinces/territories
3 U.S. commonwealths
In addition to update notifications, we also provide documentation on how to properly enroll employees in any new state or province, should your business expand into new regions.
Our primary source for U.S. State and Federal tax table changes is Wolters Kluwer. We receive daily updates and promptly implement changes to our system. Once updates are tested and documentation is complete, files are posted to the CGC Portal, and a notification is sent to all PTT Subscribers.
Interested in subscribing? Please complete the following steps:
Submit an incident — this helps us schedule and track your setup and assist with your initial import.
Complete the subscription form here:
https://cgcportal.computerguidance.com/payroll-tax-tables-update/
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Integrated Products
eCMS + Autodesk Integration
A real-time integration between eCMS Construction Cloud ERP and Autodesk's construction management software, Autodesk Build, is now available. This integrated solution from INRS enhances communication and information sharing between accounting and project management teams.
The eCMS + Autodesk Build platform streamlines workflows and improves data management across construction and manufacturing operations. This integration automates key tasks such as transferring and synchronizing project data, managing costs, and reducing manual entry and potential errors.
👏 JF Brennan - eCMS + Autodesk Case Study
eCMS + Procore Integration
eCMS + Procore by INRS delivers end-to-end construction financial and project management by combining the robust functionality of Procore PM with eCMS ERP.
This turnkey solution enables near real-time data exchange and standardized business processes across both field project operations and corporate financial management.
By integrating financial and operational data, the solution offers tighter financial control and enhanced visibility into project activities, helping organizations manage projects more efficiently and effectively.
👏 Sun Builders - eCMS + Procore Case Study
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📢📢📢A success story or two will be also shared in Nashville at the Customer Connect 2025 Conference.
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Customer User Conferences
Customer Connect 2025
We’re thrilled to share that registrations for Customer Connect 2025 have exceeded our expectations! We are actively making adjustments to the program to accommodate the larger group size. This is exciting and we’re committed to delivering a high-quality, impactful experience for all attendees.
👉 If you haven’t registered yet but plan to attend, please do so by July 7th so we can finalize our planning and ensure a great experience for everyone.
Stay tuned for more updates as we fine-tune the agenda to make this our best Customer Connect yet!
Customer Connect 2025 on August 13-15, 2025 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, in Nashville, TN.
Event registration, pricing, updated agenda, program schedule, and hotel registration are now available on the CGC Portal! (https://cgcportal.computerguidance.com/customer-connect-2025/)
Customer Connect will be a day and a half program fostering education and product discussions designed to empower your team and take your company's performance to next heights.
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Customer Focus 2026
Mark your calendars for Customer Focus 2026 User Conference!
Customer Focus 2026
July 12-15, 2026
Four Seasons Resort, Scottsdale, AZ
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CGC Customer Communications
Worried You May Have Missed a Communication?
Sometimes important emails can slip through the cracks or even land in your spam folder. To make sure you’re always in the loop on both technical and marketing communications, we’ve created a centralized “What’s New” page you can visit anytime.
🔗 Check out the What's New page
This page is also accessible through our New Support Site and includes the latest updates, announcements, and resources.
We recommend bookmarking or adding it to your favorites for quick access anytime you want to catch up on the latest from CGC.
CGC Customer Resources
We have two important webpages/portals available to our customers:
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Product Advisory Groups
We launched our Product Advisory Groups (PAGs) to provide a collaborative space where users can share ideas, discuss enhancements, and vote on product development items specific to each eCMS application.
To support this initiative, we’ve established a set of dedicated PAGs (see list below) and enhanced the CGC Portal Forum to enable more advanced collaboration between our customers and the CGC team.
These groups are designed to give you a direct voice in shaping the future of our products and we encourage your active participation!
Join the Conversation in Our Product Advisory Groups (PAGs)
CGC customers with access to the CGC Portal can now subscribe to one, multiple, or all PAGs and start collaborating with fellow users and CGC experts.
You can subscribe or unsubscribe at any time, and once you're in, you’ll have the ability to:
Start new conversations and reply to existing ones
Upload and download files (PDF, Word, Excel, images)
Share helpful URLs
Like or dislike comments
Receive notifications for forum activity within your subscribed PAGs
Each PAG is monitored by assigned CGC product experts, ensuring your feedback is heard and your questions are addressed.
Jump in, share your insights, and help shape the future of eCMS!
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Upcoming CGC University Schedule
The 2025 CGC University schedule has been updated and released! Below is the schedule for the remainder of 2025.
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07/17/2025 |
Manpower Scheduler |
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08/21/2025 |
Forms |
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09/18/2025 |
Monthly Payroll Close |
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10/16/2025 |
Project Data Import |
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11/20/2025 |
PO Request App Form |
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12/18/2025 |
Web2 Overview |
For full details, please visit the CGC University Portal.
📌 Need access to the CGC University Members page or have questions about the program?
Please reach out to Jennifer Spragg for assistance.
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2025 Hosted Maintenance Schedule
If you would like to view the schedule as a webpage and download/add each calendar event to your calendar, please click here and below.
Upcoming 2025 Hosted Maintenance Schedule
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