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PilotagePro for construction companies

Construction is a sector where margin plays out on each project, and where a poor read on profitability per job can turn a promising year into a difficult one. PilotagePro is the business performance management tool designed for construction company leaders: it makes the real margin generated project by project visible every month, alongside the variance between quoted and actual, and the cash flow projected over the next 90 days.

The pilot challenges specific to construction

  • Margin plays out on the project. A poorly quoted or poorly managed project can tip the overall profitability of the company. Without per-job tracking, the leader discovers variances too late, at year-end.
  • Payment terms are long. 60 to 90 days on average in construction. Working capital is structurally high, and cash flow tightens quickly during growth phases.
  • Variation orders and unbilled hours erode margin. Without post-project measurement discipline, the gap between theoretical margin and actual margin stays invisible and repeats project after project.
  • Seasonality weighs on cash flow. Activity peaks and troughs, advance material purchases, seasonal hiring all require rigorous cash projection.

Key indicators every construction company leader should track

Gross margin per project
Difference between invoiced revenue and direct costs actually incurred (materials, labour, subcontracting). To be compared systematically with the theoretical margin in the quote.
Actual hours vs. quoted hours
Key indicator: are projects running within the planned time? A systematic positive variance of 10 to 15% reveals an upstream quoting problem.
Profitability by project type
Which activity truly drives profitability? New build, renovation, extensions, co-ownership? Without this read, it is impossible to arbitrate the commercial portfolio.
90-day projected cash flow
Customer collections at real payment terms plus disbursements (payroll, suppliers, subcontracting) over the next 3 months. Anticipates tensions rather than enduring them.
Break-even point reached and remaining
How much revenue remains to be produced this year to cover fixed costs? A strategic benchmark for commercial policy.
Working capital and its evolution
The combination of customer receivables plus work-in-progress less supplier payables. A central indicator of cash health for a growing construction business.

How PilotagePro addresses construction challenges

PilotagePro is designed for construction company leaders who want to move from gut-feel management to figure-based daily management. You price your projects, your hours, your quotes - PilotagePro turns these operational actions into a living economic read: real margin per project, quote vs. actual variance, profitability per job, projected cash flow. You are accompanied in the onboarding and reading of your numbers - by a Pérenne Réseau consultant anchored on your territory, by your chartered accountancy firm if it distributes PilotagePro, or by an outsourced CFO. Over 700 companies supported since 2009, including a significant share from construction.

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Frequently asked questions

Is PilotagePro suitable for construction companies of any size?+

PilotagePro is designed for construction SMEs of 5 to 75 employees. The tool adapts to the complexity of the business: a 30-employee structural works firm and an 8-employee craft business both benefit from it, with parameters tailored to their respective challenges.

How does PilotagePro integrate site hours?+

Hours can be entered by site managers or operatives themselves, on mobile or desktop. PilotagePro then consolidates these hours per project and compares them with the quoted time, in real time.

Does PilotagePro replace my chartered accountant?+

No. PilotagePro complements the chartered accountant. The accountant produces retrospective financial statements (balance sheet, tax filing). PilotagePro produces the continuous operational reading that the leader needs day-to-day to decide.

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