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Crows Nest

Built for Custom Manufacturers. Built to Run Every Job.·crowsnestsoftware.com

Crows Nest is ERP and project management software built for custom manufacturers, covering estimating, scheduling, job costing, and production. It provides modules for project management, cost management, production, installation close-out, and mobile field access via Android and iOS apps. The software can be deployed in the cloud or on-site, and integrates with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Sage, and Xero as well as industry tools like Microvellum, Cabinet Vision, Bluebeam, and Planswift.

What it's for

estimating and quotingjob costing and budget vs. actual trackingproduction scheduling and work order managementinventory control and material requisitioningprogress billing and AIA-compliant invoicinginstallation scheduling and close-out managementlabor and time tracking in shop and fieldshipping and delivery tracking with barcode scanningshop drawing and submittal trackingcustom dashboard and reporting creationfixed asset and equipment tracking

Features 17

Accounting integration with QuickBooks, Sage, and Xero
Alternate quotes and material substitution pricing
Barcode scanning for shipping and delivery manifests
CRM/project contacts and communication tools
Custom dashboard creation tool
Estimating with product library, takeoffs, and BOM creation
Fixed asset and depreciation management
Labor and time tracking via Windows time-clock and mobile app
Material requisitioning and real-time inventory tracking
Mobile Android/iOS app for field access
Over 300 customizable standard report layouts
Production scheduling with forward and backward scheduling
Progress billing with retainage and AIA G702/G703 invoicing
Real-time job costing (budget vs. actual)
Shop drawing, RFI, and submittal tracking with revision history
Task management with automated workflow triggers
Work order management with milestone dates

At a glance

self-hostable

DeploymentHybrid

PlatformsWindows, iOS, Android

Forcustom manufacturers, project-based manufacturers, service providers, subcontractors, woodworking industry businesses

CompanyCrows Nest Software · 2008

Integrations

QuickBooksSageXeroMicrovellumCabinet VisionBluebeamPlanswiftMitrefinchExcelOnscreen Takeoff

Pricing

No specific prices are listed publicly. The site states 'No subscriptions, no vendor lock-in. Buy once, own forever with perpetual licensing.'