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TL;DR: SPM sets up ControlQore for excavation contractors with cost codes by soil classification and depth band aligned to the estimate structure. Foremen post actual costs daily. Weekly: actual CY cost per day against estimated unit price. Monthly: WIP schedule from actual data. Full setup in 30 days, fully operational in 60 days.
ControlQore for Excavation
ControlQore for
Excavation Contractors.
QuickBooks shows you total labor cost. ControlQore shows you actual cost per CY against estimated cost per CY — every week, while the job is running. Here is how SPM builds the system for excavation contractors.
Published: May 2026 · Updated: May 2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How does ControlQore work for excavation contractors?
SPM builds ControlQore cost codes aligned to the excavation estimate structure - cost codes by soil classification and depth band. Foremen post actual costs daily by cost code. Weekly: actual CY cost per day against estimated unit price. Monthly: WIP schedule from actual data. The owner sees job-level profitability in week two not at closeout.
What cost codes does SPM build for excavation contractors?
Cost codes for excavation contractors include: topsoil stripping, common excavation by depth, rock excavation, structural excavation by structure type. Each cost code maps to the corresponding category in the estimate so actual vs estimated comparison is direct and weekly.
What is ControlQore?
ControlQore is purpose-built construction job costing and WIP reporting software for commercial subcontractors at $1M-$12M. More capable than QuickBooks for job costing, more affordable than Sage or Foundation. SPM sets it up and manages it. The owner does not have to learn it.
How long does ControlQore setup take?
30 days for setup, 60 days to fully operational. Cost codes aligned to the trade estimate structure, chart of accounts migration, and WIP schedule template are all built in month one.
Does ControlQore replace QuickBooks?
Yes. SPM migrates all clients from QuickBooks to ControlQore at engagement start. ControlQore handles all accounting functions plus construction-specific job costing and WIP reporting that QuickBooks cannot do at the depth commercial subcontractors need.
How much does ControlQore cost?
Approximately $100 per month per $1M in revenue. A $4M subcontractor pays approximately $400 per month for ControlQore in addition to the SPM fee. Significantly less than Sage 100 or Foundation while more capable than QuickBooks for job costing.
Do I need to handle payroll in ControlQore?
No. SPM does not handle payroll. ControlQore integrates with payroll providers. SPM has vetted payroll partners including prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon integrations.
