The BMS Growth Pathway: A Proven System for Building a Construction Company That Lasts
We have taken three New York City general contractors from startup to $10M, $50M, and $500M using this exact system. Here is how it works — and how it can work for you.
Most Contractors Outgrow Their Accounting System Long Before They Realize It.
When you have 12 active jobs, 40 subcontractors, union and non-union labor, retainage on every contract, AIA pay applications going out monthly, and a surety company asking for a WIP schedule — basic bookkeeping breaks down fast.
The problem is almost always the same: the contractor was not set up correctly from the beginning, and now fixing it is expensive, disruptive, and urgent.
The BMS Growth Pathway solves this before it starts. We build your financial foundation the right way on day one — and we scale it as you grow.
Stage 1: The Foundation (Startup to $5M)
Who This Is For: New contractors, contractors just formalizing their business, and contractors under $5M who know their current bookkeeping is not good enough.
What We Do: We set up your accounting from scratch — the right chart of accounts for a general contractor, job costing structured to give you real project visibility, AIA billing workflows, and subcontractor management that keeps you compliant. We handle your monthly bookkeeping and coordinate your payroll through trusted third-party partners.
The Result: A contractor who knows exactly where their money is, which jobs are making money, and what their business is actually worth.
Stage 2: The Growth Platform ($5M to $25M)
Who This Is For: Contractors who have outgrown QuickBooks, who are taking on larger projects, who need certified payroll reporting, and who want systems that can support a growing team.
What We Do: We implement Sage 100 Contractor — a purpose-built construction accounting platform with native job costing, AIA G702/G703 billing, subcontractor compliance management, certified payroll coordination, equipment tracking, and project management integration. We migrate your data, train your team, and provide ongoing support..
The Result: A contractor with real financial infrastructure — systems that support project managers, field supervisors, office staff, and ownership with the information they each need, when they need it.
Stage 3: The Enterprise Platform ($25M and Above)
Who This Is For: Established general contractors with multiple entities, large project pipelines, full accounting departments, and bonding requirements that demand sophisticated financial reporting.
What We Do: We implement Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate — the industry standard for mid-market and large general contractors. Multi-entity consolidation, full job cost accounting, complex AIA billing, property management, and the WIP reporting depth that surety companies and banks expect. We have been implementing Sage 300 CRE since its Timberline days in the early 1990s.
The Result: A contractor with enterprise-grade financial systems, a professional accounting team running on best-in-class software, and financial reporting that impresses their bonding company, their bank, and their ownership group.
The Proof
We have taken this exact system all the way three times with New York City general contractors.
$0 → $10M
10 years | NYC General Contractor
Started with us as a startup. Foundation, Sage 100, Sage 300. Ten years later — $10M in annual revenue.
$0 → $50M
8 years | NYC General Contractor
Same three-stage system. Eight years of growth. $50M in annual revenue built on the right foundation.
$80M → $500M
15 years | NYC General Contractor
Came to us at $80M with systems that could not keep up. Sage 300 CRE implementation and 15 years of growth to $500M.
These are not coincidences. This is what happens when you build on the right foundation.
Is The Growth Pathway Right For You?
The Growth Pathway is built for general contractors who are serious about growth — whether you are brand new or doing $20 million and ready to take the next step.
If you are just starting out, we want to be your first call — not the expensive consultant you bring in at $10M to fix a mess.
If you are an established contractor who knows your systems are behind where your business is, we want to show you what enterprise construction accounting looks like.