Construction and trades bookkeeping

Know which jobs are making money before the work is done.

You already have enough moving parts: job costs, material runs, subcontractor invoices, progress draws, holdbacks, supplier terms, and cash flow gaps while you wait to get paid. Agile keeps bookkeeping moving from your phone, so you can upload backup from the job site, answer quick questions between calls, and get CPA-managed reports you can actually use.

Bookkeeping from the job siteCPA-managed bookkeepingBuilt for Canadian contractors and trades
Construction business owners reviewing project costs on site

Client proof

Trusted by construction and trades companies just like yours.

Stellar Exteriors
Desjardins Contracting Ltd
HS Masonry Inc.
Slattery Services
Solstice Electrical Services
"The level of service Agile has provided has exceeded my expectations."
Danny ReidOwner, Solstice Electrical Services
"Thanks Agile! This is the kind of detail we are looking for to help us run our business, and it is really appreciated."
Goran PralicaFortius Mechanical

Construction and trades reality

Construction bookkeeping gets complicated before the invoice is even paid.

Every job creates a moving trail of labour, materials, subcontractors, equipment, deposits, progress billing, holdbacks, and tax timing. Agile organizes that activity into a bookkeeping workflow built around how contractors and trades businesses actually run.

Job costing

Materials, labour, equipment, and subs

Keep project costs from disappearing into generic expense categories so job margin is easier to understand.

Cash flow

Progress billing, holdbacks, and delayed payments

Track what has been billed, what has been collected, and what is still tied up while you plan the next job.

Supplier payables

Terms, due dates, and trade discounts

Stay ahead of supplier bills and subcontractor payments so cash decisions are based on what is coming next.

Less than five minutes a week

Construction and Trades: Complexity Made Easy

Job costs, receipts from the field, subcontractor bills, progress draws, holdbacks, supplier terms, GST/HST, and payroll can make construction bookkeeping feel scattered. Agile keeps your part simple from the phone in your pocket, so you can stay current without getting pulled away from the worksite.

It's as easy as one, two, three.

01

Upload Backup On The Go

Snap a photo of receipts from the job site or forward invoices via email.

02

Quick Responses

Agile publishes any questions or clarifications to the Agile App for you to respond to quickly and easily when you have a moment.

03

Get Reports

Take back control over your business decisions with accurate, real-time reports and an AI analyzer in the Agile App.

How Agile helps

A bookkeeping workflow built around construction and trades decisions.

Keep job costs organized

Track materials, subcontractors, labour, tools, equipment, and project expenses with cleaner bookkeeping support.

Reduce owner follow-up

Use the Agile App from your phone to answer bookkeeping questions and upload missing support without digging through email threads.

Stay on top of payables

Track supplier due dates, subcontractor bills, payment terms, and upcoming cash needs before they become surprises.

Make job reports useful sooner

Weekly updates and monthly review help owners see job performance, cash flow pressure, and margin issues earlier.

Connected tools

Agile plugs into the apps you already use to run your business.

QuickBooks, Dext, bank feeds, payroll, supplier invoices, field receipts, payment processors, and more connect with the Agile App so construction and trades bookkeeping stays visible from the job site to the office while CPA accountants review the details.

Apps that connect with Agile including banks, QuickBooks, Dext, payroll and payment tools
Job and supplier activityReceipts, bills, payments, bank feeds, and payroll details stay connected to the bookkeeping workflow.
Visible follow-upMissing receipts, job details, supplier bills, and quick questions stay organized in the Agile App.
CPA accountant reviewAutomation handles repetitive work while Agile reviews exceptions, reconciliations, and reports.

What clarity unlocks

Know what is happening before the next draw, supplier bill, or payroll run.

Construction and trades owners need books that support practical decisions wherever the day takes them. Agile turns the daily flow of receipts, bills, questions, and reports into clearer signals for job margin, cash flow, payables, and growth.

  • See whether jobs are turning into profit and cash.
  • Understand which costs are tied to each project.
  • Track supplier bills, subcontractor payments, and due dates.
  • Plan payroll, materials, equipment, and owner pay with better numbers.

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Helpful services for construction and trades businesses

FAQ

Construction and trades bookkeeping questions

Can Agile help track job costs?

Yes. Agile can help organize construction bookkeeping around job costs such as materials, subcontractors, labour, equipment, and project expenses. The exact workflow depends on your current systems and reporting needs.

Can Agile help if my contractor books are behind?

Yes. Catch-up or cleanup work can bring overdue months current before moving into an ongoing monthly bookkeeping rhythm.

How does Agile handle receipts from the field?

Agile keeps field support simple. Owners and team members can use their phone to snap photos of receipts or forward invoices, then Agile follows up through the Agile App when clarification is needed.

Does Agile support construction and trades businesses across Canada?

Yes. Agile works with Canadian construction and trades businesses across the country.

Next Step

Ready for cleaner construction and trades books?

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