Explorer Eclipse
Construction accounting software
Construction ERP software
Construction software
Construction management software
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What is Explorer Eclipse
Explorer Eclipse is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system designed for construction-related distributors and suppliers, with functionality that typically spans financials, inventory, purchasing, order management, and customer service operations. It is used by organizations that need integrated back-office and distribution workflows rather than project-only field execution. The product is commonly positioned for building materials and specialty distribution environments where inventory visibility and order-to-cash processes are central.
Distribution-centric ERP coverage
Explorer Eclipse focuses on distribution operations such as inventory, purchasing, pricing, order entry, and fulfillment alongside core accounting. This aligns well with construction supply and materials businesses that require tight coordination between warehouse activity and financial posting. For firms where distribution is the operational center of gravity, this can be a better fit than project-management-first construction platforms.
Integrated financial and operations data
The system is designed to keep operational transactions (sales orders, receipts, inventory movements) connected to general ledger and related accounting records. This reduces reliance on manual rekeying between separate accounting and operations tools. It supports more consistent reporting across sales, inventory, and finance when processes are implemented end-to-end.
Fit for multi-branch workflows
Construction distributors often operate across multiple branches, warehouses, and sales teams with shared item masters and customer pricing rules. Explorer Eclipse is commonly implemented in environments that need centralized control with local execution. This can help standardize processes across locations while maintaining operational visibility.
Not a project-management-first tool
Explorer Eclipse is primarily oriented to distribution and back-office ERP needs, not field-centric construction project execution. Organizations that require deep capabilities for RFIs, submittals, daily logs, or complex jobsite collaboration may need additional systems. This can increase integration and process complexity for general contractors or project-heavy firms.
Implementation and change effort
ERP deployments typically require significant configuration, data migration, and process redesign, and Explorer Eclipse implementations are no exception. Teams may need dedicated internal resources and partner support to map workflows such as pricing, inventory controls, and financial close. Time-to-value can be longer than lighter-weight construction accounting or point solutions.
Limited public product transparency
Compared with some widely marketed construction platforms, there is less easily accessible, standardized public information about modules, packaging, and current roadmap. Buyers may need to rely more on vendor demos, partner documentation, and reference calls to validate fit. This can make early-stage comparison and requirements mapping more time-consuming.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Base (Core) | Contact for pricing (custom) | Core job-cost accounting & project management modules: General Ledger; Accounts Payable; Accounts Receivable; Payroll; Multi-Currency; Cash Management; Job Costing; Project Management; Business Analytics; Business Alerts; Business Partners; Document Management; Equipment Control / Fixed Assets; Inter-Company; Financial Report Designer; Financial Reporter; Template Designer; Utilities. (Base is the starting package.) |
| Heavy & Civil Contractor | Contact for pricing (custom) | All Base modules + Employee Time Portal; Equipment Service Manager / Work Orders; Hired Truck Payroll; Inventory Management; Materials Handling; Purchase Orders; Uplink 3rd Party Integration; Web Time Entry. |
| General Contractor | Contact for pricing (custom) | All Base modules + Employee Time Portal; Equipment Service Manager / Work Orders; Inventory Management; Materials Handling; Purchase Orders; Project Control; Subcontractors; Uplink 3rd Party Integration; Web Time Entry. |
| Specialty Contractor | Contact for pricing (custom) | All Base modules + Employee Time Portal; Inventory Management; Materials Handling; Purchase Orders; Project Control; Uplink 3rd Party Integration; Web Time Entry. |
| Add-on Modules (available separately) | Contact for pricing (custom) | Examples: Eclipse Integrator; Eclipse Texting; Email Archiving; Employee Time Portal; Equipment Service Manager / Work Orders; Forms; Highway Bridge Maintenance; Hired Truck Payroll; Human Resources; Inventory Management; Invoice OCR; Materials Handling; Mobile Forms; Mobile PO; Mobile Service Management; Project Control; Purchase Orders; Sales Orders; Subcontractors; Time and Material Billing; Uplink 3rd Party Integration; Web Time Entry. |
Notes: Pricing is custom and requires scheduling a Pricing Discovery Call. Eclipse is sold on a named-user paradigm; all systems start with the core which includes three enterprise users and scale by adding users and optional modules. Deployment options include on-premise licensing or cloud hosting; implementation fees apply and vary by company size and selected modules.
Seller details
Epicor Software Corporation
Austin, Texas, USA
1972
Private
https://www.epicor.com/
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