A Procore alternative for UAE contractors
Procore is a construction project management platform that connects to a separate accounting system. SupaJack Construct is a construction ERP built for the UAE that runs site operations, purchasing, interim payments, VAT, the ledger and WPS payroll in one system. Which fits depends on whether you need deeper field tools or one system for site and books.
Two different kinds of product
Procore's UAE site describes project management, quality and safety, and financial management, with cost management that connects project and site teams to accounting. Its support pages list ERP integrations, so the accounting itself runs in a separate system connected to Procore. SupaJack Construct is that accounting and payroll system as well as the project system, built around UAE rules.
Side by side
| Area | Procore | SupaJack Construct |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Construction project management platform (procore.com) | Construction ERP for UAE contractors |
| Accounting and ledger | Connects to a separate ERP through integrations (Procore support) | Built in: ledger, journals, VAT, banking, budgets |
| UAE WPS payroll | Not described on Procore's UAE page | Built in: payslips, overtime, gratuity and the WPS salary file |
| Interim payments and retention | Financial management tools (procore.com/en-ae) | Applications, certificates, invoices, advance recovery and retention tranches |
| UAE VAT on progress billing | Not described on Procore's UAE page | 5% VAT with advance recovery and two retention VAT settings |
| Pricing basis | Annual fee by product, based on annual construction volume, unlimited users (procore.com/pricing) | By quote, based on company size and modules |
| Field tools | Project management and quality and safety products | Projects, inspections, submittals, approvals; no scheduling, BIM or safety module |
When Procore is the better fit
- You need the quality and safety tools Procore lists on its UAE site, or a field project management platform on its own.
- You already run an ERP you are happy with and want a project layer on top of it.
- You work across many countries and want one platform outside UAE-specific rules.
When SupaJack Construct is the better fit
- You want site, purchasing, billing, accounts and payroll in one set of books.
- Your payroll must produce a WPS salary file and follow UAE gratuity, overtime and leave rules.
- Your cash depends on interim payments, advance recovery and retention, with VAT handled correctly.
- You do not want to pay for and maintain an integration between two systems.
Moving across
SupaJack Construct starts from your own records through an onboarding workbook and bulk importers. Read the buyer's guide, the interim payments guide, the labour law guide, the VAT guide, the procurement guide and the WPS file checker, or book a demo.
Questions people ask
Is SupaJack Construct a Procore alternative?
For UAE contractors who want project operations and accounting, payroll and VAT in one system, yes. If you mainly need quality and safety tools or a field project platform on top of an existing ERP, Procore may suit better.
Does Procore include accounting?
Procore's support pages describe ERP integrations, so accounting runs in a connected system.
Does Procore produce a UAE WPS salary file?
Procore's UAE page does not describe WPS payroll. SupaJack Construct produces the WPS file from approved payroll.
How is Procore priced?
Procore says it charges an upfront annual fee by product based on annual construction volume, with unlimited users.
How is SupaJack Construct priced?
By quote, based on company size and the modules used.
Does SupaJack Construct do scheduling or safety?
No. It tracks project stages, approvals, inspections and submittals, but has no scheduling, BIM or safety module.
Can I use both?
Yes. Some contractors use a field tool for site coordination and SupaJack Construct as their system of record for money and payroll.