LMC Construction: Taking Control of Project Delivery with Autodesk Construction Cloud
Customer Snapshot:
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Company: LMC Construction
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Location: Pacific Northwest, USA
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Industry: General Contractor
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Focus Area: Housing & Commercial
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Firm Size: < 500 employees
We’re able to customize and update the system as often as we need, with no hassle
Established in 2004, LMC Construction is an employee-owned general contractor specializing in affordable and market-rate housing across Oregon and Washington. Known for its collaborative approach and commitment to quality, LMC delivers both new construction and renovation projects, including multifamily communities and commercial buildings.
The Challenge: Limited Customization and Restricted Visibility
LMC had been using a major competitor’s construction management platform for several years. Over time, the system became increasingly restrictive — particularly when integrating financial data with existing ERP systems.
Key challenges included:
- Limited customization options
- Difficulty tailoring workflows to project needs
- Constraints around financial integrations
- A renewal process that felt transactional rather than collaborative
The previous platform’s limited flexibility created roadblocks, especially as LMC sought greater transparency and control over project budgets.
The Stakes: Control, Transparency, and Scalability
As projects grew in complexity, LMC needed a platform that could:
- Integrate seamlessly with existing ERP systems
- Provide visibility into individual cost items
- Standardize workflows across teams
- Support long-term operational growth
Without a more adaptable system, LMC risked inefficiencies and limited insight into financial performance across projects.
Choosing a Partner: A Transformative Transition
The decision to transition to Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) was driven by its flexibility, customization capabilities, and seamless integration with LMC’s systems.
Unlike the previous platform, Autodesk offered:
- Extended trials for thorough evaluation
- Customizable packages tailored to LMC’s needs
- Greater visibility into cost structures
- A scalable foundation for future growth
To support implementation and training, LMC partnered with ARKANCE, who played a critical role in configuring the system and ensuring effective adoption.
The Approach: Implementation, Integration, and Enablement
The transition focused on more than just switching platforms — it centered on building a stronger operational foundation.
Key elements included:
- Structured implementation and system setup
- Financial-side customization to meet ERP requirements
- Workflow optimization across teams
- Comprehensive training and enablement
- Ongoing support to ensure sustained adoption
This enabled LMC to not only configure the system to their needs but also create internal training materials for continued education.
The Outcomes: Greater Visibility, Control, and Efficiency
By transitioning to Autodesk Construction Cloud, LMC Construction can:
Take Control of the Platform
Improve Financial Visibility
Centralize Project Data
Standardize Workflows
Build a Scalable Foundation
The Impact: A Scalable Digital Foundation
Beyond solving previous limitations, the transition established a framework for continuous improvement and scalability.
LMC is now positioned to:
- Scale processes with confidence
- Integrate innovation into operations
- Maintain consistent execution across projects
- Build on a digital foundation designed for long-term success
By taking control of its construction management platform, LMC strengthened its ability to deliver high-quality outcomes across every project.
Why It Worked
- Flexible, customizable platform aligned to business needs
- Seamless ERP integration
- Structured implementation and training support
- Focus on long-term scalability, not short-term replacement