How does implementation work?

Canals is built to connect with common construction accounting systems, and has a proven track record of complex ERP integrations with suppliers. Implementation is fast with minimal IT lift. Dozens of integrations are pre-built for quick and easy setup, and our dedicated implementation team is there to support at every step of the way.

How easy is Canals to use really?

Canals for contractors was built by and for construction industry veterans who know the challenges of your day-to-day work in and out. Its design is based on the observed behaviors of these teams and their in-depth feedback. Crews submit requests they already communicate, whether that’s a voice note, a text, or a photo of a handwritten list.

How does Canals fit into our existing way of working?

Canals was created to remove the painful parts of your job that cost time and money you don’t have: tedious and error-prone manual data entry, chasing down answers to “where’s my stuff?” and managing thousands of emails a week. Instead of a patchwork of spreadsheets and sticky notes, Canals offers automations that give real-time visibility, eliminate re-keying, and help your business scale.

Are our processes too complicated to automate?

Canals was designed to simplify the complexity of the construction industry. Large buyouts, blanket purchasing orders, release management, and multiple document formats are all handled natively, so no matter your volumes or project complexity, Canals is here to simplify.

Simplified, Centralized Material Procurement

Connect the field, to the office, to your suppliers with AI built for construction

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Advanced Sourcing and Procurement

Canals ASAP gives you one platform to manage material lists, quotes, and orders—from the initial buyout to daily drawdowns—streamlining your purchasing and connecting you directly to your preferred suppliers

Step 1: Submit from the Field

Crews build material lists in their preferred format, submit them to their foremen or PMs for review, and track every request’s status from a dedicated mobile app.

type it in

write it down

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Step 2: Project Management and Purchasing

Project management and purchasing teams coordinate day-to-day field requests and project buyouts in one workspace. Approved requests are routed to a central purchasing inbox that’s integrated with your accounting software.

Step 3: Procurement and Fulfillment

Canals connects you directly with your preferred suppliers for live pricing, real-time availability, and lightning-fast quoting and ordering on desktop or mobile

Pricing

availability

quotes

orders

status updates

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Stay in Sync from Quote to Closeout

Smart Yet Simple Tools that Work the Way You Do

Highly customizable workflows give you the power to choose

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Build lists from scratch or import BoMs and takeoffs in any format
Set per-team data fields, approval routing, and permissioning
Integrate with your accounting system, ERP, or PM software
Invite your entire team with unlimited seats across roles

Real-time Visibility From Quote to Closeout

Know exactly who ordered what, when, and where

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Check the current status and full history of every line item
Track committed, released, and remaining quantities for each buyout
Get smart recommendations based on previous buying patterns
See discrepancies between orders and acknowledgments
Share one record across teams without rekeying

Connect the Field to the Office To Your Suppliers

Replace supplier portals and static pricing with live integrations

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Backend-to-backend connections with ASAP Preferred Suppliers
AI parsing with exception detection for non-preferred suppliers
No templating, vendor onboarding, or behavior change
Seamless release scheduling and requesting
More transparency for stronger vendor relationships

Trusted by Industry Leaders

The secret to our success is our customers’ success

John Heinzel

Manager, Business Systems

Revere’s experience implementing Canals has been extraordinary

We're used to software vendors over-promising and under-delivering. With Canals, it worked much better than expected. The few issues we had were addressed immediately. Adoption by our users has also amazed us. We hope you continue to amaze us with your dedication to being the most responsive vendor we’ve ever worked with.

Cole Harrison

Vice President of Operations

"Gamechanger" was the response I received from multiple associates when we launched

Implementation was quick and painless, and benefits were recognized immediately. The team at Canals has been wonderful to work with and responsive.

Jerry Herring

E.V.P. of Sales & Marketing

Canals turns one sales rep into many

As early adopters of artificial intelligence, we've seen our quoting get faster and smarter than ever, and it's definitely boosting sales. The technology is also a training and retention tool. I've had one of our guys say to me "I wouldn't work anywhere without this."

George Vorwick

President, CEO

Canals is a force multiplier

Tasks that previously took hours of inside sales time now take minutes. We tried another solution and just couldn’t make it work. Canals’ AI application is the future of order entry. It's had a significantly positive impact on our business, and the more we use it the better it gets.

Jim Warshauer

President

On a scale of 1 to 10, our satisfaction with Canals is a 12

The integration was done in just a few days, and our sales team started seeing the impact immediately. Instant gratification. The speed and quality they've brought to addressing our specific needs are like nothing else I've experienced in distribution software.

Dominic Desmond

Chief Operations Officer

We couldn't be happier with Canals

The product and team have delivered on everything they've said, and it just keeps getting better. Whenever we've requested any kind of customization, they've listened carefully to our needs and implemented solutions in days. You guys make stuff happen.

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Simplified, Centralized Material Procurement