AB Group Sync Case Study
Built to scale
For AB Group, growth meant more projects, more suppliers, tighter compliance requirements, and far more pressure on commercial and finance teams. What started as a mix of specialist tools and very capable Excel spreadsheets slowly became hard to manage at scale.
They needed clarity, not more complexity.
Details
Compay Name: Ab group
Date: July 2025
Website: www.abgroup.com
As AB Group grew, disconnected systems and Excel spreadsheets became a barrier. Sync centralised project, commercial, health and safety, and financial data into one platform that continues to scale with the business.
The challenge
Before Sync, AB Group were operating across multiple systems, with Excel acting as the glue holding everything together.
Commercial reporting, health and safety oversight, and financial tracking all lived in different places. Data had to be manually reconciled, spreadsheets duplicated, and information chased across teams.
That approach worked, until the business outgrew it.
As project volume increased, so did the risk of delays, missed visibility, and admin overhead. The team needed a platform that could grow with them, not something they would outgrow again in twelve months.
Sync has transformed how we manage projects. Everything is centralised, clear and scalable.
Why Sync
Sync was introduced to bring structure and consistency across projects, while staying flexible enough to match how AB Group actually work.
Rather than forcing rigid processes, Sync was shaped around existing workflows and then evolved as the business grew. Crucially, AB Group were able to request new features as their needs changed, with those enhancements directly supporting commercial control, health and safety compliance, Net Zero objectives, and financial visibility.
What changed
Once Sync was embedded, AB Group were able to centralise key project data and reduce reliance on offline spreadsheets.
Key improvements included:
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A single system for project, compliance, and commercial oversight
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Reduced duplication of data and manual reconciliation
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Better visibility across live projects for senior teams
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Scalable workflows that adapted as the business expanded
We were spending too much time maintaining spreadsheets rather than managing projects. Sync gave us clarity and consistency without slowing the team down
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Finance and integration
For the finance team, integration was essential. Sync’s integration with Access Financials helped bridge the gap between operational activity and financial reporting.
This meant fewer handovers, less manual input, and better alignment between what was happening on site and what finance could see in real terms.
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Increase In Productivty
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Increase IN Sales
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Decrease in Meetings
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Decrease in Emails
Having Sync integrated with Access Financials has significantly improved visibility. The data now flows in a way that supports forecasting and reduces surprises.
Supporting Net Zero and health and safety
Sync also plays a key role in supporting AB Group’s wider commitments. Health and safety documentation is centralised and visible, while structured data capture supports reporting aligned to Net Zero and sustainability goals.
Compliance is no longer something reviewed after the fact, it is built into everyday project management.
This meant fewer handovers, less manual input, and better alignment between what was happening on site and what finance could see in real terms.
The results 📈
Since adopting Sync, AB Group have achieved measurable operational improvements:
60% reduction in reliance on offline Excel reporting
Faster commercial reporting cycles across live projects
Improved health and safety visibility across all active sites
Scalable workflows that continue to support business growth
Most importantly, Sync continues to evolve alongside AB Group, adapting to new requirements rather than holding the business back.
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