The challenge
With a proud legacy dating back to 1992, Pagnotta has earned its reputation as one of Western Canada’s most respected concrete and construction management firms. Known for its craftsmanship, integrity, and commitment to “changing skylines and building futures,” Pagnotta has successfully grown into a trusted partner for complex residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects across Western Canada.
As the company continued to expand its project portfolio and strengthen its financial governance, the Accounts Payable (AP) team recognized the need to modernize and streamline the way invoices were managed and approved. Their existing AP process relied heavily on manual tasks, paper documents, and administrative follow-ups, which made it challenging to maintain the level of efficiency, accuracy, and control expected from a fast-evolving, high-performance construction organization.
The solution
Pagnotta selected Contexture for its seamless integration with Jonas and its ability to expand AP automation capabilities without disrupting existing financial processes.
The AI-enhanced AP workflow automated invoice intake, data capture, routing, approval, and posting — standardizing the end-to-end process across all Pagnotta subsidiaries.
Key capabilities delivered included:
- Expanded AP automation within Jonas: Contexture enhanced the AP process by extracting invoice data, performing PO matching, and delivering structured, validated information directly into Jonas, increasing accuracy, speed, and confidence.
- Smart validation and exception handling: Custom rules prevented invoices from exceeding PO amounts without approval, strengthening cost control before expenses reached the budget.
- Optimized invoice number handling: Flexible formatting rules (such as digit filtering or normalization) ensured smoother compatibility with Jonas’ invoice field format, significantly reducing the risk of duplicate invoice entries.
- Improved visibility throughout approvals: A standardized summary page and enhanced documentation enabled better financial oversight throughout the approval workflow, giving leaders clearer insight into pending invoices and commitments.
The outcome
By implementing Contexture, Pagnotta modernized its AP operations and equipped its finance team to shift from paperwork to value-added financial management.
| Metric | Before Contexture | After Contexture | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fully-loaded Cost Per Invoice | $15-$20 | $4-$6 | Up to 80% reduction |
| Invoice Processing Time | 10-15 days | 5-7 days | Over 50%+ faster |
| Duplicate Payments | Risk existed | Eliminated | 100% avoidance |
Strategic results:
- Stronger financial controls: Automated matching and validation eliminated duplicate payments and improved spend governance.
- Increased team efficiency: AP staff now spend time on higher-value tasks – supporting project teams and improving financial accuracy – rather than data entry.
- Built for scale and growth: Standardized workflows across all subsidiaries streamline month-end financials and position Pagnotta for continued expansion.
Final assessment
When asked what they would say to another construction company considering Contexture, Pagnotta’s feedback was clear:
“Go for it. Contexture delivers exceptional ROI and is absolutely a step in the right direction.”
With its flexibility, strong integration, and ability to extend the AP capabilities of Jonas ERP, Contexture has become an essential element of Pagnotta’s financial operations – providing accuracy, control, and confidence in their data.
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