By Jesse Sanchez. 

Fortress Framing uses invoice automation technology to identify recurring supplier overcharges, recover lost profit and reduce time spent reviewing invoices. 

Fortress Framing recently shared how automated invoice review technology from InvoiceIQ helped the company recover thousands of dollars in supplier overcharges while reducing the amount of time spent manually reviewing invoices. According to the company, managing supplier invoices had become increasingly difficult because of the high volume of daily invoices and the large number of line items attached to each order. Operations Manager Lacy McCormick said manually checking every invoice was no longer realistic for the company’s team. Lacy noted, “With the amount of invoices that we get daily and the amount of line items on an invoice, it’s virtually impossible to have any one human being or even a team, checking those.” 

Like many construction companies, Fortress Framing works with large material orders that include fluctuating pricing and extensive product lists. Because of that complexity, smaller pricing discrepancies were often overlooked while teams focused on larger issues such as shipment errors or missing materials.   

The company implemented InvoiceIQ after learning about the platform through partners at SubAssist. Lacy described the system as simple and easy to use because invoices are automatically submitted, reviewed and reported through the platform. Within the first month, Fortress Framing identified between $500 and $1,000 in weekly overcharges, according to Materials Specialist and Estimator Alex Erks.  

Over time, the supplier’s billing errors decreased as discrepancies were identified and corrected. InvoiceIQ’s TW Woodward noted that some weeks eventually showed zero pricing errors. In addition to recovering money, Fortress Framing said the system reduced administrative workload and improved supplier interactions by reducing billing disputes. “The nice thing is it takes virtually no time now,” Alex said. “We just forward the invoices over, and InvoiceIQ gives us the total back. It frees up time for us while catching money.” 

Learn more about automated invoice review technology and how InvoiceIQ helps construction companies identify pricing discrepancies!

An automated invoice processing platform built to help contractors catch overcharges and eliminate manual data entry. 

The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living are pleased to welcome InvoiceIQ into their community. 

InvoiceIQ helps new residential construction contractors address a costly but often overlooked issue; hidden invoice errors and inefficient manual processing. As invoice volumes increase, many businesses struggle to verify every line item, creating opportunities for overcharges, duplicate payments and missed discrepancies. InvoiceIQ automates this process by integrating with existing accounting systems, allowing users to upload invoices or send them through a dedicated email. The platform scans each invoice, checks pricing accuracy and flags issues before they impact the bottom line, while also recording verified invoices directly into QuickBooks with no manual data entry required. 

From this company, you can expect: 

1 – Automated invoice processing that reduces manual data entry 

2 – Line-by-line pricing verification to catch vendor overcharges 

3 – Detection of duplicate invoices and billing errors 

4 – Seamless integration with accounting systems like QuickBooks 

5 – Weekly overcharge reports that contractors can send directly to vendors to recover credits on incorrectly billed items 

6 – Weekly reporting that identifies overcharges and recovery opportunities 

7 – Increased efficiency that frees up time for operations and customer service 

The Coffee Shops are proud to welcome InvoiceIQ!

About InvoiceIQ: 

InvoiceIQ is an AI-powered invoice auditing platform built for contractor supply chains. Designed by trade professionals, the platform helps roofing, plumbing, electrical and general contracting businesses identify costly invoice errors, reduce administrative workload and improve financial accuracy through automation. 

Book a demo to see how InvoiceIQ can help your business catch costly invoice errors, recover credits from vendors through detailed line-by-line overcharge reporting, eliminate manual data entry and protect your bottom line while improving efficiency, reducing administrative workload and giving your team more time to focus on growth and customer service.