Why Cutting Corners on Costpoint Implementation Will Cost You Twice
- jharper166
- 11 minutes ago
- 2 min read
It’s that time of year again – budgets are closing, contracts are wrapping up, and contractors everywhere are rushing to get new systems purchased and implemented before deadlines hit. For many, that means investing in Deltek Costpoint.
Costpoint is a powerful tool, but here’s the thing: the way it’s implemented makes all the difference. Get it right, and you’ll have a system that scales with your growth, keeps compliance tight, and saves your team hours of frustration. Get it wrong, and you’ll spend more time fixing problems than solving them.
So, before you dive in, here’s what you should know.
The Risk of Cutting Corners
ERP projects are no small lift. Across industries, the failure rates are startling:
55 - 75%
of ERP implementations fail to meet their objectives.
64%
of ERP projects go over budget, and more than 61% run longer than planned.
51%
of companies experience major operational disruptions during go-live.
In our experience, this often happens when contractors hire non-certified implementers. The project may seem cheaper or faster at first, but cracks start showing quickly:
Compliance reports don’t tie out.
Manual workarounds sneak back in.
Leadership loses trust in the data.
By the time certified experts are brought in to untangle things, costs have doubled, and teams are frustrated.
Why Certification Makes a Difference
Certified Costpoint implementers bring something extra to the table:
 | Proven Expertise.Certification requires passing Deltek’s exams and staying current with updates. |
| GovCon Know-How.They understand the compliance and reporting standards you’re held to. |
| A Tested Approach.Certified implementers know how to avoid common pitfalls and set the system up for success from day one. |
It’s the difference between a system that feels like a burden and one that actually makes life easier.
The Payoff of Doing It Right
The risks of ERP are real – but so are the rewards. Research shows that once organizations get past the implementation phase, 83% of those who track ROI meet their expectations. Contractors also report significant gains like:
50% faster accounts payable processing thanks to automation.
Month-end closes that shrink from weeks to days.
Reliable, real-time financial and project data.
Stronger compliance and confidence going into audits.
That’s the real promise of Costpoint – and why getting the foundation right matters.
Why Now Is the Time to Pay Attention
This season is crunch time for system purchases and implementations. With the pressure to go live quickly, it’s tempting to take shortcuts. But those shortcuts almost always cost more in the long run.
A certified implementer ensures your investment pays off the way it should – on time, compliant, and ready to grow with you.
We’ve seen both sides of the story: clean launches that empower teams, and messy do-overs that drain resources. If you’re about to implement Costpoint, make sure you go in with eyes wide open.
Getting it right the first time is the best investment you can make.
