Switching from COINS to IFS

Move from ERP complexity to connected construction operations.

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Why switch from COINS to IFS?

COINS supports core construction processes, but some organisations experience challenges around system complexity, training, customisation, integration and performance.

IFS Cloud brings projects, finance, procurement, supply chain, assets, field service and workforce management together in one platform.

Platned helps construction, house-building and infrastructure businesses plan and manage the move from COINS to IFS Cloud.

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Why choose IFS Cloud?

Connected operations

Bring project, financial and operational data together.

Built for construction

Support project-led, asset-intensive and service-driven business models.

Modern integrations

Connect BIM, scheduling, field and enterprise applications.

Better visibility

Give teams access to consistent, real-time information.

Scalable capabilities

Manage projects, assets, mobile teams and service operations.

Future-ready data

Create a foundation for automation, analytics and AI.

How COINS and IFS Cloud compare

Capability COINS IFS Cloud
Project management platned platned
Finance platned platned
Supply chain platned platned
Asset management Limited platned
Field service Add-on platned
CRM platned platned
AI-ready platform Limited platned
Open integrations Limited platned
Single connected data model Partial platned
Cloud innovation Moderate platned
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Is it time to review COINS?

It may be time to consider an alternative if:

  1. New users require extensive training.
  2. Teams depend on spreadsheets and manual workarounds.
  3. Customisations are costly to maintain.
  4. Integrations require too much effort.
  5. Project and financial data is difficult to access.
  6. Performance declines as the business grows.

System complexity, integration barriers and high customisation costs are common concerns identified among COINS users.

A phased route to IFS Cloud

Moving from COINS does not need to be a big-bang replacement.

IFS Cloud can be introduced by business area, region or process. This can reduce disruption, spread training requirements and focus investment on the strongest priorities first.

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How Platned supports the move

Platned provides support across the full migration journey:

  1. Readiness and capability assessment.
  2. Process and solution design.
  3. Data migration and validation.
  4. Integration planning.
  5. Structured implementation.
  6. Automated testing with Platned Mahara.
  7. Training and change support.
  8. Ongoing services through Platned Gateway.

Our approach helps organisations move beyond simply recreating COINS in a new system. We identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce unnecessary customisation and improve visibility across the business.

Frequently asked questions

No. A phased implementation can begin with selected processes, business units or regions.

Data can be migrated, archived or retained through a reporting and reference solution.

In many cases, yes. Platned will assess whether each integration should be retained, redesigned or replaced.

Platned combines IFS expertise with construction industry knowledge, supporting implementation, migration, testing, training and ongoing improvement.

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Ready to explore your options?

Talk to Platned about a COINS-to-IFS assessment, phased roadmap or IFS Cloud demonstration.

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