Colas IS Support

What Colas IS Support does

Colas IS Support is the internal information-technology arm of Colas North America, a wholly owned subsidiary within the France-headquartered Colas Group. Founded in 2011 and based in Denver, Colorado, the organization delivers centralized IT services to a decentralized network of 16+ construction and infrastructure subsidiaries operating across the United States and Canada, supporting more than 30 companies in total. The service portfolio spans custom mobile application development, business intelligence and reporting, ERP integration (JD Edwards), cloud infrastructure management, IT service management (ServiceNow / "ServiceOne"), helpdesk support, market intelligence, and project-innovation consulting.

The proprietary technology portfolio includes DARCI (a two-way SMS and QR-code-based equipment inspection and mechanic-communication system, with roughly 1,600 monthly active field users), ORE 2.0 (a web/mobile operational reporting engine measuring asphalt plant uptime, raw materials, energy use, and OEE), the Master Schedule (a Microsoft-built cross-plant scheduling platform connected to JDE), FlexiCapture Invoice Workflow (Abbyy ML-driven AP automation routed through OnBase), ColasWay/Pathways (HRIS with JDE integration), and a SharePoint-based Purchase Requisition System. Infrastructure runs primarily on Microsoft Azure (Data Lake, Databricks, Data Factory) with Rackspace hosting production workloads; SAP SuccessFactors handles HR; and the 2024 release of the Colas GPT Playground, alongside Microsoft Copilot deployment across Teams, Outlook, and PowerPoint, forms the current AI productivity layer.

The business model is that of a captive internal cost center, not an external commercial vendor. Colas IS Support charges no external customer and operates against Colas North America's centralized IT budget; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is internal-direct: service delivery through embedded subsidiary Champions, the ServiceOne/ServiceNow self-service portal (implemented 2017), on-demand helpdesk staff, and project teams running bespoke implementations. The customer base is a single internal market (Colas NA's subsidiaries), making customer concentration effectively total but also making revenue fully contracted and predictable to the extent the parent's IT spend is stable.

Name

Colas IS Support

Legal name

Colas IS Support

Website

https://colasiss.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Colas IS Support is the internal IT division of Colas North America, delivering custom mobile applications, business intelligence, JD Edwards ERP integration, and helpdesk support to 16+ construction and infrastructure subsidiaries across the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Internal IT Services: Colas IS Support operates as the internal information technology division of Colas North America. As a cost center supporting parent company operations, they do not generate external revenue. Services are provided to Colas subsidiaries including software development, business intelligence, helpdesk support, and IT project implementation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Colas IS Support is the internal IT department of Colas North America, providing custom mobile application development, business intelligence and operational reporting solutions, IT helpdesk support, and technology project implementation to the company's construction and infrastructure subsidiaries across the United States and Canada. It builds and maintains proprietary tools such as DARCI, ORE 2.0, Master Schedule, FlexiCapture Invoice Workflow, and Colas GPT Playground, and integrates platforms including Microsoft Azure, JD Edwards, ServiceNow, OnBase, and HeavyJob across roughly 16 operating subsidiaries.

Product overview

Colas IS Support operates as an internal IT department for Colas North America, offering a portfolio of proprietary solutions and integrated third-party platforms. The core offerings include custom mobile application development and business intelligence tools, which are complemented by integrated modules like HeavyJob Mobile & Manager for field operations, ORE 2.0 for plant performance monitoring, and DARCI for maintenance communications. The platform leverages Microsoft PowerPlatform (PowerApps, PowerAutomate, PowerBI) and Microsoft Azure for data infrastructure, while integrating with enterprise systems including JD Edwards ERP, ServiceNow/ServiceOne for IT service management, and OnBase for document management. Products like FlexiCapture automate invoice workflows, the Master Schedule centralizes operations scheduling, and Colas GPT Playground provides secure generative AI access. The portfolio is rounded out by helpdesk support, market intelligence services, and project innovation consulting—all supporting 16 subsidiaries across the U.S. and Canada operating in a decentralized business model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DARCI (Digital Assistant with Repartee for Colas Inc.) Two-way text-messaging equipment inspection and work-order system for construction field inspectors and mechanics, integrated with JDE and used by 335 office/mechanic users plus 1,600 monthly active field users across 100% of U.S. and three Canada regions.
• ORE 2.0 (Operational Reporting Engine) Web and mobile application for capturing asphalt plant and crusher operational data to measure plant uptime, raw material consumption, energy use, environmental and overall equipment effectiveness, paired with Power BI performance dashboards for plant comparison.
• Master Schedule Centralized Microsoft-based scheduling platform connecting forecasting and scheduling for multiple asphalt manufacturing plants, raw aggregate production, construction, and trucking needs, integrated with JDE and accessible across devices including iPads for field users.
• FlexiCapture Invoice Workflow Automated invoice workflow that uses Abbyy FlexiCapture to index and import emailed invoices into OnBase, automatically creating electronic forms populated for AP processing.
• Colas GPT Playground Internal generative AI assistant serving as a privacy-safe alternative to public ChatGPT for Colas North America employees.
• Custom Mobile Application Development Custom mobile application development tailored to construction and infrastructure workflow needs of each Colas North America subsidiary.
• Business Intelligence Solutions Analytics and reporting services built on Microsoft Power BI and Azure data platforms, providing customizable dashboards, data warehouses, and operational reporting for subsidiaries.
• Helpdesk Support Top-tier IT support for software access, computer issues, and general technical problems across the Colas North America network, delivered through the ServiceOne portal and dedicated support staff.
• Market Intelligence Continuous improvement service that gathers and analyzes industry trends, competitor activity, and internal customer information to support confident decision-making across Colas North America.
• Project Innovations (Digital Transformation) Technology innovation and process improvement services advancing the business through new technological solutions, including the DTI (Digital Transformation and Innovation) team program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ purchase requisitions completed within 6 months of SharePoint system rollout at Miller Group
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability9 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• ServiceNowcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017ServiceNow implemented as ServiceOne - the ITSM platform providing service portal, catalog, and knowledge base for Colas ISS to deliver IT services across USA, Canada, France, and European countries using ITIL framework and best practices.
• Rackspace TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationRackspace Technology hosts Colas ISS production workload as part of the company's cloud migration strategy. Years ago, Colas made the decision to move traditional collocated hardware to the cloud with Rackspace hosting production environments, alleviating infrastructure management concerns.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Azure used for non-production environments as part of Colas ISS cloud infrastructure strategy. Also includes Microsoft 365, Teams, PowerPlatform, and Azure services (Data Lake, Databricks, Data Factory) for data strategy transformation.
• SAP SuccessFactorscoreTechnology or IntegrationSAP SuccessFactors used as part of cloud platform software suite for HR functions, integrated into the broader technology ecosystem supporting Colas North America operations.
• Colas Digital SolutionsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerColas Digital Solutions is the sister company to Colas ISS, supporting France and international locations outside North America. While Colas ISS supports North American users, the sister company handles international IT operations, demonstrating a coordinated global IT strategy within the Colas Group.
• Microsoft PowerPlatformcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft PowerPlatform (PowerApps, PowerAutomate, PowerBI) used for digital transformation, custom application development, workflow automation, and data visualization across Colas ISS solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HCSS: HCSS sells construction industry software suites (HeavyJob, HeavyBid, Safety, Fleet) that Colas ISS integrates with and partially deploys. It is the closest external vendor analog to Colas ISS's custom construction-operations software portfolio.
• Viewpoint (Trimble Viewpoint): Viewpoint provides construction ERP and project management software to contractors. Comparable to Colas ISS in targeting the same decentralized construction contractor buyer with integrated financial/operational software.
• CMiC: CMiC offers a unified ERP and field operations platform for construction and capital projects. Comparable in serving general contractors and heavy/civil firms with integrated financial, project, and field workflows.
• B2W Software (Hexagon): B2W provides operations software for heavy construction (estimating, scheduling, field tracking, equipment maintenance). Highly comparable to Colas ISS's Master Schedule, ORE, and DARCI in addressing heavy/civil contractor workflows.
• Foundation Software: Foundation Software provides accounting, project management, and payroll software for contractors. Comparable as a focused construction-vertical software vendor targeting similar decentralized contractor environments.
• Jonas Construction Software: Jonas offers integrated construction ERP covering accounting, project management, service, and document management for specialty and general contractors. Comparable mid-market construction software peer.

Broad incumbents

• Procore Technologies: Procore is the largest standalone construction management platform, spanning preconstruction, project execution, and financials. It is a broader incumbent that competes for the same internal software budget Colas ISS controls.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud: Autodesk Construction Cloud bundles BIM, design, and project management tools for the construction lifecycle. Comparable as a broad construction-tech incumbent that contractors might substitute for in-house custom solutions.
• Oracle Construction & Engineering: Oracle offers Primavera, Unifier, and Textura for project management, contract management, and payments across construction. Comparable as a large incumbent ERP/PM suite competing for the same contractor internal-IT spend.

Others

• Slalom: Slalom is an IT consulting and digital transformation firm that delivers custom software, data platform, and cloud work for large enterprises. Comparable as a potential outsourced alternative or partner for the type of custom application, BI, and Azure work Colas ISS performs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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