Construction and heavy materials operators run on tight margins, where every load, invoice, and transaction directly impacts profitability. Sky Systemz helps operators regain control by unifying payments, reconciliation, and daily workflows into one purpose-built platform. Designed specifically for ready-mix plants, quarries, precast, and asphalt operations, SkyOS connects financial and operational systems to reduce friction, improve visibility, and materially increase margins.

“We built SkyOS as a complete operating platform for construction businesses, and our payment optimization technology is helping operators increase profits by up to 20 percent,” says Jason Reed, CRO of Sky Systemz and Fractal.

Sky Systemz originally entered the market through merchant processing but quickly uncovered a broader industry problem. Construction companies were operating with fragmented systems, rising transaction costs, and hours lost each day to manual reconciliation. In response, Sky Systemz expanded SkyOS beyond payments into a full operational and financial platform aligned with how construction teams actually work in the field—strengthening controls, simplifying workflows, and driving measurable profit improvement.

The Billions Back Initiative

At the center of Sky Systemz’ mission is the Billions Back Initiative, focused on returning billions of dollars to the construction industry by eliminating unnecessary fees and operational inefficiencies. Through smarter payment routing, optimized transaction methods, and real-time visibility, SkyOS helps companies reclaim profit that has historically been lost to high fees and disconnected systems.

SkyOS brings together text-to-invoice, instant ACH payments, dual processing, cash discounting, and real-time performance insights into a single platform. Operators can track every transaction without toggling between tools or manually stitching data together. The system also supports pay-by-bank solutions powered in part by Fractal, significantly reducing processing costs and protecting margins—especially for high-dollar construction transactions.

Built for Real Construction Workflows

Profit optimization is one of the most meaningful outcomes for companies using SkyOS. By shifting volume away from high-cost credit cards and toward lower-cost payment methods, operators can recapture nearly 20 percent of profit that would otherwise be lost to fees. Pay-by-bank has proven particularly impactful for ready-mix, quarry, and asphalt operators processing large ticket transactions.

For operators using Command Cloud, Sky Systemz delivers a seamless experience through Fractal, Sky Systemz’s sister company, which supports Command Cloud Payments within the Command Alkon ecosystem. This alignment ensures dispatch, payments, and reconciliation work together in a consistent, predictable workflow.

SkyOS also eliminates the daily burden of reconciling multiple systems by consolidating transactions, payment methods, and operational data into one unified experience. Built-in optimization tools further reduce costs while improving financial clarity and control.

A Partner that Understands the Field

Sky Systemz differentiates itself by meeting operators where they work. Field teams spend time inside plants and quarries, learning firsthand how daily operations function and refining SkyOS based on real-world insight. Industry veterans from the concrete and heavy materials sectors guide product development, ensuring the platform reflects the realities of construction operations.

“We spend time inside these plants and quarries because understanding their world is the only way to truly support them,” Reed adds.

As Sky Systemz continues to evolve SkyOS, its focus remains clear: efficiency, visibility, and profit optimization—helping construction businesses operate with confidence and put more money back where it belongs.