Take control of finances with Unanet Spend Management powered by Mesh

The invoice was small, barely over a hundred dollars for a recurring software license. But when the finance team cross-checked it during month-end close, something didn’t match. The charge had been coded incorrectly and didn’t align with any active G/L budget. It wasn’t flagged earlier because approvals were handled informally and spend data was scattered across emails, spreadsheets, and separate card statements. 

That one invoice led to a deeper review, which uncovered more of the same: small, routine expenses slipping through without clear oversight. No fraud. Just a lack of centralized visibility and controls. 

Now imagine a different scenario. 

Every purchase is tied to a budget item. Policies are enforced automatically. Cards are issued with built-in guardrails. Leaders across finance, operations, and project teams have a real-time view of spending: no chasing receipts, no guesswork, no surprises. 

That’s what Unanet Spend Management powered by Mesh delivers. Purpose-built for project-based businesses, it brings clarity, control, and confidence to every dollar your firm spends. 

Full visibility, zero surprises 

With Unanet Spend Management, enhanced visibility is the new standard for your team. Finance leaders can monitor spend across every project and department. Operations teams can enforce policies and streamline approvals. Executives gain the strategic insights they need to guide decisions. Even employees benefit from faster reimbursements and simpler workflows. 

Here’s what the solution includes: 

• Spending controls that stick: Set and enforce policies, approval flows, and vendor preferences with ease. 

• Virtual and physical cards with built-in controls: Issue cards by project, role, or vendor to improve accountability. 

• Automated expense management: Integrate seamlessly with your ERP, automate receipt capture, and eliminate manual accounting tasks. 

• Integrated travel management: Streamline travel booking and ensure expenses stay within policy. 

You get transparency and control without adding complexity. Every transaction is clear, every process is streamlined, and every dollar is working harder for your firm. 

Designed for how AEC firms really operate 

Unanet Spend Management isn’t a one-size-fits-all tool—it’s tailored for the realities of AEC firms. Complex project budgets. Decentralized teams. High volumes of vendor and subcontractor spend. This solution was built with those dynamics in mind. 

• Finance teams gain tools to improve forecasting and enforce discipline across the firm. 

• Operations leaders simplify procurement and approval workflows for better efficiency. 

• Principals and executives access high-level insights to drive profitable growth. 

• Project managers can stay on top of budgets without administrative overhead. 

• Employees get intuitive tools that make submitting expenses easier. 

Everyone benefits, and more importantly, everyone contributes to a culture of smarter spending. 

Real savings from day one 

Most firms using Unanet Spend Management report immediate cost reductions—typically 3 to 5 percent in total expenses. That’s money that can be reinvested into talent, tools, or growth. 

The value doesn’t stop at savings. Teams also win back time. Finance no longer has to reconcile rogue spend. Project managers aren’t chasing approvals. Employees aren’t waiting weeks for reimbursements. Everyone spends less time on admin and more time on meaningful work. 

Smarter spending, stronger performance 

Unanet Spend Management powered by Mesh helps AEC firms make the most of every dollar. With automated controls, centralized visibility, and intelligent workflows, it transforms spending from a liability into a strategic advantage. 

If you’re ready to bring discipline, efficiency, and insight to firm-wide spend, this is your solution. 

Interested to learn more? Schedule a consultation with one of our experts.