Construction, Contracting and Technical Engineering

In the construction and contracting sector, project-based work, progress payment management, and site coordination are the most critical operational processes. In projects managed without a digital infrastructure, cost deviations, material waste, and communication breakdowns become inevitable. This case study describes the digital transformation journey of a mid-sized contracting firm.

Client Profile

Mid-sized technical contracting firm. 5-8 active construction sites simultaneously, 200+ employees, 50+ progress payment files annually.

Challenges Faced

• Progress Payment Chaos: Progress payment files were prepared manually. Quantity calculations, work progress, and cost comparisons were scattered across different Excel files.
• Material Waste: There was no coordination for material transfers between construction sites. Excess materials at one site were re-purchased for another.
• Project Cost Deviations: Actual costs could not be compared with the budget. Deviations were only noticed after the project was completed.

Solution Approach: Project-Based Construction ERP System

• Digital Progress Payment Management: Integration of quantity, work progress, and cost data into a single system. Progress payment files are generated automatically.
• Centralized Material Management: Real-time visibility of inventory status across all construction sites. Inter-site transfers are planned automatically.
• Budget and Cost Control: Real-time comparison of planned versus actual costs for each project. Deviation alerts.

Achieved Results

• Progress payment preparation time reduced by 70%
• Material waste decreased by 35%
• Project cost deviations dropped by 50%
• Construction site coordination efficiency increased by 40%