Construction & Infrastructure ERP
Construction ERP That Keeps Projects On Budget
One system for projects, BOQ, procurement, progress billing and cost, built on Odoo, ERPNext or SAP. Stop running sites on spreadsheets and stop finding overruns too late.
50+ ERP implementations. Zero failed projects since 2021.
20%
Fewer cost overruns
30%
Faster progress billing
Real time
Project margin
12 wk
Typical go-live
Why It Matters
What a construction ERP actually changes
The shift from site spreadsheets to one connected system, where it counts most.
Cost Control
See an overrun while you can still act
Budget, committed cost and actual spend sit against every project and BOQ item, so a cost overrun shows up in week three, not at handover.
- Budget against committed and actual cost.
- Cost tracked by project, package and BOQ item.
- Live project margin, not a year-end surprise.
Progress Billing
Raise RA bills without the month-end scramble
Running account bills and client certifications build from measured progress against the BOQ, with retention and deductions handled, so billing goes out on time.
- RA bills from measured progress.
- Retention, advances and deductions tracked.
- Client certification and payment follow-up.
Procurement and Site
Material at site, tracked to the indent
Site indents flow to purchase orders, deliveries and material-at-site records, so you know what was ordered, received and consumed against each project.
- Indent to purchase order to delivery.
- Material at site and consumption per project.
- Subcontractor work orders and bills.
Set Expectations
What a construction ERP is not
Honest limits, so the project starts on the right footing.
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Not an overnight switch
A clean rollout takes weeks, not days. BOQ, cost codes and approvals need careful setup.
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Not a fix for broken process
The system makes a good process faster. A messy one needs tidying first, which we help with.
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Not one-size-fits-all
A building contractor and a highways firm work differently, so the setup is shaped to each.
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Not done without your team
Adoption depends on training. We train site, projects and accounts staff by role.
Real Problems
Construction problems, and how we fix them
| The problem | How we fix it |
|---|---|
| Cost overruns spotted only at project close | Budget against actual cost, tracked live by BOQ item |
| RA bills take days of measurement and rework | Progress billing built from the measured BOQ |
| Material at site is untracked, leakage happens | Indent to delivery to consumption, per project |
| Subcontractor bills and retention are manual | Work orders, bills and retention tracked in one place |
| Plant and equipment usage is not costed | Equipment logs and hire cost charged to projects |
| Cash flow per project is a guess | Receivables, payables and cost per project in one view |
Who We Serve
Construction businesses we work with
Building contractors
Residential and commercial builds, with BOQ, billing and cost control per project.
Infrastructure and EPC
Large projects with packages, subcontractors and multi-stage billing.
Roads and highways
Linear projects with chainage, plant usage and material at site.
Real estate construction
The build side of developers, linked to sales and handover.
MEP and fit-out
Service contractors tracking work orders, material and certifications.
Government and PWD work
Tendered projects with strict measurement, billing and audit needs.
Choose Your Platform
Odoo, ERPNext or SAP for construction
We are platform-agnostic. We recommend the fit, not the brand.
Best for growing contractors
- Fast to roll out
- Project and purchase management
- Per-user pricing
Best for open-source control
- Projects, BOQ and subcontracting
- No per-user licence
- Host where you choose
Best for large EPC and infrastructure
- Project system at scale
- Deep cost and revenue recognition
- Multi-entity operations
| Criteria | | | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per user | Open source | Subscription or licence |
| Best fit | Growing contractors | Cost-conscious teams | Large EPC, infrastructure |
| Project costing | Configurable | Built in | Deep and real time |
| Typical go-live | 8 to 12 weeks | 10 to 12 weeks | 16 to 24 weeks |
| Scale | Small to mid | Small to mid | Mid to large |
Our Process
How we implement your construction ERP
1
Map your project flow
We walk through tender, BOQ, procurement, billing and cost as they happen today.
2
Recommend the platform
We match Odoo, ERPNext or SAP to your size, project type and complexity.
3
Set up BOQ and cost codes
We build BOQ, cost structures, billing and approvals, with access by role.
4
Migrate your data
We move project, vendor, BOQ and ledger data with checks so nothing is lost.
5
Train by role
Site, projects, procurement and accounts teams each learn their own part.
6
Go live with support
We pilot one project, then roll out, and stay on hand through the first billing cycle.
Capabilities
Everything a construction operation needs
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Tender and BOQ
Estimation, BOQ and rate analysis that carry through to execution and billing.
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Progress and RA billing
Running account bills from measured progress, with retention and certification.
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Procurement and stores
Indents, purchase orders, deliveries and material at site, per project.
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Subcontractor management
Work orders, measurement, bills and retention for every subcontractor.
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Plant and equipment
Usage logs, hire cost and maintenance charged to the right project.
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Project cost and cash flow
Budget, actual cost, receivables and payables per project on one dashboard.
Real Results
What our construction clients achieved
20%
Fewer cost overruns
30%
Faster progress billing
Real time
Project margin
Less
Material leakage at site
Cleaner
Subcontractor billing
95%
Team adoption
Why Us
Why construction teams choose TCB Infotech
1
Multi-platform expertise
We deliver Odoo, ERPNext and SAP, so the advice fits you, not our catalog.
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Process first
We fix the flow before we configure the software.
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Site to head office
We connect what happens on site with billing and cost at head office.
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One steady team
The people who scope your project are the people who deliver it.
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Phased go-live
We pilot one project and prove it before the wider rollout.
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Support after launch
We stay on for tuning and questions once you are live.
FAQ
Construction ERP questions
Which ERP is best for a construction business?
Odoo suits growing contractors, ERPNext suits teams that want open-source control with BOQ and subcontracting, and SAP suits large EPC and infrastructure firms. We assess your needs before recommending one.
Can it handle BOQ and progress billing?
Yes. The BOQ carries from estimation to execution, and running account bills build from measured progress, with retention, advances and certification handled.
Does it track project cost against budget?
Yes. Budget, committed cost and actual spend are tracked by project and BOQ item, so overruns show up while there is still time to act.
Can it manage subcontractors and material at site?
Yes. Subcontractor work orders, measurement, bills and retention run in the system, and material flows from indent to delivery to consumption per project.
Will it work across multiple projects and sites?
Yes. Many projects and sites run on one instance, each with its own cost view, and head office sees the portfolio in one place.
How long does it take to go live?
A focused rollout runs about 10 to 12 weeks. A large EPC firm on SAP takes longer, depending on scope and the number of projects.
Still finding cost overruns at handover?
Book a free consultation. We will map your BOQ, billing and cost flow and show where a construction ERP pays back fastest.
Book a Free Consultation →No commitment. A working assessment of your current setup.