Driving Efficiency in Shipbuilding & Repair with ProjectVIEW ERP

From BoQ to Baseline: Automating Cost, Schedule & Client Collaboration

 

In the demanding world of Shipbuilding and Repair (SBR), efficiency is not optional. In fact, it’s the difference between profit and loss, on-time delivery or delay, transparency or chaos.

 

At DANAOS Projects Software Solutions LLC , we recognize the specialized challenges of shipyards. Therefore, we have tailored our ProjectVIEW ERP platform to support every stage of the SBR lifecycle, from client inquiry to execution, billing, and real-time reporting.

 

From Client BoQ to Shipyard Job List — Precision from Day One

 

As a shipyard owner or manager, your project begins with a client’s BoQ (Bill of Quantities). This is a detailed scope of required works and expectations. ProjectVIEW ERP then enables you to:

 

• Import or register BoQ items directly into the system.
• Create your internal Job List: first inspect the vessel, then map real-world job needs to each BoQ line item.
• Define job scopes clearly and assign the required resources (labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment) based on actual inspection findings.

 

As a result, you get an accurate, resource-based cost model. It forms the basis of your budget and proposal, all traceable and structured in the system.

 

Generate a Transparent & Realistic Client Proposal

 

Once your team has defined and budgeted the internal jobs:

 

• ProjectVIEW ERP links each job to its corresponding BoQ item, ensuring clarity and traceability.
• You build pricing bottom-up: from resource costs, margins, overheads, and more.
• Finally, the system automatically generates a formal, itemized proposal that is accurate, auditable, and defensible.

 

This eliminates ambiguity. As a result, you can negotiate confidently with the shipowner, backed by real data.

 

Connect Cost with Time: WBS & Scheduling Integration

 

In ship repair, time is money, literally. For this reason, ProjectVIEW ERP integrates seamlessly with MS Project to:

 

• Associate each Job List item with the relevant WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) activity.
• Create a realistic schedule of works, anchored to resource availability and job durations.
• Establish a time-phased budget baseline, blending cost and schedule into one project control model.

 

In short, this is your master baseline: the reference point for execution, tracking, and reporting.

 

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Monitor Actuals Daily: Cost, Progress & Resource Consumption

 

Once execution begins, ProjectVIEW ERP shifts into control mode:

 

• Team leaders or supervisors log daily job progress using easy mobile/desktop forms.
• They also record resource usage (hours, materials, rentals, etc.) in real-time.
• The system constantly compares actual vs. planned:

 

As a result, the system creates early warnings, keeps budgets in check, and supports proactive decision-making.

 

Real-Time Client Portal: Visibility & Trust

 

Your client (the shipowner) can access a dedicated portal, allowing them to:

 

• View real-time progress reports and dashboards
• Review and approve scope changes or extras
• Track their project’s cost and timeline — as it evolves

 

In this way, your client relationship moves from reactive to collaborative, backed by transparency and trust.

 

Used by All Stakeholders — Not Just Project Managers

 

ProjectVIEW ERP is more than a project control system. Instead, it’s a collaboration backbone for the entire SBR value chain:

 

• Project managers track cost and schedule
• Supervisors input progress on site
• Procurement gets real-time material needs
• Finance tracks commitments and billing
• Clients stay informed and engaged

 

Thus, this cross-functional integration ensures that everyone is working from the same source of truth. There are no silos, no double data entry and no surprises.

 

Conclusion: ERP Built for SBR, Not Adapted to It

 

At DANAOS Projects, we didn’t retrofit a generic ERP to shipyards. Instead, we engineered ProjectVIEW ERP with ship repair and construction in mind. SBR professionals already trust it to:

 

• Convert client BoQs into controlled job plans
• Align budget and schedule
• Manage execution in real time
• Deliver projects faster, leaner, and more transparently

 

So, whether you’re building a new vessel or repairing a fleet, ProjectVIEW ERP is your digital dockyard: powerful, purpose-built, and trusted.

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