HOME/Insights.../Driving Efficiency in Shipbuilding & Repair with ProjectVIEW ERP Driving Efficiency in Shipbuilding & Repair with ProjectVIEW ERP June 29, 2025July 4, 2025 // Insights From BoQ to Baseline: Automating Cost, Schedule & Client Collaboration In the demanding world of Shipbuilding and Repair (SBR), efficiency is not optional — 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 and 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) — a detailed scope of required works and expectations. ProjectVIEW ERP enables you to: Import or register BoQ items directly into the system. Create your internal Job List, by inspecting the vessel and mapping 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. This creates an accurate, resource-based cost model, forming the basis of your budget and proposal — all traceable and structured in the system. Generate a Transparent & Realistic Client Proposal Once internal jobs are defined and budgeted: ProjectVIEW ERP links each job to its corresponding BoQ item, ensuring clarity and traceability. Pricing is built bottom-up: from resource costs, margins, overheads, and more. A formal, itemized proposal is automatically generated — accurate, auditable, and defensible. This eliminates ambiguity and allows you to negotiate confidently with the shipowner, backed by real data. Connect Cost with Time: WBS & Scheduling Integration In ship repair, time is money — literally. 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. This is your master baseline — the reference point for execution, tracking, and reporting. Monitor Actuals Daily: Cost, Progress & Resource Consumption Once execution begins, ProjectVIEW ERP shifts into control mode: Daily job progress is logged by team leaders or supervisors using easy mobile/desktop forms. Resource usage (hours, materials, rentals, etc.) is recorded in real-time. The system constantly compares actual vs. planned: This 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 This transforms your client relationship 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 — 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 This cross-functional integration ensures that everyone is working from the same source of truth — no silos, no double data entry, no surprises. Conclusion: ERP Built for SBR, Not Adapted to It At DANAOS Projects, we didn’t retrofit a generic ERP to shipyards — we engineered ProjectVIEW ERP with ship repair and construction in mind. It’s already trusted by SBR professionals to: Convert client BoQs into controlled job plans Align budget and schedule Manage execution in real time Deliver projects faster, leaner, and more transparently Whether you’re building a new vessel or repairing a fleet, ProjectVIEW ERP is your digital dockyard — powerful, purpose-built, and trusted. Share Previous Article Next Article