GENERAL CONTRACTORS · CONSTRUCTION
How do general contractors use ProjectVIEW ERP and AI?
ProjectVIEW is the ERP for general contractors that runs the tender, the budget, subcontracts, materials, progress and claims on one BoQ ↔ WBS ↔ Cost Codes structure. In addition, ProjectVIEW AI reads this live data, flags cost and schedule risks early and suggests the next action for your approval.
Price the tender on the client’s BoQ
To begin with, import the client’s BoQ and build unit rates from labour, materials, plant and subcontract costs. Then test what-if scenarios and size the risk before you submit.
The Bidding & Estimation Agent checks rates against past projects, so estimators spend their time on the high-risk items.
Turn the won bid into the working budget
When you win the contract, the priced BoQ becomes the project budget. It also links to the WBS, the cost codes and the Primavera P6 or MS Project schedule.
As a result, every cost on site has one place in the budget from day one. See also the native connectors.
Award subcontract packages
After that, group BoQ items into packages and send them to subcontractors. Then compare the quotes on price, programme and quality.
Contracts carry the agreed rates and dates, so each package has its own cost and time baseline.
Buy materials when the site needs them
When the site needs material, site item requests start purchase orders, deliveries and stock movements. Also, every order is checked against the budget of its cost code.
Then the Procurement Agent compares quotations and flags prices above the budget rate before the buyer approves.
Measure progress and certify payments
While work goes on, site teams record daily progress, labour and equipment in mobile apps. Then you certify subcontractor work and prepare interim payment applications for the client.
Meanwhile, the Subcontractor Certification Agent checks certificates against measured progress and asks for approval.
Control variations and claims
When a change occurs, it creates a new BoQ version. Notices, drawings and site records link to it, so you value the variation before you submit it.
In addition, the Claims & Variations Agent finds unapproved variations and prepares the evidence for your review.
Forecast cost to complete and margin
Finally, compare actual, committed and earned cost for each cost code. Earned Value Management then shows where the project gains or loses margin.
Meanwhile, the Cost Control & Forecast Agent flags overruns early and suggests corrective actions for the project team. So the ERP for general contractors keeps cost, time and evidence in one place.
Which scope and contract risks need review?
In FIDIC contracts, ambiguity in scope or documentation often shifts risk to contractors, especially under Yellow and Silver Books. This starts at the tendering stage with unclear Bills of Quantities (BoQs), creating pricing risks, and continues into construction, causing delays, disputes, and cost overruns.
Query the relevant project records and generate an on-demand report with ProjectVIEW AI.
ProjectVIEW ERP integrates estimation, procurement, and cost control, delivering accurate cost breakdowns, faster submissions, and reliable project baselines for EPC and infrastructure projects.
Queries and reports follow your organization’s role and access permissions. Approval actions remain with authorized users.
Which supply delays affect our work packages?
Delays in the delivery of critical materials, equipment, or components—caused by shortages, logistics issues, customs delays, or supplier insolvency—can halt site progress, leading to idle labor, higher costs, and missed deadlines.
Query the relevant project records and generate an on-demand report with ProjectVIEW AI.
With integrated Site Item Requests, Procurement, Warehouse, and Materials Control, ProjectVIEW ERP streamlines the construction supply chain, enabling just-in-time procurement and minimizing disruptions.
Which changes and records support our claims?
The bureaucratic complexities of government contracts—frequent regulation changes, unclear instructions, and informal communication—cause delays and confusion. Contractors face difficulties in claims preparation, often resulting in disputes and delayed payments.
Query the relevant project records and generate an on-demand report with ProjectVIEW AI.
ProjectVIEW ERP’s BoQ versioning control tracks BoQ and WBS changes with associated drawings, enabling transparent variation management and accurate claims preparation.
Do resource use and subcontractor progress match the plan?
Coordinating multiple subcontractors while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule is a constant challenge. Any delays or underperformance directly impact the contractor’s obligations, costs, and reputation.
Query the relevant project records and generate an on-demand report with ProjectVIEW AI.
ProjectVIEW ERP Site Applications capture subcontractor productivity, align certifications with payments, and support workforce management to keep projects on track.
How can we work with the client’s required ERP?
Governments, banks, and insurers overseeing large EPC/PPP projects demand digital reporting, dashboards, and traceability. Many contractors still operate with fragmented systems, limiting their ability to provide real-time progress updates, cost tracking, and compliance reporting.
Query the relevant project records and generate an on-demand report with ProjectVIEW AI.
ProjectVIEW ERP acts as a centralized cloud-based construction ERP platform, securely disseminating project data and reports to all stakeholders while ensuring compliance and transparency.
ERP for general contractors: the short answer
ProjectVIEW ERP gives general contractors one system for tendering, budgets, subcontracts, procurement, site progress, claims and finance. The priced BoQ becomes the working budget and stays linked to WBS activities and cost codes, so margin and cost to complete are known per item and per project. In addition, ProjectVIEW AI flags cost and schedule risks early for your approval.
What a general contractor controls in ProjectVIEW ERP
- Tendering: unit rates from cost recipes, what-if scenarios and risk sizing on the client’s BoQ.
- Budget: the won bid becomes the budget, linked to the WBS, cost codes and the Primavera P6 or MS Project schedule.
- Subcontractors: BoQ packages, contracts, measured certificates, retentions and deductions.
- Procurement and materials: site requests, purchase orders and stock checked against the budget.
- Claims and variations: every change priced against the BoQ with its records.
- Cost to complete: earned value, CPI and SPI per work package.
See also: Construction ERP Estimation and tendering Cost control ProjectVIEW AI
FAQ: ERP for general contractors
What should a general contractor look for in an ERP?
One cost structure from tender to final account: BoQ-based estimating, subcontract and procurement control, site progress, claims and finance, all linked to the WBS and cost codes.
How does ProjectVIEW ERP protect the margin?
Commitments, timesheets, plant hours and subcontractor certificates post to BoQ items and cost codes. Therefore earned value and cost to complete show overruns while you can still act.
Does ProjectVIEW ERP work with Primavera P6 and MS Project?
Yes. Schedules sync with the WBS, so the cost of each delay is visible at once.
Can ProjectVIEW ERP run alongside a client-mandated system?
Yes. ProjectVIEW ERP shares progress, cost and compliance reports with the client and integrates with SAP and Oracle ERP when required.
How long does implementation take?
A typical go-live takes 5 to 7 months, delivered by DANAOS engineers, in the cloud or on premises. Pricing depends on the modules, the number of users and the deployment option.