Establishing strong project controls is essential for on-time, on-budget delivery. Business Central offers:

• Multi-level project structuring to break down complex jobs into manageable phases
• Flexible budgeting tools to set, track, and adjust project costs in real time
• Resource allocation capabilities to manage staff, subcontractors, and equipment efficiently
• Customisable templates to standardise project setup and reduce admin work

With these tools, construction companies can maintain cost control from day one and ensure project success.

Keeping construction costs in check is critical for maintaining profitability. Business Central enables:

• Live tracking of actual vs. budgeted costs for materials, labor, and overhead
• Subcontractor management with contract tracking and automated retentions
• Integrated purchase orders for materials and equipment procurement
• Automated overhead allocation to ensure accurate cost distribution

By providing real-time financial oversight, businesses can prevent cost overruns and improve profit margins.

Accurate progress tracking and billing keep cash flow steady. Business Central supports:

• Flexible progress claims based on work completed or contract milestones
• Retention management for hold-backs and staged releases
• Variation tracking to manage contract changes and approvals
• Customised billing cycles aligned with project contracts

With these tools, construction firms can eliminate billing delays and ensure timely payments.

Maximising resource efficiency is key to successful construction projects. Business Central helps:

• Schedule labor and equipment with real-time capacity planning
• Track time and costs with mobile timesheets and approval workflows
• Monitor workforce utilisation using live dashboards
• Ensure compliance by managing licenses and certifications

By optimising resource deployment, businesses can reduce downtime and improve overall productivity.

Strong financial control is crucial for project success. Business Central offers:

• Detailed project profitability analysis with drill-down insights
• Cash flow forecasting based on project schedules and payment terms
• Work-in-progress (WIP) reporting for real-time project valuation
• Custom dashboards for tracking performance metrics

With these insights, businesses can make informed decisions and proactively manage financial risks.

Modern construction management requires connectivity and flexibility. Business Central provides:

• Mobile access to project data for on-site teams and remote workers
• Integration with Microsoft 365 for streamlined document sharing and collaboration
• Automated workflows across estimating, project management, and accounting
• API connectivity to specialist construction tools for enhanced functionality

With real-time access to project information, construction teams can stay aligned and responsive.