ERP IN ACTION
CONSTRUCTION 4.0
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The evolution of enterprise resource planning ( ERP ) software , particularly cloud ERP , has played a pivotal role in the technology strategy of construction businesses in recent years .
ERP allows everything from inventory to HR , accounting and more , to be integrated and streamlined . Combining these essential functions on one easily accessed and shared database enables different aspects of each business to elevate performance , save time and make projects easier to manage . The implementation of this software has already produced some intriguing results .
ERP IN ACTION
Shane Tate , Director of Tate Consulting , believes that construction software has changed how the industry works as a whole . Tate Consulting is currently working on a multi-million-pound development in Royal Wharf Docks , which aims to build a new town within London and includes 3,385 residential units .
“ Coordinating architects , structural engineers and building services engineers is a challenge and without regular coordination , there are inevitable delays in detecting any issues which can result in considerable costs and labour further down the line ,” Tate tells us .
JUNE 2019