CONSTRUCTION 4.0
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 .
“( Using ) Revit software has allowed us to overcome many problems , especially in the case of the Royal Wharf project that includes a fullsized swimming pool and gym , which created several issues with ducts that needed to be built in to the original design . This would inevitably have caused major problems on the ground if these hadn ’ t been resolved within this phase .”
What can ERP do for you ? To gather a deeper understanding of the benefits ERP can deliver , we spoke to James Lloyd-Townshend , CEO of Washington Frank International , global leaders in ERP recruitment . Here ’ s his top pointers on why construction firms need to invest in the ground-breaking software …
Regulatory compliance The construction business is awash with rules and regulations , which must be followed . Implementing a compatible and robust ERP software provides your business with visibility ,
24 March 2018