CONSTRUCTION ERP
The problem
Most main contractors subcontract the majority of the work and control it with the least rigour they apply anywhere. The subcontract is signed, then progress, back charges and retention are tracked in whatever the QS happens to use.
The exposure is not theoretical. Unrecorded back charges, over-certified progress and retention released early are three of the most common ways a project loses money after it is technically complete.
Core workflow
Tender to final account.
01
Prequalification
Capability, financial standing, HSE and past performance.
02
Tender package
Scope, BOQ allocation, drawings and conditions issued.
03
Bid comparison
Commercial and technical comparison, then negotiation.
04
Award
Subcontract value, payment terms, retention and advance.
05
Progress & certification
Work-package progress measured, application certified.
06
Payment & final account
Payment less deductions, then retention release.
What it covers
Sourcing
Subcontractor registerPrequalification and scoringTender package issueBid comparison and negotiationAward recommendation and approval
Commercial
Subcontract value and BOQ allocationAdvance payment and recoveryRetention and releaseSubcontract variationsBack charges and penalties
Delivery
Work-package progressPayment applications and certificationManpower and plant on siteQuality and HSE complianceFinal account and closeout
Connects with
Operational outcomes
−AED 1.6M
Back charges recovered per project
0
Retention released without closeout
−5 days
Application to certification
100%
Subcontract progress measured, not estimated
Ranges observed on Al Jawad engagements. Targets agreed in assessment.