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Control every project from tender to final invoice

We connect estimating, contracts, procurement, site progress and finance so contractors see real cost and margin per project, not at year-end.

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Typical challenges

Where contracting margins disappear

Costs tracked in spreadsheets

Direct and indirect costs are not linked to BOQ items, so overruns surface too late.

Uncontrolled material requests

Site requests bypass BOQ limits, creating over-ordering and waste.

Slow progress billing

Measurements, approvals and invoices move by email, delaying cash flow.

No single project view

Management cannot compare budget, committed cost and actual cost per project.

End-to-end workflow

From tender to cost control, in one connected flow

TenderBOQ & EstimateContractMaterial RequisitionProcurementSite ProgressProgress BillingCost Control
Recommended: Odoo Construction · Odoo Procurement · Odoo Accounting (or Zoho Projects + Zoho Creator)

Illustrative workflow, configured to each client's process. Not every step runs in one native application.

Department integration

Every department works from the same project record

DepartmentWhat gets connected
Estimating & tenderingBOQ items, unit rates and quotation versions feed the contract and budget.
ProcurementMaterial requests are checked against BOQ limits before purchase orders are raised.
Site & project managementProgress, timesheets and subcontractor work are recorded against the same project.
FinanceProgress invoices, VAT and project cost postings come from operational data, not re-entry.
ManagementA live view of budget vs committed vs actual cost and margin per project.
Recommended platforms

Two honest paths for contractors

Odoo for contracting

OdooSilver Partner

Best when you need deep cost control, procurement and accounting in one ERP.

  • BOQ-based budgets and cost analysis
  • Material requisition linked to BOQ limits
  • Purchase, inventory and progress billing
  • Project accounting and VAT
Explore Odoo Construction

Zoho for contracting

ZohoAuthorized Partner

Best when sales pipeline, quotations and project execution matter more than heavy ERP.

  • Zoho CRM for tenders and quotations
  • Zoho Projects execution templates
  • Zoho Creator for custom site apps
  • Zoho Books for invoicing
Explore Zoho Solutions
Automation & AI opportunities

Take the routine out of project control

Approval workflows

Material requests, POs and variations routed to the right approver automatically.

Budget alerts

Notify project managers when committed cost approaches the BOQ budget.

WhatsApp updates

Milestone and billing notifications to clients and site teams on WhatsApp.

KPIs & management dashboards

What management sees every morning

Budget vs actual cost per project

Committed cost and open POs

Billed vs unbilled progress

Margin and cash position per project

Contracting clients

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FAQ

Questions contractors ask

Can the system follow our BOQ structure?

Yes. We configure budgets and cost codes around your BOQ so every cost and request is traced to a BOQ item.

Odoo or Zoho for a contractor?

Contractors with heavy procurement and cost control usually fit Odoo; sales-led firms with lighter operations often fit Zoho. We recommend after an assessment.

Can site teams use it on mobile?

Yes, through the platforms' mobile apps and web access, configured to the roles that need them.

Let's talk about how your business really runs.

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