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How can construction companies in Saudi Arabia improve cost
Hi everyone. I work in a construction company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and one of our biggest ongoing problems is cost visibility during active projects. At the planning stage, budgets look clear, but once construction starts, it becomes difficult to track how actual expenses compare to planned costs in real time. Procurement, subcontractor payments, and site expenses are often reported separately, which makes it hard to see the full picture.
Management frequently asks for updated cost reports, but by the time the data is collected and consolidated, it’s already outdated. We rely heavily on Excel and manual inputs, which feels risky as the number of projects grows. I’m wondering if a construction-focused ERP can realistically improve cost visibility in KSA, or if this is just another theoretical benefit.
Management frequently asks for updated cost reports, but by the time the data is collected and consolidated, it’s already outdated. We rely heavily on Excel and manual inputs, which feels risky as the number of projects grows. I’m wondering if a construction-focused ERP can realistically improve cost visibility in KSA, or if this is just another theoretical benefit.
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Re: How can construction companies in Saudi Arabia improve c
This is a very common challenge for construction companies in Riyadh and across Saudi Arabia. Cost issues usually don’t come from a lack of control, but from delayed and fragmented information. When expenses, commitments, and project progress are tracked in different places, real-time visibility becomes almost impossible.
In one situation I’ve seen, the company started exploring construction-specific ERP solutions and reviewed firstbit.sa to better understand how project-based cost control can be structured in KSA. What made a difference was having budgets, procurement, and actual costs connected within the same system. This allowed management to see trends early and address issues before they escalated. While no system can eliminate all construction risks, this approach made cost management more proactive and less reactive for teams working in Riyadh and other parts of Saudi Arabia.
In one situation I’ve seen, the company started exploring construction-specific ERP solutions and reviewed firstbit.sa to better understand how project-based cost control can be structured in KSA. What made a difference was having budgets, procurement, and actual costs connected within the same system. This allowed management to see trends early and address issues before they escalated. While no system can eliminate all construction risks, this approach made cost management more proactive and less reactive for teams working in Riyadh and other parts of Saudi Arabia.
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Re: How can construction companies in Saudi Arabia improve c
Thanks, this really clarifies what we should be focusing on.
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