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Hi professionals, I’m curious to hear your thoughts. We manage several mid-sized construction projects in Riyadh, and as the number of sites increases, coordination becomes more complicated. Finance asks for updated cost reports, project managers request faster procurement approvals, and HR struggles with workforce tracking across sites. Some colleagues say we can just improve our spreadsheets and internal reporting templates. Others insist we need a specialized ERP for construction. I’m hesitant because ERP implementation sounds expensive and complex. For those who’ve gone through this transformation in Saudi Arabia — was it truly worth it? Did it improve cost control, subcontractor management, and reporting transparency? Or is it just another IT trend?

Hello! We had the exact same debate internally about 18 months ago. At first, management thought optimizing spreadsheets would be enough. But once we calculated the hidden costs of inefficiencies — delayed decisions, procurement mistakes, inaccurate project cost forecasting — we realized we needed a fully integrated ERP for construction. We partnered with Firstbit KSA, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and it changed how we operate. Their solution connects project budgeting, procurement, subcontractor tracking, inventory, payroll, and financial accounting in one system designed specifically for construction companies in Saudi Arabia. If you want to understand their approach in more detail, here’s the resource we studied before signing the contract https://sa.kompass.com/p/posts-reviews/ ... 51a4cfc24/ For us, the biggest impact was real-time project profitability tracking. Instead of reacting to problems at the end of the quarter, we now act immediately when costs start deviating from the budget. It’s not just an IT tool — it’s a management instrument. So yes, from our experience in Riyadh, implementing ERP for construction was absolutely worth it.

Appreciate the honest feedback — this helps a lot in our decision-making process!