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Why Microsoft Dynamics is the right ERP solution for the construction industry?

  • Writer: Kiran Chaitanya
    Kiran Chaitanya
  • Nov 11, 2019
  • 4 min read

The digitalization of Enterprise Resource Planning has been a longstanding entity during the transcendence of the information era. It has discreetly co-existed and evolved successfully alongside the other visible revolutions and Silicon Valley wars in the past 40 years.

ERP solutions were once developed and its market was aggressively controlled by a few undisputed companies for a good period of time. But now, it’s a thing of the past. The grand entry of Microsoft into this space with its Microsoft Dynamics has created ripples in the confined space paving way to a more open ERP landscape.


What is Microsoft Dynamics and what is its positioning?


Microsoft Dynamics is a holistic line of ERP and CRM software applications that partners with resellers all around the globe to cater the needs of small, medium and large enterprises in the retail, construction, manufacturing, financial services and other sectors.

Even with the delayed entry into this space, Microsoft has managed the top the ERP market share in the manufacturing sector at 38% pushing the longstanding players in the ERP landscape. Microsoft Dynamics Suite is frequently shortlisted and selected by more than 32% of the companies again beating its competitors.


The sheer brilliance in its functionalities and the end to end delivery is propelling Microsoft Dynamics to gain its rightful place as leader of the ERP landscape.


CEM Business Solutions is a coveted partner of Microsoft that has integrated its commendable capabilities with Microsoft Dynamics to deliver impeccable solutions to the construction industry.


Why should the Construction industry root for Microsoft Dynamics?


Microsoft Dynamics is a holistic solution that is aimed at disrupting the operations of the construction industry to maximize its construction management efficiencies and ensure abundant cost savings. Below are a few reasons why it is the best solution for Construction Project Management.


Effective Project Management and Planning


Project Management and planning in the construction industry is very challenging due to the complex number of entities involved. It requires effective planning and coordination between entities or parties for hassle-free functioning. The integrated set of Construct project management capabilities are under one roof to mellow down the existing or arising challenges.


Real-time Resource Management to ensure the delivery of the required skills at the needed time to ensure maximum efficiency at work


  • Scheduling Engine

  • Equipment Management

  • Inventory Management, dispatch and Tracking of tools, parts and all materials in site and warehouses periodically.

  • Cost Projections – Keeping the costs controlled and achieve a minimal difference in planned cost and actual costs.

  • Customizable billing management – Seamless handling and automation of periodic billing activities

  • Improved management of documents – Effective Management of blueprints, invoices, customer information with restricted rules and consistency across departments.

Enhanced Customer Relationship Management & Marketing


This is one of the key areas where Microsoft Dynamics has extended its capabilities for its users to garner healthier sales figures through enhanced CRM & Marketing functions. According to a Gartner report from 2018, Microsoft Dynamics remains a leader in effective CRM Management Salesforce Automation and. Let’s see how Microsoft is able to maintain its place

  • By managing the end-to-end sales processes and performance providing a 360-degree view of the projects.

  • By consistent monitoring of prospects, accounts, sales opportunities and leads.

  • By tracking the relationships and information exchange with Architects, Engineers & Surveyors.

  • By the real-time state of sales and project management reports.

  • By multi-channel tracking of marketing campaign costs and performance.

  • By streamlining the bidding process to create workflows and centralized document repository for effective contribution in the development of responses to RFPs, RFIs and RFQs.

Ease in accessibility and usage

The ‘wizards’ of Microsoft are well known for their specialties for envisioning a visual aspect to the operation of computers by popularizing the GUIs in the 80s. So, we know the visual importance that it would give in building Microsoft Dynamics. Let’s see how Dynamics excels inaccessibility and usage


Real-time dashboard – Trimming down the complexities of using traditional ERP solutions, Microsoft gave its own touch to the GUIs to provide UI that offers a 360-degree view of business intelligence stats for users. This wholesome UI helps the project managers to track the important factors of project particulars and help in effective execution of project tasks.


Taking it Mobile – Microsoft has understood the importance of taking things mobile and has done the same to Microsoft Dynamics. A centralized mobile solution from Microsoft Dynamics has exponentially improved process efficiency and accessing the field engineers, project-related information or any particulars anywhere and at any time.


Compatibility with existing Microsoft products – Microsoft Dynamics has open channels to leverage the features of other star-studded Microsoft products like Excel, Word, Outlook & Microsoft Project Server. This integration has enabled easier interoperability in and further increase efficiency in construction project management.


Microsoft Dynamics is deemed to be ‘A Complete Solution’ to cultivate growth in the Construction industry by offering an all-round technology infusion under the Construction project management to reap infinite benefits.


CEM Business Solutions has partnered with Microsoft Dynamics to further enhance the construction project management to provide the solutions and services in the following niches


  • Advanced Project Management Software

  • Inventory Management Software

  • PMV/Tool Management

  • Sub-Contractor Project Management Solutions

  • Scaffolding Software for Construction

  • Construction Camp Management Solutions

Contact us any day @+1 201 391-5345 or reach us through at info@cembs.com to know more about our line of solutions for the construction industry. You can also login to our website and post your queries in this page https://www.cembs.com/contact-us/.

Allow us to help in reaping the benefits of Microsoft Dynamics in your construction project management and aid you build higher and better.

 
 
 

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