From manual accounting to a digital platform: when it's time for a construction company to switch to professional software
Many construction companies still rely on Excel spreadsheets, paper reports, and telephone approvals. This approach only works up to a point. As soon as parallel projects, contractors, and complex schedules appear, problems arise. In this article, we will look at why a modern construction company needs a digital solution, how to determine the right time to switch, and how Dedal CPMS helps at every stage of the project.
Typical problems of manual construction project management
1. Data scattered across different systems When schedules, estimates, and reports are stored in separate tables and sent by email, the risk of loss, duplication, or errors in data increases. The result is inaccurate calculations and inefficient management. 2. Difficult to find weak spots Any failure — delays in materials, contractor non-performance, changes in the project — affects deadlines and budget. Without a professional system, it is difficult to identify these problems in time. 3. Poor communication Approval of completed work, schedule changes, and purchases all require clear communication. Without a digital platform, errors, delays, and misunderstandings arise.
Why you should implement professional software
Modern construction automation tools significantly improve project management efficiency. Switching to a digital platform allows you to: ● Plan projects taking into account deadlines, resources, and dependencies.● Control construction costs in real time.● Automate document flow — all data is in a single system, accessible to the team.● Receive analytics and reports based on up-to-date information.● Increase transparency and control when working with contractors and investors.
Dedal CPMS — a comprehensive solution for the construction business
Dedal CPMS is a specialized construction project management system designed with the needs of Ukrainian companies in mind. Dedal CPMS features: ● Complete digitalization of management — from planning to completion of the project.● A centralized environment for coordinating the actions of all project participants.● Integration with financial systems, BIM models, and external services.● Flexible planning and instant access to key indicators.● A simple interface and quick implementation without the need for lengthy staff training.
Signs that a company needs a digital management system
If you are managing several construction projects at the same time, encountering delays, or do not have a clear picture of costs, it is time to switch to a digital management system.
Advantages of digitalization for a construction company: ● Significant reduction in time and resource costs.● Reduction in errors and duplication of information.● Transparent interaction between teams and contractors.● Faster management decisions based on accurate data.
Construction companies in Ukraine that have implemented modern software report improvements in internal processes, growth in financial performance, and more coordinated teamwork.
Case study: how Dedal CPMS optimized project management
Client: a development company with projects in Kyiv and LvivProblem: delays in document approval and lack of up-to-date information on costsSolution: implementation of Dedal CPMS for centralized control Results: ● Approval of acts accelerated by 2.5 times● Daily cost control in a single system● Full automation of reporting without manual processing
Conclusion
A modern construction company striving for growth and stability can no longer rely on manual methods. To plan, control, and scale effectively, digital solutions are needed. Dedal CPMS is a specialized system designed with the real processes of construction companies in mind. It allows you to bring all key project processes into a single system: from planning and budgeting to performance control. Thanks to Dedal CPMS, management gets a complete, up-to-date picture of the project and can quickly make informed management decisions.
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