Dolphin Horizon Construction ERP Software
- Total Cost Control: Monitor estimated vs. actual costs in real-time to protect your project profit margins.
- Streamlined Procurement: Automate material requisitions and purchase orders directly tied to specific project phases.
- Centralized Operations: Eliminate data silos by connecting the back office, the procurement team, and the engineers on the job site.
- Accurate Cash Flow: Generate precise progress billings and manage subcontractor retentions seamlessly.
- General Contractors: Manage large-scale projects, coordinate multiple subcontractors, and track heavy equipment utilization.
- MEP Contractors (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing): Handle complex estimations, specialized inventory, and detailed labor tracking.
- Real Estate Developers: Oversee project feasibility, phase-by-phase budgeting, and contractor payouts.
- Civil Engineering Firms: Manage long-term, infrastructure-heavy projects with rigorous BOQ and compliance requirements.
BOQ & Estimation Management:
The foundation of a profitable construction project is an accurate estimate. Dolphin Construction ERP allows estimators to easily import, structure, and price complex Bills of Quantities (BOQ). The system supports multi-level BOQ structures, allowing for granular breakdowns of labor, materials, equipment, and overhead costs. By tying the approved BOQ directly into the project budget and procurement modules, managers can prevent unauthorized spending and ensure that all purchased materials align perfectly with the original project scope.
Project Costing & Budget Tracking:
Losing track of job site expenses is the fastest way to erode profit margins. Our software provides dynamic project costing that compares real-time actual costs against the baseline budget. Every purchase order, labor hour, and equipment rental is automatically allocated to its specific project phase and cost code. Managers have access to live dashboards that highlight variances and forecast final costs, empowering them to make proactive decisions before budget overruns occur.
Subcontractor & Contract Management:
Managing third-party vendors requires strict financial and operational control. The Dolphin platform centralizes all subcontractor agreements, tracking their scope of work, insurance compliance, and payment terms. The system automates the generation of payment certificates based on site progress and automatically calculates retention deductions. This ensures subcontractors are paid accurately and on time while protecting the primary contractor from overbilling and compliance risks.
Equipment & Asset Tracking:
Heavy machinery and specialized tools are massive capital investments. The equipment management module tracks the location, maintenance schedule, and utilization rates of all company-owned assets across multiple sites. By charging equipment usage costs internally to specific projects, construction firms gain a true understanding of their overhead and can prevent project delays caused by machinery breakdowns.
Dolphin Construction ERP is an integrated software solution designed for construction firms that need to manage complex projects, multiple job sites, decentralized workforces, and rigorous financial reporting in a single platform.
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- Trusted Expertise: 40+ years in business with over 120+ software specialists.
- Proven Track Record: Trusted by 7,000+ customers.
- Local Presence: Active presence in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
- Built for the GCC: Featuring multi-company structures, multi-currency financials, regional tax compliance, and full Arabic and English support designed specifically for Middle Eastern construction firms.
While a General ERP is built for manufacturing or retail, a Construction ERP is project-centric. General ERPs struggle with construction-specific workflows like retentions, progressive billing, BOQ management, and multi-site labor costing. Dolphin Construction ERP is natively built to handle the unique financial and operational realities of the construction site.
Case Study: General Contractor Reduced Budget Overruns by 25%
- Challenge: A regional contractor lacked visibility between site procurement and back-office accounting, leading to rampant over-ordering.
- Solution: Implemented Dolphin Construction ERP to tie all purchase orders directly to the approved BOQ.
- Results: Reduced material waste and budget overruns by 25% while speeding up subcontractor payment cycles.
- What is Construction ERP Software?
Construction ERP software like Dolphin Horizon is a fully integrated system that manages job costing, BOQ/BOM lines, procurement, subcontractors, labor, equipment and accounting in one platform. It ensures real‑time visibility of costs, budgets, and project progress, specifically designed for construction workflows. - How does the software handle BOQ management?
BOQ (Bill of Quantities) lines are entered at job creation using CSI format. Dolphin Horizon links requisitions, procurement, and labor directly to BOQ items. Costs (materials, labor, subcontractors, equipment) are tracked per line, while dashboards show budget vs. actual per sqm and progress by activity or phase. - Can the system track subcontractor retentions and payments?
Yes. Subcontractor costs are integrated into job costing. Retentions, staged payments, and approvals are managed within the ERP, ensuring transparency. The system ties subcontractor invoices to BOQ lines and updates committed vs. actual costs in dashboards. - What is the difference between a Construction ERP and a General ERP?
General ERPs focus on accounting and inventory, while Dolphin Horizon Construction ERP adds specialized modules:
• BOQ/BOM management
• Cost survey by sqm
• Subcontractor retention tracking
• Construction dashboards (budget control, variance analysis, progress tracking)
This makes it purpose‑built for project cost control in construction. - Is Construction ERP available in Arabic?
Yes. Dolphin Horizon supports Arabic interfaces and reporting, making it suitable for projects in Lebanon, Dubai, and other Arabic‑speaking regions. This ensures accessibility for site managers, procurement teams, and accountants working locally.