SAP Solutions for the Construction Industry

Name: leverX Company
Brand: LeverX
Rating: 4.9 (114 reviews)

Connect your office and on-site construction into one ecosystem for more efficient project management.

Collaborating with an SAP Gold Partner provides access to resources and seasoned professionals, ensuring your project's reliability. Their expertise tailors SAP solutions for your unique needs, optimizing ROI and efficiency.

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LeverX is a certified partner of the SAP Center of Expertise. This accreditation ensures our unwavering commitment to upholding SAP's highest standards. Our mission is to deliver excellence, providing unparalleled support, and facilitating the seamless integration of SAP solutions into your business framework.

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Disjointed systems make it hard to track timelines, budgets, and progress

SAP integrates all processes into a single platform, providing full transparency and control at every stage of the project.

Project budgets are often overrun, and tracking expenses in real-time is difficult

With SAP solutions, you can automate budgeting and cost tracking to reduce overspending and enable smarter financial planning.

Supply delays disrupt construction schedules

SAP solutions synchronize procurement and logistics, helping prevent material shortages and costly project delays.

Lack of transparency in project progress increases risks and uncertainty

With SAP, you get a unified reporting and management system that increases transparency and improves collaboration with partners.

Labor and equipment allocation is inefficient, causing downtime and overuse

Resource management tools from SAP help to ensure balanced workloads for both personnel and machinery.

Regulatory compliance is complex and time-consuming

SAP solutions integrate with the latest industry standards and regulations, ensuring compliance at all times.

Problems coordinating tasks, schedules, and reports with general contractors

Thanks to the integration of contractor and client systems within the SAP ecosystem, real-time task and schedule synchronization is ensured.

Delays in task completion lead to penalties and loss of client trust

With SAP, you can monitor progress in real-time, minimizing risks and delays to maintain strong client relationships.

Complications with payment calculations and contract amendments

SAP simplifies contract management and billing through automation, making it easier to handle changes and streamline communication with clients.

Risks and uncertainty due to lack of transparency in project progress

SAP provides tools for clear reporting and key performance tracking, ensuring full visibility into project status and progress.

Lack of data for strategic planning and quick decision-making

SAP’s analytics tools deliver real-time insights, empowering you to make data-driven decisions that improve efficiency.

Difficulty coordinating and managing subcontractors and suppliers

SAP helps manage contractor and supplier networks, ensuring transparency and alignment at every level, which speeds up project completion.

The construction industry comprises multiple subindustries, each facing distinct challenges that SAP helps to solve.

Commercial construction
Coordinate crews, manage budgets, and hit deadlines on large commercial builds.
Residential construction
Track customer selections, manage subcontractors, and control project budgets in real time.
Industrial construction
Plan large-scale facilities, coordinate heavy equipment, and ensure safety compliance.
Infrastructure and civil engineering
Control scope, manage contracts, and track milestones for public and private infrastructure.
Specialty contractors
Schedule skilled trades, monitor job costs, and optimize resource allocation.
Heavy civil construction
Track equipment usage, manage compliance, and gain visibility across infrastructure projects.

General contracting
Coordinate subcontractors, control cash flow, and mitigate project risks across phases.
Engineering, procurement, and construction
Manage multi-project execution, align supply chains, and enforce contract terms efficiently.
Renovation and remodeling
Control project costs, manage materials, and streamline client communication during renovations.
Construction equipment rental
Schedule maintenance, track usage, and manage contracts across diverse equipment fleets.
Real estate development
Align development schedules, manage stakeholder reporting, and stay compliant with zoning and tax rules.
Facilities management
Extend asset lifecycles, schedule preventive maintenance, and track operational KPIs post-handover.

SAP Solutions for Construction

For the construction industry, SAP offers solutions for various tasks, including:

Enterprise resource planning

Employee management

Supply chain and asset management

Opportunity and sales management

Analytics and data management

Digital innovations

Enterprise resource planning

SAP offers solutions that help manage construction and real estate assets effectively by:

Enhancing project management and decision-making with real-time data analysis.
Optimizing processes through the integration of field operations with financial accounting and ERP systems.
Improving facility maintenance efficiency with proactive, AI-driven management approaches.

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Access real-time business data to improve inventory and supply chain management efficiency.
Smartapp ONE

Connect on-site construction processes with back-office operations using an integrated construction management solution.
SAP Field Service Management:

Address client requests faster and optimize service operations with a comprehensive AI-powered solution.

Employee management

In employee management, SAP solutions for construction help to:

Make data-driven decisions based on accurate employee analytics and real-time information.
Accelerate recruitment and adapt teams to business demands.
Optimize talent management and develop competencies to boost performance.

SAP SuccessFactors Workforce Analytics

Use cloud-based analytics for strategic decision-making based on reliable workforce data.
SAP SuccessFactors Talent Solutions

Manage talent and develop key employee skills for business success.

Supply chain and asset management

SAP offers solutions that enhance the management of assets and expenses by:

Providing full control over the lifecycle of equipment, tools, and consumables.
Optimizing asset leasing and usage to reduce costs.
Integrating travel, expense, and invoice management for cost control and compliance.

ETM.next

Manage the rental and lifecycle of construction equipment and resources for maximum efficiency.
SAP Concur

Streamline business travel administration, expense management, and invoice processing to control cash flow and meet regulatory requirements.

Opportunity and sales management

SAP enhances sales and customer engagement in construction through:

A complete view of every client interaction for a personalized sales approach.
Real-time customer data management to boost conversion rates and revenue.
Improved customer experiences with data-driven insights and personalized offers.

SAP Sales Cloud

Improve sales efficiency with a comprehensive view of customer interactions.
SAP Customer Data Platform

Manage customer data in real-time to build relevant and impactful communications.

Analytics and data management

SAP provides data management and analytics tools for construction businesses to:

Ensure fast, scalable access to critical information while maintaining context and logic.
Support unified planning systems that integrate finance, supply chain, and HR management.
Deliver advanced analytics to support strategic decision-making.

SAP Datasphere

Enable easy access to business data for analysis and informed decision-making.
SAP Extended Planning and Analysis

Integrate planning across different business areas into a unified strategic model.

Digital innovations

With SAP solutions, you can drive construction innovations that:

Seamlessly integrate business systems to create a unified digital ecosystem.
Expand SAP application capabilities to improve operational efficiency.
Support employees in making informed decisions using advanced technologies.

SAP Business Technology Platform

Integrate, extend, and optimize business processes to accelerate digital transformation.

SAP manages procurement, scheduling, and project tracking in construction. AI improves this foundation by flagging risks, predicting delays, and optimizing field operations in real time.

Where AI adds an extra layer:

Predicting project delays using historical timelines and weather forecasts.
Monitoring site safety through real-time video analytics.
Forecasting material demand to reduce downtime.
Automating progress reporting and documentation review.

SAP provides AI features that cover many of these use cases. We help bring them into your daily operations — and when needed, we develop custom AI and generative tools designed for your project types, compliance rules, and risk environment.

Why LeverX?

Proven track record

For over 20 years, we have helped businesses worldwide succeed with SAP. We’ve already completed 950+ projects for over 800 clients, including top names on the Fortune 500 list.

Industry experts

The LeverX team comprises professionals with hands-on knowledge in 30+ industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and oil  and gas.

SAP partnership

We implement SAP projects end-to-end  and collaborate with SAP on the development and enhancement of its existing solutions.

Quality and security track record

LeverX operates in compliance with international standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and ISO 55001, ensuring reliability and quality in every project.

Investment in innovation

We actively integrate advanced technologies, such as Data Science, IoT, AI, Big Data, Blockchain, and others, to help clients efficiently address their business challenges.

Flexibility

Our team is available 24/7, which enables us to quickly deploy projects, maintain process transparency, and adapt each development phase to meet your specific requirements.

Implementation Roadmap

We follow the SAP Activate methodology, which breaks down the implementation of SAP solutions for the construction industry into six essential stages:

Current Processes Evaluation: Assess existing business processes and identify the organization's needs.
Defining Technical Requirements: Create a detailed specification of the functional and technical needs of the new system.

Discover

Setting Goals and Objectives: Establish and agree on the goals to be achieved throughout the project.
Assembling the Project Team: Appoint team members and define their roles and responsibilities.
Project Plan Development: Create a comprehensive plan that outlines project phases, timelines, resources, and key performance indicators.
Budget Determination: Estimate and approve the budget.
Specifications Preparation: Develop the technical and functional specifications for the development team.

Prepare

Ensuring Business Requirements are Met: Confirm that the solution aligns with business requirements and project objectives.
Data Validation: Verify the accuracy and compliance of the data.

Explore

Data Migration: Transfer data from existing systems to the new one.
System Configuration: Set up the solution according to requirements and specifications.
Customization: Develop additional features and modules, if the standard solution does not meet all needs.
Integrations: Configure the solution to work with other IT systems and applications.

Realize

Testing: Perform functional, integration, regression, and load testing to ensure that all works correctly.
User Training: Organize sessions to help users become familiar with the new system.

Deploy

System Readiness Check: Verify that the system is ready for operational use.
Launch: Officially transition to active use of the solution.
Ongoing Support: Continuously monitor solution performance to identify and resolve any issues.

Run

FAQ

How can SAP help construction companies manage project delays and budget overruns?

SAP solutions like SAP S/4HANA and SAP Project Management offer real-time tracking of project timelines, budgets, and resources. LeverX helps construction companies automate cost tracking, forecast potential delays, and synchronize schedules to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

What factors determine the cost of implementing SAP solutions in the construction industry?

The cost of SAP implementation in construction varies based on the company’s size, the complexity of the project, the required modules (e.g. supply chain, HR, and asset management), and the level of customization needed. LeverX works closely with construction firms to create a tailored implementation plan that balances functionality and budget.

How do SAP solutions improve efficiency in construction project management?

LeverX leverages SAP solutions like SAP Field Service Management and SAP S/4HANA to streamline project management, from resource allocation to procurement and site management. By automating key processes and providing real-time visibility into project status, SAP helps minimize downtime and improves decision-making on construction sites.

How does SAP support innovation in the construction industry?

LeverX integrates SAP BTP, AI-driven analytics, and IoT technologies to enhance construction processes. By leveraging these tools, construction companies can adopt smart project management, predictive maintenance for equipment, and real-time data analysis, enabling them to stay ahead of the competition and drive innovation on every project.

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