Who Works in Construction & Real Estate
Common Business Challenges
Project cost control. Construction budgets are set at the estimate stage, but costs accumulate in unpredictable ways - material price changes, scope variations, rework, and weather delays all affect the final number. Without a system that tracks committed costs against the budget in real time, overruns are discovered too late. Subcontractor management. A construction project may involve 20 or more subcontractors, each with their own contract, work schedule, variation orders, and payment claims. Managing this without structured records leads to disputes, overpayments, and delays. Progress billing and certification. Clients are billed based on certified progress, not time. Calculating what work has been done, getting it certified, and raising the correct invoice at the right time requires close coordination between site and finance. Material procurement and delivery. Materials ordered late hold up site progress. Materials delivered early are a theft and storage risk. Coordinating purchase orders to match the construction programme requires detailed planning and tracking. Snagging and defects. At project completion, defects and incomplete items (snags) must be catalogued, assigned to contractors, and signed off before final payment is released. Without a snag tracking system, this process drags on and becomes contentious. Property transaction management. In real estate sales, managing the pipeline from enquiry to agreement to payment to title transfer involves multiple parties, documents, and regulatory steps. Errors or delays at any stage create legal and financial risk.How Bizaxl Supports Construction & Real Estate
Business Lifecycle
A typical construction project moves through this sequence:1
Client brief and site survey
You receive the client’s requirements and conduct a site survey to understand the scope of work.
2
Estimate and BOQ prepared
A detailed estimate and bill of quantities is prepared to define costs and materials.
3
Contract signed
The client and contractor sign the formal agreement before work begins.
4
Project plan and schedule created
You create a project programme with milestones, resource assignments, and key dates.
5
Subcontractors appointed
Specialist subcontractors are selected, contracted, and assigned to relevant work packages.
6
Materials procured and delivered
Purchase orders are raised and materials are sourced and delivered to site on schedule.
7
Construction work commences
Site work begins in accordance with the approved programme and specifications.
8
Progress monitored and recorded
Site progress is tracked against the programme and recorded at regular intervals.
9
Interim progress certificate raised
Certified progress is formally assessed and documented as the basis for client billing.
10
Client invoice issued
An interim invoice is raised to the client based on the certified progress.
11
Subcontractor payment claims processed
Subcontractor payment applications are reviewed and settled in line with their contracts.
12
Variation orders managed
Changes to scope are documented, costed, and agreed as variation orders.
13
Practical completion
The project reaches practical completion and is formally handed over to the client.
14
Snagging list created and cleared
Outstanding defects are catalogued, assigned to contractors, and signed off.
15
Final certificate and invoice
The final progress certificate is issued and the final invoice is raised.
16
Defects liability period monitored
Any defects arising during the liability period are tracked and remedied.
17
Retention released
Held retention funds are released to subcontractors once all obligations are met.
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Full feature documentation for Construction & Real Estate is being prepared. Contact support@bizaxl.com for information about your specific implementation.