From BoQ to Baseline: Automating Cost, Schedule & Client Collaboration
In the demanding world of Shipbuilding and Repair (SBR), efficiency is not optional. In fact, it’s the difference between profit and loss, on-time delivery or delay, transparency or chaos.
At DANAOS Projects Software Solutions LLC , we recognize the specialized challenges of shipyards. Therefore, we have tailored our ProjectVIEW ERP platform to support every stage of the SBR lifecycle, from client inquiry to execution, billing, and real-time reporting.
From Client BoQ to Shipyard Job List — Precision from Day One
As a shipyard owner or manager, your project begins with a client’s BoQ (Bill of Quantities). This is a detailed scope of required works and expectations. ProjectVIEW ERP then enables you to:
- Import or register BoQ items directly into the system.
- Create your internal Job List: first inspect the vessel, then map real-world job needs to each BoQ line item.
- Define job scopes clearly and assign the required resources (labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment) based on actual inspection findings.
As a result, you get an accurate, resource-based cost model. It forms the basis of your budget and proposal, all traceable and structured in the system.
Generate a Transparent & Realistic Client Proposal
Once your team has defined and budgeted the internal jobs:
- ProjectVIEW ERP links each job to its corresponding BoQ item, ensuring clarity and traceability.
- You build pricing bottom-up: from resource costs, margins, overheads, and more.
- Finally, the system automatically generates a formal, itemized proposal that is accurate, auditable, and defensible.
This eliminates ambiguity. As a result, you can negotiate confidently with the shipowner, backed by real data.
Connect Cost with Time: WBS & Scheduling Integration
In ship repair, time is money, literally. For this reason, ProjectVIEW ERP integrates seamlessly with MS Project to:
- Associate each Job List item with the relevant WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) activity.
- Create a realistic schedule of works, anchored to resource availability and job durations.
- Establish a time-phased budget baseline, blending cost and schedule into one project control model.
In short, this is your master baseline: the reference point for execution, tracking, and reporting.
Monitor Actuals Daily: Cost, Progress & Resource Consumption
Once execution begins, ProjectVIEW ERP shifts into control mode:
- Team leaders or supervisors log daily job progress using easy mobile/desktop forms.
- They also record resource usage (hours, materials, rentals, etc.) in real-time.
- The system constantly compares actual vs. planned:
As a result, the system creates early warnings, keeps budgets in check, and supports proactive decision-making.
Real-Time Client Portal: Visibility & Trust
Your client (the shipowner) can access a dedicated portal, allowing them to:
- View real-time progress reports and dashboards
- Review and approve scope changes or extras
- Track their project’s cost and timeline — as it evolves
In this way, your client relationship moves from reactive to collaborative, backed by transparency and trust.
Used by All Stakeholders — Not Just Project Managers
ProjectVIEW ERP is more than a project control system. Instead, it’s a collaboration backbone for the entire SBR value chain:
- Project managers track cost and schedule
- Supervisors input progress on site
- Procurement gets real-time material needs
- Finance tracks commitments and billing
- Clients stay informed and engaged
Thus, this cross-functional integration ensures that everyone is working from the same source of truth. There are no silos, no double data entry and no surprises.
Conclusion: ERP Built for SBR, Not Adapted to It
At DANAOS Projects, we didn’t retrofit a generic ERP to shipyards. Instead, we engineered ProjectVIEW ERP with ship repair and construction in mind. SBR professionals already trust it to:
- Convert client BoQs into controlled job plans
- Align budget and schedule
- Manage execution in real time
- Deliver projects faster, leaner, and more transparently
So, whether you’re building a new vessel or repairing a fleet, ProjectVIEW ERP is your digital dockyard: powerful, purpose-built, and trusted.
Related: Shipyard Management Software & Shipbuilding ERP · Ship Repair Management Software · Naval Shipbuilding ERP
