How Content Management Is Transforming Construction ERP

Is your construction ERP still living in the past?

For decades, construction ERP (enterprise-resource planning) systems served a clear purpose: managing financials and project controls. But as commercial contractors scale operations across multiple entities and projects, a new challenge has emerged. The documents, workflows, and approvals that drive daily execution have become just as critical as the financial data itself.

The most significant shift in modern construction ERP isn’t happening in accounting modules or cost controls. It’s occurring in how these platforms handle content management, and it’s fundamentally changing how large contractors operate.

Beyond Invoice Routing

Most construction professionals recognize digital invoice approval beats paper routing slips. But that’s just meeting the bare minimum. The real transformation comes when content management becomes a foundational architectural layer rather than a bolt-on feature.

Consider what happens when CM (content management) capabilities are truly integrated with ERP systems. Security ...