Features

Simplifying construction

How to Do It in Staart?

Create a BOQ (Bill of Quantities):
- Staart allows project managers to create a detailed BoQ with material, labor, and overhead costs.
- Users can input quantity estimates, rates, and vendor details to generate an accurate project budget.
Automated Cost Analysis:
- Staart provides real-time cost analysis by tracking material costs, fluctuations, and budget allocation.
- Get insights into potential cost overruns before they impact the project.
Vendor Comparisons:
- Compare vendor quotes directly in the software.
- Choose the most cost-effective suppliers without compromising quality.
Cost Monitoring & Alerts:
- Receive automated alerts when budget deviations occur.
- Keep track of planned vs. actual costs through reports & dashboards.

Value for Construction Projects:

✅ Reduces manual errors and improves accuracy in budgeting.

✅ Prevents cost overruns through early risk detection.

✅ Improves decision-making by providing real-time financial insights.

✅ Saves up to 7% of total project costs through optimized budgeting.

Purchase Order (PO) Management:
- Generate and track purchase orders for materials, equipment, and labor.
- Ensure vendors receive accurate itemized orders with clear terms.
Expense Tracking:
- Capture every construction-related expense in real time.
- Categorize expenses into material, labor, overheads, and miscellaneous for better visibility.
Vendor Payments & Approvals:
- Automate vendor payments based on project progress.
- Set up a structured approval workflow to prevent unauthorized spending.
Integration with Cashflow Management:
- See pending invoices vs. available funds to avoid cash crunch situations.

✅ Prevents unauthorized or excessive spending.

✅ Ensures smooth material flow by keeping vendors paid on time.

✅ Improves financial planning by tracking all expenses under one dashboard.

✅ Enhances transparency in construction procurement.

Record & Track Inventory:
- Maintain a real-time inventory of cement, steel, aggregates, electrical components, etc.
- Track stock levels, usage, and reorder needs.
Automated Material Requests:
- Onsite teams can raise material requests digitally instead of using paperwork.
- Project managers can approve or reject requests instantly to control wastage.
Reduce Wastage & Theft:
- Prevent over-ordering or stock depletion with system alerts.
- Ensure materials are used efficiently with real-time usage reports.
Integration with BoQ & Expenses:
- Directly link material purchases with the BoQ and expense management to prevent budget deviations.

✅ Reduces material wastage, preventing unnecessary costs.

✅ Ensures timely material availability for uninterrupted work.

✅ Enhances site accountability, reducing losses due to theft or mismanagement.

✅ Optimizes storage & logistics, preventing over-purchasing.

Daily Work Progress Reports:
- Site engineers and contractors can digitally submit daily progress reports from their mobile devices.
- Track labor productivity and material consumption without manual paperwork.
Worker Attendance & Logs:
- Digitally record worker check-ins and check-outs.
- Assign specific tasks to teams & track completion status.
Issue & Blocker Reporting:
- Site teams can report delays, resource shortages, or quality issues in real time.
- Project managers receive instant notifications for quick resolution.
Seamless Collaboration with Office Teams:
- Construction site teams and office teams can communicate in one platform.
- Eliminate WhatsApp groups and centralize project updates.

Value for Construction Projects:

✅ Reduces manual errors and improves accuracy in budgeting.

✅ Prevents cost overruns through early risk detection.

✅ Improves decision-making by providing real-time financial insights.

✅ Saves up to 7% of total project costs through optimized budgeting.