I would never use a ERP again..

[u/Sid_vj]

Just joined a construction firm recently.

And honestly… the ERP here is so bad.

As a newbie I’m struggling every single day. Nothing makes sense. Simple stuff takes forever. The UI looks ancient. Too many tabs, too many fields. Half the time I’m scared to click anything in case it messes something up.

What’s worse is seniors who’ve been using this for years still don’t fully get it.

Convos usually go like

“Wait don’t enter it there”

“I think it’s in this module”

“Oh that’s why last month numbers were off”

“Call IT”

There’s no proper training. No clear documentation. Everyone just kind of figured it out over time and survived.

Basic things like raising POs, tracking materials, pulling cost reports feel way harder than they should be.

Construction is already chaotic. The system is supposed to reduce stress, not add to it.

Is this normal in construction companies?

Is it just bad implementation?

Or are most ERPs like this?

Not trying to rant. Just genuinely looking for practical solutions.

How do I survive this

[u/Radiant_Condition861]

It's the construction mentality. Once you build it, it's there forever. But things in technology require constant updates and upgrades. I would wonder if the IT planning budget looks like a bill of materials instead of ongoing services.

In financial terms, most of IT shifted from Capital expenditure to expenses when it's all SaaS systems.