NexGen Solutions
Construction Management NexGen
Construction Management NexGen is the end-to-end construction operations app for Odoo 19: projects and sub-projects, rate analysis, BOQ, budgets, work orders, QC, consume/scrap, subcontracts, RA and progress billing, vendor bidding, snags, document hub, vendor portal, and an OWL command center with Gantt, map, and budget tree — from one module.
What does this app do in Odoo 19?
Construction management means running the full site lifecycle inside Odoo — from estimation and budgets through execution, quality, subcontracting, billing, and close-out. Construction Management NexGen replaces scattered spreadsheets and Enterprise-only widgets with one Community-ready workspace.
Technical name: construction_management_nexgen. Works on Odoo 19 Community, Enterprise, Odoo.sh and on-premise.
- Projects, sub-projects, permits, insurance, and geo location
- Rate analysis, BOQ, budgets, used-qty actuals, PDF & Excel exports
- Phases, work orders, MREQ, QC, consume/scrap, timesheets, task templates
- Subcontracts, RA bills, retention release, customer progress billing, WCC
- Vendor bidding, snag/punch list, document hub, vendor portal
- OWL dashboard, Master Gantt (deps + drag), map, budget tree, dark mode
- Approval matrix, site-scoped rules, multi-company, multi-language UI
- Publisher: NexGen Solutions · Support: nexgensolutionsodoo@gmail.com
Workspace — projects, budgets and command center
One Construction menu for masters, estimation, execution, contracts, snags, documents, reports, configuration, and the OWL Command Center.
Open Construction → Dashboard after install for the command center, or start with a project and follow the estimation → execution → billing flow.
Feature map
Explore every capability below. Use the tabs for detailed feature walkthroughs.
Configure the site — operate end to end
Install the app, create a project and sub-project, build rate analysis and BOQ, approve the budget, then execute with work orders, QC, billing, and the command center.
Install
Install from Apps and open the Construction menu.
Estimate
Projects → rate analysis → BOQ → approve budget.
Execute
Phases, work orders, MREQ, QC, consume, timesheets.
Bill & close
Subcontracts, RA / progress bills, snags, dashboard.
Construction Projects & Sites
Create each site as a construction project with stakeholders, geo location, theme color, and operational settings.
- Customer, project manager, and site team members
- Map coordinates for the OWL site map
- Insurance policies and permits with activate / expire / daily cron
- Optional site warehouse and analytic / task board links
- Optional site-scoped record rules for project teams
Sub-Projects (Towers / Wings)
Split a site into commercial sub-projects with their own warehouses, BOQ, budget, and progress.
- Commercial terms and retention settings
- Auto warehouse / task board when enabled
- Computed progress from phases and work orders
- Dedicated BOQ and budget per sub-project
From site setup to approved budget
Masters, rate analysis, BOQ, and budgets with approval matrix and actuals tracking.
Work Types & Sub-Types
Master data that drives BOQ costing categories across material, equipment, labour, and overhead.
- Work type / sub-type hierarchy
- Archive instead of delete when used
- Used consistently on rate analysis, BOQ, and billing
Rate Analysis Templates
Build reusable cost and sale rates with material, equipment, labour, and overhead lines.
- Dual cost / sale pricing with taxes
- Qty per Unit vs Total Required Qty modes
- Product links for procurement and consume
- Reusable templates for multiple BOQ lines
Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
Capture quantities for each sub-project, optionally with L × W × H, linked to rate analysis.
- Line-level quantities and amounts
- Optional dimension-based quantity
- Feeds budget generation and WBS phases
- Tracks remaining quantity for work orders
Budgets, Approvals & Actuals
Generate budgets from BOQ, route them through the approval matrix, then track used quantity from site operations.
- Create / Update Budget from BOQ
- Submit → approve with mail + activities
- Extra-line confirmation workflow
- Used qty from consume, scrap, and billable timesheets
- Budget statistic PDF and Excel export
- Cancel of consume/scrap reverses budget usage
Phases, work orders, materials and quality
Turn the approved budget into WBS, work orders, stock movements, and timesheets.
WBS Phases & Predecessors
Create phases from BOQ remaining quantity and link predecessors for Master Gantt dependency lines.
- WBS from BOQ lines
- Predecessor relations for scheduling
- Progress reflects WO / phase states
- Drag dates on Master Gantt to reschedule
Work Orders, Checklists & Job Sheets
Execute site work with checklists, timesheets, Job Sheet PDF, and Work Completion Certificate.
- Work order lifecycle with approvals
- Checklists and operational notes
- Job Sheet and WCC PDF reports
- Task templates to spawn project tasks
Material Requisitions (MREQ)
Request materials against the budget; approvals notify matrix groups; follow with PO and/or internal transfer.
- Budget-aware material lines
- Approval matrix + mail / activity notify
- Creates purchase orders and internal transfers
- Printable MREQ report
Quality Checks
QC inspections gate consume orders so stock is only issued after quality approval.
- QC checklist linked to work / materials
- Blocks consume until approved
- Inspector role and audit trail
Consume & Scrap Orders
Issue or scrap stock to the site and write used quantity on the budget; cancel reverses the actuals.
- Stock moves from site warehouse
- Updates budget used quantity
- Cancel reverses budget usage
- Printable consume / scrap reports
Timesheets & Task Templates
Log hours on work orders with HR timesheet sync, and spawn project tasks from reusable templates.
- WO timesheets → HR timesheets / analytic lines
- Billable hours can update labour budget used qty
- Task templates create project tasks from a WO
Vendors, customers, retention and portal
Subcontracts, RA bills, progress invoices, retention release, and vendor bidding.
Subcontracts (Equipment / Labour / Overhead)
Issue vendor subcontracts by resource type with retention, linked to site progress and RA billing.
- Equipment, labour, and overhead contract types
- Retention percentage and release workflow
- Linked to sub-project / work scope
RA Bills & Vendor Portal
Running-account bills for subcontractors with PDF print, retention, and portal quantity submission.
- RA bill lines and approvals
- Portal: /my/construction/ra-bills
- Vendors adjust quantities and submit
- Printable RA bill report
Customer Progress Billing
Invoice the customer for progress (single or type-wise) with retention and Work Completion Certificate.
- Single or type-wise billing modes
- Retention held and later released
- Customer invoices via Accounting
- WCC PDF for completion
Retention Release Wizard
Release vendor or customer retention when due, with a guided wizard from Contracts.
- Vendor and customer retention
- Release when milestones / dates allow
- Accounting-ready follow-up
Vendor Bidding / RFQ
Invite vendors, compare quotes, and award to a purchase order or subcontract.
- Bid invitations with due dates
- Quote compare by price and lead time
- Award creates PO or subcontract
- Portal: /my/construction/bid-invites
Dashboard, planning, approvals and governance
OWL command center, Gantt/map/budget tree, approval matrix, snags, documents, and security.
OWL Command Center Dashboard
One OWL command center for KPIs, project states, dark/light theme, and deep links into site documents.
- Dark / light theme
- Batched project-state metrics
- Quick navigation to open work
- Onboarding tour for first-time users
Master Gantt, Map & Budget Tree
Community-friendly OWL Gantt with dependencies and date drag, site map, and hierarchical budget tree.
- Phase / WO bars with predecessor links
- Drag to reschedule dates via RPC
- Geo map of construction projects
- Budget tree for cost structure
Approval Matrix
Configure approver groups by document type and amount; submissions send mail and activities.
- Document type × amount × group rules
- Mail templates + activities
- Used by budget, MREQ, bills, and more
Snags / Punch List
Track defects with severity, photos, assignees, and close-out beyond day-to-day QC.
- Severity and status workflow
- Photos and chatter
- Assignee and due tracking
Document Hub
Store drawings, permits, and site files with folders, tags, and links to phases or work orders.
- Folders and tags
- Phase / WO links
- Central Construction documents menu
Security, Roles, i18n & Hardening
Construction roles, multi-company rules, optional site scope, delete guards, archive filters, and translations.
- Roles: Site Engineer, Purchase, Store Keeper, QC, Accountant, Manager, Admin
- Multi-company record rules
- Optional site-scoped access for project teams
- Delete guards on operational docs; archive masters in use
- Translations: AR, DE, ES, FR, IT, NL, RO
FAQ
59 answers covering install, estimation, execution, billing, portal, dashboard, and support.
Run every site from one Odoo workspace
Replace spreadsheets and disconnected tools with a single construction operating system: estimate, execute, bill, and monitor — with approvals, portal, and Community-ready OWL views.
One site system
Projects, BOQ, budgets, work orders, QC, billing and snags share the same data model.
- • No duplicate entry between estimate and site
- • Budget actuals follow consume and timesheets
Commercial control
Retention, RA bills, progress invoices and retention release keep cash flow aligned with progress.
- • Vendor and customer retention
- • Award bids to PO or subcontract
Live command center
OWL dashboard, Gantt dependencies, map and budget tree give managers an immediate site picture.
- • Dark / light theme
- • Drag-reschedule on Master Gantt
Governed access
Roles, multi-company rules, optional site scope and approval matrix keep the right people in control.
- • Mail + activity approvals
- • Delete guards and archive filters
Vendor collaboration
Portal RFQ quotes and RA submissions reduce email back-and-forth with subcontractors.
- • Bid invites
- • RA quantity submit
Printable evidence
Job Sheet, WCC, MREQ, consume, scrap, RA and budget PDF/Excel support audits and site packs.
- • Operator user guide included
- • Onboarding dashboard tour
Faster close-out
Snags, documents and progress % help finish defects and hand over cleanly.
- • Punch list with photos
- • Document folders / tags
Lower admin cost
One OPL-1 module instead of stitching estimation, execution and billing apps together.
- • Community-first OWL views
- • 90 days support
Explore our premium solutions
Complementary Odoo 19 apps from NexGen Solutions.
Ready to run construction sites in Odoo 19?
Full feature coverage for estimation, execution, billing, portal and command center — by NexGen Solutions.