Benoit Bernard
How Benoît Bernard gained control over construction site margins with Odoo
Benoît Bernard SRL is a Belgian construction and land development company specializing in earthworks, rural infrastructure, and property development projects.
With Odoo implemented by Eezee, the company structured its quotation process, progress-based invoicing, and analytic accounting to better manage construction projects and control site profitability.
Invoicing Sales Analytic Accounting
Benoît Bernard SRL is a Belgian company specialized in land development, earthworks, and rural infrastructure projects. The company operates across a wide range of construction activities, including the creation and renovation of agricultural and forestry roads, vineyard and agricultural estate development, water management projects, and various exterior infrastructure works for private owners, companies, and public authorities.
In this type of construction environment, every project relies on precise measurements, multiple work packages, and phased site execution, often combined with progress-based invoicing. As the company grew and construction projects became more complex, Benoît Bernard needed a structured system to manage quotations, track site progress, and gain clear visibility on the profitability of each construction project.
With Odoo implemented by Eezee, the company structured the entire project lifecycle—from quotation preparation and construction site execution to invoicing and financial analysis—allowing the team to better manage projects and progressively gain control over construction site margins.
Challenge
Before implementing Odoo, the company lacked clear tools to analyze the performance of its construction projects.
As explained by Gilles de Pierpont, site manager at Benoît Bernard, the company had no structured framework to evaluate its construction sites.
“Before we had Odoo, we had no way to analyse our projects and therefore no way to control our margins.”
In the construction and land development sector, this lack of visibility makes project management significantly more difficult.
Each construction project typically involves:
→ detailed technical specifications
→ precise measurements and quantities
→ multiple work packages
→ several execution phases
→ progress-based invoicing aligned with the work completed on site
Without a structured system connecting these elements, it becomes difficult to link the different stages of the project lifecycle—from quotation preparation and client validation to site execution and margin analysis.
Three key objectives
- Structure the quotation and project sales process
- Improve the management of progress statements and invoicing
- Enable profitability analysis per construction site
Structuring construction project management with Odoo
Eezee supported Benoît Bernard through a progressive Odoo implementation designed to structure
operational and financial processes linked to construction projects.
1 Structuring quotations and project measurements
The first phase focused on structuring the quotation process and the commercial cycle for construction projects.
In the construction sector, quotations are typically built around detailed measurements and multiple work items. Odoo allows these elements to be organized within a structured framework, making it easier to transform validated quotations into operational construction projects.
This approach strengthens the connection between the commercial preparation phase and the execution of the works on site. It also improves clarity when responding to technical specifications and preparing detailed offers for clients.
Today, the quotation process is significantly faster and easier to manage.
As Gilles de Pierpont explains:
“Today, with Odoo, creating a quotation is much easier and faster.”
2 Progress-based invoicing aligned with site execution
Once a quotation is validated by the client, Odoo allows the construction project to be directly integrated into the system and followed throughout its execution.
In construction projects, invoicing is often linked to the progress of the work on site. Odoo enables the creation of progress statements that reflect the work packages that have actually been completed.
These progress statements provide a clear basis for discussions with the client and make invoicing more transparent and easier to justify.
As Gilles de Pierpont explains:
“Once the quotation is sent and validated by the client, it is directly integrated into our system. From there we can create progress statements and discuss with the client the different items completed on the site.”
This process makes invoicing more consistent with the real progress of the construction project and improves transparency for both the company and its clients.
3Site profitability monitoring with accounting and analytic tracking
In a second phase of the project, the system was extended to include accounting and analytic accounting.
This step allows revenue and costs to be linked to each construction site, creating the foundation for more precise profitability analysis.
For a construction company managing multiple projects and work packages simultaneously, this visibility is critical. Analytic accounting makes it possible to better understand the real financial performance of each site and to monitor margins more effectively.
Beyond accounting, Odoo also provides a scalable digital foundation for the company’s future development. The client is currently building its website within the Odoo ecosystem, allowing the platform to support both operational management and digital presence in the long term.
Results & Key outcomes
With Odoo, Benoît Bernard now benefits from a more structured system to manage its construction projects and monitor their profitability.
The implementation has significantly improved administrative efficiency while creating stronger links between quotations, project execution, invoicing, and financial analysis.
Most importantly, the company now has the tools required to better understand the performance of its construction sites and progressively improve margin control.
Clearer project follow-up
Validated quotations are directly integrated into the operational workflow, ensuring a smoother transition from commercial preparation to site execution.
Faster quotation creation
Preparing quotations and responding to project requests is now quicker and more structured, making it easier to handle detailed measurements and work packages.
More consistent invoicing
Progress statements allow invoicing to reflect the actual work completed on site, improving transparency and client communication.
Improved administrative efficiency
Administrative processes are faster and more integrated, reducing the time spent managing documentation and project follow-up.
Better margin visibility
The introduction of accounting and analytic accounting creates the foundation for monitoring profitability on a per-project basis.
A scalable digital foundation
With Odoo as its central platform, Benoît Bernard now has a system that can evolve alongside the company’s growth, including the development of its website within the same ecosystem.
Conclusion
In a sector where each construction project involves technical specifications, precise measurements, work packages, and on-site execution constraints, having a structured management system is essential.
With Odoo implemented by Eezee, Benoît Bernard now benefits from a platform capable of connecting the entire construction project lifecycle, from quotations and site execution to progress invoicing and profitability analysis.
As Gilles de Pierpont concludes:
“If I can give one piece of advice to anyone hesitating to switch to Odoo: don’t hesitate. The change is only positive, you just need to get started.”
Eezee supported the company with a responsive and attentive approach, while bringing a strong understanding of the construction sector and the operational challenges of managing project-based businesses.
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