CIO checklist: Choosing ERP for Construction & Engineering

How are construction and engineering leaders tackling long-standing challenges and embracing new opportunities? IFS research reveals that 63% of firms plan to select a new ERP within the next 1–2 years. As complexity grows and profit margins tighten, the need for agile, modern ERP solutions has never been more urgent. Chief Information Officers (CIOs) now play a central role in leading this change as they steer digital transformation, modernize legacy systems, and align technology with business strategy.

While previous tech investments may have failed to deliver ROI, today’s leaders have a new blueprint for success. This checklist offers C-level executives a practical roadmap to evaluate, select, and implement ERP systems that deliver measurable business value. 

Download the checklist to learn how to: 

• Align ERP with long-term business and growth goals 
• Build a strong financial case and prove ROI 
• Improve project control, risk management, and decision-making
• Simplify complex system integrations with flexible, composable architecture 
• Embrace AI, automation, and sustainable innovation