Zuari Infraworld Transforms Its Construction Operations with NB Projects and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

In the fast-evolving real estate and construction landscape, agility and visibility are no longer optional, they’re essential. One of India’s leading real estate developers, Zuari Infraworld, recognized this early. With operations spanning across India and the UAE, the company set out to modernize its project management and financial operations to achieve greater efficiency, control, and scalability.

This digital transformation journey led Zuari Infraworld to implement NB Projects (formerly known as NAVBUILD), a powerful construction management erp solution from Cetas, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

The Challenge: Fragmented Systems and Limited Visibility

Like many growing construction and real estate enterprises, Zuari Infraworld relied heavily on spreadsheets, Tally accounting, and several stand-alone applications for project tracking, budgeting, and finance. While these systems worked in isolation, they failed to provide:

• A 360-degree view of project performance
• Real-time budget and BoQ-level tracking
• Seamless integration between finance, sales, and project teams
• Insights into project governance, billing, and collections

As the company expanded its portfolio by developing luxury residential projects in Mysore, Goa, and Dubai, the need for a centralized, construction-focused ERP system became evident.

Zuari Infraworld needed a single, scalable platform that could unify operations, ensure data accuracy, and improve decision-making across departments.

The Turning Point: Embracing a Construction ERP

To overcome these challenges, Zuari Infraworld partnered with Cetas, a trusted Microsoft Solutions Partner with deep expertise in the construction and real estate industry. Cetas implemented NB Projects, an industry-ready add-on solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, designed specifically for construction and infrastructure enterprises.

This solution empowered Zuari Infraworld to:

• Gain end-to-end visibility into projects — from estimation to execution
• Track budgets and progress at the BoQ (Bill of Quantities) level
• Improve project governance and control over timelines
• Automate milestone billing and collections through Sales app integrations
• Streamline vendor and customer collaboration using dedicated portals
• Enhance decision-making through real-time dashboards and reporting

Insights from Zuari Infraworld’s CIO

In a recent webinar hosted by Cetas, Mr. Bipradas Bandyopadhyay, CIO of Zuari Infraworld India Ltd, shared firsthand how this digital transformation has reshaped their business operations.

“With NB Projects and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, we’ve achieved a level of transparency and control we didn’t have before. Project governance, productivity, and inter-department collaboration have all improved significantly,” said Mr. Bipradas.

He emphasized that the shift from manual and disconnected tools to a unified ERP platform has enabled Zuari Infraworld to optimize resource utilization, improve cost control, and deliver projects more efficiently.

Watch the full success story here: Zuari Infraworld’s Digital Transformation Journey

How NB Projects Adds Value to Construction Companies

NB Projects is part of Cetas Next in Business (NB) suite — a collection of purpose-built, industry-specific add-ons designed for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM.

For construction enterprises like Zuari Infraworld, NB Projects provides an end-to-end framework that covers:

1. Project Estimation and Budgeting: Define BoQ, material, and labor budgets with precise control.
2. Project Planning and Execution: Monitor progress against budgets and timelines in real-time.
3. Procurement and Vendor Management: Automate approvals, purchase requests, and subcontractor management.
4. Financial Control and Billing: Manage milestone-based billing and integrate seamlessly with finance modules.
5. Analytics and Dashboards: Enable informed decisions through actionable insights and visual reports.

By leveraging NB Projects, Zuari Infraworld now enjoys a unified system that connects all stakeholders, from finance teams to project managers on one digital platform.

The Technology Backbone: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

At the core of this transformation lies Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, a comprehensive cloud ERP that integrates finance, operations, supply chain, and reporting into one system. By combining the power of Business Central with NB Projects, Zuari Infraworld now benefits from:

• Cloud scalability: Secure access from anywhere, supporting distributed teams across regions.
• Automation: Reduced manual data entry and process redundancies.
• Real-time data insights: Instant visibility into project costs, revenues, and progress.
• Improved compliance: Standardized workflows and audit-ready documentation.

Results: A More Connected and Efficient Zuari Infraworld

Post-implementation, Zuari Infraworld has witnessed measurable improvements across multiple business functions:

• Enhanced Operational Efficiency: Project managers can now view and control all project data in real-time, eliminating the delays and errors caused by manual consolidation.
• Improved Financial Accuracy: Automated milestone billing and integrated collections have strengthened cash flow visibility and control.
• Better Project Governance: Defined approval workflows ensure compliance, accountability, and transparency at every stage.
• Empowered Teams: Collaboration between departments and field teams has become smoother, supported by centralized data and reports.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Management now leverages dashboards to forecast costs, evaluate project profitability, and plan future developments effectively.

Ready to streamline your construction project lifecycle with NB Projects and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, just like Zuari Infraworld did?

Contact us to start your digital transformation journey today.