Industry Research Report: The Value of ERP for Specialty Trade Contractors

Industry Research Report: The Value of ERP for Specialty Trade Contractors

UPDATED Aug 25, 2025

New research from CMiC and Dodge Construction Network reveals significant performance advantages for specialty trade contractors utilizing ERP systems. With 57% adoption across the trades and 46% of non-users planning implementation within two years, this comprehensive analysis quantifies the operational impact of ERP deployment in specialty contracting.

Data-driven highlights include:

Crew Time Management Excellence

  • 71% of ERP users achieve effective crew time management

  • Only 43% using alternative systems reach comparable effectiveness

Organizational Efficiency Metrics

  • 77% overall satisfaction rate among current ERP users

  • 57% average effectiveness rating across 11 core functions for ERP users vs. 25% for alternative methods

Adoption Trajectory Analysis

  • 57% current ERP adoption rate among specialty trades

  • 46% of non-users planning adoption within 24 months

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