Excel vs Construction Software
Spreadsheets are flexible, but they are not built for construction workflows. See when it makes sense to move to structured software.
Where Excel Breaks Down
Common pain points we hear from site and office teams.
Version Conflicts
Multiple sheets and manual updates make it hard to trust the numbers.
No Document Trail
Receipts, challans, and photos live in folders without clear linkage.
Slow Updates
Site teams update data late because the process is too heavy for mobile.
Manual Reconciliation
Month-end close requires copying data across multiple files and formats.
What Software Fixes
Site Setu focuses on traceability and field adoption.
Structured Records
Indent, PO, GRN, and issue workflows stay connected with document numbering.
MS Project Imports
Import .mpp schedules into WBS tasks without re-entry.
Drawings & Revisions
Keep drawing records and revisions in a shared library.
Equipment Logs
Track equipment masters, work logs, and maintenance records with costs.
Quick Wins After Switching
The improvements teams notice immediately.
- -Cleaner audits with attached documents
- -Fewer errors from manual copy-paste
- -Faster site updates through mobile workflows
- -One source of truth across teams
Ready to Leave the Spreadsheet Chaos?
We can walk you through a workflow audit and show where Site Setu fits.
How to Evaluate Construction Software
Use the same test project when comparing tools. Validate how each platform handles daily updates, approvals, and document trails for indents, POs, GRNs, task status, and drawing revisions. This avoids demos that look good but break during real site execution.
A practical selection process is simple: shortlist two options, run each with one active site team for two weeks, and compare speed, data accuracy, and follow-up effort. The right tool should reduce manual consolidation at day-end and provide a clear audit trail for management review.
Download operational checklists from the Resources Hub, and review implementation guidance in the Site Setu Blog.