EDI Solutions for Construction & Building

Construction and building supply chains are driven by projects, deadlines and accuracy. Orders often include job references, site codes and custom fields, while trading partners expect strict document compliance.

XEDI helps construction and building businesses automate EDI while maintaining control over project-specific requirements.

Industry challenges

Construction and building businesses commonly face:

• project-specific references and custom fields

• multiple sites, contractors and delivery locations

• tight timelines and dependency on accurate documentation

• a mix of modern and legacy systems

• high admin overhead caused by manual corrections

How XEDI supports construction & building

Project-aware document handling

Capture and map job numbers, site codes and references without breaking standard document flows.

Flexible partner requirements

Support varying requirements across contractors, merchants and distributors through controlled mapping and validation.

Legacy system compatibility

Integrate EDI flows with older systems still widely used in construction environments.

Reduced document errors

Validate data before delivery to reduce rejects, delays and rework.

Visibility across projects

Track documents, exceptions and outcomes clearly across multiple sites and active projects.

Common document flows

Construction and building businesses typically exchange:

• Purchase Orders

• Order Confirmations

• Despatch Advices

• Invoices and Credit Notes

• Project and reference updates

Key benefits

• Improved accuracy on project-based orders

• Reduced delays caused by document errors

• Less manual intervention and rekeying

• Better visibility across sites and partners

• Scales as project volume increases

Best-fit use cases

• suppliers trading with contractors and merchants

• businesses managing multiple active projects

• organisations using legacy finance or ERP systems

• teams handling complex delivery and reference requirements

• companies scaling across regions or frameworks

FAQ

Can XEDI handle project and site references?
Yes. Project-specific fields and site codes can be mapped and validated per partner.

Does XEDI work with legacy systems?
Yes. The platform supports integration patterns suitable for older systems common in construction environments.

What happens when a document fails?
You receive clear error information and can correct and retry documents while maintaining traceability.

Can we scale as project volumes increase?
Yes. XEDI is designed to handle fluctuating volumes as projects start, progress and complete.