15 November, 2009
Tasmanian Irrigation Development Board go live with Zavanti ERP and Weblogics.
TIDB selected Zavanti ERP in early 2009 after an open tender process, to manage all the activities for their 12 major projects with total infrastructure goals of $400m. The TIDB is tasked with the management to progress irrigation schemes from feasibility assessment through to the construction and operational stages to increase the irrigation supplies within Tasmania by 50%.
Since going live, the Zavanti ERP solutions provide the TIDB with a complete management solution from budgeting through to project completion. The solution allows TIDB to forecast expenditures out to 2019, whilst maintaining control of sub-contracts and cost commitments, also providing consolidated Board reports to ensure that the goals of the TIDB are being met.
Zavanti’s Weblogics solution allows the TIDB to manage all documentation, including Email traffic associated with projects, to ensure the security and control of information. Weblogics workflows are used to maintain all business processes associated with any project correspondence, guaranteeing traceability and security. Weblogics forms electronically allow users to submit requests and advices whilst version control of documents ensures all previous versions are accessible for comparison.
TIDB has successfully realised the value added by Zavanti ERP and Weblogics solutions, to better manage internal and external collaboration, streamlining their project and document management processes, and providing a communication platform for all project participants.
Ian Plater, Chairman of Zavanti said “This success confirms our strategy of providing a complete package of specialist solutions for the Real Estate and Construction industries ensuring that our clients obtain the highest return on their investment”.
ABOUT ZAVANTI
Zavanti combines superior consulting and industry expertise with world-class software applications, to provide a suite of solutions that cover Feasibility and Investment Planning ERP, Project and Portfolio Management and Performance Management. These powerful solution sets allow clients to minimise risk, control costs, increase efficiency, and facilitate the sharing of information, collaboration and planning.
13 October, 2009
Zavanti to host Property and Construction Software Showcase
At the event, Zavanti will introduce its new web-based Sales, CRM and Communication, Collaboration and Intranet solutions for the industry.
Director of Zavanti, Ian Plater will host the event and will present upcoming developments for Zavanti's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application that will assist your business through every facet of the project lifecycle.
Professionals from MasterKey and Weblogics will also be on hand to demonstrate how these new software solutions are revolutionising the nature of business.
Registration is free but spots are limited! To secure your place at the event contact Angelique on (02) 8080 4825 or email marketing@zavanti.com
For more information about MasterKey see http://www.gomasterkey.com/
For more information about Weblogics see http://www.weblogics.com.au/
02 September, 2009
Latest version of Zavanti’s Project Software offers unparalleled reporting functionality
On just one screen users can see an overview of their projects, including original budget, what has been invoiced, and the expected profit (click on the screenshots below to view a larger image).

Users can further “drill down” on each aspect of the job, from viewing specific cost centre details through to individual invoices received from suppliers or sent to clients.


For more information on the new changes in Version 8.7 please refer to the Release Notes
Alternatively please feel free to contact us directly on +61 2 8080 4800 or email sales@zavanti.com
26 August, 2009
Zavanti and Masterkey join forces to provide a complete Real Estate Development and Management Solution
Under a new partnership agreement, Zavanti, a leader in the development of comprehensive project accounting and management solutions for property and construction, and Masterkey, the UAE’s primary real estate software provider, will join forces to provide a complete Real Estate Development and Management solution. With unparalleled functionality, this new offering will ensure that developers have total control over their projects, budgets, and finances, as well as sales, clients and ongoing property management.
Masterkey is a pioneering Software as a Service (SaaS) provider, specialising in the development of complete web-based real estate solutions. Incorporating the three fundamental areas of any property business - Sales, Leasing and Property Management, Masterkey allows users to better manage and streamline day-to-day activities and work processes, while administering transactions in real-time.
By integrating the key features of Zavanti’s Property Developer solution set; Development Feasibility, Financial Management, Tendering, and Construction Management, with Masterkey’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Sales Automation, Leasing and Property Management capabilities, both companies will be able to provide current and prospective clients with a revolutionary solution that will create efficiencies and improve the quality and timeliness of reporting at every stage of the property development lifecycle.
“I believe that the addition of Masterkey’s functionality to the Zavanti suite does more than just add features to our current solution set”, said Nick Virr, Zavanti UK Business Development Director. “Masterkey represents the very latest, and by far the most superior online offering for property developers, in servicing their clients and managing their revenue and product streams. By combining the robustness and power of the Zavanti Property Developer suite with Masterkey, we can undoubtedly boast the most comprehensive and integrated solution for developers available on the market today.”
ABOUT MASTERKEY
Masterkey is the UAE's leading provider of dedicated solutions for the real estate sector. The company's web-based software provides Brokers, Developers and Property Managers with a uniquely tailored array of tools and features aimed to advance, improve, and enhance real estate businesses. Masterkey is committed to providing the most comprehensive, on demand service to the global real estate industry. For more information on Masterkey visit www.gomasterkey.com
ABOUT ZAVANTI
Zavanti’s industry leading project solutions provide seamless integration between the key processes associated with project planning, forecasting and accounting. From initial site and concept feasibility and project estimating through to full financial and subcontractor management, and sales, Zavanti helps property developers and construction contractors maintain control over their project finances, information flows and business operations.
For more information contact: Jamie Fitzsimons on +61 2 8080 4816 or jfitzsimons@zavanti.com
13 August, 2009
Zavanti Property and Construction Software to feature at the Nottinghamshire Construction Symposium
Click here to read the full press release
01 July, 2009
Zavanti have joined the Tweetersphere!
Aimed at the Property and Construction Sector, our Zavanti_ERP Twitter will keep you posted on all the action at Zavanti! From news and views, product updates and launches, support issues, and special offers.
Why not Follow us today!
24 June, 2009
Zavanti appoint new reseller to target growing UK market for Property and Construction ERP Solutions
MCN Property is a dynamic development consulting firm offering a full range of professional services for the residential property development sector. As a Zavanti Reseller, they will continue to build and strengthen Zavanti’s UK presence by offering the company’s leading property and construction ERP solutions to their network of clients and industry contacts.
Prior to establishing MCN Property, Mark Newman was a Senior Surveyor with CB Richard Ellis, specialising in development consultancy, residential land agency, and loan and corporate recovery. This role provided him with a detailed insight into the various facets of the construction and development lifecycle, as well as an in-depth understanding of the complete planning system. He has a proven track record for managing and delivering valuations on major mixed-use projects, and providing added value to proposed development schemes.
“This partnership is an additional step forward for Zavanti as we expand our presence in the UK”, says Nick Virr, General Manager Zavanti UK. “We are pleased to welcome MCN Property and are confident that they will be an invaluable asset to our reseller team. Mark’s impeccable consulting skills, and vast experience of the UK industry, combined with Zavanti’s ERP Software, will provide our prospects and MCN’s clients with a complete end-to-end solution, allowing them to operate more efficiently, particularly in times of uncertainty”.
"Zavanti software offers a truly integrated cash-flow management suite which is essential in dealing with the current financial issues developers, contractors and financiers are facing”, says Mark Newman, MCN Property. “Once developers and contractors realise the benefits of the software I believe they will be equally as impressed as I was, and see the real value this software can add to their business."
Zavanti’s world class ERP suite provides seamless integration between the key processes associated with project planning, forecasting and accounting. From initial site and concept feasibility and project estimating through to full financial and subcontractor management, and sales, Zavanti helps developers and construction contractors maintain control over their project finances, information flows and business operations.
14 April, 2009
Software and technology: one for all and all for one
Nick has been in the property and construction software business for over 15 years now and has recently moved back to the UK from Australia to establish Zavanti's foothold there.
On his return, he found that no one appeared to have created a similar unified program in the UK, thus he saw a new market for Zavanti and is currently doing the rounds of developers there. ‘Because it is a single system, development managers can see the cash flow effects of a released contract, finance managers can see borrowing levels and cash needs, management can see all indicators real time,’ he says.
‘More timely information allows businesses to know exactly how they are operating in real time. There is no need for costly updates to interfaces and no need to get caught between vendors.’
A recession may not seem an obvious time to launch software, but Virr believes the current havoc means that such a system is even more attractive because it can deal with the fast-changing circumstances.
Read the full article here - http://www.propertyweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=359&storycode=3137519
24 March, 2009
New case studies available
1. Jarret Street Developments (Building and Construction Client)
2. M2 (Property Developer Client)
12 March, 2009
HOW EFFECTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT CAN HELP GUIDE THE PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY THROUGH THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN
In an attempt to remain competitive, builders and developers are now looking to streamline their project management activities. This can be achieved by replacing multiple disparate software systems and investing in a single, integrated project solution. Such solutions provide users with the ability to effectively manage the complete project lifecycle, from initial feasibility and funding, through acquisition and development, construction, reporting and project sales management.
There is a significant advantage to be gained from consolidating your resource planning and financial information in one database, from cost savings on staff, to more efficient project management and enhanced management agility. In addition, with instant, real-time access to information, organisations can see how the business is performing at any given stage, across all projects. The ability to analyse data on the fly, identify trends and make forecasts is extremely valuable, enabling firms to generate more accurate estimates and to better manage project budgets and timeframes.
Additionally, analysis of finalised projects will enable improved profits and performance going forwards, delivering tangible financial benefits to the enterprise. For example, by exposing and eliminating redundant processes and inefficiencies, significant cost savings can be made on subsequent projects.
Zavanti's Director, Nick Virr adds, "In these challenging times, builders and developers need to analyse the economic viability and profitability of proposed projects, as well as keeping track of project costs and revenue." Nick adds, "It is imperative that project and cost controls are maintained and managed better than ever. Using an integrated system like Zavanti ERP, calculations for rate of return, budget projections, revenue and expense can be generated with a few mouse clicks. In addition authority levels and variation approval processes give you control and visibility of your project budget."
With $1.5 billion in projects completed or commenced, MAB Corporation, is one of Zavanti's largest Australasian clients. To help plan for and deliver their high quality commercial, residential, and industrial developments, MAB use Zavanti's centralised system for feasibility and forecasting, project financials, job control, subcontractors, and reporting, across all their project teams. The results are evident, as despite the slowing global economy MAB continue to strive, with a AU$60 million retail outlet recently completed and a new AU$185 million residential tower development underway in the Melbourne Docklands precinct.
The efficiencies gained by using an integrated project solution, such as Zavanti ERP, are critical to weathering the storm during this grim economic period. When the economy begins to rise again as trends historically forecast, organisations that have investigated and implemented new efficient methods of doing business will be best placed to take full advantage of emerging opportunities. As such an integrated ERP suite, like Zavanti, should be part of today's strategic planning.
Zavanti ERP will be exhibiting as part of the upcoming Urban Development Institute of Australia's (UDIA) National Congress from March 30th - April 2nd. This gives property developers, investors and construction organisations the perfect opportunity to see how Zavanti works first hand.
To register to attend the UDIA Congress or for more information please visit: www.udiacongress.com.au.
11 March, 2009
Ardross Group to use Zavanti Property Developer ERP to deliver their regional development projects
Zavanti Property Developer aims to streamline Ardross’s core project functions such as; forecasting, estimating, project costing and control, subcontractor management and project reporting; providing management with a single repository of real time, mission critical information at every stage of the project lifecycle. By enabling increased employee productivity, reduced costs and improved time management, Zavanti will provide a positive and sustainable return on Ardross’s investment.
“Zavanti is very pleased to welcome Ardross to our growing family of satisfied users of our unique Property Development ERP solution. Due to Ardross’ success over the years, they identified a need for a robust ERP system, and after considerable evaluation selected Zavanti Property Developer to provide greater project financial management capability for their enterprise. Zavanti looks forward to working with and supporting Ardross to achieve even greater success.”
ABOUT ARDROSS
Ardross specialise in creating residential lots of above average sizes in the Regional areas of Western Australia. With land developments in Albany, Cervantes, Bunbury and Jurien Bay, the Group caters for a wide range of lifestyles. The Group's major project is known as the Turquoise Coast Development, which fronts 10kms of the Indian Ocean in Jurien Bay, 200kms north of Perth. Over 525 lots have settled in the first part of the development, Beachridge Estate.
The Estate has been awarded the UDIA WA’s 2006 & 2008 Award for Excellence in the “Water Sensitive Urban Development" category. The award recognises the positive impact the planning approach has on the conservation of scheme water. For further information visit www.ardross.com
ABOUT ZAVANTI
Zavanti provides specialised software solutions to organisations involved in Property Development, Construction and Engineering. Zavanti’s ERP application is essentially a centralised project financial management tool, used throughout a project’s complete lifecycle; from feasibility and funding, through to complete project accounting, construction, contractor management, and project sales. By pulling traditional banks of information together, Zavanti ERP provides a single point of reference for all project-related documentation, eliminating data double entry, and facilitating better decision-making, and increased operational efficiency.
For further information visit www.zavanti.com or contact:
Jamie Fitzsimons, Marketing Executive
P: 02 8080 4816 E: jfitzsimons@zavanti.com
15 December, 2008
Take Control with Zavanti Property and Construction ERP

Our pre-Christmas e-campaign for our Property and Construction ERP Solutions (above) focuses on how Zavanti Property Developer and Zavanti Construction Manager can help managers take control of their projects and move forward with confidence. This is particularily relevant with the current economic climate, as organisations look to manage risk and protect their margins.
Our Property and Construction ERP solutions have been designed to guide you through each stage of the project lifecycle. With one, centralised solution, you don't need to worry about updating spreadsheets and disparate systems - enter your data once and our toolset will do the rest, providing real-time, live information when you need it most.
Supporting your business as it grows, Zavanti will ensure that you:
- Never lose track of any part of your projects
- Deliver on-time and within budget
- Take full advantage of your resources
- Focus on the projects that generate the best ROI
- Spend less time tied up with administrative work, enabling you to focus on waht you do best
18 August, 2008
Time for an Accounting System Overhaul?
Like RedSky IT and EasyBuild, we at Zavanti have found that most organisations usually have a core accounts system, which runs the ledgers and payroll, captures contract costs and maybe handles purchase order processing. In addition, they often have several other standalone systems providing Feasibility Analysis, Estimating and Valuations, as well as numerous Excel Spreadsheets.
However, more and more companies are coming to realise that using several different systems patched together is not the way forward. These organisations and are now looking at making the move to integrated systems which cover the complete construction and development lifecycle; from Feasibility and Estimating, through to Subcontract Tendering and Management, Purchase Orders, and Stock and Sales Management, as well as traditional backend Financials and Payroll.
There are many benefits to be gained from moving to a complete end-to-end business solution, which pulls the traditional banks of data that exist in separate departments together, from better decision making, increased operational efficiency and resource utilisation. A clear return on investment will also be achieved from a reduction in overheads and support fees.
EasyBuild advise that success can bring its own challenges. As you become established and your order book grows you need to know that you don’t have to worry about managing your accounts and that you can still maintain control and access to your key business information.
In addition, with tougher rules around financial compliance the connection between technology and business has never been stronger or more important. Integrated financial software systems are bringing greater levels of control and automation and audit ability to business processes.
EasyBuild argue that standard accounting systems have never been good at monitoring the leading operational indicators that drive profit. For this reason an industry specific solution that is aligned to these indicators should be considered to get the maximum benefit from your investment. Accurate financial information is critical to the decision making process and without the aid of a robust financial software system this is difficult to achieve.
Both RedSkyIT and EasyBuild conclude that technology is here to stay and businesses large and small should use it to their advantage. If you are a company with public sector or large corporate organisations as customers, the need to change is more significant as you could potentially be excluded from their supplier’s lists due to an inability to do business electronically.