2026 JDE - Construction SIG November Meet-Up

Scaling Financial and Operational Efficiency: Automation Strategies in Construction Enterprise Architecture

As construction organizations navigate complex supply chains, stringent compliance mandates, and high-volume project accounting, back-office modernization has become a core business imperative. This session—led by Skanska’s VP of Finance LaDonna Darland —explores how enterprise automation and intelligent process orchestration can be successfully embedded into a JD Edwards ecosystem to streamline financial and operational workflows.

Attendees will gain strategic insights into scaling automation across core functional areas, including accounts payable, credit card reconciliations, vendor on-boarding, complex field timecard tracking for heavy construction operations, and audit reporting. The presentation will address critical deployment challenges, such as reconciling field-to-office data discrepancies, managing change management across distributed workforces, and ensuring strict governance and auditability. Finally, the session highlights key operational outcomes, including reduced processing cycles, minimized administrative risk, and accelerated cash-flow velocity across enterprise operations.

Key Session Takeaways

• Targeting High-Impact Processes: Identifying where automation delivers maximum ROI within heavy construction and project-based accounting.
• Overcoming Deployment Hurdles: Managing change adoption, mitigating data friction between field teams and back-office systems, and preserving compliance.
• Measurable Outcomes: Achieving accelerated transaction processing, enhanced data integrity, and increased visibility across financial supply chains.