JOB ESTIMATING PORTAL

BCR CONSTRUCTION

INDUSTRY

CONSTRUCTION

Type

Business Application

Overview & Challenges

Our client in the construction industry faced significant inefficiencies due to the use of outdated and home-grown tools for managing business processes and reporting. These tools were not only time-consuming but also failed to standardize their unique business processes. As a result, they struggled with time tracking, cost estimating, cost code management, maintaining a single source of truth, invoice generation, and system integrations. Despite trying several off-the-shelf vendor solutions, they could not find one that met their specific needs.

Our Solution

We conducted a thorough analysis of the client’s current state and designed a custom solution tailored to their unique business processes. Our goal was to provide immediate value and a scalable platform for future growth.

Key Features and Benefits

Cost Code and Material Management:

Streamlined the management of cost codes and materials, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.

Bid Creation:

Simplified the process of creating bids, improving accuracy and efficiency.

Change Orders:

Facilitated the management of change orders, reducing errors and ensuring timely updates.

Invoice Generation:

Automated the invoice generation process, reducing manual effort and increasing accuracy.

Custom Calculators:

Provided tools for precise cost estimating and budgeting, tailored to the client's specific needs.

Project Lists and Aspect Lists:

Organized projects and aspects for better visibility and management.

Labor Rate Management:

Enabled efficient management of labor rates, ensuring accurate cost estimation and payroll processing.

Key Features and Benefits

Cost Code and Material Management:

Streamlined the management of cost codes and materials, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.

Bid Creation:

Simplified the process of creating bids, improving accuracy and efficiency.

Change Orders:

Facilitated the management of change orders, reducing errors and ensuring timely updates.

Invoice Generation:

Automated the invoice generation process, reducing manual effort and increasing accuracy.

Custom Calculators:

Provided tools for precise cost estimating and budgeting, tailored to the client's specific needs.

Project Lists and Aspect Lists:

Organized projects and aspects for better visibility and management.

Labor Rate Management:

Enabled efficient management of labor rates, ensuring accurate cost estimation and payroll processing.

Technologies Used

React

AWS

Node JS

Docker

Azure AD SSO

My SQL

Implementation & Results

Our team leveraged modern technologies to build a robust and scalable platform that addressed the client’s unique needs. The custom solution streamlined their business processes, significantly improving efficiency and accuracy.

Impact

Efficiency:

Reduced time spent on manual processes and outdated tools, allowing the client to focus on core business activities.

Accuracy:

Improved accuracy in cost estimating, invoicing, and reporting, reducing errors and discrepancies.

Scalability:

Provided a scalable platform that the client's business can grow into, ensuring long-term value and adaptability.

Conclusion

The project successfully replaced outdated tools with a custom, scalable solution, significantly enhancing the client’s efficiency and accuracy in managing their construction business processes.