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	P. Flanigan & Sons B2W Software

P. Flanigan & Sons

B2W Software

Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
Applicable Industries	Construction & Infrastructure
Applicable Functions	Discrete Manufacturing Procurement
Use Cases	Predictive Maintenance Construction Management
Services	System Integration Software Design & Engineering Services
Challenge	P. Flanigan & Sons, a Baltimore-based contracting company specializing in transportation-related construction projects and materials, was seeking a replacement for spreadsheets to streamline their estimating process. The company initially purchased estimating software from another supplier, but the system proved difficult to use. After a 30-day trial, they opted out. The company needed a solution that was easy to use and could provide a comprehensive view of all costs associated with a job. They also required a system that could meet the specific bid structure requirements of large general contractors while maintaining their own established ways of preparing bids. Read More
About Customer	P. Flanigan & Sons is one of the oldest contracting companies in the Baltimore, Maryland area. Founded in 1885, the company specializes in transportation-related construction projects and materials. They have been a client of B2W Software since 1999 and have attended 14 B2W User Conferences. The company is known for its focus on attracting and developing proud, talented employees, which has been a cornerstone of its success. The company is also known for its high volume of projects as a subcontractor for large general contractors. Read More
Solution	P. Flanigan & Sons switched to B2W Software's estimating solution, B2W Estimate, after an online demonstration showed its advantages. The B2W estimating solution fulfilled the company's vision by providing an easy-to-use interface that allowed for easy navigation throughout the various parts of a bid. The detailed reporting provided a comprehensive view of all costs associated with a job. The company also utilized the flexibility of B2W Estimate, including Work Breakdown Structures, for the high volume of projects they did as a subcontractor. The company also added the B2W Track element, which provided a link between its estimating and field tracking processes, allowing for immediate analysis and faster problem resolution. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics

Applicable Industries

Construction & Infrastructure

Applicable Functions

Discrete Manufacturing

Procurement

Use Cases

Predictive Maintenance

Construction Management

Services

System Integration

Software Design & Engineering Services

Challenge

P. Flanigan & Sons, a Baltimore-based contracting company specializing in transportation-related construction projects and materials, was seeking a replacement for spreadsheets to streamline their estimating process. The company initially purchased estimating software from another supplier, but the system proved difficult to use. After a 30-day trial, they opted out. The company needed a solution that was easy to use and could provide a comprehensive view of all costs associated with a job. They also required a system that could meet the specific bid structure requirements of large general contractors while maintaining their own established ways of preparing bids.

About Customer

P. Flanigan & Sons is one of the oldest contracting companies in the Baltimore, Maryland area. Founded in 1885, the company specializes in transportation-related construction projects and materials. They have been a client of B2W Software since 1999 and have attended 14 B2W User Conferences. The company is known for its focus on attracting and developing proud, talented employees, which has been a cornerstone of its success. The company is also known for its high volume of projects as a subcontractor for large general contractors.

Solution

P. Flanigan & Sons switched to B2W Software's estimating solution, B2W Estimate, after an online demonstration showed its advantages. The B2W estimating solution fulfilled the company's vision by providing an easy-to-use interface that allowed for easy navigation throughout the various parts of a bid. The detailed reporting provided a comprehensive view of all costs associated with a job. The company also utilized the flexibility of B2W Estimate, including Work Breakdown Structures, for the high volume of projects they did as a subcontractor. The company also added the B2W Track element, which provided a link between its estimating and field tracking processes, allowing for immediate analysis and faster problem resolution.

Impact #1	The B2W Estimate solution provided a user-friendly interface that made it easy to navigate throughout the various parts of a bid.
Impact #2	The detailed reporting feature of B2W Estimate provided a comprehensive view of all costs associated with a job.
Impact #3	The Work Breakdown Structures feature of B2W Estimate provided the flexibility to meet the specific bid structure requirements of large general contractors while maintaining the company's own established ways of preparing bids.

Impact #1

The B2W Estimate solution provided a user-friendly interface that made it easy to navigate throughout the various parts of a bid.

Impact #2

The detailed reporting feature of B2W Estimate provided a comprehensive view of all costs associated with a job.

Impact #3

The Work Breakdown Structures feature of B2W Estimate provided the flexibility to meet the specific bid structure requirements of large general contractors while maintaining the company's own established ways of preparing bids.

Benefit #1	The company was able to address problems faster, leading to improved profitability.
Benefit #2	The Market Analysis Tool within B2W Estimate saved significant time by allowing the team to review its own bids and compare them with those of its competitors.

Benefit #1

The company was able to address problems faster, leading to improved profitability.

Benefit #2

The Market Analysis Tool within B2W Estimate saved significant time by allowing the team to review its own bids and compare them with those of its competitors.

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