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Streamlining Operations: A Case Study on Architectural Craftsmen's Use of CoConstruct

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Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Industries	Cement Construction & Infrastructure
Use Cases	Real-Time Location System (RTLS) Time Sensitive Networking
Challenge	Architectural Craftsmen, a remodeling company based in Kansas City, Missouri, was facing operational inefficiencies due to the lack of integration in their business processes. The company, led by Joe and Mary Thompson, had been using Excel and Word for their proposals, which did not allow for a seamless flow of information. This disjointed approach was causing difficulties in tracking project progress, especially when dealing with change orders and client preferences. The company was also holding weekly team meetings, which were becoming redundant as they were merely used for progress updates. The Thompsons were looking for a solution that could streamline their operations and prepare the company for a future sale or handoff. Read More
About Customer	Architectural Craftsmen is a remodeling company based in Kansas City, Missouri. The company was founded by Joe Thompson, a veteran of the building industry, and later joined by his wife, Mary. Over the last 20 years, the company has grown to eight full-time employees. Despite their rich history in the industry, the Thompsons are looking forward to an eventual business exit or handoff in the future. They are constantly seeking ways to improve their business operations and prepare the company for a future sale. Their favorite tool for managing their business operations is CoConstruct, which they use to streamline their processes and increase efficiency. Read More
Solution	The Thompsons decided to integrate their business operations under one platform, CoConstruct. This construction project management platform allowed project schedules to connect with project financing, enabling Mary to monitor cash flow through projects in real-time. The company started using CoConstruct in various aspects of their business, seeing its potential impact on a future sale. Mary adopted the mantra, 'If it’s not in CoConstruct, it didn’t happen,' ensuring that all project details were recorded in the platform. This provided transparency and allowed for the documentation of historical information that could be referred back to. The use of CoConstruct also led to the elimination of the weekly team meeting, as progress updates were created in real-time on the platform, making the meetings redundant. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms

Applicable Industries

Cement

Construction & Infrastructure

Use Cases

Real-Time Location System (RTLS)

Time Sensitive Networking

Challenge

Architectural Craftsmen, a remodeling company based in Kansas City, Missouri, was facing operational inefficiencies due to the lack of integration in their business processes. The company, led by Joe and Mary Thompson, had been using Excel and Word for their proposals, which did not allow for a seamless flow of information. This disjointed approach was causing difficulties in tracking project progress, especially when dealing with change orders and client preferences. The company was also holding weekly team meetings, which were becoming redundant as they were merely used for progress updates. The Thompsons were looking for a solution that could streamline their operations and prepare the company for a future sale or handoff.

About Customer

Architectural Craftsmen is a remodeling company based in Kansas City, Missouri. The company was founded by Joe Thompson, a veteran of the building industry, and later joined by his wife, Mary. Over the last 20 years, the company has grown to eight full-time employees. Despite their rich history in the industry, the Thompsons are looking forward to an eventual business exit or handoff in the future. They are constantly seeking ways to improve their business operations and prepare the company for a future sale. Their favorite tool for managing their business operations is CoConstruct, which they use to streamline their processes and increase efficiency.

Solution

The Thompsons decided to integrate their business operations under one platform, CoConstruct. This construction project management platform allowed project schedules to connect with project financing, enabling Mary to monitor cash flow through projects in real-time. The company started using CoConstruct in various aspects of their business, seeing its potential impact on a future sale. Mary adopted the mantra, 'If it’s not in CoConstruct, it didn’t happen,' ensuring that all project details were recorded in the platform. This provided transparency and allowed for the documentation of historical information that could be referred back to. The use of CoConstruct also led to the elimination of the weekly team meeting, as progress updates were created in real-time on the platform, making the meetings redundant.

Impact #1	The use of CoConstruct has significantly improved the operational efficiency of Architectural Craftsmen. The platform has provided a centralized location for all project details, ensuring transparency and easy access to information. This has eliminated the need for weekly progress update meetings, freeing up valuable time for the team. The real-time tracking of project progress has also improved the company's ability to manage change orders and client preferences, reducing the likelihood of project delays. Furthermore, the integration of project schedules with project financing has given the company a better understanding of their cash flow, aiding in financial management. Overall, CoConstruct has moved Architectural Craftsmen closer to their goal of preparing the company for a future sale or handoff.

Impact #1

The use of CoConstruct has significantly improved the operational efficiency of Architectural Craftsmen. The platform has provided a centralized location for all project details, ensuring transparency and easy access to information. This has eliminated the need for weekly progress update meetings, freeing up valuable time for the team. The real-time tracking of project progress has also improved the company's ability to manage change orders and client preferences, reducing the likelihood of project delays. Furthermore, the integration of project schedules with project financing has given the company a better understanding of their cash flow, aiding in financial management. Overall, CoConstruct has moved Architectural Craftsmen closer to their goal of preparing the company for a future sale or handoff.

Benefit #1	Elimination of the weekly hour-long team meeting, saving 8 hours of team time per week.
Benefit #2	Real-time tracking of project progress, reducing the time spent on manual updates.
Benefit #3	Integration of project schedules with project financing, providing real-time visibility into cash flow.

Benefit #1

Elimination of the weekly hour-long team meeting, saving 8 hours of team time per week.

Benefit #2

Real-time tracking of project progress, reducing the time spent on manual updates.

Benefit #3

Integration of project schedules with project financing, providing real-time visibility into cash flow.

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Streamlining Operations: A Case Study on Architectural Craftsmen's Use of CoConstruct

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