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Vaughan + Co.: Streamlining Construction File Management with IoT

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Technology Category	Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Industries	Cement Construction & Infrastructure
Applicable Functions	Product Research & Development
Use Cases	Construction Management Construction Site Monitoring
Challenge	Vaughan + Co., a home remodeling and outdoor living company based in Powell, Ohio, was facing challenges in managing their construction files and financials. As the company expanded, the team found it increasingly difficult to keep track of their project expenses and margins using traditional spreadsheets. The lack of an organized, all-in-one solution was hindering their ability to make informed decisions and accurately track job expenses. Furthermore, the company was wasting valuable time searching for project files and making calls about design aspects. The need for a more efficient and effective system was evident. Read More
About Customer	Vaughan + Co. is a home remodeling and outdoor living company based in Powell, Ohio. Established in 2014 by Liz and Kenny Vaughan, the company initially started as a landscaping business but soon evolved to include all aspects of outdoor living, including inground swimming pools, spas, patio designs, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and pool houses. The company also expanded into home interior projects, turning their hobby of flipping houses into another branch of their business. Vaughan + Co. offers a unique service where clients have a single point of contact instead of having to hire multiple professionals for different aspects of a project. Read More
Solution	Vaughan + Co. turned to Buildertrend's construction project management software to address their challenges. The software offered a comprehensive solution, allowing the company to manage everything in one platform. The Files tool in Buildertrend enabled the team to digitize and organize their project plans and documents, eliminating the need for printing and laminating. In addition to job files, design and material selections could also be uploaded and organized within the software, making it easy to track and document clients’ decisions for future reference. The software also provided features for job costing and budgeting, which helped the company to accurately track their financials and see where their profits were. This digital, all-in-one solution allowed Vaughan + Co. to leave old-school paperwork behind and adopt real-time insights that facilitated their business growth. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms

Applicable Industries

Cement

Construction & Infrastructure

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Use Cases

Construction Management

Construction Site Monitoring

Challenge

Vaughan + Co., a home remodeling and outdoor living company based in Powell, Ohio, was facing challenges in managing their construction files and financials. As the company expanded, the team found it increasingly difficult to keep track of their project expenses and margins using traditional spreadsheets. The lack of an organized, all-in-one solution was hindering their ability to make informed decisions and accurately track job expenses. Furthermore, the company was wasting valuable time searching for project files and making calls about design aspects. The need for a more efficient and effective system was evident.

About Customer

Vaughan + Co. is a home remodeling and outdoor living company based in Powell, Ohio. Established in 2014 by Liz and Kenny Vaughan, the company initially started as a landscaping business but soon evolved to include all aspects of outdoor living, including inground swimming pools, spas, patio designs, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and pool houses. The company also expanded into home interior projects, turning their hobby of flipping houses into another branch of their business. Vaughan + Co. offers a unique service where clients have a single point of contact instead of having to hire multiple professionals for different aspects of a project.

Solution

Vaughan + Co. turned to Buildertrend's construction project management software to address their challenges. The software offered a comprehensive solution, allowing the company to manage everything in one platform. The Files tool in Buildertrend enabled the team to digitize and organize their project plans and documents, eliminating the need for printing and laminating. In addition to job files, design and material selections could also be uploaded and organized within the software, making it easy to track and document clients’ decisions for future reference. The software also provided features for job costing and budgeting, which helped the company to accurately track their financials and see where their profits were. This digital, all-in-one solution allowed Vaughan + Co. to leave old-school paperwork behind and adopt real-time insights that facilitated their business growth.

Impact #1	The adoption of Buildertrend's construction project management software has brought about significant operational improvements for Vaughan + Co. The company has been able to streamline their processes, saving time and reducing the potential for errors. The software's job costing and budgeting features have enabled the team to make better decisions that affect not only individual jobs but also the business as a whole. Furthermore, the ability to digitize and organize all project-related information within the software has eliminated the need for physical paperwork, leading to more efficient and effective project management. The company has also been able to provide a better service to their clients, who can now easily see price differentials, photos, and dimensions of each product, making it easier for them to make decisions and give their approval.

Impact #1

The adoption of Buildertrend's construction project management software has brought about significant operational improvements for Vaughan + Co. The company has been able to streamline their processes, saving time and reducing the potential for errors. The software's job costing and budgeting features have enabled the team to make better decisions that affect not only individual jobs but also the business as a whole. Furthermore, the ability to digitize and organize all project-related information within the software has eliminated the need for physical paperwork, leading to more efficient and effective project management. The company has also been able to provide a better service to their clients, who can now easily see price differentials, photos, and dimensions of each product, making it easier for them to make decisions and give their approval.

Benefit #1	Significant reduction in time wasted on searching for project files or making calls about design aspects
Benefit #2	Improved accuracy in tracking job expenses and margins
Benefit #3	Increased efficiency in managing construction files and financials

Benefit #1

Significant reduction in time wasted on searching for project files or making calls about design aspects

Benefit #2

Improved accuracy in tracking job expenses and margins

Benefit #3

Increased efficiency in managing construction files and financials

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