Use Cases
- Track & Trace of Assets
About The Customer
Construlife is a company that specializes in the construction of wooden houses. They are experts in their field, with a focus on delivering high-quality, sustainable housing solutions. As a company operating in the construction industry, they manage multiple projects simultaneously, requiring efficient project management solutions. Prior to the implementation of BrickControl, they were using multiple software solutions for different tasks, leading to inefficiencies and potential errors. The company needed a unified, efficient, and mobile-compatible project management solution to streamline their operations and improve their project tracking capabilities.
The Challenge
Construlife, a company specializing in wooden houses, was facing challenges in managing their projects efficiently. The company was using multiple software solutions for different tasks, leading to redundancy and potential errors. The lack of a unified platform made it difficult to track the progress of their projects, and to monitor deviations from the initial plan. This lack of visibility into the project's performance made it hard to determine whether a project was generating revenue and profits, and to take corrective action when necessary. Additionally, the company needed a solution that would allow them to access their client, supplier, and project information remotely.
The Solution
Construlife adopted BrickControl, a cloud-based project management software, to address these challenges. BrickControl allowed the company to unify their software usage, eliminating the need for repetitive tasks in different software and reducing the risk of errors. The software provided a comprehensive view of their projects, enabling them to track deviations from the start of the project. This visibility allowed them to determine whether a project was profitable and to take necessary action when required. Furthermore, BrickControl's mobile compatibility meant that Construlife could check their client, supplier, and project information from anywhere using their iPhone.
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