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Hasler Homes, a top-tier construction company based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, was facing a significant challenge in managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously. The company, which started in 2011, initially specialized in bathroom and kitchen remodels before expanding into larger projects. As the company grew and shifted its focus to high-performance custom homes and large-scale renovations, the manual processes that the founder, Greg Hasler, had been using became insufficient. Greg, whose background was not in project management, needed a solution that would help him organize jobs with processes that were easy to use and efficient.

Cardinal Crest Homes, a young custom home building company based in Kansas City, Missouri, was grappling with the challenge of managing multiple aspects of their business. The co-founders, Joe Christensen and Adam Shaeffer, were juggling architectural and interior design, day-to-day scheduling, and project management tasks. They were in dire need of a comprehensive construction management platform that could streamline their operations from start to finish. The company was also looking for a tool that could enhance their client experience by providing a more interactive and transparent process.

Color Houses, a historic renovation company based in Houston, Texas, was facing significant challenges due to a lack of financial organization. The company, led by two passionate individuals, Eric Pierce and Zach Haines, had grown from handling a few small jobs to fully renovating about seven historic homes per year. However, the lack of organized processes and effective communication methods was causing the company to lose money. They had tried several non-construction-based tools, but these were not sufficient for their growing business. They needed a top-tier solution to streamline their operations and improve their financial management.

John Sharkey’s GreenHalo Builds, based in Stillwater, Minnesota, was facing a surge in demand for Net-Zero-ready homes. These homes are designed to minimize energy usage and generate their own power. However, the challenge was to make these eco-conscious custom homes affordable, bringing down the price point from $1 million to $600,000. This required offering custom home design elements but executing it with only healthy, energy-saving products. The company also needed to manage the construction process efficiently, keeping track of costs, bids, and daily logs, while ensuring transparency for clients. The challenge was compounded by the need to expand the GreenHalo product beyond the Stillwater footprint.

Krueger Brothers Construction, a family-owned and operated general contracting business, was facing challenges in managing their expanding list of residential and commercial exterior construction projects. As they grew from a roofing company to a full-service exterior builder, they found themselves dealing with an increasing number of referrals and requests for additional services. This expansion led to a need for a better system to manage their broadening project list. They also faced challenges in job site communication and access to data. They wanted to ensure that every step in the client lifecycle was available and documented in one place. The company also needed a solution to streamline their financial processes and offer their clients more convenient payment options.

Renovations by Garman, a Pennsylvania-based remodeling and restoration company, was facing challenges in managing their growing business. Despite raking in over $10 million per year, the team was at risk of losing thousands due to minor project management missteps. They had been using the Buildertrend home remodeler software for seven years, but were only utilizing 35% of its capabilities. The company was struggling with manual and time-consuming processes, such as using yellow sheets and spreadsheets for project management. They were also using a separate system to manage their financials, which was not integrated with their project management system. This led to inefficiencies and a lack of streamlined workflows.

Tass Construction Group, a custom home builder based in Sydney, Australia, was facing challenges in managing multiple construction projects simultaneously. The company, which started with one to two projects at a time, had expanded to handle up to eight projects concurrently, with price points in the $800,000-plus range. The traditional method of tracking projects using Excel was proving to be inefficient and unmanageable as the company grew. The team was struggling with maintaining clear communication with clients, understanding their level of involvement, and catching change orders in a timely manner. The lack of a robust system for tracking information and keeping everyone on the same page was hindering the company's ability to run efficient job sites.

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.