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Construction Inventory Management

Category

Legacy Modernization

Project size

20 MMs

Industry

Construction

Scope of work

Web Development

Technologies
  • Database: MongoDB 
  • Frontend: VueJS, Leaflet
  • Backend: NodeJS


About the project

The client, an Australian electrical company, was using a legacy system that struggled with accuracy and efficiency in cost estimation. They sought a modern, functional system to improve their administrative processes and ensure precise cost calculations for both materials and labor. The new platform needed to provide an intuitive, user-friendly interface for their team, allowing for smoother workflows and better project cost estimation. 

The client’s existing system was outdated, heavily reliant on manual calculations, and prone to errors. They required a comprehensive solution to replace this legacy system with an automated platform that could:

  • Provides accurate, reliable cost estimations for materials and labor.
  • Offers seamless knowledge transfer and training for new estimators based on 15+ years of industry expertise.
  • Automates workflows to improve productivity, reduce overhead, and ultimately enhance profitability.



Modernizing the client’s legacy estimating software presented several challenges:

  • User Interface Complexity: The legacy system had a clunky interface, making it difficult for users of varying technical expertise to navigate.
  • Data Accuracy: Maintaining accurate, real-time updates of material and labor costs was a key challenge, especially in the outdated system.
  • Cost Prediction: The legacy system struggled to predict future material and labor costs accurately, creating inconsistencies in estimations.
  • Security Concerns: Protecting sensitive project data and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations were critical factors in the modernization process.

To replace the outdated system, BHSOFT developed a modern web application with the following key solutions:

  • Intuitive Interface: The new platform was designed with a user-friendly interface featuring guided workflows, tooltips, and customizable dashboards to ensure ease of use for all users.
  • Real-Time Data Updates: APIs were integrated with supplier databases to ensure live updates of material costs and historical labor rates, improving accuracy.
  • Robust Security Measures: Encryption protocols and role-based access control (RBAC) were implemented to safeguard sensitive data, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The modernization project resulted in the following improvements:

  • Tender Register: Efficient tracking of all tenders and quotes in one place, improving project monitoring and success rates.
  • Takeoff Features: The system now supports uploading drawings, counting, and measuring directly on the drawing, which integrates seamlessly into the tender process.
  • Project Control: The system tracks project costs against estimates, improving accuracy for future tenders and project management.
  • Cost Management: Contractors can now easily add labor costs, equipment costs, and markups, improving financial accuracy and margin management.