How Integra’s Construction TakeOff Services Helped Speed Up Bidding Processes for a Construction Company

Problem:

A rapidly growing construction company in the US was facing delays in submitting bids for new projects, often missing out on lucrative contracts due to the time-consuming nature of their manual take-off processes.

What were the challenges faced by the company?

• Time-Consuming Processes: The company’s take-off processes were slow, causing delays in bid submissions.
• Inaccurate Estimates: The tedious repetitive nature of the process led to occasional inaccuracies, affecting the competitiveness of their bids.
• Limited Capacity: The firm’s internal team struggled to keep up with the volume of projects, limiting their ability to bid on multiple contracts simultaneously.

Client’s Expectations from the Integra's Take-Off Services

• Faster Turnaround Time: The firm needed to speed up the take-off process to submit bids more quickly.
• Accurate Estimates: They sought to improve the accuracy of their estimates to enhance the competitiveness of their bids.
• Increased Capacity: The firm wanted to be able to handle more projects without overburdening its internal team.

Integra’s solution to the problem

Integra's construction take-off services were integrated into the firm’s bidding process:

• Automated Take-Off Process: We used advanced software to perform take-offs quickly and accurately, reducing the time needed to prepare bids.
• Enhanced Accuracy: The use of precise digital tools ensured that all estimates were accurate, leading to more competitive bids.
• Scalable Capacity: By outsourcing the take-off process, the firm was able to bid on more projects simultaneously without straining its resources.

Results 👍

• 50% Reduction in Bid Preparation Time: The firm was able to prepare and submit bids in half the time, increasing their chances of winning contracts.
• Improved Bid Accuracy: The accuracy of their estimates improved, making their bids more competitive and reducing the risk of underbidding.
• Increased Project Volume: The firm was able to handle more projects, leading to a 30% increase in the number of contracts won.