BlackCap Group
About the Client
BlackCap Group
BlackCap Group is based in Sydney, Australia, and provides project management and construction services to clients in the commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. Their team of experienced professionals offers a wide range of construction services, including project planning and design, construction management, site supervision, and quality control. They have experience working on a variety of projects, from large-scale commercial and industrial developments to smaller residential projects.
SUMMARY
This case study features an interview with James Atkinson of BlackCap Group, a civil construction company, who discusses the challenges they faced in managing project information and how Varicon’s cost management software helped to solve those problems. Prior to implementing Varicon, BlackCap Group had issues with inaccurate and out-of-date information stored across multiple spreadsheets, which hindered their ability to accurately forecast project outcomes and manage costs. With Varicon, the team was able to integrate the solution on site and in the office, reducing wait times for vital information and allowing for proactive daily cost management. The software’s contract management tools also helped BlackCap Group get paid faster and avoid missing out on variation revenue. Overall, the team found Varicon easy to use and appreciated its ability to provide up-to-date information for accurate forecasting and project management.
“Varicon is a global software system that is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of the civil construction sector.”
THE CHALLENGES
Out of date information from multiple spreadsheets
One of the biggest challenges to the civil construction industry is not having real-time information readily available. The result of information being kept in multiple places is inaccuracy and forecasting being impossible. Knowing how individual and multiple projects are proceeding is key to the success of any business.
James has found this to be a challenge within his business and why he started working with Varicon.
THE SOLUTION
Improved information access
James and the team have integrated the solution on site and in the office to reduce wait times for vital information on their projects.
“We love the fact that Varicon has taken a bit of time, worked really really hard at producing a software that has a bit of an Apple feel when it comes to ease of use.”
Using Varicon, both on mobile and desktop, and throughout the business allows you to track spend throughout your project. When you run all of your projects through Varicon you can keep track of materials, payments, etc, which gives you a very clear view on how your business is doing.
“Our younger team as well as our more experienced team members have found this software easy to use and very easy to pick up as they go”
“Varicon is a global software system that is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of the civil construction sector. We love the fact that Varicon has taken a bit of time, worked really really hard at producing a software that has a bit of an Apple feel when it comes to ease of use.“
James Atkinson
“The time I used to spend manually sorting through our payroll data was killing me, taking me away from other tasks that were mounting. There just wasn’t enough time in the day, but my guys need to get paid. Varicon has already paid for itself…we’re already in the bonus after just a couple of months.”
Troy Hanepen
Collective Civil
“Finding the right tool is not just about solving today’s problems; it’s about paving the way for tomorrow’s growth. With Varicon’s ‘Fat Finger Friendly’ approach, we didn’t just find a solution; we found a partner for our journey.”
Rob Boland
Peninsula Civil Solutions
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