The Challenge
To maintain its rapid growth and solidify its position in the construction software market, Foundation Software pursued an ambitious dual-track strategy: scale development capacity quickly and expand its product’s core functionality.
The primary growth initiative was extending their app, already renowned for precise takeoffs and estimates for trades, to serve the critical concrete contracting market.However, this product vision was limited by internal roadblocks:
– Lack of Business Analysts with deep domain knowledge of construction processes and proven experience in software product development.
– The Need for Speed and Scale to outpace competitors and successfully execute the “follow the sun” development model for 24/7 productivity.
The Solution
Beyond cost savings, Foundation Software partnered with CMC Global for its unique blend of skilled, meticulous engineers and a work culture that enabled seamless, real-time collaboration. Our team provided a dedicated scrum team with a clear scope, timeline, and deliverables, adopting a hybrid (Agile & Waterfall) model to balance structure with flexibility.
A critical success factor was the integration of CMC’s skilled Business Analysts, who expedited the entire process by rapidly defining requirements and acceptance criteria.
Key features included:
– Front-End (.NET & WPF – Concrete Estimating Tool)
We built a high-performing, concrete-specific estimator tool with an intuitive WPF-based user interface.
+ Scalable Architecture: Developed on the scalable .NET Framework 4.7.2.
+ Unit Configuration: Solved the U.S. vs. metric unit challenge, allowing flexible input and conversion.
+ Estimate Calculation: Executed complex, accurate estimating formulas to generate reliable project quotes.
+ Seamless Integration: Ensured the new tool worked cohesively within the current Foundation Software platform.
– Back-End & Development Process
+ Accurate Formula Engine: Developed the core backend logic for precise concrete estimation.
+ Continuous Integration & Testing by executing SIT and UAT with maintained open communication,
The Outcome
The tangible benefits of this collaboration were clear across key performance indicators:
- 40% increase in accuracy in resource tracking
- 50% reduction in time for project cost reconciliation
- 85% rise in customer retention rate
- 20% rise in new client acquisition rate
