CarbonZero

Project Type

Web Application

Industry

Manufacturing App Development Services

Tech Stack

About the Client

A company of visionary technologists passionate about bridging sustainability and construction processes. Their founder is an NTNU PhD alum of the Computer Science and Architecture departments.

*All names and logos have been changed to respect NDA

Overview

We improved an existing web application into a platform that holds the potential to revolutionize construction project management. Key deliveries were a revamped UI, improved maintainability, better integration with third-party utilities.

675Users Onboarded

15+Major Features Built

5+Data-points Supported

BUSINESS REQUIREMENT

Build a web application that would streamline construction project management, reduce global warming potential (GWP), and enhance sustainability. The goal was to provide a centralized platform for users and construction companies to access and manage data easily.

OUR SOLUTION

Our evaluation showed that an integrated application would be a comprehensive way to achieve the sustainable goals set. We mapped a plan to engineer a tool that can handle the entire supply chain management cycle (without compromising on user experience and data security).

CHALLENGES IN EXECUTION & SOLUTIONS

This was not a conventional project. We encountered a few challenges that needed careful planning and strict processes to solve them without compromising Reduzer targets.

The application initially lacked a well-defined folder structure, hindering maintainability in line with client requirements.

We encountered an unexpected surge in billing costs within the client application which had to be fixed in priority.

Integrating Speckle to extract construction data from saved BIM models was challenging because the existing documentation lacked specific guidance for Vue.js.

OUR APPROACH

We followed an agile methodology with sprint planning, iterative design and development, rigorous testing, and regular client engagement.

Tech-Stack Selection Design Development Deployment

Tech-Stack Selection

In our pursuit of Reduzer’s cutting-edge status, we undertook a comprehensive modernization. We migrated the project to Vue.js v3 and Vuetify v3, and implemented a well-defined folder structure for improved maintainability.

The billing spikes were addressed by optimizing cloud functions, implementing throttling, and adviseding budget alerts. Finally, by collaborating with Speckle developers, we integrated Speckle login, BIM connector, and 3D viewer for construction data extraction.

Design

We undertook a comprehensive platform redesign to enhance usability. Project creation, CO2 emission calculation and comparison, and other functionalities were streamlined for a more user-friendly experience.

Additionally, we modernized the UI to align with current market trends and ensure it effectively supports the app's core workflows.

Development

We developed a comprehensive suite to streamline construction management. It involved a blend of core development, third-party integrations, and overcoming technical hurdles.

The final product was packed with features like project management, construction object and version tracking, inventory control, and GWP calculations

Deployment

We deployed a robust micro-frontend application with all key modules perfected. This integrated application can serve as a powerful tool that can handle the entire supply chain management cycle for the client.

The deployed versioning and date include:

Separated core features and integrations for clearer structure
We replaced technical jargon with clearer explanations for easier readability

RESULTS

Reduzer underwent a significant transformation. The resulting app is a more robust and future-proof construction management solution for minimizing Global Warming Potential (GWP). We successfully integrated third-party tools to enable functionalities like instant product search, pivot tables and 3D model integration.

A comprehensive codebase restructuring significantly improved maintainability and stability, minimizing potential issues and simplifying future adaptations.

The final product is a leap towards sustainable construction practices with Reduzer’s help.

675Users Onboarded

15+Major Features Built

5+Data-points Supported