Three Dedicated Take-off Estimators for a Canadian Glass Wall Solutions Firm at 50% Cost

The Client- Canadian Glass Wall Solutions Firm

The client is a leading organization based in Canada that provides specialized glass wall solutions for office spaces. With a range of seven product lines, including demountable glass partitions, telescoping doors, demising wall systems, and free-standing pods, the client offers comprehensive solutions that cater to a client base across North America and Europe.

With a commitment to R&D and eco-friendly design, the firm provides end-to-end solutions that enhance the functionality and aesthetics of modern workplaces while promoting sustainability. The client's focus on quality, customer service, and innovation has earned them a reputation as a leader in the market, making them an attractive choice for businesses seeking specialized glass wall systems.

Requirement of the Client - Quantity Take-Off for Partition Glass

The client needed a team of architects and engineers experienced in quantity take-off for partition glass and production cut lists for glass walls. They required a dedicated group of professionals to accurately interpret glass shop drawings and produce quantity extraction lists.

The client was impressed with BOP's commitment to quality results and meeting their unique needs, so they offered the project to the company. BOP's team of skilled professionals, advanced technology, and proven success made them the perfect choice to provide the client with the necessary expertise and support.

Custom Steps Followed By BOP for Quantity Take-Off for Partition Glass

BOP is a team of professionals experienced in providing accurate quantity material take-off for glass wall support, following a custom procedural approach to meet the client's project requirements. The goal was to ensure accuracy and consistency in delivering the end product. Here are the steps involved in the project execution:

  • We assigned a team of three dedicated estimators with experience in quantity take-off and preparation of production cut lists for glass walls.
  • The team received the architectural/glass shop drawings and quantity take-off templates as input.
  • The client conducted internal training sessions to familiarize the team with the product specifications, interpretation of glass shop drawings, and project workflow.
  • The team used AutoCAD to refer to the dimensions indicated within the shop drawings and quantity take-off sheets to record the quantity. These sheets were then shared through SharePoint for review and approval.
  • Upon approval, the team was scaled up to six dedicated estimators, delivering seven projects per estimator weekly. The increased team size allowed BOP to meet the demanding project timeline and deliver the end product promptly and efficiently.

Synopsis

The client partnered with BackOffice Pro for Glass Wall Solutions to:

Country

Canada

Volume of Project

210 Projects in 3 Months

Software

AutoCAD

Quantity Take-Off Benefits at Both Ends

The client benefited significantly by outsourcing their quantity take-off for partition glass tasks to BackOffice Pro. They completed their glass wall projects with 95% accuracy in production cut lists for glass walls efficiently. Moreover, they saved on the cost of hiring in-house resources and also intended to delegate their drafting and detailing tasks to us.

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