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See how integrated construction software has made a huge difference to this building company. Ryan Greenwood started his construction business, Precision Carpentry & Joinery, with business partner James Tonry, in 2007. Today they have an 11-strong workforce, supplemented by sub-contractors as and when. The business, which works out of a substantial workshop in Haverhill, operates across Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Essex. And Professional Builder Magazine wanted to find out more.

HBXL has become a vital member of the team: “Providing more information to a potential customer can actually be something that they appreciate and has won us more jobs, whilst we can also choose exactly what we want to show them. In a competitive market I need to be satisfied that every layer is reflected in the quote and that’s what HBXL Building Software does.

It allows us to undertake the work with the confidence of knowing that the business is making its money. I want to spend more time with the family, instead of being glued to a desk while the family does other things without me. HBXL makes us more efficient and will help us with that.”

Ryan uses PlansXpress, EstimatorXpress and Health & Safety Xpert software. He has also attended two HBXL Skills Bootcamps and another member of staff has also been through one of the courses. So, he was a particularly interesting interviewee for the editor of Professional Builder Magazine, who went to Suffolk to check out what is behind the success of this Suffolk building company.

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Transformative time savings

Ryan and James ditched spreadsheets in favour of using PlansXpress and EstimatorXpress. The efficiency and cost-saving benefits of HBXL’s PlansXpress and EstimatorXpress workflow was clear to this forward-thinking company.

“We were using spreadsheets before, and the difference in terms of time saved has been transformative. It’s also a lot more cost effective than employing quantity surveyors, especially when you consider that there’s no guarantee of ultimately winning the work.”

“HBXL’s software makes sure you’re not forgetting any elements of the projects… I can tailor it to my business in terms of the materials we use, with all our labour and plant costs included… What I get from PlansXpress is as exhaustive as I care to make it, I know that I’ve got the dimensions and volume of materials right, and we can show it to clients so they can visualise what they’ll be getting.”

Training that pays off – HBXL Skills Bootcamps

Ryan clearly is on a continuing drive to improve the business. His HBXL Skills Bootcamp attendance clearly says he values HBXL’s training and support.

“I’ve attended two HBXL Skills Bootcamps … they’re really useful for learning how to navigate your way around the system, whilst improving your business. Through planning and estimating real jobs you can then fine tune it for your business. It does take time to get to that point but, once you do, you’ll be rewarded.”

Compliance made easy – health & safety software

Ryan’s business is a great example of how compliance and documentation can be made easy with HBXL’s Health & Safety Xpert software.

“It makes sure that we’re fully compliant when it comes to all requirements to CDM management and produces all the relevant risk assessments, COSHH assessments and much more, and is a very useful tool.”

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