Construction Analytics

CHALLENGE In the fast-paced construction industry—where change-orders on new construction and service requests occur frequently—Prairie Mechanical requires real-time views into resource activities and consumed materials. Only then can project managers see what’s coming next, identify additional revenue opportunities, control costs, and limit non-billable tasks. This helps Prairie Mechanical earn larger margins on customer projects—particularly fixed bids that require a guaranteed maximum price.

SOLUTION  Prairie Mechanical supplemented the existing ERP platform (Sage 300 CRE) with Caliper BI. Caliper BI integrated easily with the ERP system, enabling Prairie Mechanical to quickly roll out reporting capabilities that provide real-time access to key performance metrics. With this information, project managers can more efficiently drive revenue, increase margins, and ensure projects are completed on time

RESULTS Prairie Mechanical utilizes all four Caliper BI modules—Construction, Service, Financial and Labor—and can access reports without logging ​into the company’s Sage platform. With Caliper BI automatically generating real-time reports every day, Prairie Mechanical project managers now spend less time producing reports and more time at project sites.