Prefabrication Innovation Hub
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has partnered with Syndicode to develop a custom solution for easy access to a vast array of prefabricated products. This software centralizes data and streamlines internal processes, enhancing project delivery within this major construction company in the USA.
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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is the oldest privately held national construction company in America. With 160 years spent collaborating with partners to solve complex building challenges on behalf of its clients, McCarthy is committed to delivering superior results and creating great experiences for everyone.
With an unrelenting focus on safety and a comprehensive quality program in all phases of the project, McCarthy utilizes industry-leading design phase and construction techniques combined with value-add technology to maximize outcomes. With over 8,000 salaried employees and craft professionals, McCarthy is ranked the 17th largest domestic builder (Engineering News-Record, May 2024).
Seeing prefabrication as a key solution to many construction challenges, McCarthy evaluates a wide range of prefabricated products applicable to their projects. The company recognized the need for a tailored software developed to advance its efforts and effectively showcase its capabilities.
Leveraging Syndicode’s digital transformation expertise, McCarthy supported the project with top-notch product management, conducting customer research, interviews with business users and gathering feedback.
Together we created the structure for the knowledge base and project management software to design and support automated processes within McCarthy. Our team successfully translated the client’s ideas into a practical custom tool for a flawless digital experience.
Designed for internal use but also suitable for demonstrating solutions to customers, the software streamlines data search and collection as well as project management.
View websiteChallenge
Addressed the need for digital transformation with a custom software solution for prefabricated products within one of America’s premier commercial construction companies.
Solution
Syndicode has developed a web application that centralizes and organizes data, improves product visibility, and enhances innovation.
Result
Successfully implemented within the company, the software solution streamlines automated data collection and enhances project delivery.
McCarthy sought to better implement prefabrication strategies with new tools to support innovation. That is why the company partnered with Syndicode to translate the ideas into a custom software product.
McCarthy required a tool that could streamline the presentation process, ease navigation, and make it more intuitive for stakeholders.
McCarthy’s extensive legacy database had various types of information, including a large volume of PDF and Excel files. It was crucial to design a solution for adding new data, searching for specific details, and effectively using the knowledge stored within these files to hasten decision-making.
Syndicode has developed a centralized, user-friendly web application that organizes McCarthy’s databases into a structured, searchable system. This solution allows users to easily add new information, retrieve specific data, and fully leverage the knowledge stored in their database.
Although primarily designed for internal use, the tool developed by Syndicode includes marketplace-like functionalities. This makes it suitable for showcasing real-life examples of prefab solutions in construction projects.
This capability helps customers visualize the effectiveness of McCarthy’s prefab solutions, streamlining the presale process and aiding in securing deals.
Syndicode’s experts concentrated on identifying the critical aspects of the prefabrication evaluation process, guiding the development to focus on those priorities. This approach ensured that, regardless of how the project evolved, it would remain aligned with McCarthy’s core business objectives.
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Syndicode designed and developed the solution that has already proven its value by helping McCarthy secure important contracts.
The tool streamlines processes in multiple areas, becoming an essential part of McCarthy’s growth strategy. Acting as a centralized knowledge base, it eliminates manual data collection and search, simplifies informed decision-making by leveraging past experience, and significantly reduces rework and waste.
The software also increases the visibility of McCarthy’s prefabrication team, driving innovation and supporting scalability. Additionally, the success of the initial implementation has encouraged other departments within McCarthy to consider using similar tools to enhance their workflows. This demonstrates the broader impact of the software beyond its original scope.
“The final product exceeded our expectations. The web application is robust, user-friendly, and perfectly aligned with our business practices and objectives. Syndicode’s dedication to excellence and their commitment to delivering a high-quality solution were evident in every aspect of their work. We highly recommend Syndicode for any organization looking for top-notch web application development services.”
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