Overly busy days, too much information, and the need to multi-task: That’s what seems to characterize modern business. And it doesn’t matter whether you’re a sole entreprenuer operating from home, or the CEO of a large homebuilding company. In one way or another, everyone in business must manage multiple projects, deal with numerous other people and keep track of orders, billings and contracts.
Reorganize for Efficiency
As a production home builder with multiple responsibilities for land acquisition, design excellence, scheduling, cost control. contract management, subcontractor relations, orders and deliveries, customer service, employee performance and profitability, some days must seem far too short and the tasks way too many. The vital need to improve organizational flow and manage data effectivelycannot be ignored.
It’s not simple, and it simply doesn’t seem to be getting any easier, even with sophisticated data management systems.
However, by simplifying the ways your firm coordinates with specific subcontractors and specialized trades — in effect, by handing off to others those tasks that require specific expertise — you gain needed time and energy to concentrate on the areas in which you excel.
Production home builders do it all the time with architects and structural engineers, by using specification and estimator services, by employing an interior decor team, and for warranty service. These complementary and ancillary services eliminate “time robbers,” provide a higher level of expertise in some areas, improve quality and boost buyer satisfaction.
Now it’s possible to streamline lighting and electrical design as well.
Simplified Lighting Design Database Management
Catering to client needs for personalization of the lighting and electrical plan has, in the past, required successive client meetings, site walk-throughs, hand-written notes and plan revisions, supervisory time, the possible of ordering errors and delays, and the need for constant checking.
Aterra has a way to eliminate this single “pain point,” by acting as intermediary between the production builder, electrical contractor and buyer. Rather than adding an additional layer of complexity and concern, builders who partner with Aterra gain an easy-to-implement, easy-to-understand data management process that keeps the schedule intact and provides all pertinent parties with access to needed information all at the same time. It creates a winning situation for everyone involved.
Buyers appreciate the level of professional expertise offered by a firm that specializes in modern lighting design and smart home capabilities. Builders benefit by handing over the details to a third party who also has the ability to suggest, price and order upgrades and improvements. The electrical subcontractor receives an updated electrical plan prior to prewire that specifies all needed information, fixture locations and special needs.
The data management flow is multi-phase, comprehensive and can be totally integrated with existing software.
What could be better?
If you have any questions about the ways Aterra can help lighten your burden by lighting up your homes, feel free to contact us!