Modernizing Operations for a Millwright & Mechanical Contractor

The Challenge

This $5 million mechanical services contractor—specializing in oil and gas millwright services, as well as conveyor systems and warehouse automation—was struggling with a patchwork of disconnected systems. With a team of 20 staff, they were juggling a combination of project management apps, Excel spreadsheets, whiteboards, and manual processes.

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This fragmented approach made technician scheduling, communication, and job tracking inefficient and error-prone. Time was lost trying to reconcile data across formats, visibility into field operations was limited, and invoicing delays were affecting cash flow. The internal team recognized the need for a better solution but underestimated the scope of change required to implement it properly.

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The Solution

After a series of discovery sessions to map out their workflows, pain points, and operational priorities. Their core needs included:

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• Efficient dispatching and scheduling of field technicians
  
• Streamlined communication between office and field
  
• Job tracking and documentation from service to invoicing
  
• Integrated invoicing and time tracking
  
  

After comparing several options, a management software purpose-built for contractors was recommended. The chosen platform centralized scheduling, service history, technician notes, and invoicing into one cohesive system. The solution provided flexibility in its configuration so they could customize the workflows to match their needs.

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The company opted to implement the system internally using their in-house resources. While the team was knowledgeable and resourceful, they lacked the time and change management experience required to optimize the rollout.

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The Pivot

After 12 months of struggling with inconsistent adoption, unclear workflows, and underutilized software capabilities, they returned to us for support. We helped them source and vet a specialized software consultant to:

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• Rebuild and document standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  
• Reconfigure the software to reflect real-world field workflows
  
• Train office and field staff on best practices for usage and accountability
  
  
  

Results

By investing in a second-phase implementation with professional support, the company achieved:

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• Consistent field adoption through clear SOPs and training
  
• Improved communication and scheduling, reducing dispatch delays
  
• Faster invoicing and payment cycles, thanks to real-time job status updates
  
• Confidence in scaling operations with a reliable, streamlined system
  
  

This millwright contractor is now better positioned to serve both industrial and warehousing clients with predictable service delivery and tighter operational control.

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