But what if much of the information needed to organise that work could come directly from the approved retrofit design?
Bringing retrofit design and delivery together
This is where we see genuine benefits for retrofit businesses.
Our ambition is to create a connected workflow in which information gathered during assessment and design can be used throughout the delivery of a project, rather than being repeatedly entered into different systems at different stages.
Imagine an approved retrofit design feeding directly into TeamPoint, providing the information needed to prepare quotations, plan purchasing and organise installation work. Property details, specifications and requirements would already be available, giving contractors a much better starting point for managing each project.
As work progresses, installers could access the relevant design information on site, record what they've completed and collect the photographs, forms and other evidence required. If unexpected conditions mean the original design needs to change, the appropriate people could be involved in reviewing and approving those changes, with a clear record of the decisions made. A change on site can affect the original design and its compliance, so it's important that the Retrofit Coordinator, designer and installation team can all see what's changed, and that any necessary approvals are in place before work continues.
And the information wouldn't stop being useful when the installation was finished. Evidence collected throughout the project could help populate compliance documentation and customer handover packs, support audits and feed into management reporting. Instead of gathering everything together at the end, much of the information would already be in place.
For contractors managing multiple properties, the benefits could be considerable: less duplicated administration, fewer gaps in communication, more reliable records and better visibility of progress and costs across the entire programme.
Both platforms already offer specialist functionality in their respective areas. What we're working towards is a genuine integration between them, allowing information to move through the retrofit process with far less manual intervention.
The actual integration is still in development, but TeamPoint and Retrofit Design Pro are both available now as separate complimentary platforms.
-We want to develop it with the businesses who will actually use it, making sure the connections we build reflect the realities of retrofit delivery.
Could your retrofit business help shape what comes next?
Are you managing retrofit projects across several systems, coordinating multiple trades or preparing to take on larger programmes of work? If so, we'd be interested in talking to you.
We're looking for retrofit businesses to become early development partners, working with us on real projects to help shape the integration between TeamPoint and Retrofit Design Pro.
This would be an opportunity to take a fresh look at how your business operates, working directly with the people developing both platforms. We'd like to understand where your processes work well, where information gets lost between design and installation, and what could make managing your projects easier.
In return, you'll have the chance to influence the software we're developing, with expert input into how technology could support your business as it grows.
The potential benefits go beyond saving time on administration. Better coordination between design and delivery could help you manage costs, keep track of progress and maintain the evidence needed to demonstrate compliant work. For businesses tendering for larger contracts, particularly with housing providers, being able to demonstrate reliable processes, consistent quality and clear reporting is increasingly valuable.
We don't want to develop software based on assumptions about how retrofit ought to work. We want to build it alongside the people delivering projects every day.
If you'd like to explore what a more connected approach could mean for your retrofit business, we'd love to hear from you.
Two platforms. Different strengths. One shared ambition: a more connected retrofit journey.
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