Calculator for calculating roofing materials and accessories
Calculations of roofing and accessories must be fast and accurate. For the Bramac brand, we have created a new calculator that can calculate accurate results in a few seconds. Even for the most complicated types of roofs.
About project
Meet the client
BMI střešní a hydroizolační systémy s.r.o.
A leading Czech manufacturer and supplier of roofing materials, waterproofing and accessories for pitched and flat roofs with many years of experience in the market. It belongs to the strong multinational group BMI Group. Thanks to the background of a strong multinational group, the BRAMAC brand uses know-how from all over the world and their intelligent roofing system is therefore synonymous with the highest quality and reliability in the Czech Republic.
Challenges
Outdated system solution
The original software was from the 1990s and at the end of its life cycle. Development and maintenance of the application was no longer possible.
Data security and maintenance
Working only with live data, non-existent maintenance, and insufficient permissions posed a major risk in daily operations.
Incorrect and slow calculations
The original software solution often failed, parallel work by multiple users was not possible, and processing computational algorithms was too time-consuming.
Our solutions
Computational logics
Our calculator can handle calculations for hipped, gabled, hipped, mansard and even atypical roofs.
Product types
The calculator can easily calculate the gutter system, snow hooks, ridge tiles and many other roof accessories in various variants.
Working hours
We have put many hours into analysis, development, testing and support. Both the client and we are satisfied with the result.
Advantages of the new system
Cloud-based
A secure system operated in the cloud allows users to access it from any location.
Business case management
All business cases are processed in the system. Connection to the inquiry form and CRM is also planned.
Bid management
Offers are prepared for sales representatives, including pricing and the possibility of individual discounts.
Processing CAD files
Each calculation starts with a drawing in a CAD file. The calculator then parses it and prepares all the data for calculations.
SAP integration
The application updates product data and price lists based on outputs directly from BMI's SAP system.
Scalable infrastructure
Designed to grow and adapt to future application development needs based on the requirements of BMI's technical or sales department
"Developing the new calculator was a demanding task, requiring our company's technicians to work together with Meta IT's IT developers. In order to set up the calculation logic correctly, we had to explain why and how various lines or details on the roof were handled. Our meetings sometimes resembled roofing training courses."
The result of this effort, however, has borne fruit. The calculator has fully replaced the original outdated software. We are now starting to work with it in Slovakia and hope to start using it in other countries as well. At the same time, we expect that we will continue to develop and improve the calculator in cooperation with Meta IT ."