endorsedOngoing

Construction Estimating Cloud Platform Development

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Cloud Consulting and Services

Industry

Construction

Duration

139 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 January 2015

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

68/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

San Diego, United States of America

Project Summary

Railwaymen evaluated and rebuilt a construction estimating product by migrating a legacy Microsoft SQL/Visual Basic system to a cloud-based platform and continued to develop subsequent releases. The new cloud platform enabled rapid time-to-market (first-gen in 4–5 months), helped the client win a multi‑million dollar contract, and opened global market opportunities. The vendor was praised for proactive project management and responsive communication.

Key Challenges

Legacy client-server Visual Basic application with a Microsoft SQL database
Needed migration to a full cloud environment but lacked in-house cloud expertise
Required preservation of costing and graphical blueprint-measurement functionality while moving to a cloud architecture

Project Deliverables

Cloud-based construction estimating platform
Migration of legacy Microsoft SQL/Visual Basic system to the cloud
Graphical blueprint measurement functionality
Ongoing product releases and updates (multiple releases, up to version seven; ~60-day release cadence)

Project Solution

Railwaymen conducted a full evaluation of the client's legacy product (Microsoft SQL database, Visual Basic) and recommended the optimal platform and tools for a cloud rebuild. They migrated and rebuilt the product as a cloud-based commercial platform with graphical blueprint measurement and costing features, delivered multiple releases (up to version seven), and provided ongoing updates approximately every 60 days. They also provided hands-on project management (initially with the CEO involved) and used Pivotal for project tracking and daily stand-ups.

Project Outcome

First-generation cloud product delivered in 4–5 months, enabling the client to win a multi‑million dollar contract
Expanded market reach and revenue generation across new segments, cities, states, and countries
Ongoing product maturity with multiple releases (up to version seven) and regular ~60-day updates

Platforms

Cloud

Tech Stack

Microsoft SQL Server
Visual Basic

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.5

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The new platform helped to land a multi-million dollar contract and generate profit in global markets. Railwaymen earned recognition for their proative project management and responsive, client-centered communication. They continually showed their dedication and investment in the project's success.”
Anonymous
President
Date: 09/18/2017