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Custom Construction Estimating Software Development & Maintenance

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Staff Augmentation
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Industry
Industry

Construction

Duration
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76 months

Budget
Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date
Start Date

1 February 2015

Team Size
Team Size

30+

Engagement Model
Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

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75/100
Good

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Client

Preston Construction Company

mapIrvine, United States of America

Project Summary

Rheal Software provided custom development, migration and ongoing maintenance for a small company that builds heavy-highway construction estimating software. The vendor implemented and updated desktop applications using C#/.NET with SQL Server/MySQL backends and Crystal Reports, transitioning legacy systems from DOS and Microsoft Access. The client reports high satisfaction with quality, responsiveness and project management, and values Rheal’s ability to supply developers as needed.

Key Challenges

  • Maintaining an internal development team amid varying project needs
  • Migrating legacy applications across multiple environments and technologies
  • Managing sporadic, short-duration work that requires flexible staffing

Project Deliverables

  • Custom C#/.NET desktop applications
  • SQL Server backend databases
  • Crystal Reports report-writing solutions
  • Ongoing maintenance and updates
  • Program migrations from DOS/Microsoft Access to modern platforms

Project Solution

Rheal provided ongoing custom development and maintenance for the client's construction estimating software, typically staffing 1–3 programmers plus a project manager. They developed and updated desktop applications implemented in C#/.NET with an SQL Server backend, integrated Crystal Reports for reporting, and performed migrations from legacy DOS and Microsoft Access environments. Work is delivered in spurts (commonly 1–2 month engagements) with communication via screenshots and video (Snagit) to diagnose issues.

Project Outcome

  • Program successfully migrated across DOS, Microsoft Access to C#/.NET
  • Ongoing updates and maintenance since 2015 with continued refinements
  • Access to a large pool of developers (well over 100) for quick staffing
  • High-quality deliverables comparable to internal hires
  • Strong project management and responsive communication

Platforms

  • DesktopDesktop

Tech Stack

  • C#C#
  • .NET.NET
  • MySQLMySQL
  • Microsoft SQL ServerMicrosoft SQL Server

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.38star4 out of 5 stars

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Stakeholders are happy with Rheal Software Private Limited’s services. They’ve done excellent work in transitioning the programs in various environments, including DOS and Microsoft Access. They’re highly responsive and accessible, providing the services that the client needs in a timely manner.”

Robert Preston

Founder

Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.

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