Toronto, Ontario, November 6, 2024 – CMiC, a leading Next Generation Construction ERP provider, recently announced a new partnership with Schmitz Design-Build LLC, a Colorado-based design-build firm specializing in industrial projects for small business owners. With a strong focus on delivering tailored solutions, Schmitz Design-Build sought a comprehensive system that would support its vision for growth and streamline its project delivery processes. After evaluating several platforms, the team selected CMiC to optimize operational efficiency and enhance project delivery.
Schmitz Design-Build LLC: Advocating for Small Business Owners Through a Comprehensive Design-Build Approach
Founded to provide a streamlined project delivery experience for commercial clients, Schmitz Design-Build LLC is a leading design-build firm based in Arvada, Colorado. With a laser focus on serving small business owners, the firm specializes in industrial projects, leveraging their expertise in steel and metal buildings. This, essentially, enables them to deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of their clients.
Schmitz Design-Build prides itself on being more than just a builder. They act as advocates for their clients during the challenging stages of land acquisition and jurisdictional approvals. The team assists clients from the moment they find a piece of land through to the completion of construction. This ensures a smoother and more efficient process, helping small business owners navigate complex regulatory demands. With a client-focused approach rooted in core values, Schmitz Design-Build has established itself as a trusted partner, delivering high-quality projects, all while keeping their clients’ interests at the forefront.
Business Challenges Faced: Lack of Scalable Systems and Disjointed Information Management
Schmitz Design-Build LLC faced a number of critical business challenges, which their leaders identified as:
Lack of Scalability in Project Management Tools: The company’s previous software infrastructure was not equipped to support its vision for long-term expansion. With limited capabilities in project management, Schmitz Design-Build risked being unprepared to manage future projects as the company scaled operations.
Fragmented Information Management: Without a centralized system in place, managing project data became increasingly complex. This raised concerns about information being scattered, leading to potential miscommunication and inconsistencies in project reporting. The team feared that as new projects came on board, this fragmentation would hinder effective collaboration between office and field teams.
Risk of Operational Bottlenecks: As a newly established company, Schmitz Design-Build wanted to avoid operational inefficiencies that could arise from implementing disparate systems mid-project. The absence of a comprehensive software solution would mean dealing with half-digitized projects, which would complicate data consolidation and create bottlenecks in project execution.
Identifying these obstacles early on, Schmitz Design-Build recognized the need for a unified, scalable software platform to support its strategic objectives, streamline project management, and ensure all stakeholders had access to real-time information as the company grew.
The Software Evaluation Journey: Implementing a Comprehensive Solution to Support a New Business from the Ground Up
When Schmitz Design-Build LLC launched its operations recently, the newly established company faced a vital decision. They needed to choose an integrated software solution that could support rapid growth and efficiency right from the start. President Clint Schmitz drew from years of experience with CMiC at a previous company. He knew that implementing a robust, all-in-one platform was essential as this would help avoid the pitfalls of disjointed systems and cumbersome manual processes.
Schmitz Design-Build evaluated multiple platforms, including Procore, but quickly found that its strengths in field management were overshadowed by its complexity for teams less comfortable with technology. For Schmitz Design-Build, the solution needed to prioritize financial and project management capabilities to ensure operational efficiency across the entire organization. This led the company to select CMiC for the following reasons:
Strong Accounting and Financial Management Tools: Comprehensive financial capabilities to support cost tracking, budget management, and financial reporting.
Seamless Integration of Front-End and Back-End Processes: A unified system that allows data to flow seamlessly across departments, minimizing manual entries and eliminating data silos.
Centralized Data for Real-Time Decision-Making: Consolidated data enables leadership to monitor key metrics and make informed business decisions promptly.
Holistic Functionality for CRM and Opportunity Management: CRM tools that facilitate effective sales management and provide visibility into project opportunities.
Project Expense Tracking and P&L Reporting: The ability to manage project-related expenses and generate detailed profit and loss reports.
Comprehensive Project Oversight: A single-platform approach that offers end-to-end project management, ensuring consistent visibility across all phases of a project’s lifecycle.
Core CMiC Applications in the Schmitz Design-Build’s Implementation Strategy
The CMiC modules included in Schmitz Design-Build’s implementation plan include:
CMiC Financials:
General Ledger
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Project Costing
Change Management
Asset Management
Project Billing
Opportunity Management
Human Capital Management (including Payroll)
CMiC Project Management:
Subcontract Management
Bid and Procurement
Subcontractor Pre-Qualification
Document / Drawing Management
Communication Management
Collaboration Management
CMiC Platform:
Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
Site Management
Mobile
Anticipated Business Outcomes: Enhanced Growth and Innovation Potential
Schmitz Design-Build LLC is enthusiastic about the opportunities that their partnership with CMiC will unlock. With CMiC’s history of continuous innovation and a track record of improving upon existing tools, the company foresees a future of enhanced efficiency and scalability. For Clint Schmitz, President of Schmitz Design-Build LLC, CMiC’s robust suite of solutions will enable them to optimize their current workflows, while maintaining the flexibility needed to adapt to new challenges.
Reflecting on CMiC’s capacity to evolve alongside their needs, Schmitz emphasized, “We feel like we already have all the tools we need, but it’s exciting to know that CMiC is always looking ahead, thinking about what’s next and how to build on these capabilities. That gives us confidence in our ability to grow and take on larger, more complex projects.”
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About Schmitz Design-Build LLC:
Headquartered in Arvada, Colorado, Schmitz Design-Build LLC is a commercial design-build firm specializing in industrial projects, particularly steel and metal buildings. With a client-focused approach, the firm supports small business owners throughout the entire development cycle, from land acquisition to construction completion. Acting as advocates during jurisdictional approvals, Schmitz Design-Build helps clients overcome complex regulatory hurdles, ensuring successful project outcomes while maintaining a strong commitment to quality and efficiency.
About CMiC:
As an industry pioneer, CMiC delivers complete and unified Financials and Project Management software solutions for construction and capital projects firms. CMiC’s powerful software transforms how firms optimize productivity, minimize risk and drive growth by planning and managing all financials, projects, resources, and content assets—from a Single Database Platform™. With customers throughout North America and overseas, CMiC serves one-quarter of ENR’s Top 400 Contractors and hundreds of small and mid-sized construction firms, from general and specialty contractors to heavy/highway and project owners. Over $100 billion in construction revenue is handled by CMiC annually.