Development of an Advanced Roof Design and Quotation Optimization Platform

The client’s existing system for creating roofing proposals faced significant inefficiencies owing to outdated features, technical debt, and rendering issues that affected visual accuracy and proposal display. These limitations hindered operational efficiency, delayed project turnaround times, and reduced competitiveness in winning complex roofing projects involving materials, accessories, lighting, and photovoltaic elements.

A mid-to-large scale manufacturing company specializing in innovative building solutions, including sustainable roofing systems and integrated photovoltaic products.

• Implement a comprehensive, user-friendly platform to streamline roof layout design, cost calculation, and offer generation.
• Develop an optimizer component to accurately determine the required quantities of tiles and materials, enhancing resource utilization and cost savings.
• Enable rapid creation of multiple roofing proposals varying in materials and accessories to facilitate swift decision-making.
• Integrate the proposal system seamlessly with existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for automated order processing and production planning.
• Leverage advanced visualization tools, including 3D modeling and mapping integrations, to improve project accuracy and stakeholder communication.
• Reduce the time required for proposal generation from hours to minutes, thereby increasing sales efficiency and client responsiveness.

• Intuitive 3D roof design interface supporting project visualization from multiple angles.
• Automated optimizer to accurately calculate the necessary number of tiles and materials based on roof dimensions and design parameters.
• Selection and configuration of materials, accessories, lighting options, including photovoltaic panels, with real-time rendering.
• Integration with mapping services (e.g., Google Maps) for precise site planning and location-based customization.
• Capability to generate multiple, customizable proposals rapidly for client review.
• Seamless ERP integration to forward approved proposals directly to production and supply chain modules.
• Support for storing project data in an organized database with quick retrieval features.

• Mapping APIs (e.g., Google Maps) for location-specific planning
• ERP or enterprise resource planning system for order and production data exchange
• Material and accessory databases for accurate quote calculation

• System responsiveness supporting quick proposal generation within minutes.
• Visual rendering accuracy to resolve issues with closely aligned surfaces and intersection clarity.
• Scalability to handle increasing project complexity and user load.
• Data security measures for sensitive client and project data, compliant with relevant standards.
• System stability with a minimum of 99.9% uptime.

The implementation of this advanced roof planning and quotation platform is expected to significantly reduce proposal creation time, improve accuracy of resource estimation, and enhance client engagement. By automating and streamlining workflows, it aims to increase sales conversion rates, improve operational efficiency, and reduce material waste, ultimately delivering measurable cost savings and positioning the company as an innovative leader in the sustainable roofing industry.