Opus Mechanical Uses Raken for Competitive Edge

The problem: Unprofessional and disorganized reports

Starting any new business can be difficult, but it’s especially true in the case of construction companies. While there always seem to be plenty of projects around, a new construction company has to distinguish themselves from their more established competitors.

“We were doing the old, conventional method of reporting: each of our foremen had a daily diary, and they were responsible for filling out the day’s activities,” says Blair McDonnell, director of Ontario’s Opus Mechanical. “It was hard to enforce consistency because the foremen are supposed to be filling it out at the end of every day on the jobsite, but you never know if it’s going to get done.”

Not knowing what’s happening onsite makes any organization look unprofessional and disorganized, which is why Blair chose to transition to a modern daily reporting solution early.

The solution: A professional, fast report

“Raken is just so much better than the way we used to do reporting.“

Blair M., Director

After a month of research and trials, Blair brought Raken into Opus Mechanical. “Raken is fantastic. First of all, pictures can be attached to worklogs, which I consider to be a huge advantage when it comes to great reporting,” he says. “You can also get notified if someone misses a daily so you can have consistency.”

By augmenting their daily reports with photos and receiving notifications for missed reports, the team at Opus Mechanical has ensured that their information is accurate and their customers are informed.

Daily reports owners can use

Because they use Raken, Opus Mechanical has been able to distinguish themselves from the competition and maintain a high level of professionalism. “Raken reporting is so well organized, and the pictures along with the reports elevate our company to a better level over our competitors who aren’t using it,” Blair says.

“Raken brings a higher level of professionalism to our company.”

Blair M., Director

Raken in a design-build environment

After a little over a year in business, Blair’s strategy of focusing on communication and professionalism is paying off. Opus Mechanical has distinguished itself as one of Ontario’s best mechanical contractors with two locations and a growing list of skilled tradespeople, a testimony to the ability of daily reports to not only capture information in the field but present it in a way that gives businesses a leg up over the competition.