Who would have thought it?
It’s true. The most successful window and door installers are going ‘crazy’ for computer software. Right now, your competitors are using software to streamline their tendering, quotations, manufacturing, purchasing, relationship management, design, installation and project management.
We may be getting a touch too excited here… but we know profitable window installation starts with a smooth software installation in the background.
Don’t worry, we’re not talking AI and robots. Your team will always make the magic happen, but there are systems to free them up to do what they do best.
Does this sound like an opportunity for you and your business? Take a look…
integrate screen showing fit times for an installation
Window installation software: Where to start
We’d tend say it’s wisest to start with the best.
Many companies are now using EndtoEnd’s integrate software. Some of them have moved away from other packages failing to do what they needed. All of them are saying they wouldn’t be without the efficiency their new systems have provided.
But we know more of our window installation industry colleagues are either unaware or unsure of how software like integrate can save them time, money and stress. From sales to sign off, integrate has got you covered across quotation, design, manufacture, installation and invoicing.
But what about window installation specifically. How can software help here?
integrate screen showing team view to help with planning times
The integrate software packages: One, some or all
If you’re investing in window installation software, you need to know it’s right for you. That’s why our customers benefit from the flexibility of the integrate system. Our team have been there in your industry, hands on, installing great windows and doors… so we know what companies need at different times. That’s why you’re able to choose from modules relating to your specific business functions.
You don’t get this with off-the-shelf systems. With us, you choose from one, some or all:
- integrateCORE: for quotations and initial enquiries
- integrateCRM: for correspondence and managing the customer relationship
- integratePRO: for joinery companies manufacturing timber windows and doors
- integrateFIT: for companies installing windows and doors
You’ll see integrateFIT relates specifically to window and door installation, but we’re ready to enhance each part of your growing or evolving business as needed.
Each module can be easily added, which you can also explore in our ‘Existing Customer FAQs.’
integrate screen showing individual window details and anything the installer needs to know
integrateFit: Made-to-measure for window installers
Our team members have worked in or run window companies. So, we get it, and we understand the pain points on site during installation.
Have a think about these questions:
- How do we communicate with precision from plan to site?
- How do we make sure the customer knows exactly what they’re getting?
- How do we manage multiple sites, projects and teams?
- How can we update quickly on today’s progress ready for tomorrow?
- How can I monitor when I’m off site quoting a new job?
They’re the questions the best companies ask. While you’ll always be meticulous in getting everything right for your customers, bringing the integrate software into your processes means this burden is shared.
The installation software prevents delays, miscommunications and mistakes. And it works! Where we’ve previously worked with external window and door fitters, we now have internal window and door companies using integrate. It’s for everyone because it’s made-to-measure.
We know the gap between interest and decision needs to be filled with good questions and even better answers. Answers providing you with peace of mind. And you’re absolutely right with this, so you might want to take a look at the ‘New Customer FAQs’ we recently put together to help.
integrate screen showing onsite updates from installers being shared with the wider team
The integrate software hands back ‘head space’
You can only hold so much in your head, so anything freeing up capacity needs a closer look.
The integrate platform lets companies confidently run bigger jobs more easily. It’s letting them more efficiently run multiple jobs. It frees up key team members to view, quote and secure your next contract, knowing active sites are all on track (and easily monitored from afar).
It’s also letting managers switch off at the end of the day, knowing exactly where each job is, with the team ready to pick up where they left off in the morning.
That can be the story for you too, just like it has been for companies not looking back since using integrate.
integrate screen showing onsite updates from installers being shared with the wider team
Window installation: Software features that fit
The integrate installation portal dashboard shows what’s been done, where you are now and what’s coming up – all in one place and right in front of you.
Our customers enjoy not having to hold all the information themselves, either with one gatekeeper or across multiple teams; both of which can lead to inefficiency.
Here are a few of the benefits keeping our customers happy:
- Visual scheduling of job sheet and individual tasks.
- Clear forward planning of HR, with annual leave and absence visible to team leaders.
- On site completion of site forms, updating progress live on the dashboard.
- Ability to configure site forms and uploads to make live notes.
- On site photos and uploads of progress (a picture paints a thousand words).
- Multiple jobs and teams visible on the single dashboard.
- Internal and external hazards visible to all from survey photos and notes.
- Cables and alarms all plotted, meaning no unfortunate incidents.
- Other contractor requirements, like scaffolding and internal towers clearly shown.
- Google maps (with Streetview) integrated, so you can factor in travel, parking and deliveries.
You’re the expert, so you’ll know with information in one place at the touch of a button (or swipe of an iPad), you’ll be freed up nicely to coordinate, strategise and get things done!
So, have we thought of everything? We’ve tried, but we’re just as committed to improving.
Updates, training and support
When you choose integrate, it’s just the beginning of our work supporting you.
With EndtoEnd, it’s never ‘one and done,’ like our customers have told us can be the case with other software providers.
Of course, you benefit from initial training and set-up support, but it’s from here you’ll notice the difference. You have access to regular webinar sessions and access to our central team. Then, as a bespoke software provider, we’re able to respond to feedback and make changes to continually improve the system.
This means we’re regularly sharing updates, such as recently including precise positioning of trickle vents on designs, which makes installation crystal clear.
You might want to take a look at our ‘Top 5 recent updates.’