In this video, Arthur Bessoni, the Managing Director at ShedMate, discusses the process and challenges of becoming an independent supplier of ShedKits.
Highlights:
Common struggles faced by businesses in the shed industry, such as reliance on software from big brands, a lack of skilled professionals in regional areas, and difficulties in managing design changes and communication.
ShedMate as a solution: a collaborative web-based platform that centralizes information, allows real-time design, quoting, and fabrication, and requires no installation.
ShedMate offers a comprehensive workflow, covering lead generation, quoting, project management, site plan creation, bill of materials generation, and even machinery integration for cutting and punching.
The workshop showcases the system's user-friendly interface, demonstrating how clients can easily request quotes and how businesses can modify and send architectural plans back for review.
Features:
Versatility in Quoting and Design: Users can load their own engineering databases for preliminary computations and quotes. ShedMate updates frame databases in real time and adjusts the bill of materials as changes are made.
Comprehensive Documentation and Customization: After inputting specifications, the system can generate a professional quote, which includes project details, building specifications, and basic drawings. This documentation is customizable, and users can brand it with their own logos and color schemes.
Engineering and Integration: ShedMate offers its own engineering services (for a fee) or users can bypass this and use their own systems. It integrates with various software like AutoCAD, Revit, and Tekla, and it can produce construction plans, 3D models, and other required documentation for projects.
Streamlined Order and Approval Process: ShedMate has an integrated ordering system where users can select items and create orders for suppliers. It can produce comprehensive documentation for installation, council approvals, site plans, and more, all within the platform.
Benefits for Users:
ShedMate offers scalability, transparency, and control for businesses. It allows quick design changes, and data sharing between various stakeholders, reduces costs in drafting and design, and accelerates the project delivery process.
Shedmate's Value Proposition: Shedmate is a computer-based tool designed to optimize business operations in the shed industry. It promises increased revenue with the same team size, reduced drafting costs, and reliable computer-generated outputs.
Integration and Setup: Shedmate offers a 21-day process for complete integration into a company. This includes customization based on the company's construction methods, materials used, and other specifics.
Flexibility and Guarantee: Shedmate is suitable for businesses of all sizes, from solo operators to larger entities with over 50 employees. The platform operates with a money-back guarantee if users aren't satisfied after the 21-day setup.
Cost and Contract: Shedmate operates on a subscription model with no locked-in contracts. It's positioned as a cost-effective alternative to other tools or systems that may have hidden fees.
Community and Support: Beyond just a software, Shedmate boasts a robust community aiming for mutual business success. They offer continuous support, daily check-ins during the setup phase, and personalized demos for interested parties.
