{"id":86807,"date":"2021-01-04T09:08:17","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T09:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=86807"},"modified":"2023-06-21T10:15:21","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T09:15:21","slug":"cng-estimating-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/cng-estimating-software\/86807\/","title":{"rendered":"Contractor CNG chooses ConQuest for digitally-led vision"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>As digital adoption continues to grow in the construction industry, main contractor <a href=\"https:\/\/cng.ltd\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CNG<\/a> has put technology at the centre of its operations. Launching in June this year, the firm\u2019s mission is to create, transform and regenerate space for people and the built environment<\/h2>\n<p>Co-founder Leigh Edmondson has been using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theaccessgroup.com\/construction-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ConQuest<\/a> since he started working as an estimator in 2007. This long-standing relationship continued when he and the team chose to use the estimating software as part of CNG\u2019s wider digital-first vision.<\/p>\n<p>Andy Day, construction lead at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/stakeholders\/conquest-estimating-software\/76741\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ConQuest<\/a> recently caught up with Leigh to find out about CNG\u2019s plans for the future, and the role our estimating software will play in its growth.<\/p>\n<p>Despite launching mid-way through a global pandemic, CNG is in a strong position to take advantage of new opportunities in an industry that appears to be on the road to recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Following a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ons.gov.uk\/businessindustryandtrade\/constructionindustry\/bulletins\/constructionoutputingreatbritain\/june2020newordersandconstructionoutputpriceindicesapriltojune2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">record low construction output of 35%<\/a> in Q2, between April to June, by September output across the sector had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ons.gov.uk\/businessindustryandtrade\/constructionindustry\/bulletins\/constructionoutputingreatbritain\/september2020newordersandconstructionoutputpriceindicesjulytoseptember2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">grown by 2.9%<\/a>, comprising both new work (2.7%) and repair and maintenance (3.4%). New orders also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ons.gov.uk\/businessindustryandtrade\/constructionindustry\/bulletins\/constructionoutputingreatbritain\/september2020newordersandconstructionoutputpriceindicesjulytoseptember2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rose by 89.2%<\/a> in Q3, between July and September, compared to Q2 \u2013 a sign of just how resilient the industry is.<\/p>\n<p>Leigh has certainly seen evidence for recovery, as he explains: \u201cWhile the summer months were as you\u2019d expect, demand picked up between August and November and we received a lot of enquiries.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe work predominantly in the commercial, industrial, retail, education, heritage, student accommodation and residential sectors, and take on schemes of up to \u00a310m across the UK through our dedicated supply chain partners.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Used to support faster and more successful tenders, Leigh tells Andy that ConQuest is a tried and tested solution for him: \u201cThe digital way of doing things is incredibly important to CNG\u2019s business model and we believe in a digital partnering ethos.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve used ConQuest since 2007 and it was invaluable as a young professional. Once set up, it\u2019s so much easier to win tenders.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Creating strong professional relationships<\/h3>\n<p>In line with CNG\u2019s digital ambitions, technology such as ConQuest is used to support strong professional relationships with stakeholders, as Leigh says: \u201cWhen we set up CNG, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/estimating-software-for-subcontractors\/84629\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">implementing ConQuest<\/a> was one of the first decisions we made because it is used by most contractors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a main contractor, we rely on the strength of our relationships with our supply chain partners and these are all managed digitally now. It is also important to invest back into the supply chain and share success.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u00a0have recently brought\u00a0our supply chain partnership\u00a0model\u00a0to the market to help us win and deliver the opportunities we have going into 2021.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This approach to collaboration reflects our ethos at Access Group. Utilising digital technologies, estimating software drives efficiencies and accuracy, streamlining processes and enabling our clients to get results, fast, thanks to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/construction-culture\/82426\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">transparency<\/a> it allows. In the case of ConQuest, our technology makes it easy to share tenders and documents with other stakeholders in a standard format.<\/p>\n<p>Leigh said: \u201cOur business is built on three strategic priorities. These are safety, sustainability and performance. We share an uncompromising approach to health and safety, and the wellbeing and mindfulness of our people, customers and supply chain partners.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur commitment to sustainability includes managing our growth carefully; most companies want to expand but there\u2019s no point trying to chase every opportunity,\u00a0we focus on relationships and developing business through a strategic approach.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA key part of the procurement process is ensuring\u00a0we can deliver for our customer and grow\u00a0in a sustainable way. This includes the procurement of our supply chain and being responsible about the impact our business has on the environment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStrong performance is all about delivering on time, on budget and to the highest possible standard. If you get the first two priorities right, the third takes care of itself.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cConQuest feeds into each of our strategic priorities as it enables us to bid safely through its extensive checking and process features and grow sustainably, winning projects using a digital platform.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Though it is still a young company, CNG has already agreed a number of schemes including its first land deal, alongside residential, rail, office and renovation projects.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more about ConQuest, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theaccessgroup.com\/construction-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>. 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