Remastering the future with Eque2

Eque2 were approached by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and ITN Productions to be part of their ‘Remastering the Future’ series. The programme features key industry interviews and news-style reports, along with sponsored editorial profiles.

The part of the programme in which Eque2 features, introduced by National newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky, captures how construction companies are making use of modern technology to ensure projects are completed on time and budget, whilst allowing them to remain competitive and fully prepared for what the future holds in this fast-paced industry.

The programme shadows a day in the life of the team at SJE Carpentry & Joinery Ltd (SJE), and features their current project at Principle Place in London. The programme captures how SJE use Eque2’s EValuate estimating software alongside its contract management system, Construct for Sage. Members of the team in the office and on-site explain how the software is used across the entire project lifecycle to ensure their estimates are accurate, contracts are managed, deliveries are recorded and jobs are delivered on time and budget.

The programme also demonstrates how mobile technology is driving efficiencies within the industry. SJE benefit from greater transparency by utilising Eque2’s mobile capabilities via its Construct Mobile Delivery Notes software. The App allows workers on-site to record details and quantities of deliveries made on-site, which is then automatically fed back to the office and stored against what was originally ordered – crucially flagging under-deliveries or damaged items which can delay a project and lead to inaccurate invoices being paid.

David Halbert, Business Development Director at SJE explains that they chose Eque2 because construction is a very competitive market and they want to be "at the forefront of new technologies" to ensure they have a competitive advantage. He also said that he has confidence in the monthly figures the software produces which is vital.

Justin Moule, Managing Director, Commercial at Eque2 commented "We were delighted to be invited by CIOB and ITN Productions to take part in this programme and would like to thank the whole team at SJE Carpentry & Joinery for accommodating us for the day and explaining how they use our software. We’re always looking for innovative solutions to age old problems at Eque2. Our range of solutions contain a growing number of mobile apps and can also be installed in your office or accessed via a web browser – we call them Cloud or SaaS type products, but it effectively means you could be anywhere in the world and with a web browser you could log in and find out how your projects are performing".


About Eque2 Ltd
Eque2 Ltd is a market leading supplier of business management software within the construction industry for businesses of all sizes. They provide innovative solutions for: estimating, contract management, payroll and house building. To the SME market, Eque2 are the only strategic partners of Sage within the construction industry and fully integrate with Sage Accounts and Payroll solutions, used by around 80% of SMEs within construction. www.eque2.co.uk

SJE Carpentry & Joinery Ltd
SJE have established themselves as a preferred subcontractor for most of the UK's Top Ten Contractors having passed stringent pre-qualification processes and developed long term business relationships. The company was founded in 1995 by Jim Sanders and Steve Crease, who have over 50 years experience in the carpentry business between them. www.sjeastern.co.uk

About The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
The CIOB is the world’s largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership. It has a Royal Charter to promote the science and practice of building and construction for the benefit of society, and they have been doing that since 1834. Its members work worldwide in the development, conservation and improvement of the built environment. The CIOB accredit university degrees, educational courses and training. Its professional and vocational qualifications are a mark of the highest levels of competence and professionalism, providing assurance to clients and other professionals procuring built assets. www.ciob.org

About ITN Productions
ITN Productions is ITN’s bespoke production hub producing creative and commercially valuable content for the corporate, commercial, broadcast and digital sectors. Industry News forms part of this offering and is a communications tool for leading industry bodies and national associations produced in a broadcast news programme format, including interviews, news-style items and sponsored editorial profiles. www.itnproductions.co.uk

You can find the video on the Eque2 website here.