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Construction Case Study:

How a design-build contractor gained strategic technology planning

About Horwitz

Horwitz designs, builds and maintains some of the most advanced mechanical systems in the Twin Cities and has done so for over a century.

Their clients have come to expect exceptional service paired with comprehensive solutions and their employees consistently deem them a great place to work. Mechanical contractors face a growing need for great systems and resources to stay competitive and capable as technology has a larger role in all that they do and build.

The Challenge

Previously, Horwitz was focused on their IT budget rather than their long-term IT strategy and what would benefit the company from a wider perspective.

They sought ways to properly leverage IT on long-term goals and connect with the company’s overall vision while strengthening their cybersecurity stance.

They were also overspending on outdated infrastructure and expensive licenses and applications.

Horwitz was looking for a strategic partner so they could leverage technology to move their business forward and shift from a reactive mindset to a proactive one.

How We Helped

We brought perspective to their business goals

Thriveon provided the proactive strategy and guidance that Horwitz was looking for. We laid out how they could improve their technology mix to benefit them in the long run. We also took a deep dive into their IT budget forecast and better aligned it to their overall business goals.

Then we looked at their licenses and applications

We ensured their licenses and applications were the right ones for their business, saving them thousands of dollars annually and increasing productivity. Thriveon examined their overall IT infrastructure, all the way down to bottlenecks created by slow printers and file servers. Following some legislative changes, we moved Horwitz to Bamboo for easier applicant and PTO tracking as well as a better office user experience.

And we strengthened their security gaps

We helped button up their security risks and eliminate any potential issues. By identifying pain points, we could resolve their issues and secure their systems. We also implemented a large archival database, so data became significantly more manageable for them.

The Results

With the successful implementation of proactive IT planning and strategizing, Horwitz experienced these results:

By right-sizing licenses and applications, Horwitz now saves between $35,000 - $40,000 annually.

Horwitz has a better, stronger IT roadmap, strategic direction and spend forecast.

From a 500-point inspection on IT best practices, they have more secure systems and servers, including a new file server.

Their better IT insight means they can better align their technology and business goals.

Horwitz retained an information systems manager for their day-to-day tasks while Thriveon collaborates on their big-picture IT needs.

Senior management is more involved in developing and implementing their IT strategy.

"Thriveon is helping us be more purposeful with our IT dollars as we no longer overspend on the wrong stuff and now invest in the right stuff. They maintain a dynamic prospective on technology as a whole and bring forward new developments that might serve our business better!"

Ben Stealy, Director of Purchasing and Business Support

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