How HPC Engineering Company Gained Complete Cost Control and BOQ Discipline with ProjectBase
Learn how HPC Engineering Company, a leading MEP contractor from Gujarat, gained real-time cost control and BOQ visibility using ProjectBase.
Company Overview
Company Name: HPC Engineering Company Industry: MEP Contracting Location: Gujarat, India Business Type: Turnkey Project Execution (Electrical, Plumbing, Firefighting, HVAC)
HPC Engineering Company is one of the leading MEP contractors based out of Gujarat, having a legacy of more than 30 years. The company executes multiple turnkey projects across commercial and infrastructure segments, where tight budgets, tender quantities, and delivery timelines are critical to success.
As the organisation grew, leadership realised that project execution needed stronger systems, especially around cost control, BOQ tracking, and real-time project visibility.
Life Before ProjectBase: Growing Without Full Control
Before implementing ProjectBase, HPC Engineering Company faced challenges that are common across growing MEP contractors:
No clear real-time view of project-wise cost performance
Difficulty tracking tender BOQ quantities vs actual execution
Cost overruns identified after money was already spent
MIS preparation taking several days every month
Leadership dependent on manual reports from teams
Sales, project, purchase, and accounts teams working on different versions of data
As the management team explained during the interview, the company was executing projects successfully, but without complete visibility and control.
What HPC Engineering Was Looking For
HPC Engineering Company was not looking for “software for accounting.”
Their expectations were very specific:
Track actual project cost vs tendered cost
Track BOQ quantities accurately
Identify where and why overruns happen
Bring all teams onto one common system
Enable leadership to review projects without waiting for manual MIS
They wanted a system that supported real contractor workflows, not something overly complex or enterprise-heavy.
Why HPC Engineering Chose ProjectBase
Before finalising ProjectBase, HPC Engineering evaluated different approaches:
Manual tracking with Excel and reports
Accounting-focused systems
Larger ERP platforms that required long implementation cycles
After evaluating over 20 different options, ProjectBase stood out because it was:
Built specifically for project-based contractors
Easy for non-technical teams to adopt
Strong on BOQ control, cost tracking, and execution discipline
Practical to implement without disrupting running projects
How ProjectBase Was Implemented Across the Organisation
ProjectBase was rolled out across all core teams, not partially.
Sales Team
Tender budgets and margins defined clearly
Estimation logic documented inside the system
Estimation errors became visible early, not during execution
Project Team
BOQ quantities tracked from tender to execution
Ordered, delivered, and consumed quantities monitored
GRN and delivery tracking reduced material leakages
Teams knew immediately when consumption crossed tender limits
Purchase Team
Purchase orders raised with full visibility into tender budgets
Cost overruns flagged at ordering stage itself
Procurement questions addressed before losses occurred
Accounts Team
Project-level P&L visible in real time
RA bills that earlier took 2–3 days now completed in half a day
Reduced dependency on manual reconciliation and spreadsheets
A Real Incident That Changed Decision-Making at HPC
During execution of one project, HPC Engineering was also bidding for a similar project for the same client at another location.
While placing an order, the procurement team noticed a negative cost variation for a specific item.
Because all data was connected inside ProjectBase:
Procurement immediately raised a query
Sales team traced the issue to a technical specification misunderstanding
Management knew the exact financial impact (₹2 lakh loss)
Leadership decided how to recover the loss elsewhere
The learning was captured for future tenders
Without ProjectBase, this error would have gone unnoticed and repeated across projects.
What Changed for Management
Before ProjectBase
Review meetings required days of MIS preparation
Decisions were based on delayed or partial data
Leadership lacked confidence in real-time numbers
After ProjectBase
MIS available instantly
Leadership can review projects while travelling
Decisions are backed by live, structured data
Growth planning based on facts, not assumptions
As the leadership team put it:
“Earlier we were fighting with one eye blindfolded. Now we have a 360-degree view.”
Impact on Business Growth and Professional Image
ProjectBase didn’t just improve internal processes. It changed how HPC Engineering is perceived:
Vendors receive system-generated POs and see a professionally run organisation
Customers experience better execution discipline
Teams become more structured and accountable
Leadership gains time to focus on growth and expansion
The system reduced unnecessary manual intervention and improved overall confidence in execution.
Return on Investment and Adoption
Leadership confirmed strong ROI
Adoption improved naturally as data became easier to access
The system encouraged discipline, not dependency
Success was driven by leadership adoption first
As shared during the interview:
“Leader does, team follows.”
Final Outcome
With ProjectBase, HPC Engineering Company achieved:
Real-time cost and BOQ tracking
Early detection of estimation and execution risks
Faster billing and reporting cycles
Stronger management control
A solid foundation for scalable growth
The leadership summarised the impact in one line:
“Be systematic. Grow exponentially.”
Why This Case Study Matters
This story will strongly resonate with:
MEP contractors struggling with BOQ overruns
Businesses unable to track real project profitability
Owners who want control without complexity
Teams still dependent on Excel and manual MIS
HPC Engineering Company’s journey shows that the right system doesn’t slow contractors down, it gives them clarity, confidence, and control.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What problem was HPC Engineering Company trying to solve with ProjectBase?
HPC Engineering Company wanted better control over project costs and BOQ quantities. They were executing multiple turnkey MEP projects and needed real-time visibility into tendered quantities, actual consumption, and project profitability without relying on manual MIS or spreadsheets.
How did ProjectBase help track BOQ quantities and cost overruns?
ProjectBase connected tender BOQs with procurement, delivery, and consumption data. This allowed teams to see ordered and consumed quantities against tender limits in real time, helping identify cost overruns early instead of after money was already spent.
Which teams at HPC Engineering use ProjectBase?
ProjectBase is used by the sales, project, purchase, and accounts teams. Each team works on the same system, ensuring that estimation, execution, procurement, and billing data are always aligned.
How did ProjectBase improve management decision-making?
Earlier, management depended on manually prepared MIS that took days. With ProjectBase, leadership can access live project data instantly, even while travelling, enabling faster and more confident decisions based on accurate information.
Did ProjectBase help prevent repeat mistakes in future projects?
Yes. In one instance, a tender specification error was identified during procurement. The system helped quantify the exact loss and capture the learning, preventing the same mistake from being repeated in future tenders.
How did ProjectBase impact billing and reporting timelines?
RA billing that earlier took 2–3 days is now completed in half a day. Project-wise P&L and cost reports are available instantly, reducing manual reconciliation and reporting effort.
Is ProjectBase suitable for other MEP contractors like HPC Engineering?
ProjectBase is well suited for MEP contractors who want tighter control over BOQs, costs, and project execution without complex ERP systems. It is especially useful for businesses managing multiple projects with tight budgets and timelines.
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