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How Data Transparency Drives Innovation at Building Zone Industries

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Building Zone Industries| Cedar City, UT

Building Zone Industries (BZI) is an established leader in core and shell delivery on large commercial and industrial construction projects. They design, fabricate, and erect structural steel and wall systems across the United States. The company has expanded its operations to handle major construction projects, including data centers, electric vehicle manufacturers, industrial buildings, and food and beverage facilities.

BZI’s proprietary construction methodology and machinery — which enable crews to erect buildings from the top down, rather than the bottom up — are setting new standards in safety and accelerating project delivery. To position the company for continued scalability into the future, BZI needed to apply the same innovative mindset to its internal systems and processes.

KEY RESULTS

  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Data transparency
  • Faster revenue settlement
  • Improved communication
  • Increased forecasting integrity
  • Process automation

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  • 800
    employees
  • 132m
    square feet footprint
  • $500m
    annual revenue

The Challenge

Data silos and manual processes created confusion and hindered growth.

Data is the backbone of an organization like BZI, empowering informed decision-making, increasing productivity, and improving operational efficiency. However, the value of this data depends on how well it is organized and understood.


BZI’s source data was scattered across two cloud software platforms, creating a disconnect between the finance and contract management teams. Finance had critical information that contract managers needed, and vice versa, but the lack of integration made it difficult to access and utilize this data effectively. This disparity resulted in communication barriers and inefficiencies.


“We run this business off of information,” said Silas Collentine, Systems Integration Specialist at BZI. “It’s really hard to run a company if you have cost and revenue in two different cloud software [platforms].”


Additionally, despite being one of the fastest-growing companies in Utah and establishing a reputation for innovation, BZI relied on antiquated processes to conduct its business.

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Data siloed in disparate cloud platforms.
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    Lack of communication between finance and contract management teams.
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      Manual processes unable to scale with the company.

        The Solution

        A collaborative approach and cutting-edge technology solution unify BZI’s data and departments for optimized performance.

        Eide Bailly approached the situation by first understanding BZI's business use case and working with both teams to develop a common language that bridged the gap between operations and finance. This collaborative effort ensured that everyone was on the same page, and that both teams could perform their work accurately and efficiently.


        Eide Bailly then explored various options for applying current technology to BZI’s long standing problems. Workato was identified as the standout solution for integrating disparate systems. By automating multi-system processes, the Eide Bailly team created a seamless flow of information between platforms.


        Implementation was swift, with BZI realizing value within just eight weeks. This quick turnaround was crucial for maintaining momentum and ensuring buy-in from all stakeholders.

        The Results

        With seamless access to essential data, BZI is poised for continued innovation and scalability into the future.

        BZI continuously innovates in machinery, construction methodology, and business operations to better support their operational teams — and, in turn, their clients. By eliminating data silos with Workato’s integration capabilities, BZI’s finance and contract management teams can work collaboratively, reducing miscommunications and preventing duplicative efforts. Automation has reduced the need for manual data entry, freeing up time for more strategic tasks.


        Because important financial metrics are no longer scattered across multiple platforms, monthly revenue can be settled more quickly, improving financial efficiency. The solution improved not only the accessibility of BZI’s data but also the quality of the data itself, leading to more accurate forecasting.


        “Eide Bailly was the conduit that allowed us to transition into a more formal, larger scale ERP that we could grow on in terms of revenue volume,” Collentine said. “We look forward to maintaining that relationship moving forward with Eide Bailly because we feel like they will be a supportive element in our scale into the future.”

        Eide Bailly has allowed us to transfer information between divisions of the company and give each other the latest information to work off of, and we feel that puts our people in the best position to operate the business.
        Silas Collentine
        Systems Integration SpecialistBZI Steel