We don’t need to tell you how stressful Property Development can become for both the client and the Developer, and we are all too aware of the scary statistic that approximately “45% of property development projects come in over budget” – ouch.
While its highly likely that the basics are all in check – buy in the right area, source quality building materials and workmanship, planning permission and good design plans – often the importance of how all these things work together, and their execution
is overlooked.
With all this in mind, we spoke with innovative property and software developer Lawrence Rankin (Founder, NuVuw) to find out about his brand new software and how it is going to change the game for property developers, managers and renovators, and traders alike.
What is NuVuw?
NuVuw is an all-encompassing project management tool. An end-to-end solution for property related projects that offers an easy to use, comprehensive 2D and 3D design tool, as well as a document portal and workflow software, which enables all collaborators to be on the same page, every step of the way.
Real solutions to every day property development headaches that you can start to benefit from today.
LAWRENCE RANKIN, FOUNDER, Nuvuw
Who is it for?
NuVuw is also suitable for Architects, tradesmen, property management professionals and those with a keen interest in property refurbishment and development.
How much does it cost?
The honest answer is that we are still finalising a cost, due to the constantly evolving technology and feedback from current users. So, to give new users the opportunity to explore our amazing software, we’re offering access to the platform right now free of charge. Don’t worry, there aren’t any hidden fees and no card details are required to sign-up. The moment we finalise the cost, which will be in the region of £35-£50 per month depending on modules used and number of users, we will be in touch via the email they used to register.
How do I sign up?
Just head to our website <www.nuvuw.com> and hit ‘Register’ in the top right corner of the homepage. Its easy to use, so once you are signed up you can set up your first project as soon as you like. You can also download the NuVuw App to track your projects on the move.
What led you to start NuVuw?
When I saw what was to become my first development I thought, “how hard can it be?”. Taking a three-bedroom bungalow in a sleepy little village with a sizeable plot of land and extending it to 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, with open plan living. I had cash in the bank, I had a good reliable builder (and he had great contacts in the trade), I had my planning permission agreed; I was ready to go.
I set up my project using a spreadsheet, and I had an email account and a phone. Everyone knew what they had to do and could keep me informed along the way. My lovely, soon to be new family home, would be ready on schedule and to budget, right? Wrong!
Due to a lack of communication and me thinking everyone knew what the other relevant tradespeople were doing, it was a variety of relatively small issues that knocked us off schedule, resulting in the loss of a good sum of money and 7 weeks of valuable build time.
If you had a spare 2 hours I would tell you about the various mishaps along the way, but I won’t bore you with the detail. However, the common reason for all of this was basically poor communication, a lack of collaboration and no clear view of how the project was progressing for all concerned parties. This got me thinking; there must be a better way…
Despite extensive searches on-line, there wasn’t one single solution to this problem. I was looking for an end-to-end property development application that would enable me to not only see the progress of my developments (at a glance), but to also track costs, collaborate with all stakeholders, store the agreed plans, and manage partners and sub-contractors. So that’s when I had my “ta-dah” moment, and thought, “I can build this myself”, and so as they say, the rest is history and NuVuw was born.
If you’re interested in the software, or would like more information, simply head to their website <www.nuvuw.com>. Register today to start using the platform FREE of charge.
Why NuVuw:
- Design Studio: Easily create your own 2D/3D models
- Collaboration: Collaborate with your clients to understand their design needs
- Documents Portal: Storage for documents and plans ensuring all parties have access to the latest updates to the project
- Budget tracking: Keeping you on top of costs against budget
- Track progress & activities: Understand at a glance what has taken place or is due
- Manage workflow: Allow allocation of tasks to partners and sub-contractors
- Generate New Leads: Your profile will be visible to thousands of potential clients for new job/quote requests
Get in touch:
t. 0800 92 02 072
w. nuvuw.com
e. info@nuvuw.com
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