Success Stories
Northern Air Corporation
Bill Zellmer, Project Manager and Senior Estimator at Northern Air Corporation (NAC) cites Maxwell Systems Estimation Logistics as one of the reasons for their continued success. He believes that dedicated personnel and commitment to quality and value is what differentiates NAC from its competitors. That is why after careful consideration he felt Maxwell Systems’ support and dedication to the mechanical industry differentiate us from our competitors and thus met their needs the best.
Challenges
Estimating longhand made for an inefficient operation.
Solution
NAC turned to Maxwell Systems for an automated estimating solution.
Results
NAC cut their estimating time by more than half, providing them with more opportunities to bid additional jobs.
A Key Player In Mechanical And Electrical
NAC specializes in service, design, construction and automation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, emphasizing cost efficiency, optimum indoor environments and HVAC total building solutions. Serving the upper Midwest region for over 15 years, NAC is one of the largest, most respected mechanical and electrical contractors in the greater Minneapolis and St. Paul area. The company is involved in commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, government and service industries with 120 employees and annual revenues of $40 million. Their most recent projects include Hooters Restaurant (Block E, Minneapolis), Metropolitan Airport Commission Maintenance Shops, an addition to Dakota County Jail, the renovation of Tartan High School, and multiple projects for the City of Minneapolis.
Automation Leads To Efficiency, And Success
Prior to using Maxwell Systems software, NAC estimated longhand. With Estimation their estimating time was cut by more than half providing them more time to procure jobs and make sure clients’ interests were met. Zellmer advocates that, “the details we get from our takeoffs have taken the guessing out of the bidding. We feel 100% confident with each bid. Estimation is one of the reasons for the continued success at NAC.” Zellmer further explains that the Assemblies and Design Specs features are what he values most about the software. As a user for over 5 years, he cannot imagine going back to doing estimates the manual way.
Reflecting back on what makes NAC successful, Zellmer states that resembling their dedicated management and personnel, Maxwell Systems' Help Desk Support, Classroom Training, Online Training, and Users Conference has helped them better utilize the software to produce accurate and detailed takeoffs with increased speed. Thus it is not just the software he values but the entire Maxwell Systems Estimation Support Team behind the software.

