Offsite construction is the future and Lesko are ready for the journey

The skills shortage is still battering the building industry, the damaged environment is always in the news and people are crying out for new homes to be built.

Three statements that you can’t afford to ignore if you still operate with classic construction methods and music to the ears of the innovators in the offsite construction industry. Offsite methods result in a reduced carbon footprint, houses are quicker to build, and a controlled environment is a lot safer to work in and may draw more people to work in the industry.

With all signs pointing towards growth in the offsite construction market, Peterborough-based modular construction company Lesko Modular Group have chosen Microsoft Dynamics business software from Technology Management to help drive expansion and capture market share.

Founded in 2017, Lesko recognised that to thrive in the rapidly expanding offsite construction market, they needed an end-to-end business software solution that could evolve and scale alongside the company.

Lesko selected Dynamics Building Materials from Technology Management – a specifically tailored version of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for the Building Materials industry.

Dynamics Building Materials will give Lesko the platform to succeed

Lesko’s Financial Director, Paul Watkins explains: “Innovation is at the heart of everything we do here, and we needed a business system that was scalable and flexible to match our ambitions.

“With Dynamics Building Materials we now have a central place to manage our customers, suppliers, stock and our production schedules. The solution is clearly best in class, already being used by so many other Building Materials manufacturers, so it really was a no-brainer for us. We can look toward the future in confidence that our business system is here to support us in this trailblazing sector.”

KPMG recently reported that offsite construction has many additional benefits including: improved cost and time predictability and reduced noise disruption during construction in comparison to classic construction methods. Lesko have acknowledged that to get ahead of the curve in this constantly evolving market (and stay there), they needed to proactively embrace change in every way possible.

Transforming business decision-making – become more proactive, not reactive

Dynamics Building Materials will provide up-to-date information across Lesko’s entire operation enabling them to make proactive and informed business decisions. They will also be able to trace product back to source to limit customer dissatisfaction and ensure they meet all appropriate compliance within the industry.

Managing Director of Technology Management, James Crowter concluded: “With Lesko’s architecturally designed, contemporary products and their commitment to build quality affordable homes to help ease the housing crisis, it’s an exciting time to start working with them. We are looking forward to using both our software and industry knowledge to contribute to their success.