Good Roads

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A web-based SaaS (software as a service) application providing a vendor database to government agencies, streamlining the procurement process.

About

For 129 years, the Ontario Good Roads Association – now simply “Good Roads” – has been dedicated to improving municipal roads and associated infrastructure in Ontario. Today, Good Roads has 417 municipal members and 18 First Nations members.

We are problem solvers

We solve complex problems through custom software and app development by optimizing business processes, driving innovation, and helping clients achieve their goals with tailored solutions.

Challenge

Given the current need for technology solutions to facilitate the interactions between public agencies and vendors, Good Roads identified the need for a new tool to connect all stakeholders in the infrastructure technical services field.

Solution

Essential Designs developed the Good Roads Technical Services Portal, intended to be an interactive online SaaS that brings together the manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers of technical services with the municipal and provincial agencies that use them. Agencies can review and approve technical services with confidence, while vendors and suppliers are offered a single point of access for service review for the purpose of obtaining Agency approvals.

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The Essential Process

Planning

Defining requirements, creating a timeline, allocating resources, and establishing milestones for progress tracking.

Wireframing is an essential step in software design, allowing for visual planning of interface elements and User flows.

Wireframing

Design

User research, prototyping, testing, and iteration to create an effective and intuitive interface.

Building and refining the desired functionality in iterative milestones.

Code

Testing

Utilizing multiple layers of testing to ensure the final product meets the exact specifications and quality standards of our clients.

Migrating the final code from development to production environments (the real world!).

Deployment

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"..we’ve found that the value they deliver is significantly above everyone else that we deal with"

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Senior Business Analyst

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