Maine Drilling & Blasting
“With our long history working with the Runding team, I knew they were the perfect choice for MD&B’s complex data integration project. Runding’s expertise in the construction industry, combined with its successful track record, made it my go-to solution for this challenge.”
Mike Dow, DCY Consulting and Maine Drilling & Blasting Chief Information Officer
Maine Drilling & Blasting Streamlines Operations and Drives Digital Transformation
Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B), founded in 1966 in Gardiner, Maine, has evolved from a small foundation-drilling operation into a leading multidisciplinary construction firm with a broad presence across New England and beyond. As the company grew, so did the complexity of managing its data across departments, locations, and systems.
The Challenge
MD&B faced several operational and data management hurdles:
Manual Data Entry: Frequent switching between systems required redundant manual input, increasing errors and inefficiency.
- Data Silos: Departmental data was disconnected, limiting transparency and collaboration.
- Paper Dependency: Heavy reliance on spreadsheets and PDFs led to accessibility and version control issues.
- System Fragmentation: Multiple business platforms made managing and sharing data cumbersome
The Solution
Recognizing the need for digital transformation, MD&B partnered with DCY Consulting and Runding Corporation to implement OpenBuild, a Microsoft-based digital transformation framework for the construction industry. Key elements of the solution included:
- ERP Integration: Seamless connection between MD&B’s Acumatica ERP and existing production systems (e.g., timecards, cost tracking).
- Controlled Data Collection: OpenBuild ensures accurate and efficient data collection, aggregation, and formatting for smooth transfer to the new ERP system.
- Reduced Manual Work: Automating data transfer minimized manual entry and potential errors. Spreadsheets were mercilessly sought out and eliminated.
- Collaborative Development: Ongoing input from MD&B ensured the solution aligned with real-world construction operations.
Results & ROI
The collaboration produced tangible improvements across MD&B’s operations:
- Efficiency Gains: Automation reduced errors and saved time.
- Improved Data Visibility: Centralized data enabled better oversight and decision-making.
- Reduced Paperwork: A digital-first approach replaced PDFs and Excel files.
- ERP-Driven Operations: All departments now contribute clean, organized data to a unified ERP.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Eliminated silos led to smoother cross-team communication.
- Faster Closeouts: Monthly financial reporting is quicker and more accurate.
- Data Quality Management: A robust framework ensures data is clean, accessible, and analysis-ready.
MDB achieved significant improvements in data management with OpenBuild, including centralized and streamlined data flow between applications and departments, better decision-making capabilities, and increased productivity. The new solution fosters efficiency and transparency in the company’s data transformation endeavors.
About OpenBuild
With more than two decades serving the construction industry, Runding’s approach is based on a core principle that specialty contractors should not be locked into rigid, proprietary systems built in Silicon Valley far away from the jobsite.
OpenBuild is flexible, open, and designed for how contractors actually work.
