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How The Designers Group Scaled Complex Projects Without Losing Control of Budget or Specs

Managing specifications, budgets, and collaboration across projects was slowing everything down. Fohlio helped centralize workflows, reduce manual work, and give the team real visibility into every project.

Joined Fohlio
2017
Team Size
35+
Location
United States
Industry
Interior Design
The Challenge

Disconnected Systems Slowing Down Every Project

As projects grew in size and complexity, managing specs, budgets, and collaboration across teams became increasingly difficult.

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Manual Specification Work

Specs were built and managed manually in spreadsheets, making updates slow, repetitive, and error-prone.
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No Central Source of Truth

Project data lived across files and tools, making it difficult for teams to access accurate, up-to-date information.
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Fragmented Collaboration Across Stakeholders

Coordinating with clients, vendors, and internal teams required constant back-and-forth, slowing down decision-making.
The Solution

Fohlio's Centralized Design Platform

A Centralized Platform for Specs, Budgets, and Collaboration

Fohlio brought every part of the process into one place, allowing The Designers Group to manage specifications, budgets, and communication without jumping between tools.

  • All project data in one system — Specs, budgets, and approvals are stored in a single platform, eliminating scattered files and version confusion
  • Real-time collaboration across teams and stakeholders — Designers, clients, and vendors can access and update information without delays
  • Automated workflows and reporting — Reduce manual work and generate reports instantly instead of building them from scratch
  • Integrated tools for smoother operations — Connect existing workflows and reduce the need for duplicate data entry

How They're Succeeding Now

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Less Time Spent on Admin, More Time Designing

Specs were built and managed manually in spreadsheets, making updates slow, repetitive, and error-prone.
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Teams Finally Working in Sync

Multiple team members can work on the same project simultaneously, improving coordination across projects and locations.
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More Accurate, Reliable Project Data

Centralized information ensures consistency and makes it easy to reference past projects when needed.
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Stronger Client Collaboration

Clear, up-to-date budget and spec information makes it easier to communicate with clients and consultants.
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Ability to Take on Larger, More Complex Projects

With systems in place, the team can scale operations without losing control of workflows or data.

Looking Ahead

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