Morin-Cameron Group Conquers Operational Challenges with Vantagepoint

Improved Project Tracking

The Morin-Cameron Group, Inc. delivers professional civil engineering and land surveying services with a dedicated team of 20 employees based out of their Danvers and Haverhill, Massachusetts offices. Founded in 1978 with a commitment to quality and excellence, the firm has established a solid reputation for high-quality service delivery.

As Morin-Cameron Group expanded, it became essential to implement more advanced tools to streamline operations and gain the insights and control needed for faster, smarter decision-making to drive success.

With the help of Deltek partner, Aktion Associates, The Morin-Cameron Group, Inc. (MCG) upgraded from Deltek Vision to Deltek Vantagepoint in 2022.

Leveraging Vantagepoint to Streamline Processes

"The primary challenges we faced were inefficiencies in project management, resource allocation and financial oversight. We lacked a centralized system, which made tracking projects, managing resources, and generating reports time-consuming and prone to errors," remarked Sophia Goulet, Director of Operations, MCG.

Specific issues included the ability to invoice consistently. MCG generates substantial data from surveys and engineering designs; however, organizing and analyzing this information for decision-making can be challenging. Additionally, strengthening client relationships is always a priority, and the firm seeks to continuously improve communication and satisfaction to ensure repeat business in a competitive industry.

"As the Director of Operations, my primary goal has always been to streamline our processes, enhance collaboration and drive overall efficiency within our organization. When we integrated Deltek Vantagepoint into our operations, we immediately began to see tangible benefits that propelled us forward,” said Sophia Goulet.

One major advantage of Deltek Vantagepoint has been its robust project management capabilities. With an intuitive interface and powerful features, MCG can now plan, execute and monitor projects with precision. This improved control has resulted in timely deliverables, optimized resource allocation and significant cost savings.

The firm now has complete visibility into each project’s lifecycle, enabling better timeline and budget tracking. Vantagepoint has also simplified budgeting, invoicing, and expense tracking, reducing manual work and improving financial accuracy. Additionally, it has enhanced strategic allocation of staff optimizing utilization across multiple projects.

Deltek Vantagepoint Fuels Business Growth

The implementation of Deltek Vantagepoint came at an ideal time, aligning with the firm’s new initiative, EfficiencyPlus―a strategic effort to enhance operational efficiency and streamline project management across the organization. “With this initiative, our goal was to optimize resource allocation, improve project tracking, and ultimately deliver outstanding results to our clients while maximizing profitability. Deltek Vantagepoint has been essential in helping us achieve these objectives,” remarked Sophia Goulet, Director of Operations.

To track the progress of EfficiencyPlus, the team established key performance indicators (KPIs) across several critical areas. They monitored project delivery times for faster turnarounds, resource utilization rates to maximize the efficiency of staff, and client satisfaction metrics to measure the effectiveness of client relationship management.

Additionally, the firm tracked revenue growth and market share to assess the platform’s impact on expansion, as well as employee productivity metrics to ensure optimal workforce performance.

Deltek Vantagepoint exceeded expectations. “With Vantagepoint, we found more than just a software solution—it’s a platform that has empowered us to redefine our operations as a civil engineering and surveying firm. Vantagepoint has enabled us to identify underlying inefficiencies and turn them into strengths, allowing us to deliver projects faster and more accurately while optimizing our resources and finances," Sophia added.

Advice for Upgrading to Vantagepoint

Sophia advises, "For firms considering Vantagepoint, I would say don't hesitate. It has transformed how we operate, giving us greater control over every aspect of our projects. The time and cost savings alone make it well worth the investment."

MCG plans to utilize more of Vantagepoint's advanced features, including enhanced project forecasting and analytics. They are also exploring ways to improve collaboration between field crews and office teams by integrating additional mobile tools.

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