Bruner Corporation, a large mechanical retrofit and HVAC service solutions provider in central Ohio, has grown greatly over the last several years and expects that trend to continue. Running its expanding business on separate applications was burdensome and made reporting on the entire business performance very challenging. Bruner’s search for a new core business system led it to COINS.

In looking for a new business system, Bruner focused on several key issues: a strong service management application to handle its many maintenance contracts, mobile capabilities, integrated project management, and comprehensive construction financial management, all in a fully integrated system.

Michael Stemen, Bruner’s COO/CFO, says “Bruner chose COINS Ti because of its straight out-of-the-box functional fit and the tight integration between its Job Status, Service Management, Project Management and construction financial accounting. We felt we could run with this software without waiting for major software customizations to meet our needs. Also, COINS’ long-term involvement in the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), an organization we are active in, demonstrates COINS’ in-depth knowledge of and commitment to our industry. ”

Bruner went live on COINS Ti on March 1, 2008. According to Michael Stemen, “Having one integrated system for Project Management, Service Management, Construction Financials, Purchase Orders, Construction Billing, and Equipment Management has eliminated endless dual data entry and improved the accuracy of our data. It is no longer a challenge to produce the unified reports we need to run our business.”

Implementing an ERP system can be a lengthy, complex process. Bruner and COINS are building a long-term partnership, demonstrating the benefits of a strong relationship between a construction company and its enterprise system provider.

Bruner Corporation is a $65million mechanical construction and service contractor located in Hilliard, Ohio. Bruner has over 50 years experience meeting the construction and mechanical needs of the commercial, industrial and institutional business sectors. It is recognized as one of the largest mechanical retrofit and HVAC service contractors in central Ohio.