Client Overview

Brown & Caldwell (B&C) is a leading US-based engineering consulting firm specializing in environmental and water network design services for municipalities, government agencies, and industries. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, B&C is known for its expertise in delivering cutting-edge solutions for complex engineering challenges.

The Challenge

B&C had developed an in-house water network design software tool using its proprietary fluid flow methodology. However, over time, the tool became outdated, with an obsolete interface and legacy technologies that hindered engineer productivity. B&C management recognized the need for a modern, user-friendly solution but faced significant challenges:

• Lack of in-house software expertise – As an engineering consulting firm, B&C did not have the technical capabilities to upgrade the tool internally.

• Knowledge gap – The original developers had left the company, making even minor updates difficult.

• High outsourcing costs – Hiring local software development firms exceeded the allocated budget.

• Domain expertise requirement – Traditional outsourcing firms lacked an understanding of engineering workflows, leading to additional onboarding time and costs.

B&C needed a cost-effective, high-quality outsourcing partner to modernize the tool, ensuring improved efficiency without compromising functionality or reputation.

The Solution

B&C selected Trivor as their outsourcing partner, leveraging Trivor’s expertise in engineering software development, CAD product design, and fluid mechanics. Trivor successfully handled the entire project, providing:

1. Enhanced Product Design & Usability

• Trivor’s product design team collaborated with B&C engineers to refine the UI/UX, making the tool more intuitive and user-friendly.

2. Domain-Specific Software Architecture

• A software architect with expertise in engineering and CAD products designed the new system architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and compliance with industry standards.

3. Full-Cycle Product Development

• Trivor’s engineering-focused development team modernized the tool’s UI and integrated B&C’s new proprietary methodologies while staying within budget.

4. Engineering-Led Testing & Quality Assurance

• A specialized team of engineers and software testers developed test cases based on real-world water network workflows, ensuring the tool delivered accurate and reliable results.

5. Compliance with Engineering Standards

• Trivor’s team upgraded industry content libraries and compliance databases, giving B&C engineers access to the latest design standards and product catalogues.

The Impact

The collaboration between B&C and Trivor resulted in:

Enhanced Productivity – Engineers could model water networks faster, significantly reducing project turnaround times.
Higher Adoption Rate – The modernized UI and improved usability led to increased usage among B&C engineers.
Improved Design Efficiency – The updated tool enabled more precise and efficient water network designs, increasing client satisfaction.
On-Time, On-Budget Delivery – The project was successfully completed within the allocated budget, meeting all management objectives.

Conclusion

By partnering with Trivor, Brown & Caldwell transformed their outdated software into a modern, high-performance tool—all while staying within budget. Trivor’s unique blend of software development expertise and deep engineering domain knowledge made them the ideal partner for B&C’s digital transformation.