Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise]

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of Prona-grad d.o.o.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Prona-grad is a company with extensive civil engineering experience offering building design, supervision and construction services.  

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise] to accomplish?

• We wanted to develop an IT solution that would make it easier to calculate civil engineering standards in compliance with Eurocodes, which are the European standards specifying how structural design should be conducted within the European Union.

SOLUTION

How did you find Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise]?

Referral

Why did you select Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise] over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise] were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Project42 developed a web application that helps engineers save time and ensures compliance with industry standards. The application features a user-friendly interface for data input, automated calculations based on selected codes, and the generation of customizable and professional reports. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The application effectively streamlined the calculation of civil engineering standards in compliance with Eurocodes. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The team showed an aptitude for understanding the benefits I was striving for in conceptualizing this tool. After initial communication, they readily specified business requirements following which a successful development process ensued in the course of which feedback was constant, testing thorough and changes were implemented upon my request. The end solution was spot on.   

What was your primary form of communication with Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise]?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They were easy to communicate with, delivered on all deadlines and were committed to developing an effective as solution as possible according to project objectives.  

Are there any areas for improvement or something Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise] could have done differently?

Nothing comes to mind.  

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Professor of University of Zagreb Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The faculty offers higher education and university-level training in all transportation sectors, develops new study programs in the fields of transport, logistics, and aeronautics, and collaborates with leading global and European faculties in transport engineering, logistics, and aeronautics.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise] to accomplish?

• As part of an EU project (NAUTICA CBC), aimed at promoting cross-border tourism between Croatia and Montenegro, we wanted to develop a mobile application that would offer a unique visitor experience of two maritime locations: Stari Grad (Croatia) and Kotor (Montenegro).

SOLUTION

How did you find Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise]?

Referral

Why did you select Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise] over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise] were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

As the project sought to leverage mobile app technology to promote cross-border tourism, foster cultural exchange, and display the natural and cultural riches of the Croatian and Montenegrin maritime regions, the following functionalities were developed for both locations (Stari Grad, Kotor): interactive maps, a catalogue of sites, a virtual cookbook, multimedia content, multilingual support and offline access.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The app succeeded in faithfully representing the landscapes and heritage of the chosen regions and has helped to strengthen, diversify, and integrate cross-border tourism between Croatia and Montenegro, in line with the aims of the NAUTICA CBC project. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The project management team demonstrated exceptional expertise and dedication throughout our collaboration. They maintained clear and transparent communication at every stage of the project, proactively addressing challenges and incorporating our feedback seamlessly. They successfully coordinated multiple stakeholders, ensured timely delivery, and stayed within budget.

What was your primary form of communication with Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise]?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What set them apart was their ability to quickly gauge the role that the application had in the wider context of the EU project we were carrying out. As a result, they didn’t just develop a mobile app but created a tailored solution, highly functional but also engaging, that perfectly aligned with goals and, quite frankly, exceeded our expectation. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise] could have done differently?

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Borba

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The owner is a designer, so the company produces clothing, uniforms, home textiles and eyewear

I am the Managing Director Borba j.d.o.o. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise] to accomplish?

• I wanted to redesign my website with the added web shop feature in order to grow my business through an additional sales channel.

SOLUTION

How did you find Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise]?

Referral

Why did you select Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise] over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise] were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Developed a fully functional website with an engaging and user-friendly interface with an integrated CMS for efficient and flexible content management, allowing easy updates and scalability. The website now additionally contains an e-commerce platform offering features such as product management, order tracking, and a secure checkout process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The revamped website has been attracting a larger number of visitors who can now proceed to purchase online custom-tailored items that were previously only exhibited online.  

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The project management team demonstrated exceptional organization and clear communication throughout the website redesign and web shop integration, ensuring every milestone was delivered on time and exceeding my expectations in the process. 

What was your primary form of communication with Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise]?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The team seamlessly blended creativity with technical expertise as if they intuitively understood what I was trying to achieve and kept me constantly in the looš so I felt at all times the project was in safe hands. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise] could have done differently?

Not that I can think of.  

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Curator at Technical museum Nikola Tesla of Tehnički muzej Nikola Tesla

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

It is a general museum of history of technology and science.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise] to accomplish?

• Creation of a Windows application (game) to be used as part of a permanent display to engance visitors experience.

SOLUTION

How did you find Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise]?

Referral

Why did you select Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise] over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise] were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The project included the creation of a Windows application (game) to be used as part of a permanent display to engance customer experience. The museum previously relied on an outdaated version of the game, developed in a short time frame, which is no longer functional after years of use. A new version of the game was built to meet modern standards and the museum's specific needs, providing a better and more enjoyable experience for visitors. In addition to creating the application, testing and putting it into production at the Client's location, the project includes the procurement of equipment in the form of desktop computers and touch screens.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Application is functional.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Everything was on time and made in mutual agreement.

What was your primary form of communication with Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise]?

• In-Person Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Comunication with them was very good and fluent.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Project42.Agency [powered by Uprise] could have done differently?

I don't find any.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CMO of Psiha.hr

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Psiha.hr is a digital magazine about mental health.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Project42 to accomplish?
designing and developing a website and a respective CMS solution

SOLUTION

How did you find Project42?

Referral

Why did you select Project42 over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Project42 were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The project involved designing and developing a website and a respective CMS solution that would make it easy to write about psychology and psychiatry in a language understandable to a wide audience.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

First impressions of our audience were outstanding and we gained a big reach in our targeted audience. The platform is cleanly designed and reader-friendly.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Their team was motivated and engaged, I am thankful for their support. They meet all my expectations by consistently delivering my inputs on time.

What was your primary form of communication with Project42?

• In-Person Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

It has been a pleasure working with Project42. They have been professional, comprehensive, and competent throughout the process of our working together. The reaction to our new website has been overwhelmingly positive, and the same can be said for my view of the job that Project42 did for us.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Project42 could have done differently?

Absolutely not!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing and Communications Manager of American Chamber of Commerce in Croatia

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Croatia (AmCham Croatia) is an independent, non-profit and non-governmental business organization, a member of the network of the European Association of American Chambers of Commerce (AmChams in Europe) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, and its work is aimed at improving the business environment by promoting high business standards.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Project42 to accomplish?
In 2023 AmCham Croatia celebrated 25 years of operation by organizing Gala evening for more than 1000 distinguished members and guests from business community as well as Government representatives. For that occasion, Project42 made a hologram with our logo that was displayed at the beginning of the celebration at the Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall. With this we wanted to create an inspirational and astonishing moment at the very beginning of the Gala evening.

SOLUTION

How did you find Project42?

Project42's sister company Uprise is member of AmCham

Why did you select Project42 over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Project42 were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Project42 made a hologram of our logo (logo overlaying the number of years of operations (25) and transformed it into a hologram projected at the main stage). The hologram was displayed rotating against its axis at the beginning of the Gala celebration.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Great impressions and comments from persons who participated at the Gala event.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

After initial communication via email, we met to see the venue where hologram was to be shown. We met several times to do tests and adjustments until we agreed on all necessary details. Everything was done according to agreed deadlines and communication with Project42 team was always professional and easy going. They did their best to accommodate the technical requirements given by the venue and made everything as smooth as possible.

What was your primary form of communication with Project42?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Easy going attitude, willingness to adjust to technical requirements of the venue, readiness to improvise and come up with new solutions to solve ad hoc issues.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Project42 could have done differently?

Nothing that we have noticed while working together.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chairman of a Committee for standards of chartered civil engineering services of Croatian Chamber of Civil Engineers

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The Chamber of Civil Engineers provides public service and support to licensed civil engineers in Croatia.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Project42 to accomplish?

• Create a digital web based platform for calculating the standard hours for engineering services
• Generation of a pdf report of the calculations
• Enable admin user to change the parameters of the calculation

SOLUTION

How did you find Project42?

Referral

Why did you select Project42 over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Project42 were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The scope was the development of a web based service to enable members of the Chamber to easily calculate the number of hours which are needed for an engineering service such as design or supervision. The deliverables included the software for calculation, web based user interface and generation of a report.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Milestones were the development of the calculation procedure, design of the web interface, design of the pdf report. After every phase, testing was carried out and if needed small adjustments were made.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The product was delivered on time. All questions and comments were answered in a short time and necessary changes were implemented quickly. It was easy to communicate our desires.

What was your primary form of communication with Project42?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their cooperativeness and willingness to do a great job was perhaps the best thing about our cooperation. It was as if they were developing their passion project and not a project for a client.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Project42 could have done differently?

No, I really do not think that anything could be changed to make the process better.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Medical Yoga Centar

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Medical Yogacentar provides yoga services in gruop classes, individual classes and online yoga courses as well as lecturingclasses both in person and online.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Project42 to accomplish?

• Manage my business workflow
• Spoeed up my everyday work
• Optimise and automatise everyday work

SOLUTION

How did you find Project42?

Referral

Why did you select Project42 over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Project42 were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

After I presented them with my vision for my operating program, they delivered it without a fault, even with my high demands and constant changes. The program has been running smoothly for years now allowing me to focus on new projects and the expansion of my company. If and when I need an upgrade or a change, they provide me with an expert within the hour. I’m happy and thankful for their professional and helpful staff and am looking forward to our long lasting collaboration.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Automatization of my work flow, speeding up my work and giving me time to work on another projects to expand my business.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

I presented them with my vision for my custom program. Feedback was constant, testing was on point, changes were made on my demands and I've got full and qualitydaily support from deelopers. Program was made just the way I imagined.

What was your primary form of communication with Project42?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Professionalism and genuine care for their business partner and my needs, as a company and as a person. And, of course, their tremendous, up-to-date knowledge and expertise were impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Project42 could have done differently?

I got everything that I wished for, and more :)