The Challenge: Modernizing a Legacy System for Greater Impact
Cel Prijsadvies faced several operational hurdles with the existing tool:
- Outdated Technology: The application was running on an obsolete platform (APEX 18.x), limiting performance and future development.
- Limited Collaboration: The tool was primarily used within Cel Prijsadvies, but lacked integration and feedback from other branches within the ministry.
- User Engagement Issues: Collecting relevant feedback to make meaningful improvements was challenging, leading to suboptimal feature development.
- Balancing Scope & Feasibility: Any enhancements needed to be scalable, technically feasible, and valuable for a broad range of users.
How we+ Supported Mediaan in Delivering a High-Performance Solution
Our experts collaborated with Mediaan to address these challenges through a strategic and technical overhaul of the “Ramingen” application. Our approach included:
1/ Upgrading to a Future-Proof Technology Stack
- Migrated the platform from APEX 18 to APEX 23.1, ensuring long-term stability and scalability.
- Integrated modern tools such as PL/SQL, SQL, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery to enhance functionality.
2/ Redesigning the User Experience for Maximum Efficiency
- Enhanced Calculation Speed: Optimized backend processes to accelerate cost estimation calculations.
- Improved UI/UX: Created a more intuitive interface, aligning with the ministry’s other digital tools.
- Higher Data Density: Maximized on-screen information while maintaining clarity and usability.
3/ Strengthening User Collaboration & Feedback Loops
- Broadened Adoption: Adapted the tool for use across multiple branches within the ministry.
- Continuous Feedback Integration: Engaged with key users to refine the application based on real-world usage.
- New Feedback Tools: Developed a structured process for user insights, fostering continuous improvement.
The Results: A More Powerful and Scalable Cost Estimation Tool
The collaboration between we+ and Mediaan delivered significant improvements:
- Seamless Migration to Modern Technology: Eliminated legacy constraints, enabling future scalability.
- Faster & More Accurate Cost Estimations: Enhanced processing power for real-time calculations.
- Increased User Engagement: More stakeholders across government branches actively using and refining the tool.
- Improved Decision-Making: Enabled data-driven financial planning for public infrastructure projects.
Conclusion: A Strategic Partnership Driving Digital Transformation
Through this project, we+ empowered Mediaan to modernize its cost estimation platform, delivering tangible benefits to the Vlaamse Overheid. By blending technical expertise with user-centric development, we+ helped create a scalable, high-performance solution that enhances financial planning for public infrastructure projects.
With a strengthened feedback loop and future-proof technology in place, Mediaan is now better positioned to drive innovation in governmental cost engineering.
A client case by Sander Steinbusch
