When Jeremy Piersanti and his friend Frank started Canada Wide Exteriors seven years ago, they had just a small trailer and a rental storage unit. After completing over 3,000 exterior projects, they saw an opportunity to expand into scaffolding rentals. They launched Canada Wide Scaffolding to serve local contractors, and from day one, they chose Booqable to manage their rental operations.
Canada Wide Scaffolding
Jeremy and Frank started Canada Wide Scaffolding in Toronto as a natural extension of their exterior services business. They wanted to create a one-stop shop for contractors and property managers who needed scaffolding and stucco supplies. Instead of visiting multiple stores, customers can get everything they need in one place.
The business serves contractors, property management companies, and homeowners doing their own work. It offers scaffolding rentals and sales alongside stucco supplies. This comprehensive offering has helped it quickly establish itself in the Greater Toronto Area market. They were able to target a broad market and build on the connections made with their early customers.
A defining moment for Jeremy and Frank was receiving their first shipment of scaffolding. Seeing the container arrive made them realize they had achieved something significant that would change their business trajectory. This moment helped cement their position as serious local construction rental market players.
Tracking inventory and orders
Jeremy knew they needed a reliable system to manage their growing inventory and rental operations from the beginning. Before implementing Booqable, they tried using Google Docs but found it challenging to keep information updated and manage invoicing effectively. So, the logical choice was to find dedicated rental software that met their needs more precisely.
With Booqable, the entire 11-person team can track inventory and orders through the system. The mobile app has been particularly useful, and the team uses it to send packing lists, invoices, and contracts and collect delivery signatures. This has helped prevent overbooking and reduce product loss while increasing overall bookings.
The system’s flexibility has been key to their success. Compared to other rental software that Jeremy found too rigid, he and his team have helped them create workflows that work for their business like setting up fixed 28 day rental periods. Booqable’s rental website builder was also more straightforward for them to use, allowing them to create a website to showcase their inventory online.
Market leadership
Jeremy and Frank aim to become the leading stucco supplies provider in their market. With their all-in-one store concept and streamlined rental operations through Booqable, they’re well-positioned to achieve this goal. The efficiency gains they’ve seen from implementing proper rental management software from the start have allowed them to focus on growth and customer service.
