Grimshaw Arhitects
International architects hosting an impressive portfolio and over 200 design awards.
Who Are Grimshaw Architects?
Grimshaw was founded by Sir Nicholas Grimshaw in 1980. The practice became a Partnership in 2007 and operates worldwide with offices in Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Dubai, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland.
Grimshaw’s international portfolio covers all major sectors, and has been honoured with over 200 international design awards for its commitment to design excellence. Grimshaw’s portfolio consists of many projects such as Eden Project, London Bridge, Elizabeth Lines, Fulton Square, Expo 2020 Dubai Sustainability Pavilion and many more.
The Challenge
Grimshaw Architects were running Microsoft Dynamics GP, which was approaching end-of-life and creating operational risks. Key challenges included:
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Limited scalability for global operations
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Outdated user interface
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Poor integration with cloud-based applications
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Ongoing maintenance requirements
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Limited reporting and analytics
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Reduced return on investment
With Dynamics GP nearing end-of-life, Grimshaw urgently needed a modern financial system to reduce operational risks, improve performance, and future-proof their IT infrastructure.
Why Dynavics?
Grimshaw approached us on the recommendation of an external consultant, seeking a Microsoft partner they could trust to deliver a complex upgrade under tight deadlines. With our proven track record in implementing Business Central globally, deep expertise in ERP integration, and hands-on, collaborative approach, we were perfectly positioned to help.
We worked closely with the team to understand their goals, propose improvements, and design a solution that would deliver both immediate results and long-term scalability.
“The team comprehensively understood our requirements, proposed valuable improvements, and developed a detailed project specification. Moreover, they worked diligently under extremely tight deadlines, demonstrating remarkable commitment to delivering the project on time… I collaborated with several team members who were consistently knowledgeable, proactively helpful, and committed to resolving issues efficiently.”
Tanya Quelch, Business Systems Lead (Group)
Our Solution
We conducted a comprehensive review of Grimshaw’s systems and implemented a modern, unified solution built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including:
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Migrating historical data from Dynamics GP while ensuring data integrity
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Automating manual workflows to improve efficiency
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Integrating Business Central with cloud-based project management tools
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Designing a bespoke, tile-based homepage with our Role Center Manager to enhance the user experience
Our approach ensured minimal downtime and a seamless transition, giving the team confidence in their new platform.
Results
Although, still in their early days post go-live, Grimshaw Architects are already starting to see results from the seamless transition from Dynamics GP to Business Central. The new ERP system has meant that Grimshaw will now have a reduced reliance on outdated technology, thanks to a more cost-effective IT infrastructure. As well as, access to:
Scalability
Improved system scalability to support the company’s global operations and growth.
Insight
Enhanced reporting and analytics capabilities, for better financial insight and decision-making.
Integration
Seamless integration with their new project management systems, leading to reduced manual data entry and improving operational efficiency.
Let’s See How We Can Help
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