Specialty Trades

Rocky Mountain Solar standardizes processes and scales faster

Industry: Commercial & Residential Construction and Renovation
Location: Calgary
Team size: 20

90%Less time on admin tasks

Results that matter

Standardized processes for scaling
Rocky Mountain Solar Co. leveraged AEP Build's workflows to create standardized processes, enabling efficient scaling and growth.
90%
Less admin task time
AEP Build's automation reduced administrative task time by 80-90%, enhancing accuracy and enabling project cost analysis.
Customer-centric support
AEP Build's customer service exceeded expectations, further enhancing the transformative impact on Rocky Mountain's operations.

The business

About Rocky Mountain Solar Co.

Rocky Mountain Solar Co. offers commercial and residential solar solutions for customers in Calgary & Southern Alberta. Rocky Mountain focuses on rooftop arrarys that are properly installed without compromising the existing structure or roof system, which requires a high level of knowledge and experise.

The challenge

Faced with fragmented systems, manual processes and limited visibility, the organization knew change was necessary. As General Manager Ryan Cornforth put it, “We just didn’t have anything, it was all just a random collage of things happening every week.” After an extensive search for a solution that could support both their service and construction operations, Rocky Mountain selected AEP Build for its customizability, comprehensive features and ability to consolidate multiple tools into one cost-effective platform.

Fragmented systems and disjointed tools creating inefficiencies and lack of operational clarity
Manual, paper-based workflows and spreadsheets that limited scalability and visibility
Inadequate ERP and software solutions that failed to support both construction and service operations in one system
Lack of customization in off-the-shelf platforms to accommodate Rocky Mountain’s unique workflows
High costs associated with running multiple software programs to cover construction management and service functions
Limited ability to consolidate data and reporting across departments

The solution

How AEP Build helped

Rocky Mountain Solar Co. transformed its operations from disorganized and manual to structured and scalable with AEP Build. By implementing standardized workflows and automating critical daily processes, the company established a clear operational framework that improved efficiency, accelerated growth and embedded consistency into every level of the business. What began as a need for order quickly became the foundation for rapid scaling and long-term success.

Standardized & Embedded Workflows
Developed repeatable, easy-to-follow processes that became ingrained in daily operations and established a structured routine across the business.
Automation of Administrative & Field Reporting
Automated safety paperwork and end-of-day production reports, reducing manual tasks by 80–90% and improving accuracy.
Scalable Operational Infrastructure
Built a process-driven foundation that enabled Rocky Mountain to scale faster and more efficiently than ever before.
End-to-End Project Visibility & Cost Tracking
Enabled full project lifecycle tracking from inception to completion, allowing for true cost analysis and eliminating operational blind spots.
Integrated & Adaptable Platform
Positioned the company for a fully connected customer experience while offering flexibility tailored to specialty contractors and subcontractors.

“When you come from nothing, then start developing processes in AEP Build, they are now engrained in the business. This is now how we operate. Being able to standardize and create those processes has allowed us to scale up. We’re scaling up a lot faster than we ever were able to without AEP Build. These workflows have been a huge part of that.”

Ryan Cornforth

General Manager, Rocky Mountain Solar Co.