Case Study

Walker Landscape & Design Cuts Chaos and Gains Control with Next

From paper trails to project precision — everything now runs in one place

Walker Landscape & Design is a commercial landscaping firm known for transforming outdoor spaces with creativity and craftsmanship. But behind the scenes, operations were far from streamlined. Processes were manual, documentation was scattered, and tracking progress was a daily challenge. With Next Project, Walker made the leap from reactive project management to proactive control.

The Challenge

Before Next, Conor Meehan, Commercial Director at Walker, was managing the business with spreadsheets, paper notes, and disconnected tools. Project status updates were often delayed or lost, and information lived across multiple places. “I had spreadsheets everywhere, bits of paper here, print-outs there. It was chaos,” he recalled.

This lack of structure slowed down decision-making, made handovers painful, and increased the risk of mistakes on-site. Walker needed a solution that could centralise operations and give real-time visibility across every project.

The Solution

Next Project offered exactly what Walker Landscape needed: a single platform to run the entire business. With real-time dashboards, digital site documentation, and mobile access, the team quickly replaced their paper-based systems with streamlined digital workflows.

Key processes like time reporting, change tracking, and invoicing were now automated and fully visible. Everyone — from field teams to finance — could see what needed doing and when.

The Results

+ Full visibility across projects, replacing chaotic manual tracking.

+ Reduced admin time through digital workflows and mobile access.

+ Faster issue resolution with real-time updates and communication.

+ Higher team accountability with clear task ownership and documentation.

“We used to do everything on paper. I’d have spreadsheets everywhere, bits of paper here, print-outs there — it was chaos. What I wanted was to bring it all together in one system that tells me what needs doing and when.”

Conor MeehanCommercial Director, Walker Landscape & Design

The Story

Leo Fibre and Network Cabling faced operational challenges due to the use of multiple systems for managing work orders, project updates, and employee tasks. This approach led to inefficiencies, with increased risks of tasks being overlooked and complications in time management and payroll processing. Recognising the need for a comprehensive solution, Managing Director Leo Stjernkvist recalled his positive experience with Next Project during his tenure in Sweden. Upon discovering its availability in the UK, he promptly implemented the system.

The adoption of Next Project transformed their operations by providing a centralised platform that streamlined task management and enhanced oversight. The ability to monitor employee hours and project progress in real-time ensured that all tasks were accounted for, reducing the likelihood of missed assignments. The system’s functionality to log and track project deviations proved invaluable, allowing the company to document additional work accurately and allocate resources effectively. This capability not only improved internal processes but also facilitated transparent and dispute-free client invoicing.

The onboarding process was smooth, facilitated by Leo’s prior familiarity with the system, enabling the team to quickly adapt and leverage the full benefits of Next Project. The implementation resulted in centralised operations, improved oversight, efficient time management, and transparent invoicing, significantly enhancing the company’s operational efficiency.

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