The Company and the work
Calcrom is a software development company, founded in Iași by the CalCon Group and has recently become a member of the Aareon Group, the leading provider of systems and consulting services for the European property industry. Calcrom has developed the software epiqr®, a specialized solution for the complete analysis of a building portfolio. A real estate portfolio worth over € 240 bln. is currently managed with this software.
With the AiBATROS software we took the features known from epiqr® to another level. The degree of flexibility and the use of the newest technologies produced a state-of-the-art instrument for optimized data management, BIM capabilities and interoperability with other systems.
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With the AiBATROS software we took the features known from epiqr® to another level. The degree of flexibility and the use of the newest technologies produced a state-of-the-art instrument for optimized data management, BIM capabilities and interoperability with other systems.
Our standards of content and innovation are very high. We want to do things right and we love to work with intelligent and constructive people.
CalCon
CalCon was founded in 1999 as a spin-off of the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics. Since then, the company has grown continuously and consists of multiple specialized companies today.
By now, epiqr® has become the industry standard: more than 180 million m2 of gross floor area and more than 1.2 million residential units have been registered.
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Technology that makes epiqr® tick … fast and accurate
Our flagship application, epiqr®, is based on an original model that takes into account only those elements of a building that contribute mostly to the final cost of refurbishment. The building is broken down into elements and element types which are then evaluated from a degradation point of view. This allows an accurate assessment of the costs. The upper levels of the software use this information pool to aggregate meaningful knowledge: renovation expenses, lifespan prediction, budgets, sustainability criteria, etc.
By using this technology, epiqr® considerably reduces the amount of time for data acquisition and for getting results useful in various real estate management activities. Our statistics show that this time is reduced to 20% while retaining over 80% precision level in the obtained result.
Software development
using cutting edge technologies
Our application development is based mainly on the latest Microsoft technologies using the .NET platform.
The .NET Framework and the Visual Studio environment provide a comprehensive and consistent platform for building modern applications on a wide variety of devices. By using this technology we benefit from the whole range of capabilities that .NET currently offers: powerful programming languages, fast development cycles, security, scalability, etc.
C# is a simple, powerful and object-oriented programming language that delivers all the features required by a fast developing and competitive software world. It’s parallelization capabilities together with the improved framework offer unmatched abilities to harness the power of multiple core processors, task schedulers and the use of parallel execution threads.
As an object-oriented language, C# supports the concepts of encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. C# programs run on the .NET Framework, an integral component of Windows that includes a virtual execution system called the common language runtime (CLR) and a unified set of class libraries.
Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) is a key technology for building service oriented applications used in large enterprise environments.
It allows server applications and client counterparts to communicate in a reliable and standard way. By using WCF, epiqr® becomes a full-fledged framework which can be used as a service gateway for various client cross-platform applications. Setting a standard in many aspects of the real-estate activities, epiqr® promotes openness to custom built software solutions that can enhance the epiqr® experience.
Through WCF we are configuring and deploying network-distributed applications. Interoperability with a wide range of platforms is the fundamental characteristic of WCF and provides a common platform for all communications in the .NET platform.
Cloud Computing. CalCrom is committed to using the newest cloud technologies for its main product epiqr® taking it to a new level of scalability. Our major customers have driven over the time the requirements in terms of scalability and performance to higher levels. Cloud computing, or in simpler shorthand just “the cloud”, also focuses on maximizing the effectiveness of the shared resources. Cloud resources are usually not only shared by multiple users but are also dynamically reallocated per demand. Cloud computing allows companies to avoid upfront infrastructure costs, and focus on projects that differentiate their businesses instead of on infrastructure. epiqr® can offer both SaaS (Software as a Service) and BaaS (Backend as a Service) configurations providing flexibility to a wide range of customers and applications.
Effective management
of your portfolio with epiqr®
Our company offers tailored solutions in different areas of the real-estate business. Using funds efficiently and driving the development process in a sustainable way are key issues in management activities.
epiqr® is a comprehensive software tool that enables to assess buildings in a fast and accurate way in order to implement your strategic maintenance plan. This helps optimize your maintenance budget having valid calculated costs as a base.
Below some of the most iconic features of epiqr® are presented.
The overall assessment of the building is based on the assessment of individual building elements. epiqr® supports this process by providing pictures and descriptive text for each degradation category. The original mathematical model behind will automatically compute the associated costs.
epiqr® offers a wide range of querying possibilities. As soon as the data acquisition phase is completed, you can create numerous evaluations that will extract and present the data in a meaningful way. This feature provides a standardized approach for extracting information about your buildings that you can also use in comparative analysis..
A correct distribution of your budget is accomplished by creating maintenance scenarios for short, medium and long term as well as customized scenarios. This allows a in-depth analysis of the available options and helps the analyst to design an optimized budget.
With epiqr® creating a building information sheet is as simple as a few clicks. You get the standard information about the building, main geometrical characteristics, scenario overview and you can also attach your own documents.
In portfolio mode, the software offers an embedded online map (Google Maps) which takes your evaluations and portfolio presentations to the next level. You can view your building locations and building information directly on the online map which makes evaluations on the portfolio level as intuitive as it gets. The evaluation is performed on multiple levels allowing you to focus on a neighborhood, on the whole city, on the region or even on the entire country. Of course you can export views of these maps and include them in your own reports and presentations.
All data that was input during the acquisition phase or computed parameters can be presented in numerous reports. Building information, degradation levels, scenarios, evaluation output and many more can be captured in various reports throughout the applications. You can generate reports for each building individually or you can cover automatically entire portfolios. This makes reporting and effortless job. The output format is selected according to the nature of you data: MS-Excel, MS-Word, PDF.
Powerful features
enhancement through add-ons
The optional add-ons give epiqr® the power and the coverage of a true professional grade management application. The integrated planning in areas ranging from budgets to energy certificate creation are available through easy configurable and maintainable modules. The results they deliver are available through a unified flow to the evaluation and reporting modules. The add-ons available in the latest version are:
epiqr® Apartment Assessment
This module deals with the assessment of various criteria in apartments: structural conditions, state of various components, etc.
The degradation state of facilities like floor covering, sanitary facilities, internal doors etc. informs you about the status quo of a building`s apartments.
The costs are automatically transferred to the building level in the epiqr® main system and are easily integrated into the overall planning. Photos of the degradation state, floor plans and rental contracts can be attached.
epiqr® Portfolio Manager
epiqr® Portfolio Manager module is a tool for strategic planning and decision-making. The module has a number of useful features: numerous filters allow for different graphical representations, neat building profile and substantial evaluation possibilities, proven representation in epiqr® diagram, compact functionality for lean and holistic solution of portfolio management, etc.
epiqr® Budget Planer
The epiqr® Budget Planner offers a complementary tool for the epiqr® building analysis. Planning scenarios can be bundled and allocated to previously defined budget periods. The result is a reasonable and meaningful planning of measures and finances. The module has a number of useful features: qualified planning and budgeting tool, detailed cost allocation of different planning variants to periods of time, ideal complement for more investment security within your planning, adjustable annual rate of price increase.
epiqr® Features
Meaningful presentation of essential information about the assessed buildings.
Assessment of the degradation states and planing of the refurbishment process.
Powerful evaluation possibilities and use of online maps for geographical presentation.
Rich reporting functions on multiple levels and in different formats: building element, building, portfolio, etc. MSWord, MSExcel and PDF formats are available.
THE FUTURE IS HERE: AiBatros®
We turn your data into a corporate resource
Out most recent development, AiBATROS® is taking flexibility and efficiency to the next level. It is a cross-platform web application, that processes a large volume of data in different dimensions and with a variable level of detail, to achieve an optimal balance between speed and precision. The system guides the entire process from data input to results analysis, reporting and exports.
A smart simulation tool that uses statistical information is integrated in the application and supports the decision-making process. Advanced evaluation and charting functionality help in making sense of the large set of data the application handles. A complex dependency management system takes care of keeping this data up to date, so that the results are always accurate.
Due to the use of advanced software technologies, the platform is scalable and can be interfaced with a wide range of other existing systems. The core provides can also provide access to other clients through a service layer, making AiBATROS® a highly flexible system with multiple deployment scenarios.
AiBatros® Features
Applied research –
novel data acquisition techniques
CalCrom has recently become active in applied research fields like remote sensing, specifically in photogrammetry. This technology has wide applications in building data acquisition providing fast and precise measurements of relevant geometrical parameters.
Instead of providing on-site experts who spend a considerable amount of time to gather all the necessary geometrical data, drones can be equipped to carry out this type of task. Using specialized software, the data delivered by aerial imagery can be used to determine the necessary information.
Photogrammetry is an area that focuses on making measurements from images taken from different positions. In stereophotogrammetry these are fed into computational models to produce 3D coordinates of object points. Photogrammetry is more accurate in the x and y direction while range data are generally more accurate in the z direction.
This range data can be supplied by techniques like LiDAR, laser scanners, etc. Stereophotogrammetry is emerging as a robust non-contacting measurement technique to determine dynamic characteristics and mode shapes of non-rotating and rotating structures.
Career Opportunities at CalCrom
Develop your career with us!
We are looking for passionate students or graduates from the Computer Science Faculty or the Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Engineering or other faculties with equivalent studies, with the following abilities:
Available position
We are hiring for our office in Iași, Romania,
Front-End Software Developer
Job description
- create dynamic, rich web applications using new technologies
- work in an Agile team: carry out front-end development specific tasks, fix visual bugs, perform maintenance of the front-end
- collaborate with our designers in Munich and implement the design concepts
- through creative and innovative thinking, find and implement visually attractive solutions
- perform improvements on existing designs
Candidate
- proficient in JavaScript and jQuery with practical knowledge. Sample project portfolio is a great advantage
- good knowledge of JavaScript-based application frameworks, especially React (min. 3 years of experience)
- use new technologies to connect to a RESTful back-end developed using ASP.NET Web API
- pays great attention to detail, strives for pixel perfect UIs
- has a deep interest in web and mobile design trends and in the newest technologies
- has good knowledge of English language (spoken and written). German is a plus but not required
- is capable of working in a team and has good communication skills
Our offer
- safe job in a future-oriented IT-Business (we are not an outsourcing company)
- motivating salary
- business trips to Germany and to other European countries
- flexible work schedules (full time/part time)
- be member of a young and dynamic team
- 24 paid vacation days standard
- private medical insurance with Allianz
- subscription to sport facility
- snacks, fruits and coffee offered in the office
- currently 100% work from home and in general flexible working hours and home office days
Back-End .NET Senior Software Developer
Your profile
- completed degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Automatic Control or similar
- very strong knowledge in C#, algorithms, data structures, databases and SQL
- experienced in web technologies, in particular with ASP.NET WebAPI
- strong knowledge of enterprise application architectural solutions
- strong knowledge of clean coding and best practices for writing professional applications
- good knowledge of the English language, German is a plus
- very good team player
- structured and logical way of thinking
- responsible and independent working style
Your main tasks
- analysis of the requirements
- participate in the architecture development phase
- implement new functionality into code according to strict standards
- maintain existing software modules
Our offer
- safe job in a future-oriented IT-Business (we are not an outsourcing company)
- efficient onboarding and guidance by experienced colleagues
- motivating salary
- working in a young and dynamic team
- 24 paid vacation days standard
- private medical insurance with Allianz
- subscription to sport facility
- snacks, fruits and coffee offered in the office
- currently work from home and in general flexible working hours and home office days
Is this your profile or is your profile matching most of our requirements? Then don’t waste any time, send us your application and become a part of our Aareon-CalCon-CalCrom family.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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CalCrom
Bvd.Carol I,Nr 4, Habitat Bldg,
3rd floor, room 313, Iasi
Phone: +40(0)332-430250
Email: office@calcrom.ro
Web: www.calcrom.ro