ProHabitat.lu

The Challenge

Luxembourg’s craftsmanship sector lacked a modern digital platform to efficiently connect clients with qualified craftsmen. ProHabitat wanted to create the first B2B marketplace dedicated to construction and renovation trades.

Identified Issues

• Difficulty for clients to find qualified and available craftsmen
• Long and inefficient quoting process
• Lack of transparency in project tracking
• Absence of centralized solution for payment management

Our Solution

We developed a comprehensive marketplace platform that fully digitalizes the relationship between clients and professional craftsmen.

Technical Architecture

• React with hooks for modern user interface
• Node.js backend with secure RESTful API
• PostgreSQL for complex data management
• Socket.io for real-time notifications
• Multi-tenant architecture for scalability

Key Features

1. Intelligent matching system based on location and skills
2. Automated quote management with customizable templates
3. Real-time project tracking with milestones and notifications
4. Secure staged payment system via Stripe
5. Analytics dashboard for craftsmen and clients
6. Rating and recommendation system

Outstanding Results

The platform achieved immediate success with massive adoption by professionals:

• 80+ qualified craftsmen registered on the platform
• 200+ projects completed successfully
• 4.9/5 average customer satisfaction
• €500K+ in transactions facilitated in 6 months

Industry Impact

ProHabitat transformed Luxembourg’s craftsmanship market:

• 60% reduction in craftsman search time
• 45% increase in revenue for partner craftsmen
• Complete digitalization of the quoting process
• Creation of a trust ecosystem in the sector

Architecture & Technologies

Robust technical stack designed for scalability and performance:

Frontend

• React 18 with TypeScript for robustness
• Redux Toolkit for centralized state management
• Material-UI for consistent user interface
• React Query for optimized data management

Backend

• Node.js with Express.js
• PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM
• JWT for secure authentication
• Cloudinary for media management

Infrastructure

• AWS EC2 for hosting
• AWS RDS for database
• Redis for caching
• Stripe Connect for multi-vendor payments

Advanced Features

For Clients

• Advanced craftsman search by trade and location
• Real-time quote comparison
• Project tracking with photos and comments
• Secure payment system with guarantees

For Craftsmen

• Opportunity management dashboard
• Professional quote creation tool
• Intervention planning and management
• Detailed analytics and reporting

ProHabitat demonstrates our expertise in creating complex B2B platforms that transform traditional sectors through technology.