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