In the fast-paced, ever evolving world of property, Nimbus has emerged as a game-changer for businesses. In this article we’re taking a look at six client success stories that showcase how the Nimbus platform has addressed the unique challenges faced by these industry heavyweights, helping to enhance capabilities and boost business growth.
How EG Group is powering expansion with Nimbus
EG Group, a global leader in the roadside retail sector, specialises in the fuel services and food-to-go outlet sectors. Operating in 10 distinct markets internationally, EG Group continuously seeks prime locations for expansion.
Adam Sellars, a pivotal member of EG Group's acquisition team, faced the challenge of identifying and assessing potential sites swiftly and efficiently. Traditionally, this process required employing third-party agents to collect vital information on site or property ownership, often leading to time-consuming delays and additional costs.
The solution? Adam turned to Nimbus as his primary daily tool to streamline the acquisition process. Whenever the team identified a potentially lucrative location while out in the field, Nimbus played a pivotal role. The platform offered immediate insights into site or property ownership and provided contact details in real-time. This vital information was previously procured through costly third-party agents, but Nimbus eliminated the need for intermediaries, saving EG Group valuable time and resources.
Nimbus's commitment to regular software updates ensures that EG Group always operates with the latest tools and data at their fingertips. “Definitely give Nimbus a go” says Adam, “it’s been a really beneficial and invaluable tool for us across the entire business.”
How ESB EV Energy has revolutionised its site selection processes
ESB EV Energy is a government-owned, energy supplier based in Southern Ireland. With a focus on the electric vehicle (EV) charging market, ESB EV Energy operates across the entire sector, providing critical infrastructure for EV adoption.
Dharmesh, a key player within ESB EV Energy, faced the challenge of identifying the most strategic locations for EV charging hubs. This critical decision required an intricate analysis of multiple factors, from traffic flow and land registries to archaeological concerns and flood zone risks.
Enter Nimbus. Our platform became ESB EV Energy’s all-encompassing solution for site selection, simplifying a previously labour-intensive and complex process by offering several invaluable features:
- Heat mapping: Nimbus's heat mapping tools to identify optimal locations for ideal EV charging hubs.
- Traffic data analysis: The platform delves into Department for Transport traffic counts, helping ESB EV Energy pinpoint high-traffic areas.
- Risk assessment: Nimbus's capabilities extend to in-depth assessments, including archaeological concerns and flood zone risks, ensuring site suitability and safety.
- Competitor and partnership insights: Through keyword searches, Nimbus not only identifies competitors but also uncovers potential partnership opportunities, offering ESB EV Energy a competitive edge.
Why The Harklam Group continues to gain a competitive edge
The Harklam Group is a dynamic player in the field of Retail Investor Developers, specialising in the education, roadside, and convenience store sectors. As a forward-thinking company, they actively leverage technology to grow their portfolio and identify unique opportunities for commercial occupiers.
Joe Isaacs, Associate Director at The Harklam Group, recognised the need for comprehensive data to make well-informed investment decisions. Traditionally, this would involve manual research across multiple websites, taking up valuable time and resources. Additionally, the competitive landscape required the ability to unearth off-market opportunities, giving them an edge in their endeavours.
Nimbus emerged as the go-to solution for The Harklam Group, transforming their approach to opportunity analysis by providing the ultimate one-stop-shop solution. The platform serves as a centralised hub for accessing critical data including traffic information, site plans, and price per square foot.
As a result, the company highly recommends Nimbus to businesses seeking a competitive advantage in the property market stating; “If you’re looking for a data property provider that’s easy to work with, has constant support and quick response times, and works alongside you and your ideas. Then Nimbus is definitely a brilliant place to start.”
How Anytime Fitness boosted efficiency and streamlines strategic decisions
Anytime Fitness, is a UK-based entity that’s part of a global franchise. Boasting an impressive network of 5,200 clubs spanning all seven continents – in the UK and Ireland alone, the company operates 183 gyms.
Senior Relationships and Openings Manager at Anytime Fitness, Keiran Smith, faced the challenge of identifying and securing suitable properties for franchisees efficiently. Due diligence on potential sites was a critical part of their strategy, ensuring that franchisees were presented with high-quality opportunities promptly.
Nimbus emerged as the ideal solution to address these challenges and transform their property acquisition process by providing in-depth insights into planning permissions, directly influence strategic decisions. Plus, Nimbus's user-friendly interface and useful features significantly improved productivity and efficiency in the property search and acquisition process.
“Nimbus allows us to look at current opportunities but also plan for the future by giving us in-depth insights into planning permissions – which directly informs the decision-making process” says Kieran, emphasizing the platforms role in streamlining operations and bolstering the company’s competitive edge.
Why speeding up Evyve Charging Network’s site selection process was a game-changer
Evyve Charging Network, a dynamic charge point operator specialising in installing charging infrastructure across the Greene King portfolio has ambitious plans for rapid growth. Their aim? To become one of the largest charging networks in the UK.
One of Evyve Charging Network’s main players, Brad Hunt, recognised the challenges the company faced in identifying suitable charging sites and streamlining day-to-day operations.
That’s when the company made the decision to harness Nimbus to help revolutionise its site selection and operational efficiency. Nimbus empowers Evyve by delivering essential data on third-party leaseholders and traffic flow reports in specific areas. This data-driven approach guides them in making informed site selection decisions and enables them to streamline the entirety of their front-end operations.
“Nimbus is a great tool that massively benefits our business” says Brad, “the platform’s ability to identify large portfolios swiftly enhances our day-to-day operations and streamlines portfolio management, ensuring we stay competitive in a fast-paced industry.”
How Stonegate maximises property insight and speed
Operating as the UK's largest pub company, Stonegate boasts an extensive portfolio encompassing 4,500 sites, with 3,600 of those being freeholds. Their offerings span managed sites, including popular chains like Slug and Lettuce, Be at One, and Popworld, along with numerous leased and tenanted estates.
Nick Rowland-Hill, a leading figure at Stonegate, recognised the need for technology to comprehensively understand the intricacies of their vast property estate. As a result, Stonegate leveraged Nimbus to achieve remarkable improvements in property insight and response times.
Nick highlights two crucial reasons why businesses should embrace Nimbus:
- Efficient site viability analysis: “Nimbus enables Stonegate to overlay land registry titles onto Google satellite imagery. Additionally, it facilitates the integration of vital data, including planning permissions, green belt overlays, and flood zone information. This streamlines the process of analysing site viability, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual data collation.”
- Streamlined planning history access: “Nimbus seamlessly links the planning history of an estate to planning authority portals, providing a comprehensive view of property development and permitting processes.”
These real success stories prove how Nimbus addresses diverse property challenges across various industries. With continuous updates, invaluable features, and unwavering support, Nimbus is the key to transforming your property ventures.
If you’d like to know more about how Nimbus and our exciting new features can help take your business to the next level, get in touch with our team today on 01926 355 424 or take our new feature for a test drive by trying Nimbus for free, today.
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