Case Study / Construction hyperportal

ASKO STROY Group

A full-cycle construction company needed a digital platform that would close the gap between the architect, the designer and the client. The solution: an interactive hyperportal with 4 spaces and a gamification mode.

Project card

Client
ASKO STROY Group
Industry
Construction
Year
2017
Type
Interactive portal
Scope
Analytics → Design → Development
4
Interactive spaces
30+
Portal sections
A/B
UX testing
2017
Launch year
ABOUT THE PROJECT

A construction business in digital form

ASKO STROY Group is a full-cycle construction company: from engineering and design to turnkey handover. The company came to us to build a digital platform that brings every stage of the construction process into one space — from choosing materials to tracking the progress of the work.

The main challenge was that the construction sector is traditionally conservative about its digital presence. Most competitor websites are static catalogs with PDF price lists and a contact form. ASKO STROY wanted a fundamentally different approach: an interactive platform where visitors can “touch” the result before they ever call a manager.

We developed the concept of a hyperportal — a web platform with four interactive spaces, each solving a specific business task: from visualizing materials to automatically calculating the project cost.

CHALLENGE

Construction businesses lose clients to misunderstanding

The main problem for construction companies is the gap between what the client pictures in their head and what the architect understands. That gap costs months of rework and hundreds of thousands of rubles.

The client can’t picture it

Catalogs, PDF brochures and showrooms don’t give a full picture of the final result. The client agrees to one thing and gets another. The outcome: complaints, rework and lost time.

Advertising doesn’t convert

Yandex.Direct and SEO delivered low conversion for the interior business. Visitors came, browsed the catalog and left without submitting a request. Standard product cards failed to convey the value.

A long sales cycle

From first contact to a signed contract — months of approvals. Every round of “show me another option” dragged the process out and ate into the margin.

PORTAL

30+ sections in a single space

The hyperportal brings together a materials catalog, configurators, calculators and a construction timeline. Visitors get complete information without a single call to a manager.

ASKO STROY portal home page
ASKO STROY materials catalog section
SOLUTION

Four interactive spaces

Each space solves a specific business task and replaces a stage that used to require an in-person meeting, measurements and lengthy approvals.

01

Stretch ceiling configurator

An interactive space where the client picks the color, texture and pattern of a stretch ceiling in real time. The system lets them choose a matte, glossy or satin finish, set up the lighting and see how the ceiling will look in a room of specific dimensions.

The result: the client makes a decision in minutes, not weeks. Visualization reduces the number of returns and complaints along the lines of “that’s not what I had in mind.” The manager arrives at the meeting with a ready option the client has already approved online.

02

Smart home control

A gamified interface where visitors control “smart home” elements in a virtual room: switching the lights on and off, adjusting the air conditioner, operating the curtains and choosing lighting scenes.

The goal of this space is to let people “try out” the technology before buying. Visitors see exactly how automation works in a real apartment and make an informed decision about signing up for the service. The game format increases engagement and time on site.

03

Cost calculator

An automatic calculation tool that produces a specific project cost in 2 minutes. The visitor enters the room parameters and chooses materials and fittings — the system generates a preliminary estimate without a call to a manager.

The calculator solves a key pain point: the client doesn’t have to wait several days for a quote. They immediately see the price range and understand whether the project fits their budget. This cuts the number of irrelevant leads many times over — only prepared clients reach the sales team.

04

Construction timeline

An interactive timeline that visualizes every stage of the construction process: from purchasing materials to final acceptance. The client sees what stage their project is at, what work is planned and how much time is left until handover.

The timeline removes the client’s main source of anxiety — the unknown. Instead of calling the site foreman to ask “so how’s it going?”, the client opens the portal and sees the status in real time. This builds trust and reduces the load on the support team.

VISUALIZATION

Interactive spaces in detail

Stretch ceiling configurator — choosing texture and color

Ceiling configurator

Smart home control — virtual room

Smart home

Construction project cost calculator

Calculator

Lighting scene control interface
Timeline of construction stages
APPROACH

Data instead of opinions

We set aside subjective judgment and built every interface element on analytics data, split tests and user behavior research.

Human Factoring

Research into how real users behave shaped the navigation structure, the placement of elements and the content priorities. Every block was tested with a group of users.

A/B testing

Every key interface element went through split testing. Final decisions on button colors, form placement and navigation structure are based on data, not personal taste.

Gamification

The interactive spaces turn choosing building materials into an engaging experience. The “game” format keeps visitors on the site and builds an emotional connection with the brand.

DESIGN

Visual system and navigation

For a portal with 30+ sections, the navigation system is critical. We designed a mega menu organized by type of work and a visual style that sets ASKO STROY apart from competitors with cookie-cutter websites.

ASKO STROY portal design system
ASKO STROY style and typography
Materials catalog with filtering
RESULT

What ASKO STROY got

The interactive portal brought the entire construction process into one space — from the first introduction to the company to tracking progress on site.

30+
Portal sections

Catalogs, configurators, calculators, timelines — a complete ecosystem

4
Interactive spaces

Ceilings, smart home, cost calculator, construction timeline

Full cycle
From analytics to launch

Research, UX design, visual design, development, testing

2 clicks
To any section

A categorized mega menu provides fast access

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers about how we work, what it costs, and what you can expect

An interactive hyperportal for a full-cycle construction company. The portal includes 30+ sections and 4 interactive spaces: a stretch ceiling configurator, smart home control, a cost calculator and a construction timeline. Each space solves a specific business task — from visualizing materials to automatically generating an estimate.
The ceiling configurator lets clients choose color, texture and lighting in real time. The “Smart home” module is a gamified virtual room with control over lights, curtains and the air conditioner. The calculator produces a preliminary estimate in 2 minutes based on the room parameters. The timeline visualizes the construction stages and the current status of the project.
The project was built on data, not subjective opinions. We carried out user behavior research (human factoring), A/B testing of key interface elements and iterative prototyping. Every decision on button placement, navigation structure and content priorities is based on real interaction metrics.
Yes. We build interactive portals, configurators, calculators and gamified interfaces for businesses of any size. Every project starts with analytics and UX design — we study your audience and objectives to propose a solution that serves specific business goals. Contact us for a free consultation.
PROTOTYPES

Mockups and prototypes

CEILINGS

Ceiling configurator

SMART HOME

Smart home

VIDEO

Video demos

Cost calculator

Materials catalog

Color selection

Visual style

Project documentation

Home page

Ceiling configurator

Price calculator

Plumbing section

Smart home — interactive

Construction stages

Style concept

Project timeline

DESIGN

Additional screens

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