About Carpark King
Carpark King is a leading provider of complete car park solutions, known for delivering the full package from line marking to full-scale car park management. What sets the company apart is its end-to-end service approach and commitment to quality. Before Ascora, the business relied heavily on manual tools like whiteboards, diaries, and handwritten timesheets. These outdated processes slowed down productivity and created a significant barrier to growth, making it difficult to manage larger projects efficiently.
The Challenge
As Carpark King continued to grow, the limitations of manual workflows became more evident. Tracking jobs through a whiteboard, relying on a diary for scheduling, and entering timesheets manually each payday consumed countless hours. These methods created unnecessary double handling and slowed down both the operational and accounting sides of the business. Preparing progress claims required creating an NYOB invoice and then generating a separate Word document just to align with accounting needs, turning a simple task into a time-intensive process.
The challenge extended beyond admin work. Managing larger projects required constant oversight, often forcing Luke Hudson to be physically on-site to ensure work was completed correctly. Without a centralized system, communication was scattered across emails and internal notes, making it difficult for the team to track job history or hand over tasks smoothly. These factors limited scalability, delayed decision-making, and made it nearly impossible to take on high-value projects while maintaining work-life balance.
The Solution
A Connected Platform That Replaced Manual Processes
Integrating Ascora created an immediate shift in how Carpark King operated. The team moved away from whiteboards and diaries to a centralized job management system that connected project information, communication, and financial processes. A major improvement was the ability to create both progress claims and standard invoices directly in Ascora. What once required multiple programs and double entry could now be done in just a few clicks, cutting admin time dramatically and saving hours every month.
Streamlined Communication and Full Job Visibility
Ascora also transformed communication management. By automatically syncing emails and attachments to each job, the team gained instant access to the full project history. Anyone—whether in the office or in the field—could open a job, review past conversations, see the latest updates, and immediately understand progress. This clarity removed confusion, strengthened coordination, and kept projects moving smoothly without relying on any single person’s memory.
Remote Oversight and Confident Scalability
The system also allowed Luke to manage both project progress and accounting functions remotely, removing the need for constant on-site supervision. With Ascora overseeing the backend, tracking work, and coordinating essential documentation, the business gained the freedom to scale confidently and take on larger, more complex projects without sacrificing personal time or operational control.
The Results
Significant Revenue Growth and Improved Profitability
Since implementing Ascora, Carpark King has experienced remarkable growth and operational efficiency. The business expanded from an annual turnover of $3.5 million to a projected $10 million , driven by improved workflows and better visibility across every stage of a project. Profitability increased significantly as administrative time dropped and processes became more accurate, consistent, and streamlined.
Smooth Delivery of Large-Scale Projects and More Personal Freedom
With clearer job tracking, automated communication syncing, and progress claims handled in seconds instead of hours, the company was able to deliver several million-dollar projects —something that previously required constant on-site involvement. Ascora allowed Luke to step back from the day-to-day supervision, spend more time with family, and take holidays without worrying about project oversight. The system became a reliable substitute, ensuring work continued smoothly even when he wasn’t physically present.
A Scalable, Streamlined System for Long-Term Success
Overall, Ascora gave Carpark King the structure, automation, and transparency needed to scale the business confidently. The transformation not only improved efficiency and financial performance but also restored valuable personal time, making the system an essential part of the company’s continued success.
“Ascora has completely streamlined our business. Progress claims now take a few clicks, our team has full job visibility, and our turnover has grown from $3.5M to nearly $10M. It’s been a game changer for both our operations and our family time.”
