Benefits of BIM (Building Information Modeling) for Concrete Producers

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Benefits of BIM (Building Information Modeling) for Concrete Producers

Building information modeling, or BIM, is an intelligent 3D-model-based process and digital data workflow that provides professionals in the construction industry the tools and insights to be more efficient and collaborate on projects on a larger scale. In essence, BIM is a methodology that helps minimize delays and increase profits by leveraging digital forms of data to reduce re-work and save costs.
"The tools and technologies that support this process include cloud-based databases and mobile platforms to enable better communication and collaboration between project stakeholders."
BIM touches every aspect of the construction lifecycle from the design to maintenance of buildings and infrastructure. Digital information can be shared among project stakeholders using cloud-based online portals to ensure timelines are met and budgets are respected. This intelligent process leverages the latest in technology and in some cases, reduces the human resources needed to operate smoothly. Location tracking using a concrete delivery management platform like iStrada allows BIM users to connect directly to the most recent concrete delivery data and make real-time decisions based on the most accurate and up-to-date information possible. Online KPI dashboards allow producers, contractors, and DOT inspectors to keep track of the delivery process and adjust their workforces accordingly. The electronic documentation created throughout the process including tickets, test results, and delivery performance metrics are stored in the cloud for easy access.
"The BIM process relies on reliable electronic data to work. Technologies such as Sysdyne’s Cloud Batch system supports this process by capturing both batch and dispatch production data to generate important business insights using reports and dashboards."
The data itself is easily accessed using any mobile device with an internet connection. Strategic KPI or key performance indicators, measure production and delivery performance and feed into the same database that is easily queried in the cloud. The BIM digital loop is achieved using a single source of truth approach to storing electronic data on the cloud and accessing it either natively or using API technology. Construction projects tend to deviate from the proposed budget, resources, and schedule. The value of BIM grows when project stakeholders collaborate using easily accessible online portals to not only track concrete delivery progress, but documentation as well. E-ticketing or Paperless ticketing helps create a digital workflow that increases efficiency, transparency, and accuracy. Delivery data on the ticket can include important information such as water added at the plant or job site, batch weights, and delivery cycle times.
"The transparency of the BIM process allows the producer and contractor to track the work, identify issues and adjust quickly to changes in resources and scheduling."
Beyond the contractor, BIM provides a direct connection between the decision-makers and those who execute those decisions on the construction site. Onsite staff can track concrete arrivals using iStrada’s digital map and monitor the progress to stay on schedule and reduce delays. Paperless Ticketing is a key component in creating and tracing digital documentation. Inherently a paper-based process, digital tickets offer many benefits to both producer and contractor. Concrete producers can more easily retrieve ticket information to invoice clients quicker and reduce their DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), while contractors can enjoy the ease of use of downloading digital tickets themselves online. The amount of valuable information that can be captured and stored on a Paperless or digital ticket is exponential.
"The future of BIM, Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing is quickly converging on the construction industry allowing project stakeholders to imagine a more connected future where technology really can make their lives a little easier."
In this new world of doing business remotely, strong communication and collaboration will remain key. The construction industry has only just begun to scratch the surface when it comes to leveraging the power of BIM to its full potential, but when project stakeholders adopt BIM processes throughout every stage of the building process, from design to construction to permitting, they can stay on track, hit budget goals and keep the entire team safe.

Kost Materials y Tecnologías Sysdyne: Rompiendo el molde cliente – vendedor

Un estudio de caso de Kost materials: una asociación impulsada por la tecnología y el servicio al cliente

Kost Materials ha crecido de una planta, 12 camiones y 15 empleados en 2013 a 5 plantas de concreto premezclado, 80 camiones, 90 empleados y sus propias terminales de almacenamiento de cemento y cenizas en 2021 con Sysdyne.

ConcreteGO nos dio la capacidad de hacer estas cosas nosotros mismos y todo fue parte de nuestra asequible suscripción anual. Se acabó la firma de contratos adicionales y el tiempo de inactividad al agregar activos.”

– Mandi Yurecko, gerente general de Kost Materials

En los primeros años, Kost Materials se dio cuenta rápidamente de la necesidad de un programa de despacho para seguir su tendencia de crecimiento. Una vez que supieron sobre Sysdyne y su programa de despacho ConcreteGO, fueron vendidos. El factor principal que ayudó en su decisión fue la reducción en varias tarifas que habían estado experimentando con su programa anterior. Cada vez que necesitaran agregar un camión o usuario adicional, habría tarifas asociadas con cada artículo y tendrían que depender de un miembro de soporte para realizar estas adiciones.

iStrada nos ha ayudado a ser más eficientes y oportunos cuando se trata de despachar pedidos de concreto.”

– Mandi Yurecko, gerente general de Kost Materials

Recientemente, Kost Materials también ha agregado a su arsenal el rastreo de camiones GPS iStrada de Sysdyne. Con sus plantas y camiones tan dispersos, se estaba volviendo más desafiante para ellos controlar tantas partes móviles y utilizar sus activos lo mejor que podían.

“Las funciones de geocercas y estado automático han ayudado a reducir las conversaciones de radio y los constantes intercambios entre los conductores y el despacho. ConcreteGO e iStrada definitivamente han ayudado a optimizar nuestros procesos de envío y GPS.”

– Mandi Yurecko, gerente general de Kost Materials

Kost Materials destacó su agradecimiento por los miembros del equipo de ventas, soporte y tecnología de Sysdyne: cada vez que necesitan algo, están allí para ayudar y ofrecer soluciones. La capacidad de obtener ayuda casi instantáneamente está más allá de las palabras. Con su programa anterior, tomaría horas llegar al soporte y era un juego de espera constante.

“¡Sysdyne siempre se apresura a reconocer nuestras necesidades y nos asegura que hay alguien!”

– Mandi Yurecko, gerente general de Kost Materials

Kost Materials se da cuenta de que se están produciendo cambios en la industria en lo que respecta a la tecnología, y aprecia ver a Sysdyne moverse con ella y agregar funciones.

Sysdyne Technologies es una innovadora empresa de desarrollo de software con sede en Stamford, CT. La compañía ha estado transformando la industria del concreto premezclado durante más de 40 años mediante el diseño y la comercialización de una nueva tecnología innovadora de gestión de lotes, despacho y entrega basada en la nube y ofreciendo el mejor servicio al cliente para permitir que los clientes trabajen de manera más eficiente, más rentable y para facilitar su trabajo.

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Sysdyne is the only fully interoperable cloud-native software platform purpose built for ready-mix concrete operations; from sales, to production, to delivery management, billing and analytics (BI). Sysdyne’s innovative cloud batch, cloud dispatch, delivery tracking, paperless ticketing, and customer collaboration applications help concrete producers run more efficiently and profitably. Sysdyne is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, with full product suite US based support servicing customers around the world.

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