Envision is a SaaS (Software as a Service) construction management tool that reduces project administration effort and costs and radically improves field productivity. Built upon the principles of Agile and Lean Construction, Envision represents a new and more efficient way to work.
2. Why Agile and Lean
for Construction
Projects
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3. The State of Construction
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4. The State of Construction
Manufacturing Construction
Waste
Value Added
26% Waste
10%
57%
12% Support
33%
62%
Support
Value Added
Waste
Support Activity
Value Added
Source: Construction Industry Institute
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5. Agile Methods
Agile is an umbrella term for a set of
values, principles and practices.
Increase Management!
Practices!
Value Technical! Social/Team!
Practices! Practices!
Reduce Values &!
Risk Principles!
Manage Complexity
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6. Lean Construction
Lean Construction is an adaption of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices
to the design and execution of construction projects. The principles of Lean
Construction are focused on maximising value whilst eliminating waste.
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Shortest Lead Time – Best Quality – Lower Cost!
Best Safety – High Morale!
Through shortening the production flow by eliminating waste!
Just-In-Time! Quality!
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Continuous Flow! Error Proofing!
! Continuous !
Pull Systems! Improvement! Quality Control!
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Integrated Waste ! Root Cause
Logistics! Reduction! Analysis!
Standardised Processes!
Visual Management!
Philosophy!
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7. Envision.
Envision is a web-based construction management and execution tool that
has been purpose built to optimise project outcomes by improving field
productivity. Envision is built upon the principles of Agile and Lean
Construction. Smart Browser
Tablet
Phone
Project Executive Project
Dashboard Summary Reporting
Photo
Libraries
Document
Integration
Material
Management
Envision.
Custom
Time Schedule 4D Model
Management Updates Animation
Work Kanban Quality
Packages Board Management
Event
Correspondence Notifications
Management
Features
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ERP Schedule
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8. Mobility
Envision supports the use of smartphone’s and tablet devices for viewing and
collecting field data. Using these devices with Envision allows the realtime
collection of field data relating to progress, events and time tracking.
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9. Weekly Work Plan
6 week look ahead
Should Do
Master Schedule
Master schedule updated with
actuals from Envision Can Do
Will Do
Weekly work plan is a commitment from
the team on what they will do.
% of Plan Completed is tracked.
Work that should be done
that isn’t ready is identified
constraints removed and made
ready for release to weekly
work plan
Work completed each week is
used for evidence based planning
in future weekly work plans
BLOCKED work in progress that
needs to be resolved to be completed
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10. Event Management
Envision allows field personnel to log events of any type directly from a
smartphone. Field personnel can capture information such as photographs,
videos, voice recordings and text comments using the Envision smartphone
app. Save time and instantly share conversations and photo’s all in one place.
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11. Notices and Correspondence
Envision provides the ability to create documents from configurable
templates, such as delay notices, inspection requests, non-conformance
reports or any other contractual documents. These documents are tracked to
ensure they are closed within contractual time periods.
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12. Project Log
The project log provides a social and engaging log of all project activity in
real-time.
From the data collected in Envision (Activity / Event Status, Time Tracked,
Comments and Photo’s) a daily log report provides full visibility of daily site
progress.
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13. Time Tracking
Envision makes capturing time simple and fast. Time can be tracked against
Activities or Events. Using the GoodData Business Intelligence platform
with Envision provides powerful productivity analysis.
Consolidated time can be exported to enterprise systems for cost accounting
and invoicing.
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14. Business Intelligence Reporting
Envision uses the GoodData Business Intelligence platform to allow project
administrators to build completely customised reports on demand.
Dashboard reports provide big visible indicators of project health and status
to the team.
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15. Benefits
Envision provides a significant opportunity for financial savings and
reducing project risks.
Owners & Executives &
EPC Contractors Project Management
• Reduce total installed cost • Increase project controls
• Improve safety and reporting reliability
• Increase transparency • Decrease project risks
• Minimise delays • Reduce overhead costs
• Facilitate coordination of • Optimise field productivity
subcontractors • Maximise profits
Construction Field
Management Supervisors
• Simplify project controls • Improve work package
and reporting management
• Improve coordination of field • Minimise desk time and
resources and equipment increase field time
• Provide real-time activity • Simplify time recording
and event tracking and schedule updates
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16. Testimonials
If you would like to talk with people that
have used Envision we can provide
reference contact details on request.
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