Southbase Construction is a leading construction company in New Zealand. Their projects span government, education, healthcare, and primary industries. Sadique Anam, BIM Manager at Preformance, plays a critical role in applying and optimizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes at the 10,000 m² Mason Clinic project. With a growing number of large-scale projects, including hospitals, offices and data centers, Southbase sought to streamline their construction processes and improve accountability with a digital solution. OpenSpace proved to be the perfect fit, offering both ease of use and robust support, which made it an integral tool for the success of projects like the Mason Clinic Forensic Mental Health Facility.
The challenge
The Mason Clinic project required comprehensive visual as-built models, asset data and physical asset stickers in place as part of the project deliverables. The client requested this information for their facility and asset management system. Without a proper tracking and accountability system in place, the team previously relied on manually capturing pictures and creating reports with them, a process that lacked efficiency and transparency.
The solution
Southbase Group chose OpenSpace after an in-depth evaluation. OpenSpace stood out for its phenomenal support and ease of use, which allowed not just BIM Managers but also on-site teams and subcontractors to use the platform confidently. The BIM Compare tool, in particular, played a crucial role in identifying clashes, managing design issues and ensuring that late design changes were incorporated before installation. During the implementation, OpenSpace became an essential part of their workflow, not only helping the team to capture visual as-builts but also holding subcontractors accountable and ensuring the build aligned with the design. Regular use of OpenSpace for progress tracking, discrepancy identification, and issue resolution allowed for smoother coordination among all teams involved.
OpenSpace has been a game changer onsite, streamlining the ability of construction teams and sub-contractors to deliver and confirm the quality of their work. The result is better construction and that is very satisfying.
The results
Since implementing OpenSpace, the team has seen significant improvements in accountability, coordination, and time savings. The BIM Compare tool enabled the team to resolve potential issues before they escalated, reducing the need for costly rework.
On the Mason Clinic project, the use of OpenSpace contributed to a 20% overall reduction in Quality Assessment time. This time saving has been made across the whole construction management and sub-contractor team, of more than 20 people. Everybody on the project has found time savings and value from the easy-to-use mobile tools.
The capture and reporting of Asset Management data requires significant effort and is critical to ensure the accurate handover of services elements into facilities management. At Mason Clinic there are more than 5,000 assets to be captured and reported. The previous approach was manual and could take weeks of effort to complete accurately. With OpenSpace 90% of this effort has been automated with the ability to reconcile, check and report on assets with ease.
Using OpenSpace has also proven to be invaluable in reducing destructive investigations and resolving sequencing issues that could have delayed the Mason Clinic project.
Preformance Building Technologies is a leader in using digital solutions to transform the construction sector for good. Preformance has partnered with OpenSpace to improve project outcomes, saving on materials, time, and program costs while improving quality.
90% reduction in Asset Reporting effort
20% overall reduction
Invaluable in reducing
The future
Southbase Construction and Preformance is committed to integrating OpenSpace into all future projects that require deliverables, enhancing the company’s digital maturity. They plan to continue using OpenSpace to improve communication between teams and optimize their construction workflows. Moving forward, Sadique looks forward to OpenSpace further developing integrations with tools like Revit and enhancing two-way sync with Revizto. These features will continue to support Southbase in achieving their KPIs and maximizing their return on investment by streamlining processes and improving project outcomes.
