Enhancing Communication and Efficiency for Markley Group
Henry, a Senior Project Manager at the Markley Group, experienced firsthand the transformation that Outbuild brought to his projects. The Markley Group operates multiple co-location Data Centers throughout New England, and as they rapidly expand, clear communication and efficient project management becomes crucial.
Since implementing Outbuild in Q1 2024, Henry has observed remarkable improvements across all six of his ongoing projects. The software's integration with Procore has allowed team members to foresee delays and issues well in advance by seamlessly linking Submittals and RFIs from Procore. This predictive capability helps avoid unforeseen roadblocks that traditionally made on-time project completion challenging.
One standout feature mentioned by Henry is the centralized Lookahead tool, which has streamlined scheduling efforts for field staff.
The ease with which schedules can now be created and updated in real time ensures everyone remains informed, thus significantly reducing miscommunications. This level of coordination has led to improved collaboration among contractors, field staff, and support teams—ultimately minimizing rework and delays.
Transitioning from Microsoft Project to Outbuild was a decision driven by the need for modernized technology that is both user-friendly and connected to their primary construction platform.
Efficiency in operation became a critical consideration. Henry found such features lacking in older software solutions but present abundantly in Outbuild.
The implementation phase of Outbuild was smooth thanks to their outstanding support team. From the outset, Outbuild’s responsiveness stood out immediately with quick demo scheduling and hands-on assistance during the trial run. Post-sign-up, dedicated trainings were organized for Henry's team, supplemented by near-instant online chat support whenever issues arose.
Henry highlights that while every project will encounter issues—adaptability facilitated through timely information sharing—is pivotal. With Outbuild onboarded effectively across his projects at Markley Group, it exemplifies how innovative software solutions can empower teams toward greater efficiency and success in constructing expansive infrastructures like data centers.
I’ve used Outbuild since Q1 2024 and have found it to be one of the most useful day to day tools that I use in construction. Due to the ease of use and coordination with outside parties it has been pivotal.
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