Spring Valley Construction: Streamlining Operations with Outbuild
Trevor Baggett, the Construction Technology Manager at Spring Valley Construction Company (SVCC), has seen a remarkable transformation in project scheduling and coordination since integrating Outbuild into their operations. Trevor's role involves managing the technology stack, updating SOPs, and researching new software to enhance the company's performance.
Before adopting Outbuild, SVCC struggled with a disjointed scheduling system. They had to save a new file for every update, leading to confusion and inefficiency when trying to retrieve an old schedule from the server. This fragmented approach often resulted in wasted time and potential errors.
The turning point came when SVCC transitioned to Outbuild.
The implementation process was seamless, thanks to Outbuild's excellent support team. The trainings were all scheduled upfront and gave us a clear path to success, recalls Trevor.
One of the standout features for Trevor is Outbuild's lookahead tool for field teams.
This tool has enhanced collaboration and project performance by providing real-time updates directly from the master schedule. Gone are the days of juggling Excel sheets for schedules; now, everything SVCC needs is integrated into one easy-to-use platform.
Outbuild has also significantly reduced the time spent on schedule meetings.
According to Trevor, this efficiency gain allows more time to be allocated toward completing projects on time and within budget—a crucial factor in enhancing overall satisfaction among team members.
By implementing Outbuild, SVCC could eliminate their outdated scheduling platform that lacked modern updates and support. The integration of three-week lookaheads into Outbuild also made using Excel obsolete for that function in the field. Although some whiteboards are still used for pull-planning, Trevor envisions further integrating Outbuild into this process to foster better-connected teams.
Overall, choosing Outbuild was a game-changer for Spring Valley Construction Company. It not only streamlined their operations but also elevated project coordination and execution across all levels of their organization.
When we embarked on our search for a scheduling platform, we faced some initial challenges. As an Apple-only company, we needed a solution that was OS-agnostic. That's when we discovered Outbuild. From the very first demo call, it was clear they were a leading contender. Plus, their lookahead tool for our field teams was an exciting bonus, offering a fantastic way to move beyond Excel!
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