MAXIMIZING EFFICIENCY
Wates utilizes Buildots for enhanced project control on 207,000 sq ft office build in Bristol
In 2023, Wates Construction deployed Buildots on a new 207,000 sq ft office building in Bristol. This innovative partnership is setting new standards for project control and efficiency in the construction industry.
Watch the video to hear Gareth Handley, Operations Director, and Simon Duck, Senior Planner, discuss the transformative benefits of Buildots technology on their latest project.
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Wates Construction, the largest division of the Wates Group, is dedicated to creating a sustainable built environment. With expertise spanning various sectors such as education, residential, healthcare, commercial, and emergency services, Wates Construction collaborates closely with partners to achieve innovative and efficient project outcomes.
Currently, Wates Construction is leveraging Buildots technology on a 207,000 sq ft high-spec office building in Bristol. This collaboration highlights their commitment to integrating advanced technologies to enhance project control, collaboration, and efficiency.
Key Outcomes
- Improved visibility and project control: Timely monitoring and tracking enabled precise control and informed decisions, keeping the project on track.
- Enhanced collaboration with trades: Accurate, up-to-date data improved stakeholder coordination, reducing misunderstandings and streamlining workflows.
- Proactive mitigation against delay risk: Buildots allowed Wates to foresee and address potential delays proactively, minimizing disruptions and maintaining the timeline.
- Reduced Rework and Return Visits: Precise error tracking enabled prompt issue resolution, preventing costly rework and time-consuming return visits.
- Automation of previously manual processes: Automation increased efficiency and accuracy, freeing up the project team to focus on critical tasks.
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