build.works
PLAN
Plan and run all processes related to budgeting, scheduling and resource planning based on the single source of truth - the BIM model!
Target positions:
Estimator, Project Manager, Factory/Site Manager, etc.
Processes covered:
Budgeting and Quotations, Factory Capacity Planning, Project Time Scheduling, Project Resource Requirements Planning, Project Execution Task Planning
PLAN package features
Budgeting
Fast and Dynamic Budgeting with Change Management
Use BIM models and master data as the basis for your flexible and fully customizable structure budgets. Dynamically manage changes to the project geometry or specification through easy change management.
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Fully customizable classification based build-up with options to create a pricelist based or margin based budgets.
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Use predefined PIRs (Purchasing Info Records) and your company specific pricelists for efficient budgeting but still keep the option of making project based adjustments.
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View and analyze budgets in any structure and detail-level - group resources by building, building part, module, element, etc. and understand the costs in depth.
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Dynamic connection to project quantity take-offs and master data - have the budget updated automatically according to the agreed changes in BIM model ormaster data!
Template-based Quotations Ready in Just a Few Clicks
Compile Quotation documents with just a few clicks after completing the offer. Save time by transfer data to your ERP system through our integration solutions.
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Create predefined document formats for quotations with data tags embedded - fill template documents by exporting data from build.works.
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Structure and compile quotations through using customizable classifications to comply with local best practices or the client's requirements.
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Update quotations in just minutes using dynamic project change management capabilities!
Capacity Planning and Scheduling
Capacity Planning for Factory and Other Departments
Generate estimations of the amount of work in projects and book the required capacity in the factory or construction site. Fine tune Factory production and Site Construction to it's full potential and increase revenues.
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Keep a comprehensive overview and manage planned capacities by company or plant - make sure you are fully booked for maximal revenue.
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Customize and use different capacity categories to distinguish various production output of your company.
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Apply different project stages (e.g reservation, contract, in progress, etc.) to your bookings to create clarity about the ongoing and upcoming projects.
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Create capacity bookings based on quantities from project specific BOMs and find a suitable time for execution!
Process Template-based Project Time Schedules
Generate time schedules for projects in mere minutes by applying company specific process templates. Create and define required project WBS structure based on BIM model information with no manual entry needed.
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Use your company specific predefined process templates to generate dynamic schedules by applying them to planned project parts.
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Divide and plan projects in multiple phases or with custom structure and validate execution work task data.
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Add the time dimension to your project BOMs and create planning for your work centers including all required resources.
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Choose between the various supported planning methods and validate your schedule by comparing it with the linked capacity record.
Resource Requirements Planning
Project Resource Planning and Management
Get a detailed overview of the required resources for any project at hand already at an early stage of planning - lean production requires meticulous planning of the supply chain.
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Have access to dynamically updated material requirements lists based on project BOMs and template-based Schedules.
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Validate resource requirements and create a comprehensive input for conducting Purchasing processes efficiently.
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Import product data and specifications from your BIM model parameters and include all relevant information to Project Resources.
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Be on time! - Check and follow procurement deadlines to ensure timely deliveries.
Project Labor and Execution Task Planning
Understanding and foreseeing the labor needs for a project is enhanced by early indicative planning - make sure you have all the workforce needed to complete your project tasks in time.
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Generate project execution work tasks based on resource requirements from project BOMs and necessary deadlines for completion from Schedules.
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Validate planned execution work tasks element by element and make sure everything is covered.
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Plan ahead - keep a clear overview of the labor requirements in your facilities and react rapidly to any discrepancies.
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Let no change in the project definition go unnoticed! - Get reminders and update work tasks as soon as project changes are implemented.