Soilbuild with Glodon Cubicost 5D BIM: Digitalising QTO in Construction

In the ever-evolving landscape of construction, companies like Soilbuild Construction Group Ltd continually seek innovative solutions to maintain competitiveness and deliver excellence. With a rich history of successful projects, Soilbuild encountered unique challenges during their 'Proposed 4-Storey Warehouse with Mezzanine and Industrial Canteen' project at Greenwich Drive. This endeavour faced a myriad of design variations, changes, and tight timelines, both within the project and the company itself, where reliance on traditional methods persisted.

Unveiling The Challenges

Soilbuild's project presented intricate hurdles, including the need for rapid quantification within short timeframes, coping with multiple design variations, navigating irregular floor plans, and a notable absence of digital solutions within the company. Traditional methodologies prevailed, and resistance to change impeded progress. Moreover, standardisation and confidence in the digital take-off process remained elusive.

• Managing numerous design variations and frequent changes in project items.
• Juggling a tight timeline for generating quantities and costs between each addendum, often within just one week.
• Dealing with irregular floor plans and complex floor-to-floor designs.
• Navigating the intricacies of double-volume finishes and spatial interactions within the project.

Company-Wide Challenges

• Over-reliance on the B***BEAM 2D take-off method, which proved inefficient for the project's complexity.
• A lack of digital solution support within the company, coupled with resistance to exploring new solutions like Glodon.
• Quantity Surveyors expressing scepticism due to a perceived lack of standards and conventions when constructing a Quantity Take-Off (QTO) model.
• The need for additional time and practice to build confidence in using Glodon for take-offs hinders the transition from manual methods.

Unlocking Key Features

Realising Benefits

• Accelerated QTO Process:
  By leveraging auto-calculations powered by Glodon Cubicost’s embedded calculation rules, Soilbuild expedited the quantity take-off process. This enhancement enabled Quantity Surveyors to allocate more time to high-value tasks, thereby enhancing measurement accuracy.
  
  
• Streamlined Administrative Work:
  Soilbuild significantly reduced administrative work procedures, concentrating more on core project tasks as they no longer needed to invest time in setting up custom measurement tools in Excel and linking them to the Bill of Quantities.
  
  
• Enhanced 3D Visualisation:
  Soilbuild's ability to measure and visualise the project in 3D played a pivotal role in early detection and resolution of construction clashes and errors, contributing significantly to the project's overall success.

Seamless Implementation Journey with Glodon

Soilbuild's transition to Glodon Cubicost Solutions was marked by a commitment to full team involvement from the outset. The entire team was motivated to actively engage with the software and attend the training sessions generously provided by Glodon.

Frequent and open communication channels with the Glodon support team ensured a smooth initiation process, instrumental in facilitating successful software implementation.

Customer Testimony

Soilbuild's positive experience with the Glodon Customer Success team underscores the transformative potential of embracing technology like Glodon Cubicost Solutions. Their journey reflects the advantages of innovative technology in increasing efficiency, precision, and project timelines, positioning Soilbuild as a pioneer in the construction industry.

About Soilbuild Construction Group Ltd

Established in 1976, Soilbuild Construction Group Ltd boasts over 40 years of success, offering a full range of real estate services. Their portfolio includes award-winning residential and commercial properties such as Solaris at One North, Assisi Hospice, Montebleu Condominiums, and Aperia Mall, showcasing their expertise and commitment to excellence. Soilbuild's expansion into precast and prefabrication further solidifies their standing as a leader in the construction industry, shaping the future of construction with innovation and vision.