Case Studies

texts or various document sharing applications. Boyle and the JE Dunn team use Trimble ProjectSight to capture, manage, track and send all project documentation for the Trimble Phase 2 project, including submittals, RFIs, drawings and models, scope changes, ASIs (Architect's Supplemental Instructions), CCDs (Construction Completion Documents) and any additional project documentation. Boyle explains there have already been more than 450 submittals on the Trimble Phase 2 project, each tracked with Trimble ProjectSight. She anticipates another 100 or more being added over the next several months of the project. These include action and information submittals, which require the preparation, review and approval of drawings. "We're able to send updated drawings through Trimble ProjectSight and link change orders directly to drawings, which is a super helpful best practice because it gives all subs and trades the option to look at things in real-time," said Boyle. "If you're in the field and a response to an RFI comes in, you can go reference that information directly from your iPad and there's basically no stop in work because it's all right there. Or if you need to sort out why a change was made, it's all in the records in the Trimble ProjectSight application." Real-time information sharing drives productivity Boyle explains that very recently on the Trimble Westminster Phase 2 build, an electrical contractor was onsite and sent an RFI through Trimble ProjectSight, requesting more information about several light fixtures. They had identified a potential conflict with the mechanical ductwork and needed clarification and direction to resolve the issue ASAP. Boyle was alerted immediately with a notification when the electrical contractor raised the issue through Trimble ProjectSight. Notifications can be pre-configured to be sent anytime a document is opened, a question is raised, or an assignment is made. Boyle explains that she happened to be sitting with the project architect at the time and was able to communicate the question and respond to the contractor within about five minutes. "The ability to respond very quickly is definitely valuable," said Boyle. "In this industry, it's important to work in real-time and be as collaborative as possible. Trimble ProjectSight gives us the ability to effectively manage change orders and drawings and to track RFIs every step of the way. This greatly improves our relationships with trade partners and keep communications lines open." TRANSFORMING THE WAY THE WORLD WORKS

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