National road 4 set to be completed 22 weeks ahead of schedule

Our customer Destia’s project National road 4 project started in 2018 and will be completed by 2023, the customer of the project is Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency.

National Road 4 is improved between Kirri, Jyväskylä and Vehniä, Laukaa. Between Kirri and Makkarajoki river, the road runs in a new terrain corridor and between Makkarajoki river and the Vehniä multilevel interchange the motorway is in the current terrain corridor.

National Road 4 is constructed as a 2+2 road with a central barrier. In addition to the motorway, a parallel road is constructed for the entire section. (Destia.fi)

The work between Kirri and Tikkakoski has already crossed the halfway point. The biggest project of this summer is laying asphalt on different parts of the road. During the summer one third of this project has been completed.

According to project manager Jarmo Niskanen from the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency the construction of this road has gone well and progressed faster than planned. (Yle 19.7.2021.)

The road is set to open by 2023, but according to the project manager the road will be in use earlier.

“We are ahead of schedule, the new road will be open to traffic in June of 2022” Niskanen states.

According to Niskanen the contributing factors for this development have been great resources and contractors. One major reason has also been the modernization of design and construction.

Project plans have been created using 3D-models, which have been beneficial in furthering construction and following its development and execution according to plans even down to the millimetre.

“With model-based design we’ve saved about 22 weeks so around six months of loose ends have been cut which is also showing on the construction side as better efficiency” Niskanen says.

Read the original article from YLE here (in Finnish)

Infrakit helps to improve quality control for infra owners

In our previous blog we talked about streamlining infra owner’s project management. To help answer the rising demand for digitalization and sustainability in the infrastructure sector, Infrakit provides a cloud platform to help you manage your projects efficiently.

In this blog we’ll discuss quality control improvements in infra projects.

Built correctly from the start with automatic quality documentation

Infrakit ensures that all project parties can work efficiently without wasting resources with the bonus of documentation being completed simultaneously.

Because of our continuous documentation for progress, quality control and handover materials, you can easily stay on top of what’s being done at the worksite and make sure everyone works with the correct information from the start. This helps avoid unnecessary reworks which saves time and costs.

Project Manager Kadi Tuum from the Estonian Transport Administration said “We had problems with the quality of the lower asphalt surface. I asked the site engineer to register all the places in Infrakit with a picture, where the lower asphalt pavement had defects. After a few years when the top asphalt might have defects, it’s easy for me to inspect the site using Infrakit Field app to disassemble the situation that was at this particular location.”

Read the rest of her interview here.

“All plans and real-time quality assignments are handled through Infrakit. This is important for the owner of the project, who wants quality recognition to take place immediately during the work and not with the traditional way of delay. Without Infrakit, quality designation would not only be delayed, but it would also require more work: quality reports and their storage in a project bank. Now there is no need for it, but all quality measurements and as-built measurements are displayed in real time when the points are taken.”

Sami Laakso, Project Manager, Kreate on case Klaukkala Bypass

Overall quality improvement

With the platform construction’s overall quality is improved by real-time monitoring. Real-time view of the project enables you to fix errors and make quick changes, when necessary. This saves time and helps you stay within the schedule.

“From my point of view as the Quality Manager, Infrakit makes monitoring the project in the field so much easier. There is no need to travel 35 kilometres for every little thing when I can just check it from my PC screen at the office. I am not tied to a time or place. It has been a big relief — I can see in real-time how the project is progressing”.

Jussi Laamanen, Quality Manager YIT on case E18 Hamina – Vaalimaa

Streamlined infra project management for project owners

Growing pressure for sustainability and digitalization in the infrastructure sector is raising questions for infra owners. How to control high risk projects from delivery failures, keep the schedule, stay within the budget while maintaining great quality in a public procurement environment?

Infrakit offers a centralized cloud platform for infra owners to streamline their project management.

Real-time situational awareness and progress reporting

Infrakit enables a real-time map view of the project’s progress and status in all project phases. This makes sure that the project is completed as planned, with documentation being created simultaneously. This enables you to build with less errors, reworking and claims.

Kadi Tuum, Project Manager from Estonian Transport Administration says that “from the owner’s point of view, it is very convenient to be able to record the problems that have arisen on the map with the route during the whole construction period. This makes it much easier to identify the causes of defects and resolve disputes during the warranty period. “

Read her interview here.

Shorter project delivery time with savings in total project costs

Because all project parties have access to the same information from designs to any changes of plans at the same time, projects can move forward faster without the need to send information around. This leads to savings in total project costs. All of this is possible while increasing the quality of the project.

Infrakit’s wide variety of integration partners gives you the change to choose freely which software and equipment you prefer to use.

Infrakit provides real-time progress data of infra projects for contractors

In our previous benefits blog we told you about the cost savings and heavy machinery efficiency improvements that Infrakit enables. Infrakit ensures that all project parties are working with the latest plans and schedule to avoid waste of resources and expensive errors, while improving efficiency at the worksite.

In this blog we’ll talk about real-time map view of the project status and progress.

As planned and as built

Infrakit enables easier coordination of plans and quality assurance, which leads to high quality end products that are ready and suitable for digital construction. As built aggregation enables progress and quality monitoring.

“Infrakit is used as a project bank in the project – all plans and real-time quality assignments are handled through Infrakit. This is important for the owner of the project, who wants quality recognition to take place immediately during the work and not with the traditional way of delay. Without Infrakit, quality designation would not only be delayed, but it would also require more work: quality reports and their storage in a project bank. Now there is no need for it, but all quality measurements and as-built measurements are displayed in real time when the points are taken.

At the same time, quality data can be combined with the location, ie material certificates, culverts, etc. are documented. It is possible to look at what quality measurements can be found in each case.”

Sami Laakso, Project Manager, Kreate on case Klaukkala Bypass

Real-time status and progress information

Real time situational awareness and project progress status can be found in the platform with different devices like smartphones and tablets which are easy to use on site. Project progress monitoring can be done with the help of surveying and machine control log points, photos, orthophotos and drone views.

“HSY can view photographs and completed pipeline networks through Infrakit. Photos provide valuable information on how construction is progressing. Infrakit’s orthophotos have been praised, as they provide an up-to-date situational image. During the implementation stage, supervisors can also view the photos and situational images in Infrakit on site, on their tablets.”

Tomi Mäkelä, Head Surveyor on case: Jokeri Light Rail

Infrakit Enables Cost Savings and Better Machine Efficiency for Contractors in Infra Projects

In our previous blog we talked about providing overall control over projects. Contactors need access to all project information to fulfil the requirements of project owners, which is where Infrakit can help. Infrakit transforms your projects into more controlled processes enabling a more harmonized way of working.

In this article we’ll dive into how contractors can achieve cost savings and better efficiency through Infrakit.

A common issue for contractors is staying within the budget and schedule, while fulfilling the project owner’s requirements. Infrakit ensures that all project parties are working with the latest plans and schedule to avoid waste of resources and expensive errors, while enabling you to invoice for all additional work.

Infrakit offers cost savings in the total project costs

Because of the continuous documentation for project progress, quality control and handover materials, you can easily keep track of what’s being done at your worksite and make sure that your subcontractors work efficiently. This ensures that they do the right things, keep the planned schedule and quality without overcharging you.

Machine usage data and truck haul monitoring, together with volume and schedule tracking, can boost jobsite and heavy machinery efficiency from 50% up to 90%.

“We wanted to have all the machine control in one place. The same applied to photos, models and the updating of new versions. Before, we used several programs with different portals. This meant that we had to post models several times. On Infrakit they are collected. In a turnkey contract like this, there are many models and updates. Instead of going through five different portals, it now sticks with one. Overall, this provides much more efficient machine control.”

Eirik Frimannslund on case: PEAB building E6 Moelvkrysset (in English)

Infrakit Enables Efficient Infra Project Management for Contractors

Infrakit offers a centralized cloud platform for contractors to have control over all infra construction phases easily and efficiently. Common problems for project managers are fulfilling owner’s project requirements concerning time, quality and budget. Contractors need access to all project information to fulfil the requirements.

Infrakit gives you complete control over all project phase

Infrakit transforms your projects into more controlled processes enabling a more harmonized way of working. This lets you build according to requirements with less errors, reworking and claims with the bonus of having the handover documentation available as soon as the project is finished.

All of this also applies to possible subcontractors working on your projects.

By connecting people, data and machines, Infrakit ensures that all parties are working to avoid wasted resources and
expensive errors with the latest plans and schedule. Because of our wide selection of integration partners, Infrakit can be
used independently from any equipment and software brands.

“It is very easy to distribute rights in Infrakit. Easy to manage and keep track of what both project managers and the guys in the field do. We received direct and personal training from Infrakit, and everyone knows exactly what to do.” Henrik Bertelsson on case Vestre Vei.

Handover phase is made stress-free because all the construction information can already be found in Infrakit

According to Janne Neste and Jenna Karppanen from the Streets of Kallvik case the ease of communication that comes through using Infrakit is one of the main benefits.

“Particularly when handover time approaches, Infrakit will greatly lighten the workload for all parties because all the material is in one place, and everyone has the same up-to-date information. This is especially true for large projects like this one. Without Infrakit, everyone would be faced with huge piles of paper and other material. The fact that everything is stored in one place and documents can be searched for using different codes makes the work more efficient.”

Stay tuned for the next part in our benefits series.

Read about our benefits for all infra project participants here.