Baxall Transforms Construction Management with Oculo

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Introduction

Baxall, a renowned construction company, has been delivering high-quality projects across diverse sectors for 60 years. Committed to maintaining its leadership and meeting the evolving needs of its clients, Baxall recently signed a 3-year partnership with Oculo. This strategic move reflects Baxall's dedication to leveraging innovative technologies to streamline construction processes, improve collaboration, and  advance trust with their  clients.

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Innovation

Baxall is more than just a company of builders; they are leaders in construction innovation, always seeking new approaches. They sought an innovative solution for accurate progress tracking, comprehensive compliance documentation, and seamless communication across project teams and stakeholders. Additionally, they aimed to enhance their collaborative culture and strengthen their commitment to partnering with clients and the supply chain. By aligning values, sharing best practices, and pursuing mutual goals, they aim to achieve tangible and positive results for clients. 

Teamwork is built on trust; our belief in effective collaboration and working together as one is woven into the fabric of everything we do at Baxall.

Malcolm Clarke

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The Solution

To address these challenges, Baxall integrated Oculo into its construction management operations, leveraging its visual project progress tracking and automated data capture capabilities. This streamlined approach facilitated accurate documentation of milestones, improved compliance, and enhanced collaboration across Baxall's  team, project teams, and clients.

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The Implementation

Baxall began its digital transformation by trialling Oculo on a single site, at IQRA Primary School, London, which led to immediate positive feedback from the team.

The team loved it immediately.
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Matthew
Technical Manager

Following this success, Baxall swiftly built a business case leading to a rapid rollout of Oculo across all projects. Comprehensive training programmes and support ensured a smooth adoption.

For us, it's not just a one-year commitment; it's a 3-year sign-up, which helps us understand where the product is going. The Baxall team is more invested for the future. We are impressed because even though we've had it for a short while, new features have already been added.

Matthew
Technical Manager

Now, Baxall has integrated Oculo into six projects, with plans to expand its use further, underscoring the company's commitment to ongoing digital transformation, innovation and collaboration..

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Joe Campbell's Perspective

Joe Campbell, Senior Site Manager, emphasised the importance of integrating Oculo with the BIM model to see what is happening next. This integration is crucial for compliance, as it allows for real-time monitoring of project progress. This ensures that Baxall manages responsibility for all design and build aspects of the project. 

The notice of progress is really good, and showing this to people has been really beneficial.

Joe Campbell
Senior Site Manager

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Time Savings and Claims Management

Oculo’s visual project tracking has revolutionised Baxall's approach to managing delays and claims:

• Accurate Records: The visual documentation provided by Oculo has allowed Baxall to present concrete evidence to enhance trust and collaborate with clients.
• Streamlined Communication: By offering an easy way to review progress remotely, Oculo has minimised on-site visits and manual photo collection, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions promptly.
• Preventative Measures: Oculo’s visual data has empowered Baxall's teams to preemptively identify potential issues, reducing delays by catching complications early on.

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What I like is that very simply we can copy that report into the system, making it easier to capture inspections.

Chris Thompsett

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The Results

• Enhanced Compliance and Safety: Oculo's visual documentation has improved Baxall's adherence to regulatory standards and its ability to identify safety concerns promptly.
• Improved Efficiency: Automation of data capture and progress tracking has reduced manual efforts and optimised resource allocation across projects.
• Increased Transparency and Trust: Oculo's visual tracking has increased transparency and accountability, allowing Baxall to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Future-Ready Operations: By embracing Oculo, Baxall has positioned itself to adapt to industry trends and evolving client needs.

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It's easy  to use and intuitive. That is what I like most about Oculo, that it picks up things on the drawing. The photo has some context now.

Barbara Holding

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Conclusion

Baxall's integration of Oculo has transformed its construction management processes, achieving greater efficiency, compliance, and client satisfaction. This partnership has allowed Baxall to continue expanding its operations, integrating Oculo into six projects so far, with more on the way. This success ensures Baxall's continued leadership and innovation in the construction industry, delivering exceptional results across its diverse portfolio of projects.