The paperless construction site - further towards digital construction processing

Digital work for everyone

KIBAG is a pioneer in the implementation of digital projects. "Since we had already digitized all relevant workflows in our office, it was only logical to also digitize the last step up to the construction site. In other words, to implement BIM2Field and make it available up to the foreman," explains Manuel Weyermann, Project Manager Digitalization at KIBAG Bauleistungen. Thus, the project of a digital site office was created.

In the site office, a central component of every construction site, the planning and execution documents are available in paper form for all parties involved. However, the work steps on paper cannot be processed and confirmed automatically, no 3D models can be displayed and the immediate feedback interface to the planning department is missing. KiBAG wants to solve exactly this challenge together with Panasonic Business. The aim is to have all information and workflows digitally available on the construction site and to digitally view and process steps such as execution details, work instructions, orders, delivery documents, logistics processes, or reporting directly on site on the construction area.

The BIM site office solution developed in the pilot project consists of a Panasonic TOUGHBOOK G2 tablet with docking station and a high-resolution 4K, 49" Panasonic Pro Display of the SQ1 series with built-in Cynap Pure Wireless Presentation System. A 4G Wi-Fi router with outdoor antenna ensures stable network connections.All together housed in a small construction container, which

can then be flexibly set up on variousconstruction sites. "The format is ideal for different construction projects and phases," says Mario Sülz.

Advantages of the digital site office

So far, the foremen on the construction sites at KIBAG have worked with paper plans from the office. Changes had to be initiated via the office, digitally entered and then printed out and delivered for the construction site. In the future, there will be timely updates and two-way communication, which is particularly helpful if the reality on the construction site deviates from the planning specifications. "The fact that we are always up to date during construction is the biggest advantage," says Manuel Weyermann. "This saves valuable execution time and minimizes errors. And we get immediate feedback from our construction sites if it gets stuck somewhere."

TOUGHBOOK for the harsh conditions on construction sites

The KIBAG construction site managers appreciate the new digital site office concept and its equipment. "We are very satisfied with the Panasonic TOUGHBOOK devices. They are easy to hold in the hand and are robustly built for use on the construction site. What I really like is the long battery life, which lasts a full shift.The touch display of the TOUGHBOOK G2 is easy to read in bright sunlight and can also be operated with work gloves. The Toughbook can easily withstand rain, dust, cold or heat. The entire Panasonic solution is simple and intuitive to use," says Renó Meinel, foreman at KIBAG.