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Jacobs Civil Implements Intellect’s Construction Management System

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Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration
Applicable Industries	Construction & Infrastructure
Use Cases	Construction Management
Services	System Integration
Challenge	Jacobs Civil was tasked with managing the construction of a billion-dollar regional wastewater treatment plant for King County, Washington. The construction management system they initially used for the project was not up to the task. It hindered productivity and required constant management intervention. The system did not offer any way to automate the processes dictated by the contract, and there were limited means to establish accountability. As a result, Jacobs management began looking for a better solution. Read More
About Customer	Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of professional technical services. With annual revenues exceeding $8 billion, Jacobs offers full-spectrum support to industrial, commercial, and government clients across multiple markets. Services include scientific and specialty consulting as well as all aspects of engineering and construction, and operations & maintenance. In this case, Jacobs Civil, a division of Jacobs Engineering Group, was managing the construction of a billion-dollar regional wastewater treatment plant for King County, Washington. Read More
Solution	Jacobs Civil chose Intellect’s construction management system as the solution to their problem. The system offered complete customization that precisely fulfilled the work requirements and approval processes of King County’s unique contract. It also provided powerful, flexible workflow driven by Jacobs and King County business rules. The system was implemented rapidly and seamlessly, with training and deployment also provided. Intellect also offered responsive, conscientious, and professional service, which was a key factor in Jacobs Civil's decision to choose their system. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Applicable Industries

Construction & Infrastructure

Use Cases

Construction Management

Services

System Integration

Challenge

Jacobs Civil was tasked with managing the construction of a billion-dollar regional wastewater treatment plant for King County, Washington. The construction management system they initially used for the project was not up to the task. It hindered productivity and required constant management intervention. The system did not offer any way to automate the processes dictated by the contract, and there were limited means to establish accountability. As a result, Jacobs management began looking for a better solution.

About Customer

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of professional technical services. With annual revenues exceeding $8 billion, Jacobs offers full-spectrum support to industrial, commercial, and government clients across multiple markets. Services include scientific and specialty consulting as well as all aspects of engineering and construction, and operations & maintenance. In this case, Jacobs Civil, a division of Jacobs Engineering Group, was managing the construction of a billion-dollar regional wastewater treatment plant for King County, Washington.

Solution

Jacobs Civil chose Intellect’s construction management system as the solution to their problem. The system offered complete customization that precisely fulfilled the work requirements and approval processes of King County’s unique contract. It also provided powerful, flexible workflow driven by Jacobs and King County business rules. The system was implemented rapidly and seamlessly, with training and deployment also provided. Intellect also offered responsive, conscientious, and professional service, which was a key factor in Jacobs Civil's decision to choose their system.

Impact #1	Intellect’s system was successfully integrated and deployed into a live, billion-dollar project, already under way.
Impact #2	The system reduces human error, miscommunication, and focuses everyone on the requirements of their roles.
Impact #3	Intellect’s standard prices saved on licenses, and equipped Jacobs to adapt and change their system independently, lowering total cost of ownership.

Impact #1

Intellect’s system was successfully integrated and deployed into a live, billion-dollar project, already under way.

Impact #2

The system reduces human error, miscommunication, and focuses everyone on the requirements of their roles.

Impact #3

Intellect’s standard prices saved on licenses, and equipped Jacobs to adapt and change their system independently, lowering total cost of ownership.

Benefit #1	The system is estimated to save about a quarter million per year in management overhead.

Benefit #1

The system is estimated to save about a quarter million per year in management overhead.

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Jacobs Civil Implements Intellect’s Construction Management System

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