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“The use of the Matrak API is key for us to report back to the developer, as well as increase the transparency that exists with our facade supplier - SRG. It just makes the project run more smoothly across the supply chain.”
The Problem
During the construction of Wesley Place,Lendlease was using a 3D BIM model totrack the progress of the facadeinstallation. This gave way to the following challenges:
- The data was disconnected from thecompanies involved in the supplychain, requiring manual updatesand reporting from manufacturers,suppliers, logistics and installers.
- This created a potential risk,particularly with shipping delaysin China. Lendlease needed livevisibility of products on the criticalpath.
For Lendlease, the biggest challenge wasthat the 3D BIM model simply did notprovide enough information and real-timeupdates on the overall project status. Not only did this increase potential risks as the project progressed, but it created a general lack of transparency across all touchpoints and between sub-contractors.
The Solution
Lendlease required a single source of truthto maintain understanding of the project’sstatus as it progressed:
- It had to be simple to execute
- Not require technical resources from theLendlease team
- Be set up in a timely manner that waswithin budget
SRG Global, the facade supplier for thisproject, recommended Matrak as a solutionto Lendlease’s challenges. Having utilised material tracking
technology on over 15 projects in 2021 so far, SRG Global used Matrak to connect their fabrication facility in Shanghai with their logistic partners and installers in Australia.
This allowed them to stay across detailed information about the supply chain and ensure everything is running to schedule. SRG Global knew first-hand how easy it was to update granular material status in the Matrak platform. As panels were being installed, the SRG site team and installers from Complex Facades simply updated the status in real-time through the Matrak mobile app.
Through Matrak’s seamless API integration, real-time data could be fed from the supply chain to the 3D BIM model that Lendlease was using.
- Total transparency across the supplychain, reducing risks like unforeseendelays
- Enabled better communication betweenall stakeholders
- Ensured Wesley Place would becompleted on time
The Result
In addition to visibility across the trackingof facades for Lendlease, overall site qualitywas greatly improved by the real-time dataprovided from Matrak’s API integration intoLendlease’s 3D BIM Model.
At present, Lendlease has used Matrak to track approximately 4200 materials and counting. Upholding their reputation as thought-
leaders in the construction industry, Lendlease continues to push the boundaries by implementing a 5D BIM model on this project.
With the help of Matrak, Lendlease can analyse valuable data being fed from the global supply chain, all the way through to the BIM model, in partnership with their BIM tooling providers.
Currently, Lendlease is exploring how to use materials tracking and the Matrak API on future projects.
