Customer Stories
Chandos taps Hoylu to get Canmore project back on track
est. 1980
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
General contractor
Hoylu Value
Reliable documentation
Improved Planning
Stronger communication
Chandos is one of North America’s most collaborative and innovative commercial builders. They provide construction management, integrated project delivery, design-build, and general contracting services to the Canadian market. Chandos is 100% employee owned and the first and largest B Corp Certified commercial builder in North America.
Introduction
Construction projects are complex and demanding. They typically involve many people and organizations, each with their own goals. They’re subject to a variety of external factors, such as weather, regulations, and market conditions. And they are often high-risk, with the potential for significant financial losses if things go wrong.
Balancing these high stakes calls for the right tool to plan and manage the complexity. Canadian construction company Chandos Construction is no stranger to the high stakes of construction projects. As a leader in construction management, integrated project delivery, design-build, and general contracting, Chandos invests in innovative software to help them improve their efficiency and productivity.
One of the tools that Chandos uses is Hoylu. Hoylu is a cloud-based planning and visualization software that has helped Chandos:
Balancing these high stakes calls for the right tool to plan and manage the complexity. Canadian construction company Chandos Construction is no stranger to the high stakes of construction projects. As a leader in construction management, integrated project delivery, design-build, and general contracting, Chandos invests in innovative software to help them improve their efficiency and productivity.
One of the tools that Chandos uses is Hoylu. Hoylu is a cloud-based planning and visualization software that has helped Chandos:
- Increase efficiency: Chandos saved time and money by streamlining and digitizing their pull planning process.
- Improve accuracy: Chandos improved the accuracy of their pull planning by obtaining real-time data and insights.
- Enable remote collaboration: Chandos can now pull plan remotely, which has been a huge benefit.
Challenge
The Chandos Canmore project, a two-building condo development in Canmore, Alberta, was two months behind schedule and incurring $500 per day in damages. The team was using a paper-based system for pull planning, which was time-consuming and inefficient. Delays, including team transitions, weather, and a complex scope of work, set the team further behind.
When Chandos General Superintendent John Kyle realized that the project was falling behind schedule, he brought in Hoylu. Within three weeks of using Hoylu, the team was able to regain two months on the schedule by reorganizing, sitting down with trades, and effectively pull planning.
When Chandos General Superintendent John Kyle realized that the project was falling behind schedule, he brought in Hoylu. Within three weeks of using Hoylu, the team was able to regain two months on the schedule by reorganizing, sitting down with trades, and effectively pull planning.
“It was a huge amount of detail and to phase it correctly to be the most efficient, we really had to work out a lot of details. The collaboration that Hoylu offers really allows us to maximize the flow of work, maximize production from every trade, and get back on track. The end result is a clear road map that everyone can look at, agree to, and be accountable.”
John Kyle
General superintendent, Chandos
Solution
Here are some of the ways that Hoylu makes it easier for Chandos to manage their projects:
- Better tracking of plan changes: Hoylu provides a central location where all project plans are stored. This makes it easy for everyone involved in the project to see the latest version of the plan and make updates as needed.
- Easier to use: The platform features a simple interface that enables fast onboarding and time to value.
- Earlier identification of potential problems: Hoylu provides real-time data on project progress. This data can be used to identify potential problems early on and take corrective action before they cause delays or cost overruns.
- Greater collaboration with trades: Hoylu provides a platform for all project particpants to collaborate. This can help to improve communication and coordination, which can lead to smoother project execution.
- Faster updates: Hoylu makes it easy to make changes to the project plan. This can be done quickly and easily without disrupting the project schedule.
Results
Hoylu has been a valuable tool for Chandos. It has helped them to be more efficient, effective, and innovative in planning and managing the project. The Chandos team foudn significant value in the real-time collaboration, automatic updates, visual project planning, and team communication that Hoylu enabled.
About Hoylu
Our platform offers you and your team the power of unified planning with an intuitive solution that combines feature-rich whiteboarding, planning, and task management. Plan, engage, and visualize your projects with best-in-class usability and integrations. Bring your best ideas together with your best data across disparate teams and solutions for unified, unlimited, unbeatable project planning.