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Construction Tech Review | Friday, September 03, 2021
Utilities may use DCM technology to get high-fidelity data that will help them serve these new systems and develop a more modern grid.
FREMONT, CA: Gas, telecommunications, electric, and water utilities are beginning to shift away from the methods they have used for nearly a century and toward cloud-based solutions and mobile platforms. This has increased the worth of their enterprises as well as the consumers who rely on their services.
Real-Time Field Visibility
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Before Digital Construction Management (DCM), utilities frequently made decisions based on incomplete or speculative information. Data that was missing or incorrect hampered the ability to make rational decisions with confidence and certainty. Advanced DCM platforms now give project managers and supervisors real-time field visibility, allowing them to know which assets are being installed, exactly where assets are located, the permitted materials being utilized for each operation, and more. Mobile applications in the field are effortlessly integrated with back-office web-based applications. For real-time operational awareness, everything is linked to the cloud.
Digital Twin for Advanced Systems
Grid modernization is a top priority for government and utility officials worldwide since antiquated infrastructures can no longer handle existing—and rising—customer demand. Modern systems necessitate the use of modern technologies. Power efficiency and reliability can be improved using sophisticated technologies like Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS). Utilities may use DCM technology to get high-fidelity data that will help them serve these new systems and develop a more modern grid. They will need a Digital Twin to do it efficiently, which will necessitate high-quality data.
Faster Revenue Realization
DCM guarantees that project closeouts are accomplished faster by providing a single digital platform that combines all construction data. Reduced time in the field, lower expenses, real-time reporting, and automatic material reconciliation are all advantages that directly affect revenue realization. DCM firms must see themselves as partners with their clients, in addition to providing cutting-edge technology. They can give them the assurance they require to address complicated problems today and in the future.
Remote Inspections
DCM sheds light on an often-overlooked source of stress for utilities: the requirement for inspectors to perform work on many projects in multiple locations. Due to the pandemic's emphasis on avoiding physical interactions and protecting employee safety, DCM technology allows inspectors to conduct their tasks remotely, eliminating the need to be physically present. Inspectors can use a web tool to check project alerts and images from the field without ever leaving the office.
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