In an era of growing utility digital transformation, why do utilities still collect construction as-built data with paper?
Grid transformation requires utilities to manage data from source to consumer in a 100% digital manner. But, utilities have spent decades and millions of dollars on digital design, GIS and ADMS only to end up with digital bookends around a paper field process. The result - long cycle-times, manual project close-out, inaccurate facility maps and poor grid data.
This article explores:
Set the foundations for predictive analytics and asset optimization by creating a high fidelity digital twin during construction using existing crews.
Operational Awareness of construction work ensures work is on schedule \ budget. Track progress and compliance, optimize design changes and material use, make "on-the-fly" decisions with daily reports and completion statuses.
Digital thread unifies construction data reducing cycle time. Design and GIS integrations and automated materials reconciliation speed close-out and revenue realization. No more redraw or manual data entry.
The decision to move to Locusview in 2017 was one of the best company initiatives we have completed, this has enhanced our workflow along with data collection on new and existing assets.
Mel Ciulla
Manager - Gas Distribution Operations, Unitil
Without the use of the Locusview technology, PECO would be hard pressed to meet the requirements of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for updating our infrastructure maps. The technology has given PECO the means to build a platform for electronic as-builting which will improve work efficiencies, ensure data quality, and allow for future innovations.
Bob Ridgeway
Senior Engineer, PECO
Working with our Alliance Partner NPL, Washington Gas has been able to leverage the Tracking & Traceability technology we developed with Locusview to record near real-time data on plastic pipe and fitting installations as they occur in the field. The Tracking and Traceability initiative helps Washington Gas improve pipeline safety through better documentation of our underground facilities.
Tracy Townsend
VP - Construction, Compliance & Safety, Washington Gas