As digitization advances also known as the Internet of Things, the construction industry is also benefiting from this trend. Europe’s PORR Group is connnecting thousands of types of Heavy Construction Machinery at 30 locations to the Internet. Connected machines, also known as the Internet of Things is transforming how we use and interact with heavy machinery.

With over 13,000 staff and production output of around EUR 3.5bn (2015), the PORR Group is one of Austria’s largest construction companies and a leading player in Europe. With numerous offices across Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, PORR Group is a leader in large scale construction projects.

Something that has long been considered state-of-the-art in the transport and logistics industry (fleet management) is now finding its way into the construction industry in the form of asset tracking. Vehicles, machinery and all kinds of other equipment are being electronically recorded by GPS tracking and sensor technology and the data transmitted in real time by M2M communication. For one of the largest construction firms in Europe the benefits are huge.  Track machines, check real time hours and miles, schedule preventative maintenance, increase productivity and prevent misuse and theft.

The aim of the project was to optimize the maintenance schedule by correctly recording the mileage and operating hours of construction vehicles and machinery in real time. In autumn 2014 the Telekom Austria Group’s M2M team and Upper Austrian telematics specialist CEplus launched a pilot project for PORR Equipment Services. After being trialed in 100 vehicles the system is now being taken into regular operation and has already been installed in several thousand vehicles and machines.

hat Huynh, Managing Director of Telekom Austria Group M2M, commenting on the successful implementation of the international asset tracking project for PORR Equipment Services, said:

“Although industry 4.0 is a buzzword that everyone is talking about, it is difficult for many companies to implement and use it efficiently. As well as the technical functions of the solution, thorough planning of the changed operating processes, the accompanying support systems and integration into the existing IT environment are at least just as important if it is to be used effectively. We are delighted that the project has been successfully implemented in such a challenging environment with PORR as a pioneer in Construction 4.0.”

More than 1,000 vehicles at 30 locations in Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic are being fitted with the system every month.

Werner Zenz, Managing Director of PORR Equipment Services GmbH, said:

“Our fleet and machinery stock comprises a wide range of models from different manufacturers. They include the very latest purchases as well as existing equipment of varying ages. We were looking for a centralized solution that was compatible with all types of plant and equipment and which is so easy to use that it can be installed and taken into service by our employees on site after brief training.”

The added value for companies is obvious. Processes and work flows in the field are made more transparent and now can be planned more efficiently and optimized. Capacity utilization levels and maintenance status are identified early on with the result that unplanned downtime and the costs are greatly reduced.

 


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