Innovating Construction Management with Autodesk Construction Cloud

Abcon Developments

Streamlining Project Coordination and Efficiency through Digital Transformation

Abcon Developments, a leading commercial real estate developer, has embraced digital transformation to enhance project management and efficiency. By implementing Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), they have revolutionized their workflows, reducing administrative burdens and improving collaboration across teams.

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“Our slogan at Abcon Developments is ‘A future developed.’ As Head of Projects, I’ve taken this to heart, not just in terms of building our team but also in how we manage our processes and adopt technologies that streamline our work.” – Jacques Erasmus, Head of Projects

Contact person:

Jacques Erasmus

- Head of Projects

Delivery date:

Ongoing, with projects like Sandton Gate set to be completed by the end of 2025

Project duration:

Varies by project; design development and coordination achieved within three months for Sandton Gate

Solutions provided:

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Services provided:

BIM, Support, Training

Industry

Architecture, Construction, Project Management

The Challenge

Traditionally, the construction industry has relied heavily on manual processes and paper-based workflows, leading to communication breakdowns, design mis-coordination, and reactive decision-making. This reliance resulted in significant administrative workloads, with professional teams dedicating substantial time to repetitive tasks. Abcon Developments recognized the need for a more efficient approach to manage their complex projects.

Project Goals

Abcon Developments aimed to:

Reduce administrative time and allow teams to focus on core functions.
Enhance project oversight and design development.
Improve workflow coordination among internal teams and external professionals.
Streamline the management and delivery of construction projects.

Solution

To achieve these goals, Abcon Developments implemented Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) across various projects:

Centralized Information: ACC provided a common data environment, centralizing information and ensuring that building information modeling (BIM) protocols were followed.
Digital Project Management: A digital project manager oversaw workflows, managed collaboration, and ensured compliance with BIM protocols.
Collaboration Tools: ACC facilitated seamless collaboration between internal teams and external professionals, reducing the need for back-and-forth communications.
Training and Support: Modena AEC & Infrastructure provided extensive training and ongoing assistance, including placing a representative in Abcon’s office to customize the software to their specific needs.

Business Outcomes

The adoption of ACC led to significant improvements:

Efficiency Gains: The team achieved 22,000m² of design development and coordination within a remarkable three months during the Sandton Gate development.
Administrative Reduction: By reducing manual processes, teams could focus more on their core functions, enhancing productivity.
Enhanced Collaboration: The integration of external professionals into the ACC platform improved design reviews and project coordination.
Future-Ready Operations: The digital integration positioned Abcon Developments to leverage future technological advancements in the construction industry.

Conclusion

Embracing digital tools like Autodesk Construction Cloud has been a game-changer for Abcon Developments. The collaboration with Modena AEC & Infrastructure has not only improved project efficiency but also set a precedent for digitally managed construction in South Africa. This strategic move underscores Abcon’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the property development sector.

“With ACC, Jacques and his team have full oversight of the entire project, and are able to detect and focus on critical matters quickly, without needing to concern themselves with day-to-day tracking and management of manual intensive tasks.” – Warrick Harvey, Business Development Manager at Modena

Abcon Developments is a commercial real estate developer with a long history of delivering bespoke spaces in the retail, commercial, motor, and industrial sectors. They aspire to create a legacy of positive social, economic, and physical impact in all aspects of the development lifecycle. Their vision entails commitment, professionalism, integrity, and teamwork, aiming to be industry leaders committed to exceptional service and exceeding expectations.

Modena AEC & Infrastructure is your digital technology partner. With an unwavering dedication to innovation, we’re at the forefront of delivering advanced solutions and insights, keeping our clients abreast of industry changes, introducing new technologies and workflows that drive enhancements within their business.
We remain committed to our ethos, Helping you deliver better projects.

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From a builder’s perspective, being able to walk the site remotely, catch issues before they cost money, and hand over a digital twin – that’s next-level. – Nathan York, Managing Director

Nathan York

Managing Director

“ACC offers definite benefits for working collaboratively on a single system—improved collaboration, streamlined workflows, real-time tracking, scalability, and flexibility.” – Stephanie Esterhuizen, Associate and National Drawing Office Manager

Francois Schutte, Director

Stephanie Esterhuizen, Associate and National Drawing Office Manager

Building Services, Electrical, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Fire Engineering, Wets

Jacques Erasmus

Head of Projects

Architecture, Construction, Project Management

“The knowledge transfer we achieve by uploading our own training is invaluable. A training video we shot three years ago is still teaching today.” – Michanté Davies

Michante Davies

Culture Custodian

Civil Engineering, Consulting Engineering, Structural Engineering

Modena’s expert training and up-skilling in Autodesk Revit transformed our team into proficient users, enabling us to deliver complex designs with precision and efficiency

Trevor Lovell

Managing Director

Architecture

By leveraging Modena’s deep knowledge and commitment to excellence, we achieved higher quality outcomes, resulting in increased client satisfaction and significant cost savings.

Mario Ferreira

Contracts Director

Construction Design

HoloBuilder has been a game-changer, allowing us to efficiently manage projects remotely across Africa. This has significantly reduced the need for frequent on-site visits.

Jaco Buys

Director at PR Engineering

Electrical Engineering, Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Wets

Seeing the project come to life from a working model and seeing it finished like it is today from what the virtual renders were, is testament to the skills and dedication of our teams. – Similo Ndima, Architect, LYT Architecture

Similo Ndima

Architect at LYT Architecture

By leveraging advanced engineering solutions, we optimized both cost and performance, ensuring a structurally sound and sustainable outcome.

Civil Engineering

Centralization of information became our main focus due to the amount of documentation we need to manage and the number of stakeholders we report to.

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