New tramline aligned right on track! - Cleveland Bridge UK

New tramline aligned right on track! An exciting project to transform Nottingham public transport is helped on its journey with StruM.I.S An exciting project to transform Nottingham public transport is helped on its journey with StruM.I.S From a stone’s throw away in our neighbouring city of Nottingham, UK, Cleveland Bridge UK, a client of AceCad Software using StruM.I.S (Steel Fabrication Management System) had been contracted to work on the project to revamp Nottingham station with new tramlines. Project background The development was part of Nottingham Express Transit (NET) for their second phase of the tramline project for Nottingham City Council. The mission? To extend the network rail 17.5km South and South West of the city. At 104m long and over 1600 tonnes, the bridges took several weeks to move into position, utilising highly specialist engineering techniques. A total of five new steel bridges were fabricated and erected by Cleveland Bridge, as part of the eagerly awaited new tramline extension for the city. Preparing with StruM.I.S Prior to commencing the project, Cleveland Bridge had successfully implemented AceCad’s steel fabrication management system – StruM.I.S – within their business. They were given responsibility for the fabrication, delivery and site assembly/erection of the structural steelwork. Furthermore, they were able to provide expert advice to the principal contractor on erection methods and details for ease of fabrication and build-ability. Work commenced mid 2012 and was successfully completed by January 2014. An exciting project to transform Nottingham public transport is helped on its journey with StruM.I.S A company cultured towards zero defects, Cleveland Bridge UK are known for their reputation of quality management and getting things right first time; every time, on time. With this goal in mind, it was vital the right management information system was fully implemented in order to make the project run more efficiently, improve productivity and contract transparency. The StruM.I.S Fabrication Management Software is a system that harnesses the information flow and work processes throughout a steel project between departments, suppliers and clients; managing the entire process. From estimate tendering, through procurement and production and into construction: enabling a project to run more smoothly, effectively and efficiently. It’s proved a huge success in the industry for fabrication and engineering companies aiming to improve their day-to-day business management, as well as helping them to manage specific and large projects. StruM.I.S enables Cleveland Bridge UK with better management of data, allowing efficient material handling form production through to dispatch. The Verdict… An exciting project to transform Nottingham public transport is helped on its journey with StruM.I.SCleveland Bridge UK told us they couldn't be more pleased when it comes to their decision to implement StruM.I.S and they’re sure it proved indispensable for this project: "We are convinced that StruM.I.S offers the most complete and advanced product features and that the software will enable us to more efficiently deliver value across our businesses going forward. "The StruM.I.S system is considered the pinnacle of technology for steelwork fabrication and fits with our culture of technology based engineering, construction and steelwork fabrication, to provide our clients with quality projects, on time and within budget.” At AceCad we always aim to build strong, long-lasting successful relationships with our clients and are delighted to be associated both with Cleveland Bridge UK and with this exciting project, giving the people of Nottingham better public transport: "We are confident in our products, we know the real value that StruM.I.S can add. Managing the project from start to finish has really displayed clearly to others in the industry the potential of the software in helping the smooth running of a project throughout the entire process”, says AceCad’s spokesperson.