Case Study
COMPANY SNAPSHOT:
Murphy Oil, a leading national retail gas chain with more than 1,500 locations across the nation.
FOUNDED:
1944
Benefits
Manage multiple projects simultaneously with remote access
Improve communication across key stakeholders
Wow clients with stunning time-lapses
The Challenge
Eliminating project delays and cost overruns
Dealing with demanding construction deadlines while attempting to meet corporate expectations for rapid expansion into new markets. Murphy Oil needed a reliable way to enhance jobsite visibility to efficiently monitor projects and avoid the infiltration of project issues that plague construction sites across the globe on a daily basis; Things like supplier issues, vendor delays, and sub-contractor miscues, leading to delayed timelines for a massive national build schedule. The goal was simply to alleviate additional obstacles for Project Managers, and in turn eliminate project delays, which could lead to significant cost overruns.
The Solution
Remote monitoring for increased accountability
The OxBlue cameras satisfied their needs with a system that made it easy to view and monitor multiple job sites from anywhere across the country. The technology was instrumental in maintaining pace with the high profile expansion project schedule by providing eyes on every job site. With an increased level of accountability, the national chain could confidently manage multiple job sites, regaining their footing with the aggressive national expansion.
The Implementation
Stunning service makes the difference
With the goal of increasing visibility for each and every project and getting their expansion back on course, Murphy Oil arranged for an intensive side-by-side comparison of what they deemed to be the best construction camera companies in the industry. They proceeded with a ten-camera pilot program between leading competitors that offered solutions in technology, reliability, and customer support. One company stood out in every aspect of performance, providing the greatest benefit in all facets: OxBlue.
The Results
A national success for all teams
Since installing the OxBlue camera system to monitor national expansion, Murphy Oil discovered a few unintended benefits they would not have imagined. As an example, key stakeholders and senior company management are kept fully abreast of incremental progress and expectations. The cameras were also essential to efficient travel decisions and budgetary considerations, creating awareness of cost controls, saving the company considerable financial outlays. There were also several occasions where visibility created by OxBlue cameras was essential to the company winning momentous disputes with developers, preventing potentially extensive time and financial commitment.
