COMPANY SNAPSHOT:
Employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions.
LOCATION:
Gasconade River, Missouri
Benefits
Increase efficiency for a $600k bonus
Reduce site travel among teams
Maximize efficiency through visual site management
Market success with stunning time-lapses
Provide peace-of-mind to the public on progress
The Challenge
Speed up bridge project and minimize disruption
The Missouri Department of Transportation had three requests:
-Repair a 670-foot-long highway bridge
-Get it done with minimal traffic disruptions
-And get it done, fast
To complete the $4.5 million project, the westbound lanes of Interstate 44 would have to be closed at the bridge, with westbound traffic shifted to the eastbound side of the highway. Only one lane of traffic would be open in each direction along half-mile stretch — creating a traffic slowdown that MDOT wanted to be as brief as possible.
The Solution
Remote on demand access to prevent errors
Emery Sapp & Sons Inc. stepped up with an innovative and time-saving plan, one that meant using a time-lapse camera to enhance efficiency, cut travel costs and manage the project. Using OxBlue’s camera and technology, Emery Sapp project managers could log on from the firm’s headquarters in Columbia, Mo. In addition, the camera helped the team spot errors early and address them before they disrupted the schedule.
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The Implementation
Project management through time-lapse cameras
Rather than tie up traffic for weeks by building the new bridge, the general contractor would build a new bridge nearby then slide the fully constructed structure into place. Using the cameras helped the team adhere to the aggressive timeline and manage every moment of progress for maximum efficiency. The team was able to reduce travel to the site, improve project management with camera tracking and address errors early.
The Results
Early delivery and a story worth sharing
Emery Sapp’s precise planning and constant monitoring led to success—and $600,000 in incentive pay. The firm finished the bridge replacement project with only 20 days of traffic disruption. Ultimately, the crew slid the new bridge into place in just one working day.
