3DReid transform Project Management
Background
3DReid is an award-winning architectural, interior, and masterplanning design practice. The creative team comprises of over 120 people working across five UK studios, with cross-sector experience including aviation, culture & community, education, hospitality, industry & technology, residential, retail & leisure, workplace and urban regeneration projects.
3DReid is proud of its track record, from concept to delivery, and believes that the best design comes from a culture of collaboration and sharing ideas. The practice works hard to create built environments that look to the future and are truly sustainable.
As a result, 3DReid sought to improve its efficiency and project management processes in partnership with Flo 10.
Problem
Prior to Flo10, 3DReid depended on traditional methods such as word files and individual Project Quality Plans (PQP) to track project documents and key deliverables. However, this lacked the required capabilities and desired level of engagement. The previous system was relied upon largely for retrospective audit rather than continuous adherence with the Quality Management System or wider Business Management System.
Gordon Anderson, Associate Director, recalls the unnecessary time and effort required to manually check each folder to see whether the necessary project information had been stored correctly.
“Flo10 is more efficient, enhancing our Quality Management systems and providing a single resource location, which is particularly helpful for audits.”
Solution: Project Tracker
Understanding the need for a more efficient and user-friendly project management solution, 3DReid implemented project tracker. Flo10 offered a more user-friendly interface and streamlined functionality compared to the previous document-based PQP.
The key benefits of the tracker included the ability to track project progress in real-time, monitor individual contributions, and ensure compliance with the required project standards.
“Flo10 is user friendly and makes it easier to find project documents. We are optimistic that Tracker will help ensure consistent project processes across the practice and encourage colleagues to complete key tasks”
Benefits
The adoption of Flo10 has delivered significant project management processes improvements at 3DReid including:
User-friendly interface
Real-time project progress tracking
Monitor individual contributions
Ensure compliance with project quality standards
Team members now have a clearer overview of project status, allowing for improved decision-making and resource allocation. Moreover, the tracker facilitated auditing processes, aligning with ISO 9001 standards.
“External auditors are impressed and encouraged by the implementation of project tracker, and there is a general excitement to review the out-puts at the next audit”
Thelma Mannion, Associate, explains how external auditors have been impressed with Flo10 for project quality and compliance.
The auditing process has been improved by eliminating the need to scramble for incomplete documentation. Scheduling and reporting against key tasks has not only made auditing easier, but we can now evaluate all projects across each office more effectively. 3DReid has achieved greater efficiency, transparency, and compliance.
By working collaboratively with the Flo10 team, 3DReid confirm the process of implementing the Project Tracker was relatively straightforward, and the transition process smooth.