When Bertelsen & Garpestad (B&G), a leading Norwegian construction contractor, began a partnership with Barde in 2021, they discovered how technology could improve their operations while delivering significant operational and financial benefits.
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Smooth integration, immediate results
B&G's adoption of Barde's Maintenance Management and Machine Planner proved to be a straightforward process with far-reaching positive impacts. The transition integrated effortlessly into their existing workflows, causing minimal disruption while quickly demonstrating its worth.
Trond Bjorheim, Foreman at B&G, shares his experience:
"Incorporating Barde into our daily operations was remarkably smooth. Now, I have instant visibility of our machines—their location, maintenance needs, and service schedules. The system's reliability has significantly streamlined our planning and execution. What's truly impressive is how dramatically it's reduced unexpected breakdowns, proving its immense value to our operations."
Collaborative innovation: Tailored solutions, maximum impact
The collaboration showcases how working together can lead to precisely targeted innovations. By developing new functionalities together, B&G ensures that the solutions fit their needs perfectly, maximizing utility and minimizing potential issues.
The collaboration between B&G and Barde on the new rental system is a good example of agile development. Through active participation in the development process, they ensure a system that will revolutionize the management of their fleet, without the usual challenges associated with new technology. This effort will optimize BG Rental’s rental business and provide completely new insights into the utilization and profitability of equipment.
Eirik Grastveit, CEO of B&G Rental, says:
"It is really exciting to work together with Barde. We see how this collaboration opens up new opportunities in the management of our fleet. Through an active dialogue in the development process, we gain insight into how new technology can improve our daily operations. We are really looking forward to seeing the results of this collaboration and how it will affect our efficiency in the future."
Expanding Influence: A testament to effectiveness
The success of Barde's implementation at B&G has led to company-wide adoption, with plans to extend to daughter companies. This expansion demonstrates the system's effectiveness and ease of integration. B&G now requires all subcontractors on joint projects to use Barde, further validating its value and adaptability across the industry.
Quantifiable impact, clear benefits
A recent B&G-Barde workshop revealed the tangible benefits of their partnership:
Future horizons: Building on success
Barde is developing a corporate model to provide B&G with a unified solution for overseeing all daughter companies and subcontractors. This development promises improved coordination and efficiency across the entire corporate structure, building on their current successes.
Henning Lysgaard, HMSK/HSEQ manager, concludes:
"Our experience with Barde has consistently exceeded expectations. The new rental system we're developing together is just the beginning. We see immense potential in further digitizing our operations, particularly in environmental reporting. The substantial savings and efficiency gains we've already experienced, coupled with the ease of implementation, make us confident that our most impactful developments are yet to come."
The Bertelsen & Garpestad-Barde partnership stands as a prime example of how strategic digital adoption can significantly enhance operations in the construction industry with minimal disruption. Their success story provides a blueprint for construction companies seeking to modernize operations through targeted digital solutions that deliver exceptional results.