The PWIMS® manages all the core functional processes across the project lifecycle

- Vijay Gupta

Chairman & Managing Director, SoftTech Engineers

What kind of digital and new-age technologies are gaining traction in road construction?

Leading-edge technologies such as AI, ML, GIS and Deep Learning are paving the way for the absolute digitalization of the construction industry. An all-in-one solution aided by AI intelligence for managing end-to-end public works projects including roads, bridges, buildings and infrastructure facilities can help manage the construction projects become more agile, cost-effective and efficient. AI, ML and Deep Learning can result in automated, intelligent, transparent and integrated public works functions replacing the existing manual, siloed and paper-based process of managing public infrastructure projects. From planning and procurement to execution and completion; every stage of public infrastructure projects can be managed effectively by harnessing the power of automation through AI.

AI in construction has the capabilities to help these organizations realize greater value across the entire project lifestyle, including design, bidding, and financing, procurement and construction; operations and asset management; and, business model transformation. AI in construction helps the road construction sector as a whole to resolve some of our toughest challenges, including safety concerns, labour shortages, and cost and schedule overruns. Also, the current need for sustainable construction can be met through AI-powered planning and execution. 

What are the solutions from SoftTech for faster efficient project execution of roads and highways?

To match the fast-paced development of public infrastructure required today and to accelerate the smart city vision of the government, Public Works organizations often are overwhelmed with the nitty-gritty of works planning, procurement and maintenance. Also, today Public Works organizations in India rely on complex paperwork and tedious manual processes.   

The Public Works Information Management System (PWIMS^®) is a web-based commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) application for managing all the core functional processes across the project lifecycle including budgeting, cost estimations, financial & technical approvals, e-tendering, contract management, project monitoring and contractor billing. In line with our vision to digitalize the construction industry, our flagship software product PWIMS^® aims to replace the existing manual system of paper-based working and facilitate the public works organizations to function transparently and efficiently coupled with effective monitoring and control over the projects. It automates the Works Management functions ranging from budgeting to completion. This in turn improves the business processes and resolves the bottlenecks in the existing system. Leveraging PWIMS^®, Public Works organizations have been able to more efficiently, cost-effectively and speedily execute roads & highways traffic.

How do you look at the opportunities for technology and solution providers?

There is a huge scope for construction technology providers in enabling intelligent recommendations for material procurement and cash-flow planning. Also, there is an opportunity to help public works organizations, centrally manage all tenders efficiently from a single touch-point, manage everything from contractors' profiles to awarding of contracts and billing, achieve tighter control of all assets and inventory, achieve greater control on your project's lifecycle with improved project scheduling, monitoring and management, and making their staff stress-free, productive and happy.

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