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    Top 4 Challenges in Plant Engineering and How to Overcome Them

    Top 4 Challenges in Plant Engineering and How to Overcome Them

    Do you know the frustrating feeling when important e-plans are delayed, team communication stalls, and you struggle with incomplete, outdated data? These obstacles not only waste valuable time but also strain your team and budget in plant engineering. We take a close look at the four biggest challenges in plant engineering and provide practical solutions to make your project routine more efficient and less stressful. Learn how to reduce your project costs by 20-40% and increase your productivity by 30-50% through digitalization.


    1. Waiting for the E-PLAN

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    We all know it: the endless wait for complete e-plans, which increases pressure and often leads to incomplete data. The solution?

    💡 All relevant information in a single layout

    With cloud software for plant engineering, different departments can collaborate early and in parallel because the software visually integrates mechanical, safety, and electrical data into a user-friendly layout.

     

    2. Lack of Communication and Transparency

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    In projects that involve multiple people, transparent communication and clear task assignment are crucial. However, documents are often outdated, scattered, or real-time collaboration is hindered by an influx of emails.

    💡 Keep/Capture notes directly in the layout instead

    How? Specialized plant engineering software integrates all your information and to-dos directly and clearly into a plant layout - goodbye separate documents!

     

    3. Time-Consuming, Tedious Capture of the Current Project Status

    SO3-plant-engineering-project-statusTime is money. In the world of plant engineering, continuous project status tracking and communication of site issues are therefore crucial. How can this be achieved?

    💡 QR-Codes & App Functionality

    With customized software and an accompanying app, you can update your plant layout from the site at any time. Easily create sign lists with QR codes for device identification, which can be directly linked to the layout via the app for hassle-free updates. How smart does that sound?

     

    4. Unclear Task Assignment 

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    Jotting something down quickly on a piece of paper or in Excel—does this sound familiar from your construction sites? Important tasks can easily be overlooked this way, and in the end, it's unclear who is responsible.

    💡 Use digital to-do lists with an integrated notification system

    Software with this feature makes it much easier to capture and assign important tasks:

    • Individual task recording & filtering options
    •  Current status overview
    •  Assignment and notification of individuals for tasks
    •  Notifications for missed deadlines

    The challenges are in front of you, and the solutions are within reach. Do you still need the right software? Discover the diverse advantages and potentials of intelligent project engineering in our exclusive whitepaper.
    • Discover more effective working methods and solutions to overcome challenges in plant engineering.
    • Learn how your company can benefit from these solutions.
    • Reduce your project costs by 20-40%
    • Increase your productivity by 30-50%

     

    Download your free white paper "top 4 challenges in plant engineering and how to overcome them" now!

     

    Would you like to get to know SO3 – our cloud software for plant engineering and complex automation solutions – and get in touch with our team directly? You can find all the information at a glance here:  www.so-drei.com