Project Description
Company Description
KiwiRail, New Zealand’s state-owned rail operator, manages freight and passenger services across the country’s rail network. KiwiRail plays a vital role in supporting New Zealand’s economy and connecting communities. The organisation oversees complex infrastructure projects, including track upgrades, station developments, and maintenance operations, often under tight timelines and challenging conditions.
The Challenge
KiwiRail’s projects span vast areas and involve stringent safety protocols around electrified rail lines. Maintaining real-time oversight on these projects is challenging given the limited access and volume of work. Time-sensitive projects, such as the four-week rail maintenance program during the holiday season, required rapid execution under tight deadlines. The need to ensure transparency and accountability with contractors added another layer of complexity.
The Outcome
KiwiRail adopted Timescapes' visual progress tracking technology to capture construction site images and timelapse footage as a way to address these challenges.
- Enhanced stakeholder trust with full transparency of site activity
KiwiRail provides contractors with unlimited access to Timescapes, so they can see real-time visual updates for themselves, while maintaining control over sensitive project data.
- Verifiable records for dispute resolution, change orders, and claims
Having a reliable visual record of site activity allows KiwiRail to verify completed work, track material use, and justify change orders with concrete evidence.
- Improved efficiency through remote monitoring
Remote monitoring reduces the need for frequent site visits, saving time and improving decision-making. Additionally, by referencing the platform ahead of time, KiwiRail can focus site visits and walks on areas of concern.
Client Testimonial
“It's no longer a nice-to-have but a must-have for our projects. Timescapes is helping us transform how we plan, monitor and deliver rail infrastructure across New Zealand.” Lars Seidenfaden, Construction Manager, KiwiRail
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