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Engineering technology is a very specific sector with its own special character. This is obvious from its typical
work methods, terminologies and culture. As a result it has its own specific requirements concerning materials
and tools, certainly in the ICT field.
The developments in engineering technology are moving forward unabated. Themes such as Low Energy
Buildings, Integral Building, Comfortable Living and Working and Decentralised Energy Supply are set to
dominate engineering technology. Integral building and design for example demand a high degree of integration
of the disciplines in the building column. In an early stage it is expected of the installer that his installation
concepts offer added value and are feasible. There is also the expectation with his vision he can demonstrate
what the operational and maintenance cost savings will be; so it is important to supply added value and not just
capacity. Technical management and maintenance is also developing rapidly. Increasingly frequent your
customer will ask for a long-term maintenance estimate and contract, performance contracts and maintenance
subscriptions. The integration of processes, systems and people can give you, the installer or total service
provider, the edge over your competitors.
It goes without saying that nowadays technical service providers have very high expectations of their company
-wide software and associated ICT technology. More and more professionals in the engineering technology sector
have been trained to use modern ICT tools; systems that allow all data to be integrated and the univocal use
and completion of screens are taken for granted. This may concern address details for correspondence in a text
processor or to carry out complex calculations in a spreadsheet; all basic data must integrate seamlessly with
the ERP system. The ICT solution for a modern installer no longer consists of separate islands for different
applications, even the automation of the office is seamlessly integrated into the solution. Company-wide
software, from design to technical management, should allow a contractor to integrate data easily and the
applications or modules should be easy to learn and easy to use. Modern-day software must not be restrictive in
any way.
Too often the different segments within the project industry are all lumped together as far as functionality goes.
This is a pity, as many software providers do not take into account the specific functionality that is needed for
engineering technology. This applies to functional areas such as extensive additional work in construction
management, Item Management (2BA, either from the purchasers association such as DGC Probaat, BORG
Beveiliging, STEK registration) digital worksheets and technical management. But it can also be obvious in what
may seem like minor details, such as the use of branch-specific terminology.
A sound software solution for installers does not only provide excellent functional coverage, it must also
complement and integrate with any other automation solutions, support the typical branch terminology and be
ready for the technology of the future. 4PS Construct for Engineering meets all these criteria, which goes a long
way to explain why it is so successful..
Functionality based on modern technology and a seamless adjustment to the relevant sector, form the
conditions for excellent information services, successful implementation and business operations. This also
makes very high demands on your ICT and company-wide software partner, which means they will need to be
fully aware of all issues, work methods and culture concerning the engineering sector. 4PS knows your market
inside out; we have evolved from this market and focus solely on construction and civil engineering technology.
Our experience gives us the necessary expertise to make the conversion from ICT requirement to excellent
applications that are fully adjusted to the processes used by installers or total technical service providers.
This makes 4PS more of a market player than a technologically involved party. As a preferred Microsoft vendor
in construction and engineering technology, we have an excellent relationship with our technology supplier.
Microsoft guarantees that our tool box is continuously replenished with new products and technologies. This
allows us to focus on what we do best: continually converting the ICT needs for engineering technology,
specifically those of our customers, into excellent branch-specific solutions. These are solutions we are able to
implement with remarkably little effort; not just as a one-off, but through continuous improvement in close
collaboration with our customers and Microsoft.
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