Complete IT solutions from site to boardroom
The UK construction industry is under pressure from customers, the government and investors to deliver better value for money, consistent quality and guarantees that projects will run on time and budget. For the majority of construction companies, this calls for a significant reform of their fundamental business and operational processes.
We deliver a complete end-to-end capability, designing (consulting), building (systems integration) and running (managed operations) IT systems. From fully integrated construction solutions to enabling mobility, we help our customers to manage business transformation, advance from legacy systems, optimise performance and realise better efficiency through IT. We take a pragmatic approach, applying proven methods and best practice principles to reduce costs and add value throughout the project lifecycle.
Experience and expertise
Atos Origin has in-depth expertise in design and engineering consultancy; civil engineering; property development (commercial and residential); facilities management; plant and equipment; bulk and general materials supply.
We have delivered successful solutions to a wide range of customers, including: Alstom, BAA, Balfour Beatty, Birmingham City Council, EWS, GUS, ICI, Jarvis, Network Rail, Schering, Serco and the Vehicle & Operator Services Agency (VOSA).
The business challenge
To date, the UK construction industry has generally taken a cautious approach to IT. Industry reports – notably the in-depth study, Accelerating Change, by the Strategic Forum for Construction – have highlighted the need to transform IT processes at a strategic level to drive cost and quality benefits through the value chain.
Market dynamics are shifting and companies that continue to resist change will increasingly struggle to compete with those that use IT to do things differently and improve their margins.
View Atos Origin's report on the UK Construction industry
Barriers to change
The construction industry faces a number of business challenges, many of which stem from the need to reform fundamental processes:
- IT investment is below the national industry average
- Generally there is a lack of cost and process control
- Construction businesses tend to be highly fragmented
- There is a need for better supply chain integration
- Disparate systems are not integrated and lack flexibility
- Legacy systems are retained beyond their ‘sell-by’ date
- Inefficient processes hinder collaboration with partners
- Reliable measures are needed to benchmark IT effectiveness.
By drawing on our wide experience, we take a highly collaborative and practical approach to help address these challenges and guide our customers through the key stages of reforming core business processes and optimising efficiency in construction.
Shaping the future of construction IT
As active members of key construction industry fora, including participation in the DTI’s Construction Opportunities for Mobile IT (COMIT) programme, Atos Origin is helping to develop innovative technology applications and shape best practice in the construction industry.