Strand Municipality – focusing on more efficient construction projects, sustainability and quality of life
The beautiful Strand Municipality is investing heavily in quality of life and development. This affects how the municipality’s infrastructure and built environment are planned and expanded. As a tool in this, the municipality has iBinder, which is being used in large and small projects, from their early stages right through to the management phase.
Strand Municipality, located in Rogaland County outside Stavanger in Norway, is a municipality with a high quality of life that attracts people due to its proximity to stunning nature and a wide range of outdoor leisure opportunities. The municipality is an important gateway to the spectacular Lysefjord area, which is one of Norway's most famous tourist destinations. Strand Municipality is investing in growth, especially in sustainable sectors, including tourism, agriculture and small businesses. In its efforts to be an attractive place to live and work and to reduce its climate footprint, the municipality is actively investing in energy-efficient buildings, digital tools and environmentally friendly methods. A key tool in this regard is iBinder, which Strand Municipality has been using since 2016 to manage and coordinate its construction projects from initial planning right through to operation.
A simple and flexible project tool that anyone can use
Tord Mamre at Strand Municipality is responsible for managing several projects at the same time, ranging from small projects with budgets of a few hundred thousand kroner to large investments of up to 30 million kroner. By using iBinder as a project tool, the municipality has an aid that is flexible enough to handle both new construction and renovation projects. One of the strengths of the platform is its user-friendly interface. “I only have to show new users how iBinder works once for them to understand it,” says Tord, so the entire team gets up to speed quickly.
Effective collaboration and document management provide clarity
One of the features that Strand Municipality values highly is the ability to upload and track changes to Office documents directly in iBinder. The tool enables effective collaboration, as users can check out documents for editing and then check them back in, thereby preventing crashes and ensuring that everyone is working with up-to-date information. In addition, access to specific documents or tabs can be time-limited, which is very useful in projects with several different participants, such as consultants and subcontractors.
Design templates make it easier
Strand Municipality has added its own templates to iBinder, which makes it easier for all parties to fulfil the documentation and process requirements. This allows the municipality to maintain a consistent standard from project to project, thereby reducing the risk of errors and increasing the quality assurance in the end result.
Drawings and BIM are available everywhere
With an integrated BIM viewer, project managers and teams can easily get and view digital construction models on mobile devices, such as tablets, directly at the construction site. iBinder can collect comments, questions and answers in one place, thus increasing transparency and traceability. This allows plan changes, status updates and complex problems to be handled smoothly, which saves time and improves cooperation between all the parties involved.
Good help with sustainability work
Strand Municipality uses iBinder not only for design, but also to underpin its sustainability efforts. Many projects involve the renovation of existing buildings. For example, a remodelling project is currently underway for a secondary school, with the aim of both extending its lifespan and meeting new, stricter environmental requirements. With iBinder's inbuilt checklists, case management and support for certification and inspections, the process and requirements are easier to manage.
iBinder provides Strand Municipality with an easy-to-use, reliable and versatile platform for conducting its construction projects, from the early stages through to final management, all with a focus on sustainability and efficiency.
