Case Study: Erdman Anthony improves project collaboration and reduces costs with Hexagon PPM

Erdman Anthony reduces rework and avoids a 50% piping estimate error with Hexagon PPM

Erdman Anthony, a multi-disciplinary infrastructure engineering firm, faced significant collaboration and accuracy challenges on a major plant retrofit project for Eastman Kodak. The complex project involved extensive piping modifications and equipment relocations within a vast, century-old facility, requiring meticulous planning to avoid costly errors and system shutdowns. To overcome these hurdles, they turned to vendor Hexagon PPM and implemented its CADWorx Plant Professional, CADWorx Structure Professional, and CAESAR II solutions.

By using Hexagon PPM's integrated design and analysis tools, the team achieved seamless collaboration and dynamic data exchange. This solution minimized rework, allowed for the pre-ordering of materials to avoid price increases, and drastically improved estimation accuracy—catching a 50% error on a major piping requirement. The 3D visualization facilitated clear communication, resolving hundreds of questions and enabling the delivery of highly detailed design deliverables with minimal additional effort.

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