Case Study: Onsite reduces haul road design costs with Softree Optimal

Onsite used Softree Optimal in a comparative analysis and saw a considerable improvement in the overall cost

Onsite, an engineering services firm, was tasked by Canoe Forest Products with designing a cost-effective haul road in a challenging area with difficult terrain and bedrock. They engaged Softree Technical Systems, using its Softree Optimal software, to analyze and optimize their preliminary design for the 2km route.

By utilizing Softree Optimal to run a comparative analysis on the horizontal and vertical alignments, Onsite identified a more efficient design. The software from Softree Technical Systems generated an optimized solution in minutes, which reduced the total project cost by 12.4%, saving nearly $30,000, while also demonstrating how the tool could streamline future design processes.

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