“At Xi C&A, we manage multi-channel data in an integrated manner.”
Professional design data resulting from complex mechanical equipment, construction data generated based on this, and even safety management data resulting from frequent heavy material handling work. Industrial facilities operate with a diverse set of technologies, and the resulting data is also vast.
That is why Xi C&A adopted Meissa. Scattered data means that focus is divided and fatigue is increased, both in monitoring at headquarters and in the field. By grouping fragmented data into one and managing it in an integrated manner, error-free communication is possible even among multiple interests, which supports accurate decision-making. Quick judgment is the key to rapid completion.
Check out how Meissa supported the site in the on-site interview at XiC&A Ochang Energy Plant 2 Battery Production Building 2.
Field data gathered into one platform
Q. Please give us a brief introduction to the site.
💬 Site Manager Son Yu-rak.
Hello. We are currently in charge of Ochang Energy Plant 2 Battery Production Building 2.
A 3-story building measuring 395m, we are currently installing secondary battery production facilities for a variety of purposes, from car batteries to ESS.
It has been about 8 months since we introduced the Meissa platform. We have used it extensively for process planning and safety management, and are still working to manage various data in an integrated manner.
Q. What does it mean to manage data in an integrated manner?
💬 Site Manager Son Yu-rak:
First, let me tell you about the characteristics of production facility construction sites. I think it can be broadly explained in two ways. First, this site is dense with complex engineering technology, facilities, and specialized personnel, so it is necessary to work with various partners using various data (orthophotos, BIM, 3D scanning data). Second, since the factory construction is being carried out for operation, there is no set period, and the faster the completion, the better.
To satisfy both characteristics and do the job well, a process of transparent communication based on various data needed in the field is necessary. Because the equipment brought into the building is expensive, it has to be accurate. Overall, it is very important that communication occurs quickly and without errors or mistakes. Meissa is helping me a lot in that regard.
💬 Kim Sang-won, Deputy Field Manager
Currently, client meetings, weekly meetings, and daily process meetings are all conducted through Meissa. Since all data is gathered on one platform, problems such as differences in on-site situation information or differences in the scope of understanding due to communication focusing on 2D drawings have fundamentally disappeared. It has become easier for people involved in the process to understand changes in the field in real time. As collaboration efficiency improved, meeting times became shorter, and clear work instructions made it possible to prevent risks that could arise in advance as much as possible, reducing the probability of re-construction.
From the head office's perspective, the vast amount of data generated by each site and various sources (design drawings, process progress, quality control data, etc.) are stored on one platform instead of being scattered, there is no need to go through multiple solutions. Even when personnel from related departments at the headquarters go on field trips, they now only need to look at Meissa instead of looking at multiple solutions to understand the field.Monitoring, such as checking progress, has become much easier, and when problems arise with partner companies in the future, we can communicate based on data, which is very helpful.
Based on design, through error-free construction
Q. How is Meissa used in the field?
💬 Kim Sang-won, Deputy Site Manager
At our site, we are using Meissa particularly well for comparing basic status and using BIM data to determine how accurately the design matches the status.
Meissa is used in comparison with drawings. It is very useful for checking differences in actual construction, especially for comparing basic status. The generated 2D orthophotos have fairly reliable error values, so the task of previously having to go out with field surveying equipment and check each item is now done by overlaying design drawings on the orthophotos. The process of checking whether the file location and pour location match has become very easy. This is related to this, but the same applies to the construction prediction process to check whether there will be any problems when raising the steel frame in this area in the future.
💬 Smart-con Team Manager Lee Se-hoon:
he use of BIM data has also become clearer. Production sites often see more design data than general construction sites. Complex equipment such as machines, pipelines, and storage tanks are installed, and the interaction between them is very important. As BIM design data is released to review interference between construction types, it is necessary to check whether the structure is being constructed exactly in place at the site.
Since it is 3D data, it is naturally difficult to check by only looking at the 2D drawing. The only CAD-based tool that can visually see this is Autodesk's Navisworks, but this tool must be installed on a PC, making it difficult to actually utilize in the field. In fact, in order to truly utilize it, the person in charge must go to the field with a design data visualization tool and compare and contrast the design model and current status.
This is possible with Meissa. That platform and can upload both rvt and ifc files. If one person in charge uploads a file, other workers can easily check the data without the hassle of downloading. Because the viewer function is provided, field workers can view and inspect the construction status directly on site through a tablet and intuitively understand how the piping is installed in this location.
Safety management that requires preparation
Q. I heard that this is a site that utilizes Meissa's functions particularly well for on-site safety management.
💬 Manager Park Jun-beom / Safety and Health PL
After the introduction of Meissa, establishing a safety management plan became simpler, and there was a worker tracking tool called Mesa Guard, so I wanted to utilize it as best as possible.
Due to the nature of our site, it has fewer openings than other sites. There are many, and work at heights or handling heavy materials is frequent. Although the road is narrow and narrow, there are about 200 pieces of equipment used in construction. So we are particularly focusing on preventing equipment stenosis. I mainly use Meissa when making related plans. At our site, we fly drones every morning for daily process meetings to acquire data, so we can easily identify the locations of materials and heavy equipment and workers' work areas on site today.
💬 Manager Park Jun-beom | Safety and Health PL
The safety plan discussed in this way will be announced through a screen installed on site during morning TBM time. Since the field workers are in their 50s and 60s, many people cannot read floor plans well, no matter how long they have worked at the field. 'Which area is a danger zone?' 'Equipment will be going down several aisles today, so workers are asked to use stairs number 3.' When what is being done is explained with visual data, recognition tends to be clearer. It was very helpful during the signalman guidance training.I understand that the vehicle tracking service was recently updated.
Now, every day, we receive reports through Mobile messenger about how many table lifts, how many excavators, and which partner company will use which equipment today. Using this function, you can check the status just by accessing the platform. I think it will be easy to understand, so I plan to actively use it in the future.
Xi C&A and Meissa: smart construction of the future we are drawing together.
Q. What more would you like to do with Meissa in the future?
💬Smart-con Team Manager Sehoon Lee:
I would like to explore ways to utilize indoor data more effectively.
Currently, Meissa's 360 panorama function is being used when building a new production facility, and it is being used to record the demolition process of existing facilities.
There is a need to utilize this function more broadly. Each construction company has its own characteristics, but Xi C&A has its strengths in its production facilities. Since interior construction is also very important in production facilities, it would be nice to be able to cooperate in the upgrading process so that internal progress can be monitored in real time and potential problems can be quickly identified.
