P r o m o t e d C o n t e n t
is Wales McLelland's software and
associated hardware, which provide
a myriad of beneits. The virtual
representation of projects delivered
by the iPads and flat screens enable
all members of Scott's company to
communicate progress throughout the
life of the project, respond quickly to
changes and encourage creativity in
problem solving.
Wales is also
COR Safety Certiied,
and its SiteMAX
system includes all the
safety inspection prompts and reporting
required, and provides consistency
across all project sites. The only thing
the site supervisor requires is an iPad
mini loaded with the Site
MAX apps and
the site is fully connected. The system
fully engages all team members involved
in the execution of the work.
Other examples of Wales McLelland's
propensity for operational innovation
include a new estimating system that
streamlines the bidding process, and
involves virtual planning rooms and
a secure log-in. This provides trade
partners with an up-to-date, one-stop
location for project-critical information.
Scott tends to downplay the time and
effort it took to develop the software
required to deliver these services.
However, he points out it was part of
a rebranding stratey that unfolded
several years ago in the wake of the
worldwide recession. "During the
downturn I purposely didn't lay off any
staff, and instead improved our services
wherever we could—and as a result
we emerged from the recession better
than expected," he says. "The recent
re-election of the provincial Liberal
government has given developers a lot
of conidence, and now there's a lot of
pent-up demand for product, which as
a design-build specialist we're ideally
positioned to deliver on."
Not surprisingly, Wales McLelland
is growing physically. "We now have
about 60 people working for us and
we're seeking more talent for all aspects
of the business," says Scott. "We're
also looking for new accommodations,
since we've outgrown our current
headquarters." The irm now has speciic
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