SokoPro Project Bank keeps Ailecon's projects on track
Experienced real estate development specialist, Ailecon, has witnessed a shift from stacks of paper to cloud services in the industry. Today, the information flow for projects is managed from the beginning to the end of the warranty period with the help of SokoPro.
Ailecon takes care of the investor’s interests from the beginning of a real estate project until its end. SokoPro Project Bank has established its place in the company's day-to-day operations as a key tool for managing planning, tendering, construction supervision and archiving.
Ailecon's senior specialist and chairman of the board, Antti-Juhani Lehti, has witnessed major changes in the industry. Before digital systems, paper was used for all drawings in projects, resulting in huge piles of documents.
Today, the situation is different, but in the case of old properties, having to hunt for lost documents is often still a challenge we face. We have to look under every stone to find them, says Antti-Juhani Lehti, laughing.
Ailecon has been using SokoPro in different phases for 20 years, nowadays in practically all projects.
The fact that the entire project team has access to up-to-date information is the biggest benefit of SokoPro for us. The system sends an email notification of new additions or revisions, so the whole team always has the same information.
SokoBid is an outstanding tendering tool
Ailecon switched to SokoPro 2.0 in December 2022. The transition was effortless, and with the new version, the SokoBid feature in particular has become a favourite. It is an easy-to-use tool for competitive tendering of construction projects and contracts of all sizes through a single system.
SokoBid is a clever way to request offers and keep bidders up to date. It's an excellent tool, says Antti-Juhani Lehti.
In addition to SokoBid, document sharing, version control and electronic archive are other features that bring great benefits to Ailecon.
However, according to Antti-Juhani Lehti, the Finnish construction industry still relies too much on email.
It is a problem because an email message may be misinterpreted or ignored by one of the relevant actors. This can easily cause problems at a later stage of the project.
SokoPro is used in all phases of the project
Ailecon currently has three active projects and two projects are in the warranty phase. SokoPro is used for all their phases: At the planning stage, it is used for requesting offers and coordinating plans. During the construction phase, the costs and schedule are monitored with SokoPro. When the project is completed, it is archived for at least the warranty period, which is two years.
Collaboration with SokoPro has gone well. A new project can be opened quickly and effortlessly, the basic folder structure is ready, and the physical environment of the platform works well, Antti-Juhani Lehti describes.
SokoBid is a clever way to request offers and keep bidders up to date. It's an excellent tool, says Antti-Juhani Lehti.
The Project Bank is a smart and secure solution that centralizes all project information – making collaboration smoother, reducing errors, and streamlining the entire construction process.