Case Study: Engineering-Led Digital Transformation at Engineering Company 1

Empowering Engineering Excellence Through the Cloud-Based Platform – elas

• Project Started - 2015

• 400+ employees

• 2500+ Users

• 5+ Offices across Multiple States

• 15TB of Data in the System

Overview: Engineering Smarter

With over three decades of experience, our client is a recognized leader in construction Engineering, Testing, and Inspection across California. Known for technical accuracy and reliability, our client embraced a cloud-based transformation to strengthen its engineering operations.

By implementing elas, a cloud-based platform tailored to the needs of engineering professionals, the company streamlined communication between engineering teams and field technicians, improved data accuracy, and accelerated report turnaround positioning the company as a cutting-edge leader in construction engineering services.

Engineering Challenges in Legacy Workflows

Before integrating elas, engineering teams faced several operational roadblocks:

• Manual Data Entry & Delayed Communication: Field data required manual transcription and routing before reaching engineers, leading to reporting delays and errors.

• Disjointed Coordination: Engineering feedback rarely flowed back to field teams in real-time, making it difficult to implement immediate corrective actions.

• Compliance Complexity: Regulatory updates were tracked manually, increasing the risk of non-compliance.

• Limited Scalability: Engineering processes and project expansion were constrained by disconnected systems and slow data turnaround.

The Solution: elas – A Cloud-Based Platform for Engineering Integration

Our client adopted elas, a cloud-based operations platform that supports end-to-end engineering workflows—from real-time field data capture to engineering analysis, compliance tracking, and client reporting. Most importantly, elas created a continuous feedback loop between the engineering office and field teams, enabling faster problem-solving, smarter decision-making, and seamless collaboration.

End-to-End Engineering Workflow Powered by elas

1. Project Intake & Engineering Scheduling

   • Engineering managers assign projects via centralized dashboards.

   • Technicians are dispatched based on availability, expertise, and location.

2. Real-Time Field Data Capture & Engineering Access

   • Field technicians use mobile devices to submit test results directly from job sites.

   • Engineers instantly access validated data for analysis and reporting.

3. Engineering Review & Field Feedback

   • Engineering teams review data in real-time and flag discrepancies.

   • Feedback and technical direction are pushed back to the field immediately via in-app communication—streamlining retests, clarifications, or corrective actions.

4. Quality Control, Compliance & Regulation Updates

   • Automated alerts keep engineers informed of any regulatory changes.

   • Compliance tracking is embedded in workflows, ensuring engineers and field teams stay audit-ready.

5. Client Reporting & Engineering Dashboards

   • Engineers generate reports directly from synced data sets.

   • Clients view live dashboards with annotated results and status updates.

Measurable Engineering Impact

• Reporting Turnaround Time: Reduced by 30%, allowing engineers to deliver results faster.

• Engineering Data Accuracy: Improved by 45% through real-time data validation.

• Technician Efficiency: Downtime cut by 25% due to smarter dispatching and faster engineering feedback.

• Client Confidence in Engineering Capabilities: Boosted by 20% with better communication and transparency.

• Regulatory Compliance: Achieved 100% adherence, thanks to real-time updates and engineer-led tracking.

• Scalable Engineering Services: Grew new project acquisition by 15% following digital integration.

Conclusion: Engineering Innovation in Action

By implementing elas, our client has empowered its engineering team with the tools they need to operate faster, smarter, and more collaboratively with field technicians. Engineers can now review data in real time, communicate instantly with field staff, and deliver accurate reports at speed—all within a secure, cloud-based environment.

The company's transformation is a model for how engineering-led innovation can drive measurable success across testing, inspection, and compliance operations. As demand for intelligent construction services grows, our client remains committed to pushing the boundaries of engineering performance and digital integration.