en.Wedoany.com Reported - German tunnel technology company VMT GmbH recently introduced a software module named CT.Connected. This system is specifically designed for conventional tunnel excavation methods such as drill and blast. It collects real-time on-site data via mobile devices, replacing traditional documentation methods like handwritten logs and scattered spreadsheets, providing a unified visualization platform for project management.
CT.Connected allows on-site personnel to input key information such as construction activities, personnel deployment, equipment usage, and material consumption in real-time via smartphones or tablets, with the ability to attach photos and notes. All data is synchronized via the cloud, enabling simultaneous access for engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders, facilitating real-time tracking and verification of work cycles. The system integrates with the Herrenknecht Group's existing Herrenknecht.Connected platform, unifying data from conventional excavation and mechanized tunnel boring machines within a single environment.
The system's visualization tools include Gantt charts for continuous workflow tracking and intuitive key performance indicator (KPI) dashboards designed for both technical and non-technical personnel. These tools help project teams instantly identify progress delays and efficiency bottlenecks. The complete, timestamped dataset captured by the system supports future claim management, project benchmarking, and long-term optimization.
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VMT, a subsidiary of the Herrenknecht Group, has over 30 years of experience in tunnel guidance, data management, and process monitoring and has been involved in nearly 3,000 tunnel projects worldwide. Requirements from infrastructure owners, contractors, and regulators for project transparency, traceability, and sustainability are continuously increasing. The CT.Connected software lowers the barrier to technology adoption by leveraging widely used mobile devices on-site.
The software transforms fragmented operational data into structured assets, laying the data foundation for future applications of advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and even artificial intelligence to optimize construction performance and risk control. In an industry like tunnel excavation, which has long relied on experience and manual processes, such tools signify a substantive evolution towards data-driven decision-making.
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