Building comfort with Hetebrij Prefab
We speak to Patrick Looper, who is ultimately responsible for planning at Hetebrij Prefab. Patrick says the following about Hetebrij Prefab: "Our elements are like LEGO pieces; you can assemble them faster than you can say "build". This is possible because of our great passion for timber-frame construction, bio-based construction and sustainable building. Our mission statement is not for nothing: 'For your building comfort'. Thus, we ensure that connections are considered during the production of elements and the elements are increasingly equipped with finishing materials. This keeps additional work to a minimum and creates an efficient construction process. Thus, the customer does not encounter any surprises during completion!"
Excel offers no overview for fast-growing Hetebrij Prefab
An insightful and well-organised schedule is of great importance to Hetebrij Prefab to increase building comfort for their customers. Patrick explains the following: "Previously, we used to plan in Excel. Hetebrij was growing rapidly, which meant we lost the overview and insight into our Excel planning. Soon my colleagues started looking for a programme that would give them an overview of the planning. During this search, we ended up with vPlan."
How Hetebrij uses vPlan
And so happened a successful switch from Excel to vPlan for Hetebrij Prefab. Since 2021, they have been planning their entire process with vPlan: from engineering and production to assembly. Patrick explains: "A planning should be clear and well-organised, so no planning in which all the lines are mixed up. In vPlan, we plan the parts that need to be made. For example, a roof element. This involves several steps: the drawing process, work preparation (purchasing), production, transport and assembly. In vPlan, we have visual insight into our planning and can see exactly what stage the part is in."
Documentation in planning
To work quickly and keep processes running as smoothly as possible, it is important to have all information in one place. Patrick says: "The documentation within vPlan is ideal for us. Within an order, we have all the information we need. When elements go on transport, a picture is always taken and added to the corresponding order. So, we have an overview of what has been shipped."
"A lot is possible in vPlan. You can organise it the way you want. That's how you create overview for everyone."
Insightful planning for the entire company
Planning that grows with your company? That's what Hetebrij Prefab has found in vPlan. "We now have a much better overview of the planning. And can therefore outsource more. Planning no longer lies solely with the department heads. The other employees can now easily see into the planning. There is a screen in production where everyone can view the planning. Confidence in the planning has improved a lot," says Patrick Looper.
