The Benefits of Building with ObraLink: A Perspective from Technical Site Offices

Planning is not optional

Every morning we wake up, shower, prepare breakfast, and head to work. Without realizing it, we follow a planned routine, either consciously or automatically. As James Clear explains in "Atomic Habits," planning is integrated into our daily lives to simplify decisions and optimize time.

But if organizing our personal routine is already a challenge, imagine the complexity of planning a construction project. Coordinating materials, workers, delivery times, and costs leaves no room for error. Any logistical mismatch can mean delays, extra costs, and complications that affect the entire development of your project.

Planning with real impact

As a member of the technical office, I spent years managing projects and facing the same problems over and over again: lack of centralized information, poor coordination between teams, and outdated plans. Until I discovered ObraLink.

The first time I used ObraLink, I was impressed by its intuitive interface. Instead of relying on scattered spreadsheets or boards full of notes, I could directly visualize on the BIM model each cycle of concrete, formwork, and steel to be executed in the coming days. I also received quantity takeoffs automatically, since the project information was already embedded in the model.

A tool that transforms the construction site

• Visual planning in BIM: I no longer need to interpret endless task lists. Now, I simply select on the BIM model which structural elements we will execute and when.
• Efficient automation: I generate execution drawings in minutes and distribute them to those responsible without delays or confusion.
• Supplier integration: I link planning directly with concrete suppliers, streamlining supply logistics without back-and-forth communication.
• Real-time tracking: Centralized information allows me to view the current state of the project, assign tasks, and anticipate delays before they become issues.
• Flexibility and adaptability: Every project is different, and ObraLink adapts to different types of construction as well. It supports both monolithic building and various construction criteria.

What does a day using our platform look like?

First thing in the morning, I review the project’s progress in ObraLink and confirm which materials need to arrive that day. Suppliers already have their orders synced with the platform, so I don't need to make confirmation calls or perform manual checks.

During the morning meeting with the team, each person receives a clear report of their daily tasks, with automatically generated updated drawings. There’s no confusion or misinterpretation.

At midday, I receive an alert from ObraLink indicating that a batch of concrete has met the maturity standard, allowing me to remove props and prepare the next batches. With this real-time information, I can reorganize tasks to avoid downtime and keep the schedule moving forward.

At the end of the day, the platform updates the project’s status, reflecting the progress made and generating automatic reports. Instead of spending hours reviewing paperwork or entering data manually, I can quickly analyze the information and make informed decisions for the next day.

From theory to action

Previously, planning was a tedious process, full of uncertainty and blind spots. Now, with ObraLink, I feel like I have real control over the project. We no longer guess or react when it’s too late — we anticipate, adjust, and optimize with confidence.

If managing a construction project is like conducting an orchestra, ObraLink is the score that keeps everything in sync.

So if you want to plan with technology, plan with ObraLink.

If you want to learn more about how to save time in your planning processes, contact us here.