H.J. Metaalbewerking

Established in 2003, H.J. Metaalbewerking has flourished to encompass a team of 15 dedicated employees. The workshop now operates with streamlined efficiency through ConstruSteel software. Director Jeroen Brouwer expresses keen enthusiasm regarding the adoption of ConstruSteel and the subsequent benefits it brings to the construction company. “Our company is in a constant state of growth,” remarks Jeroen Brouwer. Moreover, the company remains proactive in digitizing its processes. Both the office and workshop have expanded in tandem with ConstruSteel’s software solutions. “Stagnation is not an option for us. With ConstruSteel, we are advancing!”

The digital workshop

Jeroen Brouwer came across an online video from ConstruSteel demonstrating their software for a ‘digital workshop’. After a quick demonstration, the director was convinced: “We need this.” The app was promptly introduced to the workshop staff, especially the most experienced workers on the shop floor. “Ultimately, they are the ones who have to use it. So, if my employees don’t embrace it due to a lack of tablet knowledge or other practical reasons, it won’t work,” says Jeroen Brouwer. However, his employees were immediately excited about the idea. Just three weeks after placing the order, the H.J. Metaalbewerking workshop replaced stacks of paper with tablets.

Benefits of tablets in the workshop is huge

The adoption of ConstruSteel’s digital workshop app brings substantial advantages to the construction company, as highlighted by Jeroen Brouwer: “We’ve noticed immediate benefits since integrating ConstruSteel. Employees now have instant access to all current information on their tablets. The days of searching through drawings or folders are gone; everything is conveniently accessible through the ConstruSteel app. Additionally, drawings appear much clearer on tablets compared to paper, allowing easy zooming for detailed inspection, which is simply not achievable with paper drawings. Moreover, I now have a clear overview of production progress.”

Printing is a thing of the past

José Brouwer joins the discussion, responsible for job preparation and organizing paperwork that needs sorting and distribution in the office before being further allocated in the workshop. “On large projects, we used to spend up to two weeks preparing, printing, sorting, and organizing everything into folders, clarifying ambiguities, making revisions—you name it! Thanks to ConstruSteel, this now takes me no more than an hour,” said José Brouwer. “In addition to significant time savings, it also promptly reduces our annual printing and paper expenses by €2,000. Hence, by opting for ConstruSteel, we are also promoting sustainability; it’s a conscious decision.”

The right choice

H.J. Metaalbewerking continues to be pleased with their decision to use ConstruSteel every day. “Everyone finds working with ConstruSteel enjoyable, and it functions flawlessly. Our employees working in the workshop now need to visit the office less frequently, and the hassle of dealing with paperwork packages is a thing of the past. We’ve become much more productive, and having insight into our progress allows us to plan ahead with confidence. We’re delighted with our decision. ConstruSteel is a transparent and excellent system with numerous benefits,” concludes Jeroen Brouwer with contentment.

About H.J. Metaalbewerking

H.J. Metaalbewerking was founded in 2003 by Jeroen Brouwer and Hans van Soelen. In 2018, the construction company moved from Beesd to Vianen. The company now employs 15 people working mainly on constructions for housing, schools, industrial halls, agricultural projects and stairs and railings for industrial premises.