Smarter and more efficient installation and always up-to-date information. In line with this ambition, Vleugels Beveiliging is gradually switching to fully digital business operations. Trimble's software programs are making an important contribution to this.
Vleugels Beveiliging develops, implements, and maintains sustainable security solutions for individuals, businesses, and institutions. From fire alarm systems, alarm systems, fog machines, and access control to camera surveillance systems. “We know from experience that every security solution requires precision and customization,” says project manager Michael Vleugels. "We like to assess the situation on site, where we make an inventory of the possibilities based on the customer's wishes and the insurer's requirements. In other cases, we work on the basis of specifications, where we make suggestions for improvement. For example, with a view to a more efficient, safer, or more practical installation design. We also provide the associated (fire alarm) calculations and estimates. A great reference project is the new Toolnation warehouse, which we designed and drew entirely with Stabicad. As a supplier of power tools, Toolnation benefits from secure storage. Thanks to Stabicad, we were able to provide an excellent solution. By adding exactly the right symbols for the security system to our drawing, all parties involved will know exactly where the installations need to be placed, eliminating any communication issues.
Significant time savings
For its installation designs, Vleugels Beveiliging used AutoCAD for many years, and later Stabicad LT, which was developed specifically for electrical and mechanical installers. One reason for this was that this software saves a tremendous amount of time. “The program automatically calculates how many pieces of a particular component are included in a design,” says Vleugels. "This is a godsend, because it eliminates the need to plot (print) technical drawings and count them yourself. In addition, the software provides insight. For example, when we work on behalf of an electrical installer, in many cases this installer carries out the cabling work themselves. We create the design for this, after which the installer can use our drawings and the automatically generated installation diagrams to install the correct cabling in the right places. Based on the drawings, the end customer can also see exactly what is being delivered for their investment and how the installations are being constructed. We are completely transparent in this regard."
