BricsCAD: A Game-Changer for Q8 Italy's Service Station Design
Technology Category
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Virtual Private Cloud
- Wearables - Virtual Reality Glasses, Headsets & Controllers
Applicable Industries
- Electronics
Applicable Functions
- Maintenance
- Product Research & Development
Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Q8, or Kuwait Petroleum Italia S.p.A, is a prominent operator in the Italian fuels distribution market. The company manages a network of about 2,800 service stations across Italy. To keep their facilities up-to-date, Q8's in-house development team works with a large number of external companies. This collaboration involves not only architectural design but also the creation and modification of electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems. The company was in search of a CAD solution that could effectively meet their extensive and specific requirements, which they found in BricsCAD.
The Challenge
Kuwait Petroleum Italia S.p.A, operating under the brand name 'Q8', is a leading player in the Italian fuels distribution market. The company operates a network of approximately 2,800 service stations across Italy. Given the vastness of their operations, Q8 is constantly engaged in the redesign and maintenance of these service stations. This work involves not just architectural design, but also the creation and modification of electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems. To manage this demanding task, Q8's in-house development team collaborates with a large number of external companies. However, they faced challenges in finding a CAD solution that could effectively meet their extensive and specific requirements.
The Solution
Q8 trialled numerous solutions in their quest for a versatile CAD platform that could align with their philosophy and remote working practices. They also needed a solution that offered flexible licensing and .dwg compatibility. After an exhaustive search, they found BricsCAD to be the only CAD solution that met all their criteria. BricsCAD's low cost of purchase and ownership allowed Q8 to acquire several dozen licenses within a limited budget. The software's familiar and intuitive user experience ensured a quick transition to full productivity for the team of design consultants. BricsCAD's compatibility with virtual computer systems and the standard .DWG format delivered by their design consultants was a significant advantage. Furthermore, the ability to automate parts of the design process, such as job accounting and creating supplier code-specific equipment purchase lists, enabled the team to meet tight deadlines faster.
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