Essential Living and Conject Win Award

LONDON, November 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Construction managed in the cloud 

A leading developer of homes for rent is using cloud-based construction management software which last week won a major award for its innovation and efficiency.

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The Common Data Environment (CDE) software, by global provider Conject, manages the time, cost and quality on construction programmes by storing data in the cloud. Essential Living has been using it across a number of developments for rent. It won 'Best of Use of IT in a Construction Project' at the 2015 Construction Computing Awards last week.

Taking a cloud-based approach offers the developer real time control over the project allowing for a snap shot of activity to be taken at any time.

Essential Living is creating a £1bn portfolio of rented homes across London and the South East. It is currently on-site across three projects in north London, east London and Maidenhead.

Conject software connects the supply chain with the latest project information from the site, ensuring that all required materials are available when they are needed. As project information can be accessed anywhere, the CDE software streamlines tendering and document management so that the project runs smoothly and efficiently.

The award was announced last week at the 2015 Construction Computing Awards, a black-tie event in central London.

Ray Theakston, construction director at Essential Living, said: "Conject software has helped our both external and internal project members work more efficiently. Time and money has been saved as a result of the automation of key processes and supported our ethos of working collaboratively at every stage."

Steve Cooper, managing director at Conject, said: "We are delighted that Essential Living has been recognised for its effective use of IT on its apartment construction programme.  This award demonstrates that clients gain significant benefits as a result of using the configurable capabilities of our Common Data Environment."

About CONJECT  

CONJECT is a leading international software company, providing cloud and mobile solutions to support BIM and manage key processes throughout the plan-build-operate life-cycle for the real estate as well as architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries.  The CONJECT mission is to help its clients increase quality, reduce costs and better manage risks across their property and infrastructure portfolios.  Operating in 14 international cities; the UK head office is in Woking, Surrey.  For more information see http://www.conject.com, or follow CONJECT on LinkedIn and on Twitter @CONJECT.  

Michelle Mason
michelle.mason@conject.com
CONJECT Limited
21 – 25 Church Street West
Woking, Surrey, GU21 6DJ, UK Tel: 01483 712 620
http://www.conject.com

About Essential Living / http://www.essentialliving.uk.com

Essential Living's business strategy is to deliver 5,000 private rented homes over the next decade across London and the South East.

With an initial £150m in equity funding from M3 Capital Partners, Essential

Living will acquire sites, design and develop properties and subsequently manage them over the long term creating an income-focused rental business. They are the first company to enter the market with this 'full lifecycle' approach to renting.

Crucially, the homes will be specifically designed for rent and Essential Living will utilise the experience M3 Capital Partners has built up investing in the multi-family and seniors housing sectors across the U.S. as well as student housing in London and Australia. Essential Living was incorporated in 2012 and has created a pipeline of units that have been specifically designed for rental.

The Essential Living management team combines a wealth of expertise in finance, land acquisition, residential marketing, town planning and community engagement. It is these skill sets, combined with a long-term equity commitment that make Essential Living one of the market leaders in the emerging private rented sector.

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