Task:

Herbosch-Kiere is a Marine Contractor, providing specialist construction services and plant for complex and challenging projects. It is the UK business arm of the Effage Group, a €13 billion construction and infrastructure business.

In 2008, they contacted Propeller to discuss a solution to their issues of internal processes and communications. Their requirements were challenging, but not unique for a contractor, including subcontractor management, issue and approval of invoices and purchase orders, and centralised document management.

Work:

Propeller offers planning and consultancy to Herbosch-Kiere's Board and Marketing Management level within the Group and have collaborated on over 30 projects in the last three years.

Our open and frank relationship with Herbosch-Kiere's team and understanding of their businss, allows us to develop marketing materials efficiently. This has resulted in the design and production of a suite of brochures, information files, press advertisements, and exhibition stands to consistently present the Herbosch-Kiere brand.

Experience:

Propeller's Construction expertise has helped Herbosch-Kiere to fully define their requirements and develop a bespoke solution, providing their staff and management with a secure online Management system. Today, the Herbosch-Kiere intranet handles details of all their Clients, contracts and projects, managing supplier and subcontractor costs, and is the hub of the company's Integrated Management System, controlling the documentation of their Quality, Safety and Environment. It has further developed to include an interactive system for recording and monitoring staff training and certifications, it handles holiday requests and approval, and hosts the shared group calendar.

Based on the success and efficiency of the Intranet, Propeller was commissioned to design and build Herbosch-Kiere's UK website. Again our understanding of the construction sector enabled us to quickly identify the key objectives for the website, and to design features which would appeal to their Clients. Using the detailed knowledge of the Herbosch-Kiere business, we have been able to ensure that their unique strengths are communicated effectively.