Faced with inefficient workflows and costly errors caused by juggling multiple software programs, BRL Contracting needed a solution to improve accuracy and consistency across their high-end commercial fitouts. Their previous software often led to miscommunication between design and production, resulting in rework and delays. To solve these challenges, BRL adopted Microvellum, an AutoCAD-based design, engineering, and manufacturing software. This decision allowed them to unify their processes, enhance accuracy, and reduce waste—delivering a seamless flow from concept to production.
BRL Contracting
BRL Contracting Overcomes Workflow Challenges with Microvellum’s AutoCAD-Based Software
Solving Workflow Inefficiencies with AutoCAD-Integrated Design
Before transitioning to Microvellum, BRL relied on three separate software programs to manage the design, approval, and production stages, creating inefficiencies and increasing the margin for error. “The main issue we were facing was when dealing with three programs, there was a large margin of error,” explained Setout Manager Ashley Duke. By consolidating their entire workflow into Microvellum, BRL streamlined their operations and dramatically reduced errors.
Microvellum integrates directly with AutoCAD, leveraging its powerful design capabilities to enhance precision and streamline the entire production process. The AutoCAD-based platform enables BRL to generate highly accurate 3D models and shop drawings, ensuring that the design seamlessly translates to production with minimal revisions. “What you see on the screen is exactly what gets built,” Duke said, highlighting the program’s ability to provide a direct link between the digital model and the final product. This feature eliminates the need for multiple reviews, reducing human error and ensuring design consistency.
Microvellum Reduces Waste and Improves Production with CNC Integration
One of the most significant benefits BRL has experienced since adopting Microvellum is the reduction of waste and rework. "By using Microvellum, we were able to identify issues at the computer before it even gets to the CNC machine," Duke explained. Microvellum's software features automated tools for optimizing material use and CNC machining. This automation ensures that materials are used efficiently, significantly reducing waste and saving both time and resources.
The software’s integration with CNC machinery allows BRL to automate key production tasks, including cutting, drilling, and assembling. With automated manufacturing processes, BRL can easily adjust designs, respond to client feedback, and scale production without compromising on quality. This flexibility has enabled BRL to take on larger, more complex commercial fitouts, while still meeting tight deadlines.
Streamlining Production with Custom Libraries and Data Management
Microvellum’s ability to create and manage custom libraries has empowered BRL to further streamline their production process. “Having your own custom library increases consistency within the project,” Duke noted. BRL’s commercial fitout projects—spanning sectors like office, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and education—often require dozens of custom joinery items. With Microvellum, BRL can quickly pull from their custom libraries to ensure that all components are consistent across multiple projects, regardless of scale.
In addition to its library functionality, Microvellum's software is equipped with powerful data management tools that centralize project data, ensuring that every stage—from design to manufacturing—is accessible in one unified environment. This comprehensive data control not only reduces errors but also allows BRL to maintain a high level of accuracy throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Enhancing Client Communication with AutoCAD-Integrated Visualization Tools
Microvellum’s AutoCAD-based software also includes advanced visualization tools that have significantly improved BRL’s client communication. The software’s 3D rendering capabilities allow BRL to generate detailed visualizations of their designs, providing clients with a clear understanding of the final product before it’s even built. “Microvellum is very good with what you see is what you get in their program,” Duke emphasized. Clients can see a precise 3D model of the project, helping them make informed decisions and eliminating any uncertainty.
This has been particularly valuable in BRL’s high-end commercial fitouts, where precision and attention to detail are critical. Whether it’s a complex office renovation or a bespoke retail space, BRL can now present clients with accurate, interactive visual representations of their designs, leading to faster approvals and increased client satisfaction.
Future Growth and Innovation with Microvellum
As BRL continues to expand its operations, they see Microvellum as a key component of their growth strategy. "The more we invest into the program itself, the more we're going to see in return," Duke noted. With Microvellum as the foundation of their design and manufacturing processes, BRL is well-positioned to take on more complex and high-end commercial fitouts while maintaining the accuracy and quality their clients expect.
Microvellum’s AutoCAD-based platform software offers BRL the flexibility to adapt and grow with their business. Whether they’re tackling large-scale office fitouts, complex healthcare facilities, or bespoke retail environments, BRL can rely on Microvellum’s robust design, data management, and automation tools to ensure that every project is completed with precision and efficiency.
A Seamless Fit for BRL’s High-End Commercial Projects
Microvellum has transformed BRL’s workflow, reducing errors, enhancing productivity, and boosting client satisfaction. The AutoCAD-based software has empowered BRL to streamline their processes and deliver consistent, high-quality fitouts across various sectors, including office, retail, healthcare, hospitality, and education. With Microvellum’s powerful tools at their disposal, BRL is well-equipped to continue growing and delivering exceptional commercial fitout solutions tailored to the unique needs of their clients.
Profile
Company: BRL Contracting
Location: Mulgrave, VIC Australia
Established: 2005
Employees: 11-50
Markets: Shop Fitting, Commercial Fitouts, Pharmacy Specialist, Design & Construct, and Maintence.