Leading construction technology company, Simpel, has officially entered the UK market with its innovative software designed to optimize operations and compliance for construction companies. The London-based company announced its arrival on Tuesday, 21 January 2025, offering a unique solution to the challenges faced by the construction industry in the ever-changing regulatory environment.
Simpel, established in 2018, has quickly gained recognition in the construction sector, with major developers and contractors among its clients. The company’s end-to-end platform offers a wide range of functionalities that cover all stages of a construction project, making it the preferred choice for mid to large tier projects, including airports, hospitals, civil infrastructure, high-rise residential apartments, and commercial developments.
With the enforcement of the Building Safety Act (2022) and increasing regulatory obligations, Simpel’s success in the complex construction environment of Australia has made the UK market a natural expansion for the company. Kurt Robinson, CEO of Simpel, expressed his confidence in the UK construction sector, valued at over £300 billion annually, stating that the challenges faced are similar to those the company has successfully addressed in Australia. He also emphasized the need for practical innovation, platform scalability, and the use of construction data and AI for future development.
What makes Simpel stand out is its unique project ecosystem. The platform creates a ‘high-vis’ data trail that connects workers, files, and tasks, providing real-time project insights and retaining a comprehensive audit trail for the entire project’s lifespan. This feature is particularly appealing to UK construction organizations that are updating their systems, as it makes it easy to implement and meets the common data environment requirements for prioritizing safety and complying with emerging regulatory obligations.
Cold Clad Limited, a leading installation specialist for insulated and fire-rated construction, is the first UK company to adopt Simpel’s construction management platform. The company’s Contracts Director, Gareth Pitman, highlighted the need for a software solution that could handle the tracking and compliance needs of their business without adding unnecessary complexity, especially with the new requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Golden Thread. He expressed his satisfaction with Simpel’s platform, stating that the benefits were immediately evident.
The platform’s robust suite of document management, field, and safety tools, including online inductions and RAMS modules, has saved their clients thousands of labor hours on single projects alone. This translates to a powerful return on investment that scales across the entire organization. Scott Fisher, Group SHEQ Manager at Cold Clad, also praised the platform, stating that its functionality and ease of use made it a valuable tool for managing compliance. He added that subcontractors have also found it useful for managing their own compliance.
Richard Bray, COO of Simpel, stated that the company’s expansion into the UK market is a testament to their commitment to addressing the evolving needs of the construction industry with practical and adaptable solutions. He also emphasized the platform’s ability to empower businesses to meet compliance challenges like the Golden Thread while streamlining operations and enhancing project outcomes. He concluded by expressing the company’s pride in bringing their expertise to the UK and equipping construction professionals with the tools to build safer and more innovative projects.
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