Digital transformation of a large‑scale gated community project in Pune through a cloud‑hosted CDE and integrated BIM workflows
Client Overview
A leading Indian real estate developer partnered with DGTRA to digitally streamline the design and engineering processes for a landmark project—a 430+ acre gated community in Pune, Maharashtra. The project brought together multiple consultants and stakeholders, demanding seamless coordination and control over large volumes of evolving design data.
Problem Statement
The client was grappling with fragmented communication, version control issues, and delayed reviews stemming from traditional, file‑based design workflows. With consultants spread across geographies, coordination became a bottleneck, often leading to inefficiencies, miscommunication, and rework.
Key Challenges
- Absence of a centralized environment to manage design documentation
- Disjointed workflows and inconsistent deliverables across consultants
- Slow review cycles impacting project milestones
- Limited visibility into model changes and team activities
- Low adoption of digital tools among consultants and on‑site teams
DGTRA’s Approach & Solutions
Understanding the scale and complexity of the project, DGTRA deployed a robust, enterprise‑grade cloud collaboration ecosystem tailored to the client’s needs. Our engagement focused on both technology and people—implementing the right tools while enabling teams to adopt them effectively.
- Established a secure Common Data Environment (CDE) to centralize documentation and ensure controlled access for all stakeholders
- Standardized folder structures and naming conventions across disciplines to enable consistent data organization
- Defined and implemented uniform workflows for design development, approvals, and submission cycles
- Enabled real‑time model collaboration between architectural, structural, and MEP teams using cloud‑enabled BIM authoring platforms
- Automated drawing review and approval processes, reducing manual effort and delays
- Delivered customized training sessions for consultants and site staff to drive adoption and improve digital proficiency
Solution Ecosystem
The engagement leveraged a mix of industry‑leading platforms and secure collaboration tools, including:
- Cloud‑based CDE solutions (supporting multiple BIM authoring and review platforms)
- Model authoring tools for architecture, structure, and MEP with integrated cloud work sharing capabilities
- Digital design review and markup tools
- Enterprise productivity and document management suites
- D360 Secure by DGTRA for additional governance and control
(Specific platforms were selected based on client requirements and existing ecosystem.)
Conclusion
Through this engagement, DGTRA successfully transformed a fragmented, manual design process into a centralized, collaborative digital environment. By integrating cloud‑based solutions with standardized workflows, we helped the client eliminate versioning conflicts, reduce rework, and achieve faster coordination between teams.
Most importantly, we empowered their consultants and site teams with the skills and systems needed to work in real‑time, regardless of location. What was once a siloed, document‑heavy process evolved into a streamlined, scalable, and future‑ready digital framework—enabling the client to manage complexity with confidence and keep their ambitious development project on track.
