During a visit to Bayards, we gathered first-hand insights on how Onepush improves build preparation, reduces manual work, and connects engineering to production.
A couple of weeks ago, we visited one of our key clients, Bayards in Rotterdam.
They welcomed us on site, and we had the opportunity to walk through their workflow, demonstrate the latest version of Onepush 4.0, and most importantly, speak directly with the people using it every day.
From work preparation to the shop floor, we sat down with different team members to understand how their work has changed. This blog describes the interview with Daniël de Haan, a work preparation engineer.
The insights were practical, honest, and very clear.
One of the first things that came up was the amount of manual work that used to be part of build preparation.
“I am Daniël de Haan, a work preparation engineer, responsible for translating the engineering package into production-ready output.”
His role hasn’t changed. But the way the work is done has.
Before Onepush, a large part of the process involved manually interpreting engineering data, checking outputs, and making sure everything was correct before production could start.
“Manual work with engineering software took a lot of time… Onepush saves weeks in preparation.”
That difference is not small. It directly impacts how fast a project can move forward.
What also became clear is that build preparation is no longer just a supporting role.
Previously, engineering handled most of the detailed work, while work preparation focused on ordering materials and creating lists.
“With Onepush, work preparation now has more responsibility, including building information, because everything is easily accessible without additional software.”
Because the data is structured and available, teams can take ownership of the process instead of constantly verifying it.
At the same time, engineering can start earlier, improving the overall workflow.
Another shift we saw on site was the move away from paper.
“Previously, everything had to be checked, printed, and delivered physically. Now it is much more digital and efficient."
This might sound simple, but in practice it removes a lot of friction.
Less printing.
Less waiting.
Less risk of outdated information.
Everything is accessible, up to date, and connected.
One insight stood out during the conversations.
“For me, it’s working in 3D.”
Previously, teams moved between 2D and 3D depending on the stage of the process.
“With Onepush, you stay in 3D. You can zoom, measure, and use everything directly.”
This changes how people interact with the data.
Instead of interpreting drawings, they work directly with the model.
It’s faster, clearer, and more intuitive.
We also asked about usability and support, especially during the transition.
“Honestly, I took some time to adjust to the new way of working, but the system is quite intuitive. After a couple of months, I mainly learnt by using it and asking questions.”
“The support team responds quickly, usually within a few hours, which works very well.”
Adopting a new workflow always comes with questions and takes some time to adjust, but when support is fast and practical, the transition becomes much smoother. Our team is available for any request.
What we found most interesting is how this way of working is spreading beyond a single team.
“When we collaborate with external parties, we often ask them to use Onepush as well.”
At first, it requires some adjustment.
But over time, partners start to see the value.
“We now see that partners increasingly ask for it themselves.”
After spending time on site, one thing became clear.
Build preparation is no longer about manually translating information.
It’s about working with structured, reliable data from the start.
Less rework.
Less interpretation.
More control over the process.
And that’s exactly what allows production to move forward without unnecessary delays.
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