HG Construction delivers consistent project success ahead of time with Asta Powerproject

HG Construction is a leading UK contractor with more than 25 years of experience in delivering exceptional new build and refurbishment schemes across the country. Specialising in residential, student accommodation, commercial, retirement living, and hotel projects, the company operates as a forward-thinking design and build partner, with a reputation for handling logistically complex and high-rise schemes. With a culture grounded in collaboration, quality, and innovation, HG Construction combines in-house expertise and a solutions-driven approach to exceed client expectations.

Key benefits for HG Construction

• Detailed, robust programme planning across complex schemes
• Demonstrated time and cost savings, with proven success in early project completions
• Superior progress monitoring and reporting enable earlier interventions and informed decisions
• Integration with reporting and BIM tools supports advanced digital workflows and collaboration
• User-friendly and accessible for both planners and wider teams, ensuring organisation-wide engagement and clarity

The challenge – complex programme delivery

The scale and diversity of HG Construction’s projects demand robust planning and seamless communication to keep delivery on track. “We’re doing one of three things: we’re either collaborating with the team to develop a robust delivery programme to establish a baseline for monitoring project performance; updating the baseline programme to support amendments to the delivery strategy; or monitoring progress and reporting to senior management of the delivery team,” said Aldwyn Payne, Planning Manager at HG Construction, describing a fast-moving, frequently monitored environment.

One of the challenges that HG Construction faces is the need to develop sufficiently detailed baselines and benchmark project programmes; these require dependencies and scenario analysis. There is also a requirement to deliver bi-weekly progress monitoring for delivery teams and monthly contract programme reporting for clients and executives, so transparent reporting is crucial. Equally important is the ability to communicate complex schedules in a format that can be easily accessed by senior management, as well as presenting information in a digestible, actionable way.

Solution: Asta Powerproject

Asta Powerproject now underpins all programme management at HG Construction. The planning team uses Asta for developing project baselines, updating programmes, and bi-weekly progress monitoring.

Its flexible user controls let project directors and wider teams inspect programmes without compromising data integrity. “We’re able to present the delivery plan in a clear format that can be shared with everyone, ensuring alignment and securing buy-in across the team,” said Aldwyn.

“We use Asta to track performance across all projects. On-time delivery strengthens client relationships, improves costs certainty, enhances our reputation, and frees resources for future work.” Aldwyn also said that getting to grips with the basic functionality of the system has been straightforward: “It’s very user friendly and we’ve been able to get on top of the basics straight away. Looking forward, we are keen to explore additional programme modules.”

“Since adopting a more transparent approach to project performance monitoring with the help from the suite of Elecosoft products, we have enhanced our ability to meet project deadlines, which has worked as a mutual benefit to the business and to our clients.” – Aldwyn Payne, Planning Manager

Powering delivery and outcomes

The move to Asta Powerproject transformed both on-site progress and business reporting. “From day one, my first assignment was translating complex project details into a clear format that senior management could instantly understand and engage with,” Aldwyn shared. The introduction of Asta Vision enabled Aldwyn to do exactly this; Vision’s integration with Power BI giving him more reporting power than ever before.

This enhanced data means better clarity for decision making. Aldwyn said: “With clear visibility of project performance, senior management have often been able to approve additional resources, as they can see how the trends from key decisions impact the project over time.” He added: “Since adopting a more transparent approach to project performance monitoring with the help from the suite of Elecosoft products, we have enhanced our ability to meet project deadlines, which has worked as a mutual benefit to the business and to our clients.”

“We’re finishing some projects many months ahead of programme, which is an excellent achievement given their complexity. Powerproject has been a major contributor to this success,” Aldwyn said.

Innovation in 4D BIM and dynamic reporting

HG Construction’s use of Asta Powerproject has expanded through integration with Asta Vision and Power BI dashboards, plus advanced 4D BIM capabilities for enhanced subcontractor coordination.

“Having the 4D model built into the same software greatly improved coordination. When working with the contractor on the concrete frame, the 2D drawings and schedules weren’t enough. Using the 4D model, the coordination session was far more effective, and we reached the right outcome much faster,” Aldwyn said.

“We use Asta to track performance across all projects. On-time delivery strengthens client relationships, improves costs certainty, enhances our reputation, and frees resources for future work.”

Team adoption and technical support

HG Construction’s planning team lead the charge with Asta; project directors and teams have view-only access, ensuring organisation-wide transparency while protecting data quality.

“[The Asta team] has been really helpful when it comes to us getting the right number of licences,” said Aldwyn.

He also noted that support from Elecosoft’s internal specialists in implementing Asta Vision has enabled HG Construction to use it more effectively, and to achieve better results from the tool.

A future-proof approach to planning

HG Construction continues to expand its use of Asta Powerproject and its associated modules and integrations. The team recommends the platform for other contractors seeking an accessible yet powerful planning solution.

Aldwyn especially noted the low barrier to entry, affordable starter versions, and the potential for trusted, scalable adoption as needs grow.

“We’re pleased with how well the system has worked in boosting our productivity, and we’re excited about its capabilities for the future.”