Simpel, a leading innovator in construction technology, has recently announced its entry into the UK market. The company’s software provides a unique “high-vis” data trail that allows construction companies to optimize operations and compliance to meet the evolving regulatory environment.
Founded in 2018, Simpel has quickly gained traction in the industry and counts many of construction’s largest developers and contractors among its clients. Their end-to-end platform offers a wide range of functionalities that cover the entire project lifecycle, making it the preferred choice for mid to large tier projects such as airports, hospitals, civil infrastructure, high-rise residential apartments, and commercial developments.
With the increasing regulatory obligations and enforcement of the Building Safety Act (2022) in the UK, Simpel’s success in Australia’s complex construction environment has made it a natural choice for market expansion. Kurt Robinson, CEO of Simpel, stated, “The UK construction sector, valued at over £300 billion annually, continues to evolve, creating significant opportunities for businesses to innovate and streamline their operations. The challenges faced here are similar to those we’ve successfully addressed in Australia, and industry leaders are increasingly requiring a balance of practical innovation, together with platform scalability and the growing need to leverage construction data and AI into the future.”
What sets Simpel apart is its unique project ecosystem, which creates a “high-vis” data trail that connects workers, files, and tasks. This real-time visibility provides project insights and retains a comprehensive audit trail for the entire project’s life. This feature is particularly appealing to UK construction organizations as they update their systems to comply 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 team is already implementing the new requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Golden Thread, and they sought a software solution that could seamlessly handle their tracking and compliance needs without adding unnecessary complexity.
Gareth Pitman, Contracts Director at Cold Clad, commented, “Managing multiple large, complex projects including data centers, temperature-controlled environments, and commercial properties requires a lot of resources. Finding a solution to simplify and automate the process, while being user-friendly, was challenging. We are glad to have Simpel on board. The benefits have been realized immediately.”
Simpel’s suite of robust document management, field, and safety tools, including online inductions and RAMS modules, have saved their clients thousands of labor hours on single projects alone, providing a powerful return on investment that scales across the entire organization.
Scott Fisher, Group SHEQ Manager at Cold Clad, added, “What appealed to us was that Simpel combined a lot of the functionality that we were looking for within a single platform, which meant that we could more easily meet regulatory requirements as well as eliminate other software and associated costs. Due to the ease of use and the level of support we received, we’ve had no issues with rolling the platform out to our site-based teams. It has also proved invaluable to our subcontractors who are using it to manage their compliance.”
Richard Bray, COO of Simpel, stated, “Our move into the UK reflects our commitment to addressing the evolving needs of the construction industry with practical and adaptable solutions. Simpel’s platform empowers businesses to meet compliance challenges like the Golden Thread, while streamlining operations and enhancing project outcomes. We’re proud to bring our expertise to the UK, equipping construction professionals with the tools to build safer and more innovative projects.”
