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Ecosoil Nord-West GmbH, a German based company undertook a major remediation project on a former industrial site, requiring the movement and subsequent tracking for large amounts of materials.
The Challenge: A large project with not enough data
Ecosoil Nord-West GmbH, was tasked with remediating a massive former industrial site.
The job involved
- Removing surface structures up to 4 meters deep and
- Excavating 7 meters of contaminated soil
In total, the project demanded the removal and disposal of approximately 54,000 tons of soil and debris over a period of six months.
For Ecosoil, managing excavation volumes, reporting, and documentation was traditionally a time-consuming, manual process. Photogrammetry and human error left gaps in data, delayed decision-making, and made it difficult to align with stakeholders. As the size of the project grew, these inefficiencies became costly risks.
Our solution: Real-Time Terrain Insights with SDX-Compact
To address these challenges, Ecosoil had to look for a solution in other ways. They came across Sodex Innovations and went through a trial with them with the SDX-Compact installed onto their machine.
During the demo phase, Ecosoil quickly saw the benefits of the platform:
- Fast results with immediate access to terrain data and volume calculations
- Easy sharing of visualizations via links with external stakeholders
- Improved communication across project participants
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Designed to simplify and automate complex terrain analysis and volume tracking, the system proved to be an ideal fit. It was during the demo Ecosoil noted how Sodex’s product provided quick results with a short learning curve and the convenience that accurate data could be shared among stakeholders during these trials, convincing Ecosoil that Sodex’s solutions were necessary to handle such a demanding project. It really improved their process therefore they made a purchase from Sodex Innovations and use the system on their site daily.
Mounted directly on active excavation machines, the SDX-Compact system scanned the terrain automatically as operators worked. Every 10 minutes, 3D terrain data, cut/fill values, and progress updates were uploaded to the cloud, providing site managers and partners with instant access to visualizations and measurements from anywhere.
The Compact system was implemented specifically to support excavation documentation, volume determination, billing based on calculated masses, and external data sharing with disposal companies and clients. Ecosoil particularly appreciated how intuitive the system was and how quickly results could be generated. The switch from manual data processing to automated, real-time documentation significantly cut down on time spent per task. Project managers could now make faster, more accurate decisions, and stakeholders could rely on transparent and relevant data.
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Simon Truskawa, a Construction Manager from Ecosoil’s site, said:
“Simple, intuitive handling, fast results – mass calculations and visualizations made easy.”
Next Steps: Expanding Smart Documentation Practices and future projects
Going forward, Ecosoil is eager to leverage what Sodex Innovations can contribute to their ongoing project, future projects as well as the main issues already remedied.
Key goals moving forward include:
- Increasing efficiency in project documentation and invoicing.
- Continuing to streamline collaboration with clients and disposal partners.
- Expanding the use of real-time data tools across more of their operational sites.
The Result: Faster Decisions, Clearer Documentation
Through its collaboration with Sodex Innovations, Ecosoil streamlined a previously complex and manual remediation process. With accurate, real-time data and simplified sharing tools, the team saved time, improved documentation accuracy, and reduced communication gaps across all stakeholders. The results from this project not only addressed immediate challenges but also set a new standard for how Ecosoil manages large-scale operations moving forward.
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