The Challenge
Before Vitruvi, production tracking relied on manual, static tools. Without a live GIS-based system, progress was tracked using redlines on PDFs, Bluebeam files, or paper prints. Teams relied on those documents to understand where production stood and to try to ensure nothing was left behind.
That approach made accuracy harder to maintain. When work was tracked on paper and updates were handled independently, items were more likely to be missed or bypassed. Adjustments made in the field were not always reflected consistently, and gaps often surfaced late, during inspections or when turning work over to the customer, when fixing them was more disruptive.
The Solution
CEC selected Vitruvi to integrate scheduling and map-based visibility into a single system that could be used consistently across the office and field. A core requirement was the ability to ingest engineering data directly rather than manually recreating designs. “We had to be able to ingest that data from engineering without having somebody go through and draw it all out,” said the Infrastructure Senior Project Manager. “That’s redundant double work.”
The initial rollout required setup and adoption efforts, including configuring symbology and workflows. Field crews also needed to shift from paper-based processes to updating progress using tablets and mobile devices. Over time, Vitruvi became the shared system of record, with the same information visible to crews, project managers, and leadership.
Beyond tracking status, Vitruvi supports live field adjustments. When field conditions require changes, crews can update the layout directly in the application, such as moving a handhole to the other side of the road or adjusting conduit routing. Those changes are reflected immediately, reducing confusion between printed plans and actual construction and helping ensure downstream crews work from current information.
The Results
Vitruvi did not change how CEC builds infrastructure, but it did change how clearly work is tracked and understood day-to-day. Field teams update progress directly in the field, keeping incomplete work visible and completed work clearly identified. “Things that aren’t completed show up differently than things that are completed,” said the Infrastructure Senior Project Manager, helping teams avoid leaving work behind.
For management, that live visibility supports faster schedule reviews and a clearer understanding of project status without extensive manual follow-up. As long as field updates are maintained, leadership can quickly see how work is progressing across markets. “It takes minutes versus hours to kind of get everything lined up,” the Infrastructure Senior Project Manager explained.
The same visibility also shortens the path to billing. “At a high level, we can see how the project’s going without having to deep dive into everything,” the Infrastructure Senior Project Manager added. “When work is complete, we can pull the numbers together and start invoicing the client.”
“As management, we can go in and quickly see that we’re 75% complete, how much footage is left, whether conduit is done but fiber isn’t, and what still needs to be spliced. All of that can be tracked through Vitruvi.”
The most noticeable impact has been during closeout. According to the Vice President, Infrastructure, “The amount of stuff that’s being missed when you’re trying to close a package out is dramatically reduced.” Fewer late discoveries mean less rework, fewer rushed fixes, and more predictable handoffs to customers.
Adoption reinforced that value internally. “I’ve had multiple teams come up to me saying they wish we had started this sooner,” the Vice President, Infrastructure, noted. “Once they actually start using it, they realize how much it helps them stay organized and keep track of their projects.”
CEC does not formally track ROI metrics tied to Vitruvi. Instead, value shows up in day-to-day execution, with less manual work, fewer items missed late in the process, and better coordination between the field and the office. Looking ahead, CEC is piloting AI-supported QA/QC using field photos and exploring dashboards to extend the same live, field-verified foundation into broader reporting as adoption continues to mature.
