Burns & McDonnell streamlines utilities testing and maintenance with RealWear.

Connect your workforce using industrial smart glasses to improve efficiency, accuracy and knowledge transfer across your workforce.

Connect your workforce using industrial smart glasses to improve efficiency, accuracy and knowledge transfer across your workforce.

Burns & McDonnell streamlines utilities testing and maintenance with RealWear.

Connect your workforce using industrial smart glasses to improve efficiency, accuracy and knowledge transfer across your workforce.

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell, established in 1898, is a leading engineering, consulting, and construction firm. With over 7,000 professionals, it excels in planning, designing, and managing complex projects globally. Renowned for its client-centric approach, the company delivers innovative solutions in infrastructure, environmental, and energy sectors.

The Problem

Burns & McDonnell faced the challenge of stretched-thin experienced workers, resulting in slower site visitations and less efficient distribution asset documentation. With a global reach and a dedication to client-centric project management, the firm needed to innovate its site evaluation and documentation processes.

The Solution

Burns & McDonnell implemented assisted reality technology using RealWear headsets integrated with the VisualSpection application by Manitoba Hydro International (MHI).

The RealWear HMT-1 headset, chosen for its safety features, field readiness, and long battery life, enabled senior experts to virtually visit and review sites without traveling.

The HMT-1's voice-operated, user-friendly design, along with its high-resolution camera and two-way audio, allowed for effective real-time collaboration between onsite workers and remote experts.

The Result

The implementation of RealWear technology proved especially beneficial during the COVID-19 pandemic. Traditional site walk-downs, which required multiple stakeholders to travel, were replaced with virtual tours led by a single onsite worker using the HMT-1. This approach maintained project momentum while adhering to travel restrictions and health guidelines, illustrating the substantial potential of wearable technology in field operations and setting a precedent for its adoption in the industry.

See why Burns & McDonnell see RealWear as the answer to Big Data.

33% Reduction in Field Errors

The technology improved the accuracy of site documentation and evaluations.

Multi-Site Monitoring by Experienced Employees

Senior experts could oversee multiple sites virtually, enhancing efficiency.

Fivefold Increase in Speed of Asset Documentation

The RealWear-VisualSpection solution significantly expedited the process of collecting and delivering site data.

Geotagging and Data Collection Enhancements

The solution enabled more efficient collection and inspection of physical asset data, leading to improved scoping and remote testing.

33% Reduction in Field Errors

The technology improved the accuracy of site documentation and evaluations.

Multi-Site Monitoring by Experienced Employees

Senior experts could oversee multiple sites virtually, enhancing efficiency.

Fivefold Increase in Speed of Asset Documentation

The RealWear-VisualSpection solution significantly expedited the process of collecting and delivering site data.

Geotagging and Data Collection Enhancements

The solution enabled more efficient collection and inspection of physical asset data, leading to improved scoping and remote testing.

“With this augmented reality wearable, we’re able to ensure quality assurance. Our subcontractors are able to prove that they’ve done a job well done and give our clients the amazing product that they’ve come to expect."

Zachary Wassenberg - XR Innovation Manager, Burns & McDonnell