Keeping District Heating Projects Under Control

Large-scale construction projects and tight schedules require clear structures

With municipal heat planning, many municipal utilities are facing extensive infrastructure projects. New routes, numerous building connections, and generation facilities must be planned, coordinated, and documented—often under tight deadlines and funding requirements. As project sizes increase, so do the demands for centralized and transparent management.

LightDiPS centrally consolidates the network, orders, documentation, and supporting evidence. The platform was developed by netzkontor nord based on practical experience in the planning and implementation of heating networks and other infrastructure projects.

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What LightDiPS Does in the Heating Network

Routes and Connections Centralized on a Map

All relevant network elements are displayed on an interactive map with georeferenced locations. Route segments, transfer stations, and customer connections can be filtered by type, status, and condition. This allows you to keep track of the current status of your expansion areas and identify early on where action is still needed.

Manage and Document Construction Phases

Tasks are linked directly to the respective network elements and forwarded to the responsible employees via the Workbox. Required fields and defined photo documentation requirements ensure that information is recorded completely. Photos can be automatically assigned to the corresponding network element based on their GPS data.

Current project progress is fed directly into the controlling system. Target-actual comparisons and forecasting functions provide transparency regarding progress and scheduling and help identify deviations early on.

Digitally Map Quantity Surveys and Construction Invoices

Bill of quantities can be imported via GAEB, and completed quantities can be recorded directly on the respective order. For further billing, exports are available in GAEB X31 or Excel format. For more information, please visit our page on construction billing.

Centrally Manage Documentation for Subsidized Heating Projects

District heating projects are often supported by funding programs that require complete and traceable documentation. LightDiPS maps the funding process in an audit-proof file and enables the separate management of federal and state funding.

Relevant documents and supporting evidence are retained in a traceable manner and are centrally assigned to the project. This ensures that the required documentation is generated continuously throughout the project’s duration, eliminating the need for a time-consuming compilation at the project’s conclusion.

Think About Documentation from the Very Beginning

Especially for funded projects, it is crucial not to wait until the project is completed to compile all supporting documentation. Missing photos, incomplete documentation, or construction phases that cannot be clearly traced can result in additional work during the subsequent funding settlement.

LightDiPS integrates documentation directly into the construction process. Supporting documentation is linked to the respective network element and order and is centrally available for further processing.

LightDiPS offers a quick and easy start, especially for municipal utilities implementing their first major heating project digitally. The cloud-based platform runs directly in the browser, and a setup wizard assists with configuration.

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Your Benefits in District Heating Network Construction

  • Routes and connections georeferenced on a central map
  • Digital management and documentation of construction phases
  • Target/Actual monitoring and forecasting for project progress
  • Photo documentation with automatic geotagging based on GPS data
  • Digital quantity surveying and construction billing via GAEB
  • Audit-compliant documentation for funded projects
  • Cloud-based software, accessible directly in the browser without installation
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Frequently Asked Questions About LightDiPS for Heating Networks

Is LightDiPS suitable for implementing municipal heat planning?

Yes. LightDiPS supports the management and documentation of district heating projects and centrally maps construction phases from the route to the building connection. The integrated project management system also provides transparency regarding current progress.

Does LightDiPS provide support for subsidized heating projects?

Yes. The platform enables audit-compliant and traceable documentation of the funding process and allows for the separate management of federal and state funding. Relevant supporting documents can be centrally recorded even during the implementation phase.

How is the documentary created?

Data is recorded directly on-site using the Workbox. Required fields ensure that all information is entered completely, and photos can be assigned to the corresponding network element based on their GPS data.

Is LightDiPS also suitable for smaller municipal utilities?

Yes. LightDiPS makes it quick and easy to get started. The software runs directly in your browser, and the setup wizard helps you configure the software and select the features you need.

Can I use the measurement data for the construction invoice?

Yes. Measurements are recorded directly in the respective job and can then be exported as GAEB X31 or Excel files and used for further construction billing.

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