DSP Propels Groupe Atlantic's Sustainable Heating Revolution via Bespoke APEX Application Development

Groupe Atlantic faced a challenge: ensuring their heating systems were both efficient and sustainable, while also remaining widely available and affordable. This challenge had two key aspects:

1. Streamlining Design for Eco-Friendly Systems:

• The existing design process was manual and time-consuming, usually done via Excel spreadsheets, relying on engineers to factor in complex variables like building size, location, and weather patterns. This was not a scalable solution and led to inaccuracies and inefficiencies.
• New government legislation mandated environmentally friendly heating systems in new properties. Groupe Atlantic needed a way to ensure their designs complied with these regulations without sacrificing performance.
• High upfront costs created a barrier to entry for eco-friendly heating solutions. Groupe Atlantic needed to find ways to design systems that were not only efficient but also cost-effective to install and maintain.

2. Balancing Affordability with Innovation:

• Traditional design methods could lead to over-engineered systems, driving up costs for the end customer. Groupe Atlantic needed a way to optimise designs for efficiency without unnecessary bells and whistles.
• The demand for low-carbon heating systems was increasing, requiring Groupe Atlantic to be able to design and implement these systems quickly and efficiently to meet customer needs.
  
  

By addressing these challenges, Groupe Atlantic could not only comply with regulations but also become a leader in the sustainable heating revolution. However, they needed a solution that could streamline the design process, ensure eco-friendly implementation, and keep costs under control. This is where DSP's custom APEX application came in.

Groupe Atlantic's challenges demanded a multifaceted solution, and that's exactly what DSP delivered with their custom APEX application built on Oracle Cloud. Here's how this innovative solution addressed each aspect of the challenge:

Automated Design Workflows: The APEX application replaced manual processes with automated workflows, allowing engineers to quickly input key details about a project. The application would then factor in complex variables like building size, location, and weather patterns (using Google Maps API integration) to generate a 3D representation of the rooms in the property, a recommended heat pump and a fully costed heating solution. This not only saved time but also ensured greater accuracy and efficiency in design.

Regulatory Compliance Built-In: The application was designed to consider relevant environmental regulations, automatically suggesting heating systems that comply with the latest standards. This streamlined the design process further and ensured adherence to legal requirements.

Promoting Eco-Friendly Options: By integrating real-time data on product availability from component manufacturers, the application prioritised the use of energy-efficient components in the design. This reduced carbon footprint and positioned Groupe Atlantic as a leader in sustainable heating solutions.

Cost-Optimised Designs: The application's ability to analyse various factors and suggest the most efficient system configurations helped avoid over-engineering, leading to cost-effective solutions for the end customer.

Scalability for Future Growth: Built on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, the APEX application offered a scalable platform that could adapt to Groupe Atlantic's growing needs and customer base. This ensured efficiency wouldn't be compromised as the company expanded.

Empowering Efficiency Gains: The application's mobile accessibility allowed engineers to work remotely and access project details on-site, minimising wasted time and streamlining the design-to-installation process.