CT.Connected is VMT’s new software module for the Herrenknecht.Connected data management platform. Designed specifically for Conventional Tunnelling, it captures and processes work cycle data, tracks times and process parameters, and provides real-time analysis based on cycles or shifts.
In Conventional Tunnelling, daily documentation is still often based on pen and paper, with information transferred manually into spreadsheets at a later stage. This approach is time-consuming, prone to inconsistencies and limits transparency across the project. At the same time, the demand for digital workflows in Conventional Tunnelling is growing – driven by the need for reliable data for project management, increasing expectations regarding resource efficiency and transparency, and the wider push towards digitalisation in tunnelling. CT.Connected was developed to close this gap and provide a reliable digital basis for documentation, analysis and future development.
Real-time data capture in the tunnel
CT.Connected enables site teams to enter data via an app on any available mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet, without the need for additional hardware. The module records activities, personnel, consumables and equipment, and allows metadata such as photos and comments to be added directly. All entries are synchronised via the cloud in real time, so stakeholders in different locations can work simultaneously with the same up-to-date data. Gantt charts support the verification of continuous work processes, while dashboards visualise KPIs and best-practice benchmarks at a glance. Project structures can be configured flexibly by the customer, and archived data from completed projects remains available for later reference and comparison.
A digital foundation for better project control
By replacing manual, paper-based workflows with structured digital documentation, CT.Connected improves transparency and supports more reliable project control in Conventional Tunnelling. Real-time access to consistent data helps teams identify deviations earlier, evaluate processes more clearly and document activities in a traceable way. Full integration into Herrenknecht.Connected also allows Conventional Tunnelling data to be managed in the same environment as TBM data. This creates a strong foundation not only for today’s reporting and analysis, but also for future assistance systems, further automation and continuous optimisation across projects.