{"id":12485,"date":"2026-05-08T12:26:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T16:26:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/tecnomatix\/?p=12485"},"modified":"2026-05-08T12:26:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T16:26:45","slug":"from-22-days-to-60-seconds-how-max-bogl-cut-idle-time-and-costs-with-plant-simulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/tecnomatix\/from-22-days-to-60-seconds-how-max-bogl-cut-idle-time-and-costs-with-plant-simulation\/","title":{"rendered":"From 22 Days to 60 Seconds: How Max B\u00f6gl Cut Idle Time and Costs with Plant Simulation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Large-scale infrastructure projects are defined by complexity, but also by uncertainty. Coordinating heavy machinery across hundreds of kilometers, while dealing with variable soil conditions, weather, and tight deadlines, makes reliable planning extremely challenging. For Max B\u00f6gl, one of Germany\u2019s leading construction companies, this challenge is at the heart of delivering two of the country\u2019s most strategic energy transition projects: SuedLink and SuedOstLink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/05\/max-bogl-87189-feature-640x360-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/05\/max-bogl-87189-feature-640x360-1.png 843w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/05\/max-bogl-87189-feature-640x360-1-600x337.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/05\/max-bogl-87189-feature-640x360-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/05\/max-bogl-87189-feature-640x360-1-395x222.png 395w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By leveraging <a href=\"https:\/\/www.siemens.com\/en-us\/products\/tecnomatix\/plant-simulation-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plant Simulation<\/a> from Siemens Digital Industries Software (Tecnomatix\u00ae portfolio), Max B\u00f6gl has fundamentally transformed construction logistics planning, reducing weeks of real-world operations into simulations that run in under a minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Using Plant Simulation, we have now expanded the base trench model and tested it on additional sites, where it has worked very well too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">Anna-Maria Mehringer, Civil Engineer, Max B\u00f6gl<\/pre>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Challenge: Planning a Moving Construction Site<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SuedLink and SuedOstLink are underground high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission corridors stretching across several hundred kilometers. Their purpose is critical: transporting renewable energy generated in northern Germany to industrial and population centers in the south.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"451\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/05\/Max-Bogl_image_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/05\/Max-Bogl_image_01.jpg 451w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/05\/Max-Bogl_image_01-395x222.jpg 395w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>From a construction perspective, the challenges are enormous:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deep trench excavation (2.3 to 4 meters depending on soil)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highly variable soil conditions, ranging from sand to rock and compacted clay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tight coupling between excavators and transport vehicles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long transport distances to intermediate storage or final disposal sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changing access roads, weather, and workforce availability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A key bottleneck is the interaction between excavators and transport vehicles.<br>Too many trucks increase costs and idle time. Too few slow the excavation progress. Traditional planning methods relied heavily on experience and estimates,often revealing problems only after work had begun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Plant Simulation for Construction Logistics Planning?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Max B\u00f6gl already had experience using Plant Simulation in precast production. The breakthrough idea was to transfer this proven simulation approach to a far more dynamic and complex environment: a construction site that continuously moves along a corridor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first feasibility model, developed as part of a master\u2019s thesis, focused on topsoil removal and trench excavation for SuedLink. It immediately showed that simulation could deliver reliable decision support, even at an early stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The civil engineering team then expanded this work into a comprehensive, parametric model capable of representing real-world conditions in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Soil Models to Parametric Simulations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most powerful advancements came from close collaboration with Max B\u00f6gl\u2019s <strong>geology department<\/strong>. Using existing soil models, the team embedded local geological conditions directly into Plant Simulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/05\/max-bogl-87189-feature2-640x360-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/05\/max-bogl-87189-feature2-640x360-1.png 843w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/05\/max-bogl-87189-feature2-640x360-1-600x337.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/05\/max-bogl-87189-feature2-640x360-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/05\/max-bogl-87189-feature2-640x360-1-395x222.png 395w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The result:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each construction segment could be simulated with <strong>site-specific soil behavior<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excavator productivity adjusted automatically based on soil type<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transport volumes, cycle times and queues reflected actual conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the simulation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The excavator sets the pace and moves along a defined segment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part of the excavated material is stockpiled for reuse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remaining material is transported by tractor-trailer combinations or high-performance tractor units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logistics parameters can be changed instantly to test alternatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This parametric approach made the model reusable and scalable across multiple sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Results That Change Decision-Making<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The performance difference between reality and simulation is striking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>22 working days of construction simulated in under one minute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over 10,000\u00d7 faster than real-world execution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>~20% reduction in transport equipment idle time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>~7% reduction in total costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear visibility into excavator and truck utilization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of waiting weeks to see if assumptions were correct, planners can now test dozens of variants in minutes, before the first machine ever starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Using Plant Simulation models, it\u2019s very easy and fast to bring those elements into better alignment.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse has-text-align-left\">Anna-Maria Mehringer, Civil Engineer, Max B\u00f6gl<\/pre>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Empowering Site Managers, Not Just Analysts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A critical goal for Max B\u00f6gl is <strong>simplicity<\/strong>. The team is continuously refining the models so that <strong>site managers can use them directly<\/strong>, without needing deep simulation expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/05\/max-bogl-87189-feature4-640x360-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/05\/max-bogl-87189-feature4-640x360-1.jpg 843w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/05\/max-bogl-87189-feature4-640x360-1-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/05\/max-bogl-87189-feature4-640x360-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/05\/max-bogl-87189-feature4-640x360-1-395x222.jpg 395w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>visual 3D representation<\/strong> in Plant Simulation plays a key role:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Makes processes easy to understand and validate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports discussions across disciplines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turns scattered expert knowledge into a shared, transparent model<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This means better communication, faster decisions and fewer surprises on site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Segments to System-Level Planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So far, simulations have focused on individual construction segments. The next step is even more ambitious: modelling entire project sections end-to-end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By systematically representing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Typical open-cut installation processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dependencies between activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bottlenecks and constraints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Max B\u00f6gl is building a reusable digital foundation for future infrastructure projects. Variants that once required extensive manual analysis can now be evaluated in parallel\u2014supporting rapid responses to changing conditions during execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A New Standard for Infrastructure Planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What sets this work apart is not just speed or cost reduction, but the ability to simulate a moving construction site over many kilometers\u2014a scenario rarely addressed in traditional simulation use cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plant Simulation has become more than a planning tool:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It preserves organizational know-how<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It improves transparency across teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It enables fact-based, data-driven decisions under uncertainty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As Germany accelerates its energy transition, infrastructure projects like SuedLink and SuedOstLink will only increase in scale and complexity. Max B\u00f6gl\u2019s approach demonstrates how digital simulation complements engineering expertise, turning experience into measurable, repeatable advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plant Simulation is helping Max B\u00f6gl not only improve construction planning efficiency but also redefine how complex infrastructure projects are executed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/case-study-max-bogl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the full story!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By leveraging Plant Simulation from Siemens Digital Industries Software (Tecnomatix\u00ae portfolio), Max B\u00f6gl has fundamentally transformed construction logistics planning, reducing weeks of real-world operations into simulations that run in under a minute. 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