{"id":38522,"date":"2025-12-02T07:11:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T15:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/?post_type=content&#038;p=38522"},"modified":"2025-12-03T06:23:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T14:23:07","slug":"birdon-digital-roadmap-with-shipconstructor","status":"publish","type":"content","link":"https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/ja\/content\/birdon-digital-roadmap-with-shipconstructor\/","title":{"rendered":"Birdon unifies global design and production teams with SSI\u2019s shipbuilding-specific platform"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n    <span id=\"\" class=\"anchor\"><\/span>\r\n    <div class=\"video embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\" >\r\n      <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yIiegylw_RU?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  \n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@SSI?sub_confirmation=1\">Subscribe &#8211; never miss a video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reliance on generic CAD tools not fully suited to shipbuilding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty standardizing workflows between teams in Australia and the US.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labor-intensive, manual processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintaining IP security and compliance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solutions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Standardized global workflows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automation of repetitive tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct integration with production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distributed collaboration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ongoing SSI partnership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Products Used<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SSI <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/products\/shipconstructor\/\">ShipConstructor<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSI Digital Twin capabilities: Enabling enterprise-wide visibility, downstream workflows, and operational planning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/ssi-learning\/\">SSI Learning<\/a>: Ongoing training and support.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>See how Birdon standardized design and production with SSI and ShipConstructor across programs in Australia and the United States. Leaders from Birdon and SSI explain why ShipConstructor stood out, how the rollout achieved day-to-day proficiency, and where automation, open data, and digital twins are reducing rework, tightening change control across sister ships, and improving handoffs to the yard. With more defense work ahead, Birdon outlines its digital roadmap and how the partnership with SSI helps scale processes, control risk, and keep complex vessels on schedule and on budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Birdon, a global leader in maritime, defence, and resource sector solutions, is no stranger to complexity. With operations spanning Australia, the United States, Europe, and Asia, the company designs, builds, operates, maintains, and decommissions some of the most challenging vessels in the world \u2014 from waterway commerce cutters to advanced defence ships. Coordinating projects across continents, ensuring production accuracy, and keeping schedules on track presented a formidable challenge for a company with such a wide scope of operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To address these challenges, Birdon turned to SSI and ShipConstructor, a purpose-built shipbuilding software solution. The partnership transformed how Birdon approaches design and production \u2014 turning globally distributed teams into a cohesive, around-the-clock workflow, and creating a foundation for long-term digital transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Birdon-and-SSI-Globalization.00_00_08_01.Still001-0-00-08-01-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Birdon-and-SSI-Globalization.00_00_08_01.Still001-0-00-08-01-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Birdon-and-SSI-Globalization.00_00_08_01.Still001-0-00-08-01-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Birdon-and-SSI-Globalization.00_00_08_01.Still001-0-00-08-01-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Birdon-and-SSI-Globalization.00_00_08_01.Still001-0-00-08-01-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Birdon-and-SSI-Globalization.00_00_08_01.Still001-0-00-08-01-1-576x324.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Birdon-and-SSI-Globalization.00_00_08_01.Still001-0-00-08-01-1-1450x816.jpg 1450w, https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Birdon-and-SSI-Globalization.00_00_08_01.Still001-0-00-08-01-1-1320x743.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Birdon-and-SSI-Globalization.00_00_08_01.Still001-0-00-08-01-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A New Approach to Global Collaboration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For Birdon, one of the biggest hurdles was connecting teams across continents with different workflows, time zones, and production requirements. Previously, design and detailing were handled with generic CAD tools that lacked shipbuilding specificity. This made it difficult to capture the unique methodologies, production standards, and deliverable requirements necessary for complex maritime and defence projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipConstructor created a shared platform where all teams speak the same \u201cshipbuilding language.\u201d Engineers across Birdon locations can work on the same  models, passing projects back and forth seamlessly while maintaining security and IP compliance. This continuous workflow allows Birdon to maintain productivity around the clock and accelerate delivery schedules without sacrificing quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:210px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-38724 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/graphics-SME-72.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/graphics-SME-72.png 600w, https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/graphics-SME-72-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/graphics-SME-72-576x302.png 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-elm-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><em>There&#8217;s a common language between both teams which enables us to work around the clock, passing projects back and forth in the same model with the same level of support from SSI.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">&#8211; Tim Curtis, Chief Solutions Officer, Birdon<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automation That Reduces Rework and Risk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shipbuilding is inherently complex, with thousands of manual processes in design and production. Plate expansions, scribe lines, and frame lines once required significant human effort and were prone to errors. By leveraging ShipConstructor\u2019s automation capabilities, Birdon eliminated much of the repetitive work, freeing engineers to focus on high-value problem-solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The automation also strengthens quality control across sister ships, reduces the risk of rework, and ensures production teams have accurate data at their fingertips. By moving away from 2D outputs and using 3D models directly in fabrication, Birdon is reducing the gap between design and production, streamlining handoffs and improving efficiency across every program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Birdon-and-SSI-Globalization.00_01_30_09.Still004-0-01-30-10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Birdon-and-SSI-Globalization.00_01_30_09.Still004-0-01-30-10-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Birdon-and-SSI-Globalization.00_01_30_09.Still004-0-01-30-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Birdon-and-SSI-Globalization.00_01_30_09.Still004-0-01-30-10-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Birdon-and-SSI-Globalization.00_01_30_09.Still004-0-01-30-10-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Birdon-and-SSI-Globalization.00_01_30_09.Still004-0-01-30-10-576x324.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Birdon-and-SSI-Globalization.00_01_30_09.Still004-0-01-30-10-1450x816.jpg 1450w, https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Birdon-and-SSI-Globalization.00_01_30_09.Still004-0-01-30-10-1320x743.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Birdon-and-SSI-Globalization.00_01_30_09.Still004-0-01-30-10.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SSI as a Strategic Partner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The partnership with SSI goes far beyond software. SSI engineers, including on-site experts like Simon Crook, work closely with Birdon to ensure ShipConstructor is fully optimized for the company\u2019s unique workflows. Regular visits, hands-on support, and guidance help Birdon continuously refine processes, address challenges, and implement best practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Birdon views SSI not just as a supplier but as a strategic partner and a true extension of its team. This close collaboration ensures global alignment, reinforces knowledge sharing across continents, and positions Birdon for scalable growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:210px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-38734 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/graphics-SME-74.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/graphics-SME-74.png 600w, https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/graphics-SME-74-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/graphics-SME-74-576x302.png 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-elm-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><em>\u201cOne of the advantages of working with SSI and ShipConstructor is that they know ships &#8212; it\u2019s in the name &#8212; so they speak the same language as we do.\u201d<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">&#8211; Tim Curtis<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital Roadmap and Future-Readiness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Birdon is building toward a global digital workflow that connects engineering, production, planning, and procurement. By standardizing processes and leveraging ShipConstructor\u2019s enterprise capabilities, the company is creating a digital ecosystem that supports long-term decision-making and operational excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Downstream activities, such as procurement planning and production scheduling, now benefit from accurate, real-time data from the 3D model. Looking ahead, Birdon plans to expand digital twin usage, automate more processes, and further integrate engineering outputs into production and operational planning with solutions like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/products\/shipbuildingplm\/\">ShipbuildingPLM<\/a>. This digital roadmap ensures that Birdon can scale programs efficiently while maintaining quality, controlling risk, and keeping complex vessels on schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" data-id=\"38729\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/graphics-SME-73.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/graphics-SME-73.png 600w, https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/graphics-SME-73-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/graphics-SME-73-576x302.png 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" data-id=\"38745\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/graphics-SME-76.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/graphics-SME-76.png 600w, https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/graphics-SME-76-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ssi-corporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/graphics-SME-76-576x302.png 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Ahead: A Global Standard for Shipbuilding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the partnership with SSI and the adoption of ShipConstructor, Birdon has successfully transformed its global shipbuilding operations. Standardized workflows, automation, and seamless collaboration across continents have enabled Birdon to reduce errors, accelerate production, and maintain schedule and budget control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By integrating distributed teams into a single, global workflow, Birdon, together with SSI, is not only keeping pace with the demands of international maritime and defense projects but setting a new standard for efficiency, precision, and innovation in shipbuilding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Birdon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Birdon is a diversified global group of companies providing whole of life solutions to the maritime, military and resource sectors. 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