“This collaboration is ideal for us”

STA Software has been Pro4all’s quality control module since early 2025. Borgermeester, a certified quality assurance provider with extensive knowledge of quality assurance, is currently busy transitioning to STA Software. We asked Joost Tijssen, Managing Partner at Borgermeester, how they’re finding it.

Working together in the WKB

De Borgermeester is one of the first quality assurance organizations in the Netherlands to become certified in preparation for the implementation of the Wkb. “As a pioneer in the physical domain, we decided to certify our organization early. We gained many years of experience well before the implementation date, so we were able to launch fully on January 1, 2024.” For quality assurance, Joost and his colleagues collaborate with various contractors, developers, housing associations, and private individuals. To do this easily and efficiently, they use various Pro4all products, which combine the functionalities of document management and a quality assurance system.

All files in one place for risk analysis

Borgermeester previously worked with Snagstream and embraced Prostream Docs as their document management system from the start. “We developed a folder structure in Prostream and added a contractor and/or client to it. By tailoring our approach to our clients, we offer transparency, clear communication, and streamlined document flows. Version control ensures that all parties are up to date on the latest documents, and we can approve the required documents before our physical inspections during construction. Prostream helps us avoid unnecessary administration and provides our clients with peace of mind and clarity.”

The combination of Prostream and STA Software ensures growth and continuity

From our own folder structure in Prostream, we can assign tasks, give people assignments, approve documents, and so on. It works really well for us. Especially when using Prostream in the chain, it’s very easy to switch between tasks, and you can check everything at any time. Do I have the right documents? Is it the right version? The version control is a really great addition. You can also always see who did what and when. If a discussion arises, you can show exactly what was recorded and when.

Distinctiveness is supervision and DMS in one

“We’d been looking at STA for a while, but it didn’t offer document management at the time,” says Joost. “So when we heard that Pro4all had acquired STA Software, it was the perfect step towards further professionalization for us. We do a lot of serial housing construction, where we tell the client: ‘You’ll do blocks A and C, and we’ll inspect houses 13 and 17.’ In the past, there was sometimes confusion about what had been inspected specifically. The great thing about STA is that you can give someone a job and give them a single, A-to-Z checklist, so they know exactly what to do.”

At the moment, Joost and his colleagues are still busy with the STA integration. “People still need to get used to the new platform, but it’s not a complex system. People from the construction industry have really put a lot of thought into it, and you can tell.” The integration with Prostream also simplifies the quality assurance team: “You can have a tool specifically designed for the Wkb, but then you don’t have document management. This collaboration is ideal for us.”

The construction people have really thought about it and you can tell.

Tip for the builder

The success of the Quality Assurance Standards (Wkb) lies not only in documenting the project itself, but also in organizing the process effectively and effectively. By involving the quality assurance officer from the outset, you prevent delays, unnecessary administration, and duplicate costs.

Clear agreements about who handles what—from architect and structural engineer to contractor and quality assurance officer—ensure a streamlined and efficient process. Prostream and STA provide concrete support for this: all partners in the chain have insight, work from the same information, and reinforce each other.

This allows us to work together to provide the client with a building that demonstrably meets the requirements, with quality always paramount.

Always striving for improvement

“Internally, we are constantly working on solutions for metadata, BIM models, IFC models, and how we can best bundle these and make everything transparent for the client. What’s really great about Prostream is its integrated message box and task module. Everything has to be customer-focused and efficient: that’s what it is.”