Struggling with disconnected systems and inefficient workflows that drove up costs and delayed projects, the utility needed a smarter approach. KYRO’s innovative platform unified teams, optimized processes, and delivered millions in savings while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Impact in Numbers

• $15M in annual savings through optimized bidding and smarter project execution
• 30% reduction in work order delays across departments
• $1.2M saved by cutting redundant meetings and streamlining collaboration
• 100% transparency with all stakeholders working from a single dataset

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About the Client

CenterPoint Energy, one of the largest investor-owned utilities in the U.S., manages a vast network of substations, transmission lines, and capital infrastructure projects. With billions invested in ongoing projects, the company constantly juggles regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and shareholder expectations.

Outdated systems and siloed workflows were dragging down project delivery, leading to ballooning costs and inefficiencies. CenterPoint needed a modern, data-driven solution to streamline operations and deliver measurable financial results.

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The Challenge

Teams across engineering, construction, and finance were stuck using disconnected systems. Without integrated reporting, executives lacked a clear view of project costs, progress, or forecast accuracy, making it hard to steer projects effectively.

• Schedule data in the Work and Financial Management System (WFMS) was often unreliable because engineers didn’t consistently update start/end dates or work order releases. This left leadership in the dark, unable to track progress or catch delays early.
• Outdated bid pricing and inconsistent contractor evaluations led to inflated costs, eating into margins and limiting funds for new projects. Work orders were often released just 1–2 weeks before construction, leaving no time for competitive bidding. This forced teams into expensive time-and-expense (T&E) contracts, delayed starts, and created schedule uncertainty.
• Coordination between departments relied on endless in-person meetings and email threads, wasting time, duplicating efforts, and risking miscommunication. Without standardized cost variance forecasting or automated audit trails, the utility faced compliance risks during rate case filings, which could jeopardize cost recovery.

CenterPoint needed a way to break these barriers and deliver projects more efficiently.

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The Solution

KYRO’s web and mobile tools empowered engineers to update schedules directly from the field, ensuring data was accurate and timely. A game-changer was shifting work order releases from 2 weeks to 75 days before construction, opening the door to competitive bidding, better stakeholder coordination, and unlocking $15M in annual savings.

Real-Time Performance Dashboards

KYRO ensured engineers consistently updated WFMS, turning patchy schedule data into reliable insights. Live dashboards and advanced analytics gave project leaders a clear view of cost, schedule, and quality metrics. Potential delays or inefficiencies were flagged early, letting teams make proactive decisions to keep projects on track.

Unified Collaboration Across Teams

KYRO became the single source of truth, bringing engineering, finance, and construction teams onto one platform. Status updates, approvals, and cost reviews moved online, eliminating endless email chains and redundant meetings. This streamlined collaboration, cut overhead, and kept everyone aligned on project priorities.

Smarter Construction Bid Pricing

Early and accurate work order releases enabled competitive bidding, driving down unit costs and unlocking millions in savings. Better pricing meant more capital for new projects and stronger financial performance.

Optimized Work Order Management

KYRO digitized the entire work order process, automating routing, adding SLA-based escalations, and using root-cause analytics to clear backlogs. This eliminated bottlenecks, slashed cycle times, reduced overtime costs, and sped up project execution.

Automated Regulatory Readiness

KYRO simplified rate case preparation with automated variance reporting and audit-ready documentation. Cost summaries, variance analyses, and supporting evidence were version-controlled with built-in audit trails, ensuring compliance and protecting cost recovery without the risk of regulatory penalties.

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The Outcome

With KYRO, CenterPoint Energy transformed how it plans, executes, and audits capital projects. The utility gained clear, enterprise-wide visibility, improved accountability, and unlocked recurring cost savings that boosted its bottom line.

By embedding business intelligence into every step, KYRO turned compliance challenges into a competitive edge.

For CenterPoint, the shift was a strategic win—delivering projects faster, at lower cost, and with full regulatory confidence.

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