As the construction industry gets back to work post lockdowns and with new restrictions, we’re helping you to keep your site moving safely by ensuring drivers upload records of their COVID-19 Vaccine Passports (if required), and complete COVID-19 checks via our Veyor app - before arriving on site.
Meaning you can rest assured that you and your team are keeping Covid safe and compliant.
Constant On Site Holdup’s? See Ya Later
The Veyor app allows site teams and the workforce to easily schedule deliveries and materials handling requirements, assign drivers to bookings and track live progress throughout the day. Because, as we all know even before Covid 19 compliance checks became the new normal, continual hold ups at the gate and the inevitable daily clashes and cancelations can lead to significant delays and overtime.
To keep processes moving swiftly and efficiently we’ve also made it possible for subcontractors and suppliers to automatically send Driver Inductions to drivers in advance, so they can complete inductions and upload any necessary Vaccine Passport’s or COVID safety checklists off-site from our Veyor mobile app. Giving you peace of mind, while saving you time and money.
You’ll be able to easily see which scheduled deliveries have inducted drivers by looking at the live daily schedule, and you can also access a register of compliant drivers with a record of each time they’ve delivered to site. And when it comes to auditing, the record will be easily accessible by any of your company admin users.
Oh and did we mention the entire Veyor system is also completely contactless? This reduces any risk of exposure to an affected person.
So How Does It Work?
We’ve kept it super simple, so you can easily streamline your processes and take some serious stress off your plate.
1. First step is to make a delivery booking in the Veyor app (this could be a subcontractor booking a material delivery or your site engineer booking in the concrete pours for example)
2. Your nominated person or people on the site team are notified of the booking and can approve, edit or decline the booking which then notifies all parties
3. Drivers can then be easily allocated to the booking by subcontractors or suppliers on the morning or day before the job
4. The driver then completes a Driver Induction, uploads a copy of his/her driver's license and/or vaccine passport/COVID declaration - an induction only needs to be done once (yes, it's a big time saver for drivers as well!)
5. The driver then completes a pre-start each time they are allocated to a trip to the site, verifying that they have completed all safety checks and don't have any COVID symptoms
6. Traffic controllers (or anyone with the Veyor app) can see the status of which drivers on the delivery board have completed their pre-starts and which ones haven't. They can then call the relevant contact to ensure they complete the induction and prestart before arriving on site.
Veyor gives you all of this from your pocket. Can I hear a hallelujah?
Reach out to a Veyor team member today to find out more and let us help you make work happen.
What Are Some Of The Challenges Of Crane Management ?
It being a complex process that requires careful planning, organization, and coordination, there are several challenges that Site Managers or Superintendents face when managing their cranes, such as:
1. Weather Conditions
Changing weather can significantly impact crane operations. High winds, rain, and snow can make it unsafe for cranes to operate, and extreme temperatures can affect the crane's performance. Site Managers or Superintendents need to keep an eye out for any difficult weather conditions and plan ahead for alternatives such as shifting materials using internal lifts or having set areas to store the additional materials when cranes can’t operate. For example, some site teams set up warehousing areas on-site to store surplus materials that helps teams keep busy when there is a slow down in material delivery flow.
2. Site Constraints
Many construction sites have limited space, making it challenging to maneuver cranes around. Careful planning of the crane’s movements needs to be coordinated to avoid any obstacles that could be in its path. Superintendents or Site Managers also need to consider the crane's height and weight limitations to avoid damaging the site's infrastructure. Additionally, the location of the crane, access to unloading zones on roads, and staging areas need to be taken into consideration to ensure that the crane can operate safely and efficiently.
3. Availability of Cranes
Depending on the size and complexity of the project, multiple cranes may be required. Site Managers or Superintendents need to ensure that there are enough cranes available to meet the project's needs and that the cranes are being used effectively to avoid downtime. When this isn’t planned properly at the start of the job, supplementary mobile cranes are often brought in, which come at a high cost.
4. Scheduling Conflicts
Construction projects involve many different subcontractors, each with their own schedules and timelines. Scheduling conflicts can easily arise when multiple teams need to use the crane at the same time, leading to delays and inefficiencies. Good collaboration between all parties involved is essential to ensure that the assets are being used efficiently.
5. Human Error
Crane operators and other on-site personnel need to be trained to operate the crane safely and efficiently. Poor communication, lack of experience, and scheduling clashes can lead to accidents on-site. In order to minimize the risk, Site Managers or Superintendents need to provide proper training and supervision to ensure that everyone on the site is collaborating and communicating. When new high risk activities are undertaken, it is also crucial that site teams perform an appropriate lift study that is audited by all key stakeholders prior to work commencing.
How to Optimize Your Crane Management?
To optimize your crane management, digital comprehensive solutions such as Veyor’s Construction Logistics Management Software are the way to go. Veyor offers a range of features that revolutionizes crane management with just a couple of clicks. Some of the features of Veyor include:
- Easy crane booking system
- Collaborative scheduling
- Real-time notifications about changes and cancellations
- Tracking of crane usage for actuals and planned data
- Comprehensive reporting and analytics
- Visual logistics board
Effective crane management is an essential aspect of construction logistics management. By optimizing crane usage, minimizing downtime, and ensuring safety, construction companies can save money, improve efficiency, and prevent accidents. With a comprehensive solution like Veyor, Site Managers or Superintendents can optimize their crane management and focus on their projects' success.
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