The Smart Answer
Refractiv developed a simple Android app which enabled site managers to quickly and easily add information about the site, plot number, stage of construction, notes etc. and then take a series of photos.
Once connected to WiFi (typically upon returning to the site office), images and data were then automatically uploaded to Google Drive, part of G Suite for Work, which has been deployed at Weston Homes.
Refractiv also developed a web application to provide a platform with quick and simple access to the photos taken on site. This application is used by the Construction Development team – and potentially other teams working on the construction projects – to identify any potential issues with the ongoing works. It is also used to record construction progress throughout the development process. Additionally the photos can be used to assist with quality control as a complete visual history of all work undertaken is recorded.
The mobile application – selecting the site, plot and stage before taking photos
The web application allows users to filter the results by Site, Plot, Stage and Date to quickly locate photos of interest.
Different views of the data are available to suit the individual user’s preference.
Images are click-to-zoom:
With full details available, including GPS coordinates if the device supports it.
Back at head office the Construction Admin team use Google Spreadsheets for their day-to-day work, so that was the natural choice to manage the lists of sites and control user permissions.
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