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IoT in Construction Market May Set Huge Growth by 2026 | CalAmp, WorldSensing, Kore Wireless, Autodesk

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IoT in Construction Comprehensive Study by Application (Remote Operations, Safety Management, Fleet Management, Predictive Maintenance, Others), Project type (Commercial, Residential), Device (Wired, Wireless), Offerings (Hardware, Software, Services) Players and Region – Global Market Outlook to 2026 Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday Continue Reading

4 Benefits of a CMMS on a Construction Site

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Construction is one of the most complex industries regardless of the project’s scale or whether it is being undertaken by a large, medium or small enterprise. There are a lot of moving parts and dozens of processes and guidelines to be taken into account. The last thing a construction business needs is to worry about the status of their machinery. Therefore implementing a CMMS solution should be a priority in all construction companies.

While ensuring that the construction machinery is in good working condition it is important to look at the other benefits a CMMS system can provide businesses operating in the construction sector.

What is CMMS

CMMS stands for Computerised Maintenance Management System. It is a mobile and cloud based software solution that is used to improve the efficiency of asset maintenance along with the processes involved. CMMS systems achieve this by streamlining the processes required for maintenance scheduling, work order assignment, asset inventory management and maintenance reporting, all while providing a database to store the relevant information related to these tasks.

With an understanding of what CMMS systems do we can now see why these systems are used in a number of sectors varying from manufacturing to mining and commercial real estate. Now let’s look at the benefits it can have on the construction sector.

CMMS system benefits

Increase efficiency

A benefit many companies are always striving to gain in all departments. With CMMS construction companies can be certain that the machinery required to do the task at hand will be operating at optimum efficiency due to care and exacting maintenance standards.

Is there a problem on the construction site and it is far from the businesses office? CMMS can be accessed on a mobile phone so both the issue can be logged instantly as well as the work order to attend to the problem, this means that less time will be wasted due to streamlined work order management.

With a robust cloud based platform maintenance history, efficient process workflows and asset checklists are available for review to ensure machinery is running at 100 percent. Unforeseen breakdowns will become a thing of the past.

Assets cannot be running at all times so CMMS provides you with the ability to schedule maintenance at the best time so construction does not need to be halted.

Increased compliance

Compliance is vital in the construction industry, with so many tasks that require completion under stringent guidelines and the possibility of compliance inspectors showing up at any moment it can be overwhelming. However a CMMS system can assist in workplace health and safety compliance. Forklifts are commonly found on construction sites however regular inspections of these assets must be undertaken, a CMMS system can ensure that this will be done and record the necessary information relating to the inspection. This is just one of the many examples of how CMMS systems help reinforce health and safety on a work site by maintaining equipment and ensuring they are safe to use.

Reduce cost

Controlling costs on a construction site can be a headache with so much to keep track of it can be daunting. CMMS system allows businesses to keep track of costs and asset inventory through a secure database so employers can be certain they are not making unnecessary purchases and save money in the process.

Downtime can be an expensive problem on budget and deadline driven construction projects. CMMS schedules asset maintenance at the best time according to the project schedule thereby ensuring unforeseen breakdowns are less likely to occur. Less downtime means less overtime and more money saved in the process.

Increased return on asset investment

Machinery is expensive and this is not different on a construction site, it is only natural for businesses to want the best from the investments before it is put out of commission. Through a thorough and detailed collection of the maintenance history and careful inspection and maintenance, all aided by a CMMS system, construction companies can ensure that they are getting the best out of their aging investments and employing responsible and less wasteful businesses practices in the process.
CMMS systems on construction sites should be as vital as hard hats and hammers, it is an indispensable tool that can easily be implemented on projects to provide businesses with the benefits stated above.

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What to expect when a HSE inspector calls? Risk management expert Alcumus shares three critical factors for success

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Before the outbreak of COVID-19, the prospect of an unexpected knock on the door by a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector was enough to keep the most cautious employers on their toes. Amid the outbreak, a magnitude of new challenges must be considered and addressed. As the HSE continue to carry out spot inspections, businesses must ensure that employees and members of the public are protected from familiar yet dangerous hazards and that its sites are, and continue to be, COVID-19 secure.

Alcumus specialises in workplace risk management solutions for small and large enterprises. Mike Harris, Head of Customer Success and Nicola Barker, VP of Product at Alcumus, share three critical factors for HSE inspection success.

Get brutally honest about your in-house resources

In 2019/20, the HSE issued £35.8 million in fines to duty holders found guilty of health and safety offences, with the average fine per case costing £110,000.1 It’s crucial that you understand exactly what you need to do to be compliant.

The regulations are often complex and even more so for bigger businesses that have multiple sites and disparate workforces. Your organisational structure must be evaluated realistically. It’s been an earth-shattering year for bringing about change in the workplace, but managing an issue of this scale internally isn’t an adjustment that’s readily feasible.

The safety of your business and workforce won’t wait. When dealing with a vast of volume of risky environments, it’s far better to seek dedicated health and safety support if you have any concerns about your in-house resources.

Learn the vital difference between a risk assessment and a COSHH assessment

HSE Inspectors have the right to request, inspect and take copies of documentation so it’s essential that assessments are prepared and ready for when an inspector calls. However, businesses are regularly confused about the difference between a risk assessment and a Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessment. The documents serve similar but distinct purposes and understanding the difference is vital to ensuring worker safety.

In short, a risk assessment considers possible dangers, risks or accidents that could harm an employee, customer or member of the public. It is up to you to decide if you are taking the necessary steps to prevent that harm.

A COSHH assessment is used to protect people against health risks that may arise from work activities that expose them to hazardous substances. You must be able to demonstrate that you:

  1. Understand the hazards and subsequent risks of substances used in the activity
  2. Appreciate the necessity to implement appropriate control measures to minimise the risk to health
  3. Identify such control measures and know how to implement them (such as using engineering controls or personal protective equipment (PPE)
  4. Know what to do when something goes wrong (first aid procedures, spillage requirements, etc.)

Understand the importance of data-driven decisions

When a HSE inspector calls and wants to know about the main health and safety issues in your workplace, data can prove that your business has all the necessary procedures in place.

Data-driven insights can also ensure that your organisation is proactive rather than reactive. According to a PwC survey of more than 1,000 senior executives, highly data-driven organisations are three times more likely to report significant improvements in decision-making compared to those that rely less on data.

In the world of health and safety, the ability to use data to build an improvement plan before risks turn into crisis can be lifesaving for your business, your reputation and your people.

For further information and advice on workplace health and safety visit https://www.alcumus.com/

1https://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/enforcement.pdf

2https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/consulting/analytics/big-decision-survey.html

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