The USA experienced a productivity sinkhole in the construction industry for a few years, starting in 2017. However, over the past two years, there has been a significant increase in productivity within the construction industry, especially for those in residential construction. However, despite this boom, the industry still isn’t where it needs to be, with many projects lagging behind and struggling for completion.
Ground Penetrating Radar Systems (GPRS) now offers a unique solution with our JobSite+ program. When paired with SiteMap® (patent pending), powered by GPRS, the benefits are amplified even further. But how does JobSite+ function and what are the advantages it offers?
What is JobSite+?
JobSite+ is a comprehensive program designed to streamline data management and enhance safety and efficiency on construction sites. By centralizing data collection and analysis, it ensures projects are completed accurately and on time, reducing risks and costs associated with errors and delays. According to the Census, the approximate dollar value of construction work done in the U.S. as of May 2023 is estimated to be $1.9 billion. That’s a lot of money, and signifies an industry that has a lot of opportunity for things to become complicated.
It’s getting harder to find skilled workers, which means it’s also getting harder to find the subcontractors that you trust to work with certain aspects of your project. 62% of contractors reported they struggled with finding skilled workers to hire in 2021. With JobSite+, GPRS handles all of the extra bells and whistles attached to existing conditions documentation, utility mapping & modeling, and as-builts, and we do it anywhere in the nation with the accuracy that our clients trust. When you become a GPRS JobSite+ partner, GPRS becomes the only company on site locating utilities, scanning concrete, inspecting pipes, conducting 3D laser scans, and crafting state-of-the-art CAD drawings, maps, and models to fit your project’s needs.
JobSite+ requires all of your subcontractors to utilize GPRS for their visualization and locating needs, so you are assured of the quality of the data – from MEP to excavation – and everything in between.
Key Features of JobSite+
Centralized Data Management: Consolidates all site data into one platform, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
Comprehensive Services: Includes utility locating, concrete scanning, pipe inspection, and 3D laser scanning, providing detailed site insights.
Enhanced Safety: Minimizes risks and enhances safety by using GPRS for critical tasks.
Improved Communication: Ensures all who need it have access to the same accurate data, reducing miscommunications.
Real-Time Data: Offers real-time updates and data sharing, enabling prompt decision-making and issue resolution.
How SiteMap® Enhances JobSite+
SiteMap® is a project and facility data management platform that works seamlessly with JobSite+, offering additional benefits:
Instant Data Access and Sharing: Allows immediate viewing and sharing of all site data, ensuring everyone is on the same page. Your SiteMap® is available on your favorite device, and anyone can use it, even without extra training.
Collaboration Tools: Provides tools for collaboration, enabling teams to work together more effectively while also reducing errors.
Detailed Visualization: Offers detailed visualizations, including maps,3D BIM models, and CAD drawings, making site layout comprehension easier.
Historical Data Storage: Stores all data collected through JobSite+, allowing easy access to historical data for long-term projects or future reference. This feature is only available for certain subscription levels, in certain circumstances.
Enhanced Reporting: Provides robust reporting features, enabling detailed site data analysis to identify trends and make data-driven decisions.
Benefits of the Integrated System
- Improved Efficiency
By centralizing data and providing fast, easy access, the integrated system streamlines workflows, reducing the time spent on data collection and analysis, leading to faster project completion and reduced costs. GPRS Project Managers are skilled to handle just about any situation, providing the most efficient services, as SiteMap® enhances efficiency through collaboration, accuracy, and visualization.
- Increased Safety
Accurate data and detailed visualizations help identify potential hazards and plan safer workflows. The system’s ability to provide up-to-date information ensures safety protocols are always based on the latest data. GPRS Project Managers are put through a rigorous training program, called Subsurface Investigation Methodology (SIM), consisting of 80 classroom hours and 320 mentored fieldwork hours. SIM is the most rigorous training and certification program in the industry. Every GPRS Project Manager is SIM-certified; it is how we achieved and maintain our outstanding 99.8%+ accuracy rate for utility locating and concrete scanning on over half a million jobs nationwide.
- Better Communication
With all stakeholders and professionals accessing the same data through SiteMap®, communication is greatly improved, reducing the likelihood of miscommunications that can lead to errors or delays.
- Cost Savings
The integration of JobSite+ and SiteMap® helps identify and address issues early, preventing costly mistakes and reducing the need for rework. Efficient use of resources and accurate data collection contribute to significant cost savings over the life of a project. Because GPRS handles all your needs, you’re also not susceptible to outrageous price hikes or confusing terms, often associated with handling multiple contractors.
As a JobSite+ partner, you’ll receive a full Project Level SiteMap® subscription. This enables you to instantly view, share, and collaborate around every as built, locate, drawing, and model of your job site. You, your designers, and your subcontractors will be working off the same playbook, a single source of truth that ensures smooth progress and eliminates costly and potentially dangerous mistakes caused by miscommunication and/or inaccurate information.
The JobSite+ program and GPRS, enhanced by the use of SiteMap®, offers a powerful solution for managing complex construction projects and workflows, improving safety, and ensuring project efficiency. By centralizing data and providing easy access and collaboration tools, this powerful system addresses many common challenges faced in the construction industry.
For more information about JobSite+ and how SiteMap® can benefit your construction projects contact us today.