Have you ever tried to untangle a ball of cords or wires? No matter how much you try to trace the knot, you struggle to find where it begins and where it ends. This is a similar issue in the world of construction and project management. Tracing all of your sub-contractors, and trades can be exhausting. This is especially true when tasks need a rigid workflow so that, for instance, MEP work is roughed in before HVAC and roofing, etc. 

When you become a GPRS JobSite Plus 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. GPRS’ JobSite Plus Program helps client’s needs get catered to. This program leverages GPRS’ advanced technology to scan and map underground utilities before construction begins, significantly enhancing the project’s overall success. What are the benefits of early site scanning? What is the role of SiteMap® (patent pending), powered by GPRS? And how do these elements contribute to the effectiveness of the JobSite Plus Program?

The Importance of Early Subsurface Scanning

Early subsurface scanning is a crucial step in modern construction practices. It involves using advanced technologies to detect and map underground utilities before any ground is broken. This proactive approach offers several key benefits. One of the primary advantages of early scanning is improved safety. Construction sites are often riddled with hidden excavation hazards, including gas lines, electrical cables, and water pipes. Accidental striking any utility line can lead to severe injuries, project delays, and even fatalities. By identifying the precise locations of these underground utilities before other steps have been taken, early scanning significantly reduces the risk of accidents, ensuring a safer work environment for all.

Early scanning also allows for the project lifecycle to be arranged in a way that increases efficiency. Further, detailed knowledge of the subsurface environment allows for more accurate and efficient project planning overall. Engineers and project managers can design construction plans that avoid potential conflicts with underground utilities, streamlining the entire construction process. This foresight helps in preventing unexpected delays and complications, ultimately saving time and resources.

Because the JobSite Plus Program requires a client to use GPRS for data capture services, your information is streamlined and organized in a way that makes the most sense for greater efficiency and workflow control. Early scanning can help improve project flow, budget, and timelines, and is made a lot easier with JobSite Plus and GPRS. 

GPRS Job Site Plus Program: An Overview

The GPRS Job Site Plus Program is designed to provide comprehensive services, ensuring that construction projects start on a solid foundation. This program leverages the expertise of GPRS and their cutting-edge technologies to deliver accurate and reliable subsurface data.

The JobSite Plus Program encompasses a range of services, including:

Subsurface Utility Locating: This service involves the identification and mapping of site utilities using our advanced technologies and techniques. GPRS’ mission is to Intelligently Visualize The Built World®. We provide comprehensive above and below ground facility and infrastructure mapping for the construction, facility management, engineering, architecture, manufacturing, and related industries. Our services provide accurate 3D BIM models, 99.8%+ accurate utility locating & concrete imaging via GPR, NASSCO-certified Video Pipe Inspection (CCTV) reports, 2D CAD drawings and floor plans via FLRPLN, Conceptual Site Models (CSM), 3D construction progress reporting via ProCap, and 3D virtual tours via WalkThru 3D.

Concrete Scanning: This service detects embedded objects within concrete structures, such as rebar, post tension cables, conduits, and potential voids. Concrete scanning is crucial for projects involving modifications to existing structures, ensuring that new work does not compromise the integrity of the building.

3D Laser Scanning: This advanced technology captures detailed 3D images of structural elements with 2-4mm precision. It can also be used in concert with GPR and electromagnetic imaging to map the subsurface environment, providing a comprehensive view of the site’s underground utilities. 3D laser scanning is invaluable for complex projects that require precise data for planning and execution.

SiteMap®: A Powerful Tool Backed by GPRS

An exciting addition to GPRS and the JobSite Plus Program is SiteMap®, an advanced visualization service that plays a crucial role in early site scanning. SiteMap®, backed by GPRS’ expertise, offers a range of features that enhance the effectiveness of GPRS data capture and mapping services. SiteMap® offers users a convenient way to experience facility and location data. Additionally, this geospatial solution can function as a digital storage platform for all your existing conditions documentation: blueprints, as-built drawings, maintenance records, and permits. ‍SiteMap® grants a unified view of all users’ information, whether they have one building or multiple facilities across the United States, providing many benefits like: 

Interactive Underground Utility Maps
SiteMap® provides a layered interactive underground utility map that offers accessible data on the subsurface environment. This feature allows construction teams to access detailed information about the location and depth of utilities, enabling them to plan their activities with precision. The layered map is user-friendly, can be used to toggle any line on or off, can drill down into specifics like tie-ins, manholes, etc., and can be easily accessed by project managers, engineers, and field team members, ensuring that everyone is on the same page. Every GPRS utility locating customer receives a complimentary SiteMap® Personal subscription so they can easily view and utilize their data, accessible from anywhere 24/7, and is often available within minutes of your field locate finalization. 

 Accurate Visualizations
The accuracy of SiteMap® is critical for the success of any construction project. SiteMap® intelligently visualizes and delivers your precise and reliable GPRS data. Because SiteMap® is backed by GPRS, you get the trusted 99.8%+ accuracy rate that all GPRS clients have come to rely on. This accuracy helps in avoiding utility strikes and ensures that construction activities are carried out safely and efficiently. By providing a clear and accurate underground utilities map of your site, SiteMap® enhances the overall quality of the project.

Seamless Integration
SiteMap’s GIS platform seamlessly integrates with the GPRS and the JobSite Plus Program, and provides exceptional data portability with any existing GIS platform you may have, and can also support user-uploaded data, photos, as-builts, and more. This provides you with a comprehensive solution for subsurface scanning and utility mapping. This integration and portability ensure that all aspects of the project are covered, from initial planning to final execution. By combining the capabilities of SiteMap® with GPRS’ expertise, the JobSite Plus Program delivers exceptional service and results.

Easy Updates
Construction projects are dynamic and often require adjustments based on new information. SiteMap® offers secure, easy to access and understand progress updates, depending on the products you choose, to ensure that your team and stakeholders have access to the latest data, whether they’re on site or across the country. This is particularly beneficial in fast-paced construction environments where timely information is crucial for making informed decisions. Implementing regular construction progress updates within SiteMap® helps maintain momentum and prevent delays. SiteMap® is easy to use, and is available on your favorite device, from anywhere. 

Benefits of the JobSite Plus Program and Early Scanning

GPRS and their JobSite Plus Program, with its emphasis on early subsurface scanning, offer numerous benefits that contribute to the success of construction projects.

Enhanced Safety

Safety is a top priority in construction, and for GPRS. Our JobSite Plus Program excels in this area. With this program, early scanning becomes a possibility, since GPRS has greater control over the order of services. By identifying and mapping underground utilities before construction begins, we can significantly reduce the risk of accidents and injuries. This proactive approach ensures that construction sites are safer for workers and minimizes the potential for costly and dangerous utility strikes. 

GPRS is committed to safety, and it starts with our elite training programs. Not only are our Project Managers trained in Subsurface Investigation Methodology (SIM), the most exacting educational specification in the industry, they also go through a rigorous safety training program that includes:

• OSHA 10
• OSHA 30
• HAZWOPER 40 HOUR
• Monthly hazard recognition and safety training 
• Toolbox talks
• Near miss/incident reporting and investigations
• Site specific safety training and planning
• Pre-task and job review for every project
• New hire safety training and orientation
• Consistent safety manual reviews and revisions 

 

Improved Efficiency

Efficiency is another key benefit of the Job Site Plus Program. By allowing GPRS to handle your most important services, we’re able to tailor our data capture to your workflow needs, while also doing what’s required to improve efficiency, which sometimes means scanning early. Early scanning and accurate utility mapping enable construction teams to plan their activities more effectively. By having a clear understanding of the subsurface environment, project managers can design construction plans that avoid conflicts with underground utilities. This foresight helps in streamlining the construction process and preventing delays.

Cost Savings

JobSite Plus allows you to know exactly what you’re paying. There are no unexpected price surges, no waiting, delays, or inaccurate data that can come with using multiple subcontractors. Unexpected encounters with underground utilities can lead to significant financial setbacks. GPRS helps mitigate these risks by providing accurate and reliable data which can be used for SiteMap® delivered utility mapping. By avoiding utility strikes and preventing costly repairs, the program ensures that projects stay within budget and are completed on time.

Environmental Responsibility & EST

In 2019, around 11% of global primary energy came from renewable technologies. While this is a great start, extreme climate conditions suggest more is required. Protecting the environment is an essential consideration in modern construction and many other industries. With early scanning and accurate mapping, you can help minimize the ecological impact of construction activities. By preventing unnecessary excavation and preserving natural habitats, JobSite Plus promotes sustainable and environmentally responsible construction practices. 

The GPRS Job SitePlus Program, made even better with SiteMap®, helps streamline and improve your construction processes. By emphasizing early subsurface scanning and providing accurate utility mapping services, the program gives you control, which enhances safety, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental responsibility in construction projects. And SiteMap® ensures that construction teams have access to the best digital deliverables, tools, and data, enabling them to plan and execute projects with confidence and precision.

JobSite Plus and GPRS take the guesswork out of an already complex field. By leveraging advanced technology and expertise, GPRS, SiteMap®, and the JobSite Plus Program allow for greater efficiency, safety, and ultimately, success. Early scanning makes a difference, allowing the order of operations to move in a way that is more efficient and organized for greater success. 

Contact GPRS today to learn more about how JobSite Plus and early scanning can make a difference in your next project.