Have you ever played telephone? You whisper something in one ear, and by the time it gets to the last person, the phrase is distorted and often different than how it started. All kinds of communication issues are similar to this, especially when trying to manage multiple subcontractors, tradespeople, and off-site professionals. Just like we now embrace smartphone and computer technology to eliminate “games of telephone,” you may find it much more efficient to go straight to the most accurate information source available. GPRS has all the above and below-ground data capture tools & techniques to be that source. The JobSite Plus program by GPRS offers a comprehensive solution to manage and control job site data, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and without accidents.
How does JobSite Plus work to put GCs in control?
The Need for JobSite Plus
Construction projects often face challenges. Change orders, clashes, budget overruns, and safety incidents caused by fragmented and inaccurate site data do not have to be among them. Traditionally, site data comes from a bunch of subcontractors who may in turn hire their own subcontractors, leading to inconsistencies and miscommunications. This fragmented approach can result in costly mistakes and safety hazards. JobSite Plus puts you in control of your data accuracy because it 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.
By becoming a JobSite Plus partner, you save yourself the time and hassle of trying to contract with multiple vendors. These vendors could risk the safety of your workers, the success of your project, and your reputation with the decisions they make. JobSite Plus addresses these issues by providing a unified platform for managing and controlling site data and the most stringent existing conditions collection specifications in the industry.
As a JobSite Plus partner, there is no more chasing down multiple sources of information from subcontractors to ensure the safety of an excavation before breaking ground. Even accessing your data becomes simple. Markings, maps, models, and reports collected by GPRS will be uploaded for you into SiteMap® (patent pending), powered by GPRS. SiteMap® is our revolutionary project and facility management platform. As a JobSite Plus member, 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, stakeholders, and your subcontractors will be working from 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.
What is JobSite Plus?
JobSite Plus is a program designed to provide your projects with a single source of truth for all site data. By centralizing data collection and management, JobSite Plus ensures accuracy, accountability, and quality control. Jobsite Plus is a tool that equips you with the accurate data you need, exactly when and how you need it, ensuring the same high-quality level is kept for all stakeholders - from subcontractors to owners and everyone in between. When you become a GPRS Project 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.
We want you to always reach your goals, and you can’t do that if miscommunication and inaccurate data are causing costly change orders and catastrophic accidents. GPRS’ JobSite Plus program keeps your projects on time, on budget, and safe. JobSite Plus helps you bridge the gap between services and vendors, saving time and money while increasing safety and efficiency.
Key Features of JobSite Plus
As a JobSite Plus partner, you gain the kind of data control that enables a greater degree of accuracy, communication, and collaboration.
Unified Data Management: JobSite Plus consolidates all site data into a single platform, creating a single source of truth that eliminates the need to chase down information from multiple sources. This ensures that everyone on the project works from the same set of accurate and up-to-date as-builts. And those as-builts are created with the same GPRS accuracy across all services!
SiteMap® Integration: JobSite Plus includes a full Project Level SiteMap® subscription. SiteMap® is our easy-to-use facility management platform that allows for the instant viewing, sharing, and secure storage of all site data. This ensures collaboration, expedites progress, and eliminates costly mistakes caused by miscommunication or inaccurate information.
Enhanced Safety: By requiring all subcontractors to use GPRS for visualization and locating needs, JobSite Plus ensures the quality and accuracy of data related to excavation and other critical tasks. This significantly reduces the risk of accidents and enhances overall site safety.
Across all levels of our organization, GPRS is fully committed to providing a safe work environment for our employees, customers, and surrounding communities. GPRS’ Project Managers undergo multiple rigorous training programs to ensure the highest level of safety possible.
Standardized Communication: JobSite Plus standardizes expectations, communication, and output among subcontractors, specialty contractors, and owners. This ensures that all stakeholders are on the same page before breaking ground, reducing the likelihood of costly change orders and project delays.
Accurate Data: The program provides 99.8% accurate, GPRS backed data that is stored for future use and can be easily shared with customers. This data includes NASSCO-certified video pipe inspections, millimeter-accurate 3D laser scans, and industry-leading maps and models.
Benefits of JobSite Plus
1. Improved Project Efficiency
JobSite Plus streamlines data collection and management, reducing the time spent chasing down information from various sources. This leads to more efficient project execution and reduces the likelihood of delays caused by data discrepancies.
2. Cost Savings
By ensuring accurate and consistent data, JobSite Plus minimizes the risk of costly mistakes and change orders. This helps keep projects within budget and reduces the financial impact of unforeseen issues.
3. Enhanced Safety
Accurate data is crucial for ensuring the safety of workers on a construction site. JobSite Plus and GPRS provides high-quality data for critical tasks such as excavation, reducing the risk of accidents and enhancing overall site safety.
4. Better Communication
With all stakeholders working from the same set of accurate data, communication is significantly improved. This reduces the likelihood of miscommunications that can lead to project delays and safety incidents. SiteMap® adds an additional layer of communication that can’t be achieved with other platforms. With SiteMap®, data can easily be accessed by anyone who needs it, when they need it, from their favorite device.
5. Increased Accountability
JobSite Plus provides a clear and transparent record of all site data, making it easier to hold subcontractors and other stakeholders accountable for their work. This enhances overall project quality and ensures that all parties are meeting their obligations.
How JobSite Plus Integrates with GPRS
Utility Locating
GPRS uses advanced ground penetrating radar technology to locate utilities accurately. This information is then integrated into the JobSite Plus program and the SiteMap® platform in a tagged, layered, and interactive utility map, ensuring that all stakeholders have access to accurate utility data.
Concrete Scanning
Concrete scanning services provided by GPRS help identify rebar, post-tension cables, and other subsurface features. This data is crucial for safe and efficient construction and is integrated into the JobSite Plus program for easy access and sharing. Concrete scan markouts can also be captured by our 3D laser scanning services to provide accurate drawings and 3D models of the interior of your slab.
Pipe Inspection
GPRS offers NASSCO-certified video pipe inspections, providing detailed information about the location, material, and condition of underground pipes. This data is stored in the SiteMap® platform, allowing for easy viewing and sharing.
3D Laser Scanning
2-4 millimeter-accurate 3D laser scans provide detailed information about the project site. This data is used to create precise maps and models which are stored as part of your JobSite Plus agreement and Project Plus SiteMap® subscription for easy access and collaboration.
CAD Drawings, Maps, and Models
GPRS creates state-of-the-art CAD drawings, maps, and models tailored to project needs. These assets are integrated into the JobSite Plus program, providing a comprehensive and accurate view of the project site, without having to chase down multiple companies and artists.
Case Study: Real-World Application of JobSite Plus
One of the largest general contractors in the country faced significant challenges with data management and control on a large construction project. Despite having required all subcontractors to use GPRS for locates and scans, the project still experienced numerous utility line strikes. An exhaustive review revealed that the root cause was a lack of proper data communication and utilization.
By adopting JobSite Plus, the contractor was able to bridge this communication gap. The centralized program ensured that all stakeholders had access to accurate and up-to-date utility locate data. As a result, the project saw a dramatic improvement in safety and efficiency, with zero utility strikes reported after implementing JobSite Plus.
The JobSite Plus program by GPRS offers a comprehensive solution for managing and controlling site data on construction projects. By centralizing data collection and management, JobSite Plus ensures accuracy, accountability, and quality control, leading to improved project efficiency, cost savings, enhanced safety, better communication, and overall progress success. The use of GPRS technology and services makes JobSite Plus an invaluable tool for any construction project looking to improve its data management and overall project outcomes.
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