What if knowing what was below was as easy as pulling your smartphone out of your pocket?
What if collaboration was as simple as pressing a button on a keyboard?
SiteMap® (patent pending), powered by GPRS, makes these dreams a reality by empowering construction professionals to plan, design, manage, dig, and build better.
What is SiteMap®?
SiteMap® stands as an interactive underground utility mapping solution meticulously designed to document and present subsurface utilities and conditions for utility companies, construction experts, project managers, and similar professionals. It tackles the persistent issue of maneuvering through unknown or inadequately documented underground infrastructures, which often pose obstacles to construction processes and compromise project safety. By offering a unified view of all project information, SiteMap® proves invaluable whether you're managing a single building or overseeing multiple facilities spread across the United States.
How will SiteMap® Improve your Facility Management?
• Accurate and up to date-as-built drawings in one place
• Cloud-based digital plan room
• Intuitive and easy-to-use portal
• Permanent record of site assets
• Infrastructure knowledge
• Safely excavate, saw cut, and core drill
Benefits of SiteMap® Integration in Construction
Streamlined Communication & Collaboration
In the construction and utilities realm, where intricate tasks require collaboration among numerous stakeholders, breakdowns in communication can result in costly delays. SiteMap®'s interactive platform facilitates effortless sharing of vital utility location data, ensuring that all team members remain informed and synchronized with project requirements. Moreover, SiteMap®'s user-friendly mobile app makes it easy to carry your mapping tool with you to the job site, ensuring accessibility and convenience wherever you go.
Improved Project Planning & Scheduling
SiteMap® enables detailed visual planning, avoiding the setback of discovering unexpected underground features during construction. By having a clear map of underground utilities, project planners can forecast potential conflicts and sequence activities more efficiently, ultimately improving productivity and adherence to schedules. Think of it like driving a car in a new territory. When you have a good map, you’re able to confidently and successfully get to where you need to be without having to call for help.
Enhanced Resource Management
By integrating SiteMap® into their workflows, construction managers can optimize resource allocation. Knowing the precise location of underground utilities means that equipment and personnel are only deployed when and where they are truly needed, reducing idle times and maximizing resource use. This also helps to reduce the risk of utility strikes, which are on a three year rise according to the most recent DIRT Report.
Those who implement accurate data maps are also more likely to save money. In fact, a recent case study cited in the Common Ground Alliance’s 2022 DIRT Report showed that the city of Chicago reduced its underground utility strikes by 50% over a five-year period by creating accessible, aggregated utility maps in a GIS platform.
Real-Time Data Analysis & Reporting
With fast reporting features, SiteMap® ensures that data-driven decisions can be made quickly and effectively. The data is provided by GPRS, which boasts a 99.8% accuracy rating across 500,000 locate jobs nationwide. Your accurate utility data is available via your SiteMap® account often within just five minutes of locate completion. This data is accurate, aggregated, searchable, and beautifully visualized for easy analysis and reporting. The ability to analyze subsurface conditions on the fly supports proactive management and the ability to pivot strategies as projects evolve.
Perceived Challenges of Implementing SiteMap®
While the benefits are clear, there are some perceived challenges in implementing SiteMap® integration.
Compatibility Issues with Existing Systems
One potential concern for construction businesses is the degree to which SiteMap® will integrate with their existing project management systems. However, SiteMap® is built with compatibility in mind, providing flexible data portability that can be tailored to various software ecosystems. SiteMap® has a GIS system of its own, but is also often compatible with others.This means that concerns over compatibility are far and few.
Training and Skill Development
Another factor is the learning curve associated with any new technology. Many fear that their crew or project managers won’t be able to grasp a new platform quickly enough. This fear is unfounded, especially since SiteMap® is built so anyone can understand it. Your data is plain as day, and easy to understand. Absolutely no extra training is required to use SiteMap®, whether on a PC or your favorite mobile device.
Data Security and Privacy Concerns
In an era where data breaches are a valid concern, adopting a tool that handles sensitive project data warrants an assurance of security. SiteMap® employs robust, industry-standard data protection measures to allay these fears, enabling secure access to project data. With SiteMap®, you can ensure that your project is secure, as your data is safely kept in a single source of truth for only your team members and stakeholders to access.
Best Practices for SiteMap® Integration in Construction
Effective integration of SiteMap® into construction workflows involves a few common best practices:
Planning and Preparation
While adopting a new platform and technology may sound like a pretty large task. SiteMap® makes switching over simple. However, some planning and preparation may be preferred. This includes aligning SiteMap® capabilities with project goals and ensuring that internal infrastructure is prepared for its introduction.
Continuous Improvement
Feedback loops and regular assessments can help in fine-tuning the integration process, ensuring continuous improvement and value addition from the SiteMap® platform.
The integration of SiteMap® into construction workflows represents a step forward in managing complex projects in the modern building environment. From streamlining communication to enhancing project planning and improving resource management, SiteMap® offers tangible benefits that tackle both the traditional and emergent challenges of construction management.
GPRS’ SiteMap® team members are currently scheduling live, personal SiteMap® demos so you can see how this single source of truth for your infrastructure data will help you plan, design, manage, dig, and build better.
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