SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble
(NASDAQ:TRMB) today announced the availability of CrewSight™
system, an automated jobsite management solution that enables
general contractors to rapidly and accurately manage field
personnel on a construction site. CrewSight delivers greater
insight into jobsite operations and enables construction
contractors to operate more effectively and intelligently drive
productivity, safety and security.
As labor costs on construction sites continue to make up almost
40 percent of total project costs, it is essential for general
contractors and project managers to correlate productivity with
actual hours of worker time. Knowing who and when workers are on
site allows project managers to validate project costs for labor,
provide proof of compliance and maintain safety on the site. In
addition, even general contractors who have implemented systems to
control the entry and exit of workers on the jobsite face
challenges since entering the data from these systems is not
typically automated. Trimble CrewSight system automates the
management of workers entering or leaving a jobsite, allowing
tighter tracking of progress to pinpoint discrepancies and identify
opportunities to optimize the work process.
Serving as the central hub of a complete labor management
solution, CrewSight captures data from ThingMagic® sensors
automatically, without the need for human intervention. Trimble
CrewSight gives contractors rapid access control of their site,
ensuring that only workers who are verified can enter. Contractors
can be confident that the right number of workers is on site for
each phase of the project, to keep schedules on time and budgets in
line. The system also provides a safety element, if personnel need
to be located in the case of an emergency. Site supervisors can
receive alerts on their phones or tablets in real-time, which can
be critical if there is a dangerous situation on site.
Locate and Manage Verified Personnel
The system consists of three main components: Trimble
CrewSight, the application that enables contractors to collect,
view, analyze and store the workers' data; a choice of hardware
sensor devices that collect information for worker entry and exit
on the jobsite; and an enrollment station and RFID-enabled badges
that allow companies to verify and enroll each worker in the system
prior to entry, eliminating the need for on-hand personnel to
check-in workers manually. CrewSight provides up-to-date data that
is accessible from any Web-enabled device and will be integrated
with existing scheduling software such as Trimble's popular Prolog®
project management and scheduling software to enhance the
implementation with real-time field data.
"Controlling labor costs is a major consideration for all
construction managers," said Mark
Sawyer, general manager of the GC/CM Division of Trimble
Buildings. "Trimble CrewSight provides accurate reporting on the
actual hours contractors and subs are working to ensure that
projects stay on track. The planned integration with scheduling
software, such as Trimble Prolog, gives a more complete picture of
the site, the workers and the entire project."
View, Analyze and Report
The CrewSight system collects and houses worker information in a
database that can be used to verify workers' authorization and
record hours worked. This data can also be sorted and analyzed for
a variety of uses by the contractor. For example, meeting
compliance regulations such as local municipal hiring or WBE/MBE
(Women's Business Enterprises and Minority Business Enterprises)
guidelines, users of CrewSight can extract the information and
develop reports specific to the requirements. In addition, knowing
which verified employees have entered the site can also be critical
in the event of an emergency and can create a safer environment for
both general contractors and employees.
Secure Access Control at the Site Perimeter
Depending on what type of hardware sensor devices are chosen for
each site, contractors have an option of using guard-assisted
worker check-in, worker self check-in using a manual
check-in/check-out device called "VIS Box" or hard access using a
turnstile or vehicle gates. This access control prevents
unauthorized workers from being on the site or in areas of the site
without the proper credentials. In addition, CrewSight allows
contractors to monitor every zone of the site and supports
monitoring multiple sites from the same user interface.
"Construction companies can benefit greatly from knowing which
workers are on job sites," said Tom
Grant, general manager of Trimble's ThingMagic Division.
"CrewSight provides construction companies with a scalable,
cloud-based solution that provides automated worker attendance
information for site security, safety, cost control and government
compliance in a single, easy-to-use Web portal."
Availability
Trimble CrewSight is available in North America through the BuildingPoint
network and other Authorized Distribution Partners of Trimble GC/CM
solutions. For more information, visit:
http://www.trimble.com/construction/crewsight. The integration of
Trimble Prolog project management and scheduling software is
expected in the first quarter of 2015.
About Trimble's ThingMagic Division
Trimble's ThingMagic Division is a leading provider of UHF RFID
reader engines, development platforms and design services for a
wide range of applications. ThingMagic develops products for
demanding high-volume applications and provides consulting and
design services to create solutions for challenging applications.
ThingMagic's customers include some of the world's largest
industrial automation firms, manufacturers, automotive companies,
retailers and consumer companies. Located in Woburn, Massachusetts, the ThingMagic business
was founded in 2000 by a group of visionary PhD graduates from
Massachusetts Institute of Technology's
Media Lab. ThingMagic is "The Engine in RFID™".
For more information, visit: www.thingmagic.com.
About Trimble Buildings
Trimble Buildings, a part of Trimble's Engineering and
Construction segment, is a world leader in solutions that optimize
the complete Design-Build-Operate (DBO) lifecycle of buildings.
Incorporating the Trimble Connect collaboration platform and
spanning top brands such as SketchUp, Tekla, Gehry Technologies,
Proliance, Vico Office, WinEst,
Accubid, Manhattan Software, and more, Trimble's product and
professional service offerings improve productivity, visibility and
data interoperability, from simulation to renovation. Used in over
150 countries around the world and supported by a global dealer and
distribution partner network, Trimble technology is a mainstay of
the building industry.
Information on Trimble Buildings' DBO portfolio is available at:
http://buildings.trimble.com.
About Trimble
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in
businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions
are focused on applications requiring position or
location—including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and
asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to
utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics,
Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the
needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver
the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the
field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is
headquartered in Sunnyvale,
Calif.
For more information, visit: www.trimble.com.
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