THE CONNECTED SITEMaximising Efficiency In The Construction Industry

WHY BE CONNECTED?In today’s ultra-competitive construction sector, it’s important that all your equipment is working hard while your operators stay safe and productive. Idle time, fuel burn and unsafe use of equipment can seriously hurt efficiency. That’s why you need to tap into the huge volumes of useful data being produced by your vehicles and machinery. On a connected site, every asset, driver and operator generates insights that can be viewed on a single screen.

Armed with this information, you can ensure your business is supported by the four pillars of success: health and safety, effective asset utilisation, preventative maintenance and accurate asset location. Stay one step ahead of your maintenance needs, make sure machinery is being operated safely and guarantee all your assets are being used efficiently.

FUNCTIONS OF A CONNECTED SITE

WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETYSafety should be the number one priority on any job site. Telematics provides the visibility you need to help your workers navigate the site safely. The data helps your business comply with the stringent work, health and safety requirements of Australian construction sites.

DRIVER BEHAVIOUR Capturing behaviour data helps to create a safer job site for everyone. Making sure drivers and operators observe speed limits is particularly critical because collisions can have catastrophic results. Real-time alerts allow drivers to make corrections on the spot, while the ability to replay incidents means you can build a clearer picture of unsafe habits.

IDLE TIME The ability to keep track of your assets in real-time allows you to monitor and address unnecessary idling. Machines sitting idle costs your business, burning fuel while chewing through engine hours. Setting up alerts for engines to be switched off after a certain amount of idle time will help ensure machines are being used effectively.

ASSET UTILISATIONEffective use of assets is imperative for any business – and telematics data shows you exactly how your equipment is being used. Monitor how long it takes to complete a task, and the work completed each day, by tracking start and finish times. Assets that aren’t being used can then be moved off the site or onto a new project where they’re needed.

FUEL BURNMonitoring fuel burn across your fleet helps identify anomalies between asset usage and fuel dispensed. Compare similar machines to highlight areas that need further investigation. For example, a machine may be found to be unsuitable for a task, or an operator may need further training.

FUEL REBATESClaiming fuel rebates has historically been challenging for organisations managing complex fleets and heavy machinery. Telematics data makes it easy to track fuel used across all your vehicles and equipment. This eliminates the need for manual reports, automatically building an accurate rebate calculation with time and location data.

REAL-TIME ALERTING With real-time alerting enabled on your job site, your telematics system will trigger an alert for every vehicle that arrives or leaves the location, as well as recording the speed they’re travelling at. This gives you full visibility into what’s happening on your project. It also protects against theft as you’ll be notified of anything leaving a job site outside of scheduled operating hours.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE Local regulations might enforce a noise curfew or restrict areas due to historical or environmental significance. With real-time data, you can identify anyone who’s breached these rules by starting a machine too early or entering a restricted area, so you can address the issue immediately.

CYCLE TIMESWith real-time data on your haul cycles, including load time and travel time, you can improve site performance. Greater visibility into how long the cut and fill process takes will help you identify delays and other areas of inefficiency, so you can make informed decisions on what type of equipment to use. For example, you might change from scrapers to truck and dog.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULESFailing to carry out timely maintenance can result in serious faults and unnecessary expense, but you can maximise efficiency with a preventative maintenance schedule. Use running hours or specific dates to schedule services for each asset. Alerts will ensure services aren’t missed, protecting your business from unexpected failures or more costly repairs.

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING Sensor data helps you avoid unnecessary wear and tear on tyres across your fleet, minimising the risk of a dangerous failure while out on the road or on a job site. Real-time alerts and reports on tyre pressure can be sent to drivers and back-office staff, while readings are logged for historical reporting purposes.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS

ARE SAYING“Our servicing team was spending a lot of unproductive time travelling to and from remote worksites to service vehicles, and managing workflows had become an issue… We immediately noted changes to company efficiency with significant increases in productive hours from drivers, workshop technicians and mechanics and office staff. We can track the work versus idle time much more efficiently which has enabled us to better manage work flows and down times without having to rely on reports from machine operators.”

Mick Gore, Owner, Gore Earthmoving

Teletrac Navman has been meeting unique business challenges for more than 25 years. We have a deep understanding of the changing issues facing the construction sector, and our technology provides you with the data you need to reduce costs, improve productivity and keep your workers safe. With telematics installed across your vehicles and machines, you can consolidate OEM information onto a single screen, making your mixed fleet more manageable. With real-time data at your fingertips, you can pinpoint areas of inefficiency, reduce idling time and keep a close eye on operator and driver behaviour. Get in touch today to discuss how telematics can help your construction business get ahead.

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