Today’s construction sites are more complex than ever. Contractors and project managers face a host of challenges, including tighter project deadlines, growing labor shortages, the need for increased safety and oversight, and increased material costs. With so many moving parts and ever-tighter equipment, 24/7 visibility and informed real-time decision making have never been more important.
This is where workplace intelligence solutions play an important role. By capturing visual data from job sites and turning those data points into insights that drive immediate action, these platforms help contractors increase visibility, minimize safety risks, and optimize performance.
Implementing any new technology for the workplace is no small task. With workplace intelligence tools, the key is to evaluate systems based on features that deliver real value. Let’s break down each of these key features and why they’re critical to building a smarter, safer workplace.
Remote monitoring of seamless construction – your eyes on site, 24 hours a day
The construction sector continues to face a large skills and labor gap. It is estimated that the industry will need to add 454,000 new workers in addition to normal hiring to meet industry demand this year alone. Additionally, more than 80% of companies in 2024 reported difficulty hiring superintendents, project managers, and supervisors. This means less oversight of projects as managers spread their time across multiple locations to keep up with the demands of this labor shortage.
Enabling remote visibility and intelligent data analysis has become a necessity. Job site monitoring software powered by connected cameras located throughout the job site gives superintendents, project managers, and supervisors a way to monitor site progress, verify incidents, and stay aligned with office owners and teams without always being on site.
A robust remote building control solution goes beyond simple visibility. It provides project managers with the tools they need to effectively manage their projects from anywhere. This includes:
- Monitoring subcontractor productivity: Verify work performed for payment requests and ensure subcontractors are on schedule.
- Construction Dispute Resolution: A time-stamped visual record of workplace time provides the definitive proof needed to resolve disputes quickly and fairly.
- Construction client update portal: Share progress with stakeholders through a secure and easy-to-use portal, improving communication and transparency.
Intelligent data analysis
Managing a modern workplace means dealing with large amounts of visual data. Without the right tools, it’s easy for critical safety or security events to get buried in hours of footage. Intelligent data analytics changes this dynamic by helping project teams manage safer and more secure workplaces with real-time information.
Artificial intelligence is transforming the construction industry, and workplace intelligence solutions are at the forefront of this revolution. Look for a solution that offers:
- Detection of construction PPE: AI-powered cameras can automatically detect whether workers are wearing the right personal protective equipment (PPE), helping to enforce safety protocols and prevent accidents.
- Automated daily reports: AI can analyze job site activity and generate daily reports automatically, saving project managers hours of manual work.
- Reality capture software: AI-powered search lets you instantly find specific events or objects within your workplace footage, making it easy to locate equipment, track deliveries or investigate incidents.
With these capabilities, workplace teams can reduce the time required to review images, improve safety outcomes and ensure complete documentation of incidents with less manual effort, identifying the events that matter most in the workplace with speed and accuracy like never before.
Safe and streamlined integration
Jobsite intelligence solutions that integrate directly into existing construction project management software, such as Procore and Autodesk, can help contractors consolidate project workflows and maximize solution capabilities.
Cybersecurity is another critical component of a successful deployment. With visual data, workplace intelligence solutions can be an attack surface for bad actors. It’s best to look for a solution with critical security features such as SOC 2 compliance and SSO capabilities.
Scalability, flexibility and support
As construction costs continue to rise, it’s no surprise that contractors are prioritizing ROI. The ideal solution should fit your project needs, whether short-term projects or multi-year infrastructure builds. It is also important to have the flexibility to add more cameras to the site as needs evolve early in the project. Working with a technology partner that provides ongoing support throughout the product lifecycle helps ensure continued success. From helping you identify the right solution for your jobsites to ensuring continuous uptime and support for future upgrades as technology needs evolve, contractors can deploy with confidence.
Adopt workplace data for informed decision making
Today’s construction workplaces face unprecedented challenges, from tight deadlines and rising costs to labor shortages and increased safety risks. Jobsite intelligence has become a critical tool that allows contractors to respond faster, work smarter, and maintain full visibility into all phases of construction.
Implementing solutions that prioritize seamless remote monitoring, intelligent data analytics, ease of implementation, scalability, and comprehensive support options will help contractors see maximum return on investment and benefit from faster, more informed decision-making.
Learn more about how Sensera Systems jobsite intelligence tools can help you build smarter, safer and more efficiently.
