One of the most basic components of workflow management is scheduling projects. It’s not just getting something on the calendar to keep the team updated, with a great software package, the events scheduled within a project also contain all the essential elements to make a project successful.
So far this year, we’ve seen our clients adding 40 new events to Re-flow every hour. Within these events, our clients can add every aspect of the job, from detailed task lists that detail the method and sequence of work with all the required forms that need to be completed. On top of this, the events also contain the location pinpoints, vehicles, plant and a bill of quantities for materials to be used. Once they’re added to a team or individuals’ calendar, all the information appears on the app for field operatives to sync and action.
Another key element for scheduling is flexibility to change to accommodate unexpected events. Problems that could have resulted in production bottlenecks can be managed, resources reallocated and live changes to workflows can be communicated directly to on-site teams.
There are hundreds of different topics for a toolbox talk, from reinforcing safety basics, to highlighting high risk scenarios and changes to the existing jobsite since the last time operatives were present. If an incident or near miss has just occurred, having a pre-prepared toolbox talk that can be delivered and signed off using the Re-flow app is great way to keep everyone safe and aware of the complex changing scenarios on site.
Over 2020, we had a huge range of topics added as toolbox talks and safety briefings. In spite of the pandemic, it was interesting to see that the top talk at one of our major construction clients was still the old favourite of slips, trips and falls.