Nettles Construction: Mobile App Boosted Pre-Construction Efficiency.

Platform

Power Apps

Industry

Construction

Outcome

25%

Optimized Resources

40%

Improved Communication

30%

Reduced Delays

Introduction

Nettles Construction Solutions specializes in various construction services and products. These include flowable fill, cellular grout, lightweight insulating concrete roof deck systems, gypsum underlayment, spray-applied fireproofing, and metal decking. Formed from the merger of WestPro Construction and G.L. Nettles, they focus on quality and service across a broad area, with multiple offices in the Midwest and South Central US.

The Challenge

Challenges Faced by Pre-Construction Companies in Capturing Issues and Issues Details

Delays

Delays are common in pre-construction. For example, if issues arise in an apartment, workers need to inform the right person. This usually means calling, traveling to the site, filling out forms, taking photos, scanning them, and attaching them to forms. This slow process causes major delays in fixing problems.

Communication Breakdowns

Good communication is crucial in construction. If there's wall or concrete damage, tenants need to describe the issue exactly. Without clear communication, the construction team might miss critical details, causing more delays.

Inefficient Resource Allocation

Resource allocation can be tricky without proper documentation and communication. For example, if a house has multiple damages, different specialists are needed: one for walls, another for patchwork, and another for marble. Without photos or documentation, managers might assign the wrong people, leading to inefficiencies.

Limited Data Accessibility

Without user-friendly communication apps, there's limited data sharing between managers and field workers. This makes project management and issue resolution harder.

The Solution

Solution Implemented: created user-friendly mobile apps for a pre-construction company. 
 
Simplified Pre-Construction Details: 
Nettles Construction Solutions created a user-friendly mobile app to streamline pre-construction details. The app has a dashboard with the project name, date, and location. It also has sections for capturing and uploading photos of issues, which helps close communication gaps and speeds up problem-solving.

Efficient Task Management: 
 
The app's attachment section helps users easily identify construction issues. This improves communication and speeds up the resolution process. Managers can assign tasks efficiently, and field workers can update their status seamlessly through the dashboard. 
Real-Time Updates and Task Assignments: 
 
Once field workers update the info from the client site, they inform their managers. Managers then assign tasks to the right field workers, all managed smoothly through the app.

The Benefits

01 Reduced Delays

The implementation of the mobile app significantly reduced delays by facilitating faster communication. Field workers can now quickly capture and report issues directly from the site, allowing for immediate action and resolution.

02 Improved Communication

Clear and efficient communication through the app has minimized misunderstandings. Both managers and field workers are now well-informed, ensuring that all necessary details are accurately conveyed and acted upon.

03 Enhanced Problem Identification

The attachment feature in the app has improved problem identification. By allowing users to upload photos and detailed descriptions of issues, managers can better understand the situation and assign the appropriate resources more effectively.

04 Optimal Resource Allocation

With detailed documentation and real-time updates, managers can now allocate resources more efficiently. This ensures that the right specialists are assigned to specific tasks, reducing the risk of inefficiencies and ensuring that problems are resolved promptly.