How Civil Engineers can Benefit from Site Monitoring The sheer capacity of some civil engineering projects can be vast, requiring the coordination of a number of different people and teams, working in various capacities in order to complete the job. But when you factor in anything from difficult schedules to other work commitments meaning that some of those working on the project can’t always be present on the site, there can be some complications created. Its for reasons such as this that site monitoring can be highly useful in civil engineering jobs, as it allows those that are unable to be physically present on site for whatever reason, to still view the progress being made throughout. No detail of the job is left uncovered with site monitoring, as every stage of the progress is duly recorded. Not only does it allow for remote access, other aspects of site monitoring can help coordinate and organise teams, as well as help communication between everyone involved. For these and a multitude of other reasons, site monitoring systems can be invaluable to civil engineering projects. Here are just a few of the reasons why.
Monitor the progress of work remotely When it comes to some of the large scale engineering projects, the sheer number of people that need to be involved in it can inevitably cause some issues, when things like scheduling conflicts or other work and commitments arise and call those that need to be present away from the site. The point of site monitoring is that it still allows those that require it constant access to the project even when they are unable to be physically present on site. It works by installing a series of cameras—an Interactive Remote Imaging System, or IRIS—across the site. Able to work through any weather conditions and on any terrain, these cameras are designed to continue to monitor the progress of the work, no matter what the time scale of the project involved is, throughout, by taking constant images. These images are then available throughout the project, so those that require
them can use them to view and monitor the development of the work being done as it occurs. Thus, if for whatever reason anyone can’t be physically present at some point during the work, they will still be able to keep in touch with the job and monitor it accordingly. In other words, site monitoring provides full remote access. Full archive of images The main point of site monitoring is that constant photos of the site, documenting it throughout the process of construction, are taken, which creates in turn a complete archive of images. These images are then organised according to date and time, which in turn means they are easily accessible when they are required, simply by inputting the correct date. Not only does this allow for those involved to monitor the work without being physically present on the site, it also allows them to inspect the work done previously at any given point. If some issue should arise with one particular part of the development, for example, the corresponding images can then be drawn up, in order to help determine what might have gone wrong or how the work was developing at that particular moment in time. This level of insight into each exact stage of the work allows unparalleled access into the entire job, from start to finish. Share images with colleagues The images that are created with site monitoring aren’t only confined to the work account either. They can be shared via email, so it is easy to keep clients informed of the work that is being done and progress made with demonstrable examples, or correspond with colleagues. On bigger jobs, when different teams and factions are involved, the ability to share with colleagues images of any particular aspect of the site may well prove invaluable. It aids not only communication between colleagues, but organisation and coordination as well. This is especially true of anyone that needs to be able to monitor the work without being there on site. High quality images for in-depth analysis
For those that require it, there is also the option of having high definition images taken for the utmost quality. These higher quality images allow for incredible detail, so the smallest detail of the work can be highlighted and zoomed in on, allowing for an in-depth analysis of the work. This will prove incredibly useful to analyse techniques used and the work done, with the subsequent results. When it comes to remote access to the work, it once again aids a greater level of insight into the work that is underway, even if those in question are unable to visit the site to see it for themselves. No small detail is left out, for the ultimate access to the work. Easy account access This remote access to the work project isn’t in any way limited when it comes to how and when you can access your account, either. In a system that ultimately allows for flexibility, it’s important that this extends past the creation of this archive of images that allows you to monitor the work and also allows for constant ease of access to the images. This means not being restricted with the device used. The cross platform functionality means that it is possible to log into an account at any time, from anywhere in the world and, perhaps most importantly, from any device. Tablets, smartphones and computers can all be used, so access to the site is never an issue and the work can be viewed and monitored at any time. So for a versatile and flexible system that allows for complete access to the project that is underway, without requiring physical access to the site, site monitoring systems can be an invaluable tool that could be of great use in civil engineering projects. Not only can the work be viewed at any time throughout
the job, but with the ability to share high definition images, they will also help aid communication between clients and colleagues, for a more successful job. For more information on how we can help your construction project, please visit: http://www.time-lapse-systems.co.uk/