A new smart phone application (app), ‘Obstruction Notice’, developed by construction waste management company ICWM Ltd, will enable construction companies to monitor and audit environmental practices on their work sites.
Created to address the ‘lack of control’ and information construction companies have regarding trade contractors’ processes, the app enables construction companies to enforce agreed key progress indicators (KPIs) and performance targets, say ICWM.
According to the company, the app can: record all stages of the construction process; store data remotely in the ‘cloud’ network; make a final analysis of a site's data; and issue non-conformance notices in the event that a sub-contractor fails to fulfill their contractual obligations.
Environmental monitoring that tracks contractors' compliance to agreed-upon targets and practices, is a key area of application for the new app, says Matt Freeman, Managing Director of ICWM Ltd.
"Without the ability to manage, track and collate evidence of what their trade contractors are doing (or not doing), construction companies are finding it increasingly difficult to enforce the environmental and contractual obligations they've agreed.”
"This innovation solves that problem and provides more time to deliver their schemes."
The overarching goal of ICWM’s app is to promote workforce accountability, ensure that waste streams are dealt with correctly and materials are recycled properly, and provide essential information in forming accurate waste recycling and disposal budgets.
The ICWM ‘Obstruction Notice’ app has been built to run on Android, and specifically the HTC Desire HD. It will be released Monday 1 October, and can be purchased directly from ICWM. Visit the ICWM website for further information about the app.
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