Dive into the challenges faced by Harringtons Builders and how Field View emerged as the key to efficient QA management and enhanced safety processes
Harringtons Builders PLC is a leading national construction company successfully delivering projects across the UK.
Formed in 1967, the company provides extensive specialist services covering all aspects of ground engineering operations.
Before implementing Field View, Harrington’s Builders faced the following:
- Disorganised file repository
- Paper-based file management
- Inefficient staff training
- Manually producing reports
Before implementing Field View, Harrington Builders relied on paper-based systems.
This approach posed several challenges, mainly in training site teams and management staff on site processes.
This system was difficult to manage and control, and it had become a disorganised repository for various documents. Harringtons needed a working method that would align with ISO certifications and support their goal of reducing paper consumption on their projects.
In addition, Harringtons was looking for a solution that could meet their clients’ requirements and integrate well with existing systems.
After using Field View, the company saw the following benefits:
- Reduction in paper usage
- Reduced errors
- Invaluable project insights
- Improved client collaboration
Field View was chosen as the preferred solution due to its alignment with their needs and goals.
It offered the necessary functionality to implement a robust QA management system and health and safety processes.
Change management became a big focus during the transition to Field View to reassure employees and address concerns about its implementation and use.
Collaboration, on-site progress, and time savings were recorded after implementing Field View
Scott Carr, director of Health, Safety & Environment, says that implementing Field View has provided many benefits for Harringtons: “collaboration has been improved since the introduction of Field View, through both the visibility of information and the approval systems”.
On-site progress can now be shared with the wider team in one place, so various teams can log in and see where the project sits at any one time. For office-based people, this means they can gain a clear live view of the project before entering the site, saving vital time.
Time savings were also highlighted as a key benefit, with Carr stating that Field View allows supervisors to allocate more time to value-added work rather than compiling and chasing administrative tasks.
As sustainability becomes a key focus for many in construction, Harringtons is no exception.
Ricky Hibbert, ICT manager, recognised the importance of moving away from paper-based systems and transitioning to paperless, “we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint, and Field View has aligned perfectly to these business goals”, says Hibbert.
Minimising errors in document management, reporting, and recording non-conformances
Field View has brought real value to Harringtons across various areas.
It has helped save costs by reducing expenses from managing and controlling documents, automatically generating reports, and conducting audits.
It has also saved time at the work site, enabling smoother and more efficient operations.
Back in the office, it has minimised errors in document management, reporting, and recording non-conformances by streamlining existing processes.
And perhaps most importantly, it has empowered their teams with actionable insights by providing access to document reviews and site information in advance, allowing them to make better-informed decisions.
By adopting Field View, Harringtons Builders has modernised and optimised their health & safety and environmental processes, improving efficiency, cost savings, and better collaboration with their clients.
The transition to a digital solution has aligned with their sustainability goals, enabling them to move toward a greener future.
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