How does Social Distancing work on a Construction Site

Construction is amongst one of the most collaborative professions where people from different disciplines come together to share their insights and expertise in designing and building any infrastructure. From mechanical sub-contractor to engineering, from design experts to construction workforce, from regular client visits to site and project managers working in close proximity to construction staff on-site or off-site, all the processes have been disrupted with the advent of the Coronavirus pandemic across the world.

Over 7.5 million people are employed in the construction sector, making over 5% of the USA population, and managing such a massive workforce at several worksites while maintaining social distancing to get the work done can create a unique set of challenges.

With the help of technology, the project managers can get over the challenges and create a safe environment to carry on the construction activities. As leading BIM service providers in the country, we suggest that the design and construction businesses must adopt the following practices to maintain adequate productivity in the wake of COVID-19:

1. On-site and Off-site Video Monitoring:

Tracking and monitoring social distancing can be easy and safe via video monitoring. Yes, it is essential to keep surveilling the workforce to manage and supervise every step of construction. However, it may get congested, and it can difficult to maintain at 6 ft. gap between every individual for social distancing. Via video monitoring, the project managers can quickly guide and supervise the on-site work with greater visibility. They can also ensure that the right worker is doing the job in the right manner to get work done within a stipulated timeline.

2. Automated Labour Access Control:

To ensure that only the right personnel enter the worksite premise, installing an access control system and complete the labour management platform is imperative. The respected stakeholder will get immediately notified about the arrival of any individual. Upon checking the required documents and credentials, they can automatically restrict or allow the entry as per the approval. In the Covid-19 driven work environment, integrating a labour management platform will help create a more reliant and safe job site.

3. Remote Collaboration:

With advanced software such as BIM 360 and others, it has become relatively easy to collaborate and work on any design and construction project remotely. As the project stakeholders of all phases and disciplines have set deadlines and stipulated budget to work in, if postponed, it may have a significant impact on the project both physically and financially.

Working on software will enable stakeholders to share, analyze, and work on the data seamlessly and ensure optimal efficiency despite not being present physically at job site. The stakeholders can communicate detailed task views, activity timeline, and get real-time access to job-sheet, and do a lot more without putting the safety of anyone at stake and or compromising project quality.

Conclusion:

Working in a digitally connected world can help BIM consulting services providers keep the workforce safe and break the chain of fast-growing coronavirus across the world. As the best BIM Service Providers in California, TechnoStruct believes that integrating innovative construction technologies into daily workflows such as video monitoring, automated job site access to create a connected worksite is the future of social distancing in the construction industry. It will enable stakeholders to take control of the work while also being able to actualize the project.

TechnoStruct LLP is amongst the top BIM Companies in the USA, which focuses on designing agile and more robust infrastructure. It is a leading name in the architecture, engineering and construction industry. It specializes in providing mechanical and engineering solutions, designing, and construction solutions to commercial projects across sectors, with a diversified range of services including but not limited to BIM, MEP engineering and designs, and many more.