Resources
MSite – solving the workforce productivity puzzle in construction
The productivity puzzle. It’s blighted the construction industry for a while now. As other industries (such as manufacturing) have more than doubled their productivity levels in recent decades, construction productivity has seen no such improvement. In fact, on average, major UK contractors only generate a...
MSite – the key to successful time management in construction
Did you know, a manager typically spends three hours a day dealing with interruptions? That’s a lot of time being wasted. But within construction, such lost time can have huge negative consequences – often leading to unnecessary costs, delays, and maybe even the failure of...
Improve construction site security – MSite
Worried about theft on your building site? We’re not surprised. It’s a big issue in the construction industry. In fact, according to a survey by the Chartered Institute of Building, 92% of respondents confirmed they had been affected by a burglary – and approximately £800...
Faces into Places | MSite
MSite has launched a new highly accurate Face Reader that integrates with MSite access control to allow safe, contactless access to site. The new advanced software uses infrared and visual facial recognition, combined with complex algorithms to achieve unmatched authentication accuracy. The system allows fully...
Construction during the pandemic: how has the industry persevered?
Deemed as ‘essential’, construction work has been permitted throughout the pandemic. And although 41% of staff were furloughed during the first wave of infections, this rapidly reduced to 29% by May 2020 and – for most companies – day-to-day operations have continued. But, it certainly...
An automatic and reliable CITB card checker – MSite
Drowning in a sea of construction accreditations? It’s not surprising. There are now so many courses and qualifications available to workers. The CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) alone issues over 15 different cards, including Labourer, Experienced Worker, Skilled Worker, and Professional Qualified Person – to...