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Why Access Control Technology is Crucial for Construction Project

Written by FCA | 2024

Access control technology, such as the innovative FCA platform, simplifies the tasks of construction management teams by streamlining jobsite inputs. This alleviates the workload for Project Executives and General Managers, providing them with efficient tools to enhance project operations.

Read more to learn how access control technology can help you on your next construction project.

Daily Roster and Safety Orientation Compliance

One of the primary concerns for any project executive is knowing who is on-site and ensuring they have completed their safety orientation. Access control technology offers a seamless solution to this challenge. With FCA’s solution, you can maintain a real-time daily roster of all on-site personnel, ensuring that everyone present has undergone the necessary safety training and certification requirements. This not only enhances site safety but also simplifies compliance reporting, giving you peace of mind.

Insurance Policy and Historical Data Verification

Insurance claims and policy management can be daunting tasks, especially when accurate data is crucial. FCA provides a source of truth with comprehensive historical data on hours worked. This data can be instrumental in verifying insurance claims, minimizing disputes, and ensuring that your insurance policies are based on precise, verifiable information.

Risk Management and Mitigating Fraudulent Claims

Risk management is a cornerstone of any successful project. Implementing badging and credentialing systems through FCA ensures that only authorized personnel access your site, significantly reducing the risk of accidents. Moreover, this technology helps mitigate the risk of fraudulent workers' compensation claims by providing incontrovertible evidence of who was on-site and when.

Workforce Monitoring and Reporting

Keeping track of your workforce and generating accurate reports can be overwhelming. FCA’s automated data gathering and reporting capabilities allow you to monitor the number of workers and trade professionals on-site, ensuring you stay on schedule. These reports are not only essential for internal tracking but also provide transparency and accountability to corporate stakeholders and project owners.

Verifiable Hours and Eliminating Human Error

Manual administrative tasks are prone to human error and can lead to inaccurate reporting. FCA eliminates these issues by automating the tracking of work hours, ensuring accuracy, and removing the potential for manual errors. This not only streamlines administrative processes but also guarantees that your reporting is always ethical and precise.

Staying on Budget and Schedule

One of the most significant benefits of access control technology is its ability to help predict project timelines accurately. By monitoring the number of workers over a period, FCA enables better forecasting and planning, ensuring that your project stays on budget and on schedule. This predictive capability is invaluable for maintaining project momentum and avoiding costly delays.

Satisfying Ownership Groups and General Contractors

Keeping ownership groups and general contractors (GCs) happy is critical for the success of any project. FCA’s data and reporting tools provide professional reporting that can be emailed and shared with these stakeholders, demonstrating your project's progress and compliance. By automating manual tasks, FCA allows project executives and superintendents to focus on quality control and project management, making their job easier and more efficient.

Integrating access control technology into your project management toolkit offers numerous benefits, from enhancing site security and safety to improving workforce management and project tracking. FCA stands out as a comprehensive solution that addresses the unique needs of project executives and general managers. By leveraging FCA’s advanced access control systems, you can ensure your project runs smoothly, stays on budget, and meets its deadlines, all while keeping your stakeholders satisfied and confident in your leadership.

Ready to transform your project management experience? Contact FCA today to learn more about how our innovative access control technology can help you achieve unparalleled success.