We have carried out a pilot of the course from Ogilvie Fire Protection, in partnership with North West Skills Academy. The pilot consisted of two remote teams; the teams used Fieldwire on two separate jobs where sub contractors had previously undertaken work. They had to survey all work on the go, recording any as complete/sub-standard/damaged by other trades/new works. These 4 stages also had to identify the most common items and processes for fixing each item when required.  

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The team were working in poorly lit, enclosed spaces, where digital cameras, error A4 sheets, and sheer volume of works meant it wasn't practical to use paper-based reporting methods. Following the daily works on the site, a remote supervisor would QA all completed work, passing as complete, or referring back to a site operative to check where questions around quality were raised.  

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On completion of the job, the client disputed the amount of new work that had been conducted, and was refusing to pay. Using Fieldwire, we were able to access all relevant drawings, the work undertaken, and categorise all works into 4 clear areas, as to liability for payment.  

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The feedback from the trained group was that using innovative technologies such as Fieldwire proved a much better way of doing their records as far less time was required as well as providing a guarantee that they were paid for any and all work undertaken.  

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The pilot also compared a range of technologies including Fieldwire, Bolster and SnagR. The feedback from the pilot found Fieldwire to be much more user-friendly and effective than Bolster and SnagR. All staff were capable of using the software with comfort within 1 to 2 days. Our remote quality assurance manager was impressed by the ease of conducting QA, and the workflow efficiencies that this in turn had created. Thus, the Ogilvie Fire Protection/North West Skills Academy Fire Protection course will focus closely on the use of Fieldwire software.