WorksLink is a web-based software that integrates project information across construction, engineering, and maintenance sites. It has been used successfully on over 15 major projects for 10 years. WorksLink simplifies reporting, reduces risks, and minimizes errors by integrating data from areas like timesheets, quantities, planning, and client reporting. It provides benefits whether deployed at the start or mid-project to get things back on track. The document discusses a case study of WorksLink on a rail duplication project, options for a joint venture project, technical details, pricing and support options.

1. WorksLinkAutomated Client Reporting for Construction ProjectsWorksLink.com.auandrew.mcgrath@workslink.com.au

2. What WorksLink doesWorksLink integrates information across construction and engineering projects to simplify management and reporting tasks.WorksLink has been driven by the needs of Project Managers and contractors for over a decade.WorksLink systems are designed to be delivered quickly and efficiently to support projects of limited duration.

3. WorksLink BackgroundWorksLink has been deployed for over 10 years on 15 major sites for a large number of major industry players. WorksLink has brought order and efficiency to the administration of a wide range of engineering and construction projects.WorksLink has often been brought in mid-project to help get projects back on track.WorksLink creates the admin links that deliver project performance.

4. Presentation ContentsWorksLink Projects and SitesFeatures and BenefitsCase StudyYour ProjectTechnical InformationPricing and Support

5. WorksLinkWorksLink Projects and Sites

6. WorksLink Construction ProjectsWorksLink has reduced complexity on the following projects since 2005BHP Billiton RGP5 Railway Duplication (WA)Argyle Diamonds Underground Expansion (WA)Fortescue Metals Railway Construction (WA)Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Expansion (QLD) BHP Billiton RGP3 Wharf Construction (WA)Cowal Gold Mine Construction (NSW)

7. WorksLink Maintenance SitesWorksLink has been employed by major contractors at sites since 1998. Sites includeQNI (Townsville)Comalco (Gove)MIM (Mt Isa)XXXX Brewery (Brisbane)Caltex Refinery (Brisbane)Coal mine Workshop (Central Qld)2 Maintenance Workshops (Hunter Valley)Steel Fabrication Plant (Richlands, Queensland)

8. WorksLinkFeatures and Benefits

9. Construction Project Information IntegrationWorksLink integrates information across project areas includingWBS/CostcodesHRTimesheetsManpower AllocationQuantitiesSkills and SafetyPlanning (incl. S-Curve generation)Variations ManagementClaim ManagementClient ReportingAccrualsJoint Venture IntegrationCamp,Flights and Travel

10. Better Integration Across RolesWorksLink enables the following personnel to better interact for the success of your projectHRAdminSupervisorsEngineersPlannerCommercialEnvironmental and SafetyProject ManagerHead office personnelAuxiliary Businesses (Fabricators, Camp Mgmt)Client Staff

11. Maintenance Site Information IntegrationMaintenance sites have benefitted by integrating the following areas of their business with WorksLinkWBS/CostcodesHRTimesheetsManpower allocationEquipment HiringRFM and Materials Purchase Orders ManagementSkillsInvoicing and Claim ManagementClient ReportingFlights and TravelCamp

12. Business Benefits of WorksLinkSave time with automated client reportingReduce risk of late payment by clientSignificantly reduce complexityMinimise data errors with reduced duplicationMulti-user access to the same information

13. WorksLinkCase StudyBHP Billiton RGP5

14. How a WorksLink system is setupCase Study – BHP Billiton RGP5 Rail DuplicationOne WorksLink software developer spent 6 weeks configuring the system including reports.During this time the developer interacted with HR, Commercial, Engineering and Project management people.System deployed as site work started August 2009.Only minor technical issues encountered since, usually with a same-day turnaround.Minor enhancements have been made since.Key Point – 6 weeks from approval to deployment.

15. WorksLinkYour JV Project

16. Your JV ProjectYouExisting SystemsYour PartnerExisting SystemsWorksLinkClient ReportingAs per client specInternal ReportingTimely, flexible, informativeWorksLink provides the glue between Contractor and Client

17. Your ProjectWorksLink is of particular benefit to projects where the workforce is dispersed across a number of sites.WorksLink provides instantaneous access to information for both site and head office personnel.WorksLink can easily accomodate changing contract requirements over the duration of the project.

18. WorksLinkTechnical Information

19. Technical - Nuts and Bolts of WorksLinkWeb based “Platform As A Service”Designed specifically to replace a plethora of spreadsheetsMobile device synchronisationSoftware configuration, database, source control and client systems integrated on single serverExcel-like interface to speed data inputWorksLink is designed for rapid configuration and deployment

20. Technical - Automation of WorksLinkMany software technical tasks are automated including:Creation of Systems and ModulesAdding, modifying and removing data fields from modulesModifying properties of data fieldsCloning or linking of modules from other WorksLink systemsDeployment of systems

21. System DesignWorksLinkConfiguratorWorksLink Control PanelClient WorksLinkSystemMS Team Foundation Server (Source Control)MS Visual Studio (Developer Tool)SQLServerWorksLink uses industry leading technologies.All systems integrated on single server

22. Key Module HierarchyClient WorksLink SystemsSystem ModulesWorksLink smartly links all facets of the underlying software build systems fasterVirtual FoldersTablesRelationshipsDatabase FieldsFormsInitial RecordsAuxilliary SQL ScriptsDocumentationDrop Down Queries

23. Deployment OptionsThere are 2 deployment options:WorksLink can be hosted on a server at a dedicated hosting provider.2. WorksLink can be hosted on a dedicated server within your business. In this case we would like complete access to such a server.

24. WorksLinkPricing and Support

25. Pricing and SupportPricing is available on request.Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

26. Next StepsWe look forward to helping you make your project the best success it can be.We would like to meet with your Project Management Team to discuss employing WorksLink on your project.Thank you for your time.

27. Contact DetailsAndrew McGrathandrew.mcgrath@workslink.com.auMobile 0413 004 788Website www.workslink.com.au