The document discusses the rise of remote construction monitoring, particularly due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, which has led to increased remote work in the construction industry. It outlines the advantages of remote monitoring systems, such as cost savings, improved safety, theft reduction, and the ability to monitor project progress from anywhere without the need for physical site visits. The document also mentions PlanRadar as a tool for managing defects, communication, and monitoring in construction projects.

1. Remote Construction Monitoring
WHY IS IT THE NEW NORMALITY?

2. THE RISE OF REMOTE MONITORING
The coronavirus epidemic has had a huge impact on building sites all
around the world, making the majority of industry experts work from
home. The government advises everyone, from project managers to
consumers and architects, to stay at home if they could. This change has
provided significant momentum to the concept of remote construction
monitoring.

3. REMOTE CONSTRUCTION MONITORING
Remote construction monitoring refers to a group of
technologies that allow persons who are not physically
present at a construction site to check in on the
progress of a project.

4. Remote Construction Monitoring Tools Allow to:
● View reports on completed work, snags, evidence gathering, questions,
and even site inspections.
● Measure productivity through automated sensors and technologies that
monitor a contractor's activity.
● Monitor adherence to safety rules on-site with the help of computer
vision sensors
● Detect thefts by utilizing low-cost video cameras and movement detection
systems
● Monitor the usage of equipment, notifying via sensors if it needs to be
changed or fixed

5. 7 REASONS TO USE
MONITORING SYSTEMS IN
YOUR CONSTRUCTION
PRACTICE

6. #1. You Save Money
Remote construction
monitoring may
boost production,
enhance time
management, and
cut waste.

7. #2. They Reduce
Theft and Loss
With video or sensor
surveillance of
equipment and
supplies, remote
construction
monitoring acts as a
powerful
disincentive to theft.

8. #3. You Get Faster
Insurance Approvals
Insurers have greater
confidence in
projects if they know
you are tracking
assets, equipment
and monitoring
health and safety
on-site.

9. #4. Monitoring Never
Sleeps
It’s active throughout
the duration of your
project. It is neither
bored nor tired.
Remote monitoring
reduces the chance
of human mistake.

10. #5. They Cover Many
Areas at Once
Human site inspectors
must physically go
around the site and are
unable to monitor all
activities at the same
time. A remote
monitoring system
expands their
monitoring capabilities.

11. #6. They Improve
Health and Safety
Cameras and sensors
can identify whether
subcontractors are
breaching health and
safety standards, if
they are fatigued, or
if a machine is
overheating.

12. #7. You Can View a
Site From Any Location
You no longer have
to travel to conduct
site inspections and
evaluate project
progress.

13. Support Your Project With Remote Construction Monitoring
Remote construction monitoring is not just about video surveillance and the
installation of IoT devices. It's also about using modern applications that allow project
managers to monitor progress from afar. These solutions eliminate the need to visit
and check locations on a regular basis.
PlanRadar is an award-winning ticketing tool for construction digital management,
communication and monitoring. With its help, it’s easy to manage defects on-site,
collect evidences, and generate reports. Save your project managers time and nerves,
read more about using PlanRadar for remote construction monitoring and try a free
trial.