30%
Improved Project Progress Tracking
20%
Enhanced Cost Control
15%
Streamlined Quality Management
“Jodoo’s no-code development platform allows us to quickly build applications according to our business needs, greatly improving our management efficiency. Now, we can track the project progress, cost, quality and labor situation in real time, which was unimaginable before. Jodoo has truly helped us achieve digital transformation!”
— Mr. Wang, Project Manager, Fire Circle Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Fire Circle Network Technology Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive group with 186 professionals. Integrating fire engineering, maintenance, training, smart fire solutions and equipment sales, it has top qualifications, a complete industrial chain, and provides one – stop fire services innovatively and pragmatically.
The Challenges: Navigating Complexity in Construction Management
Before partnering with Jodoo, Fire Circle faced significant operational hurdles that hampered efficiency and growth:
Fragmented Systems and Information Silos
Fire Circle’s diverse business operations, encompassing construction, maintenance, cost consulting, and training, were managed by disparate systems. This fragmentation prevented a unified view of enterprise operations and hindered real-time decision-making.
Lagging Project Information and Inefficient Communication
Information flow between project sites and the central office was slow and inconsistent. Project managers spent excessive time in weekly meetings trying to gather updates, leading to delays and missed opportunities for timely intervention.
Chaotic Material Management and Inaccurate Costing
Managing construction materials was disorganized, making it difficult to accurately calculate project costs. This lack of precision impacted budgeting and overall financial control.
Ineffective Quality Control and Compliance
Instructions from inspectors were not consistently closed out, leading to unresolved issues and potential compliance risks. The manual nature of inspections and feedback loops created inefficiencies in quality assurance.
Data Integration Difficulties
Fire Circle struggled to integrate various types of data, making it challenging to obtain comprehensive insights and generate accurate reports. This limited their ability to analyze performance and identify areas for improvement.
On-site Operational Constraints
Many construction sites presented complex environments where traditional computer usage was impractical, further complicating data entry, reporting, and real-time management.
The Jodoo Solution: A Unified Platform for Construction Excellence
To address these multifaceted challenges, Fire Circle embraced Jodoo’s no-code development platform to build an integrated management system. This comprehensive solution streamlined operations across project progress, cost, quality, and labor management, fostering a new era of efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
Jodoo’s flexible and scalable platform enabled Fire Circle to:
Centralize Data
Consolidate information from various departments and project sites into a single, accessible system.
Automate Workflows
Digitize and automate manual processes, reducing human error and accelerating operational cycles.
Enhance Real-time Visibility
Provide instant access to critical project data, empowering managers with timely insights for proactive adjustments.
Improve Collaboration
Facilitate seamless communication and coordination among on-site teams, headquarters, and external partners.
Transforming Operations: Jodoo in Action
Jodoo’s integrated platform empowered Fire Circle to revolutionize its operations across several key areas:
Scenario 1: Data-Driven Project Progress Management
Before Jodoo: Fire Circle previously struggled with fragmented project plans and delayed information, leading to inefficient decision-making and significant time consumption for project managers. Budget department work was often concentrated and prone to errors.
With Jodoo: Jodoo enabled Fire Circle to implement a robust system for project progress dataization. This included:
- Monthly Progress Planning: Detailed production plans are now created at the beginning of each month, outlining construction tasks and required labor days. These plans are submitted and automatically routed to the budget department for output value calculation.
- Real-time Output Value Reporting: At month-end, actual output values are reported against the progress plan. Any deviations are documented, and the system facilitates the calculation of adjusted output values, allowing for direct comparison against planned targets.
- Cumulative Progress Tracking: The system calculates cumulative completed output values, providing a clear percentage of overall project completion.
Key Improvement: With Jodoo, Fire Circle gained real-time visibility into project progress, enabling immediate adjustments and cross-departmental coordination. This eliminated the problem of concentrated workload in the budget department and ensured timely project delivery, effectively achieving multiple benefits from a single solution.
Scenario 2: Optimized Cost Control and Procurement Efficiency
Before Jodoo: Material management was chaotic, making accurate cost calculation impossible. Procurement lacked a centralized system for tracking historical prices and managing supplier relationships, leading to missed discounts and untraceable material costs after project completion. Manual review processes were subjective and prone to errors.
With Jodoo: Jodoo transformed Fire Circle’s cost control and procurement processes:
- Automated Quantity Calculation: After winning a project bid, the budget department now calculates drawing quantities, which serve as a reference for limiting main material usage. Any excess requires detailed explanation and integration post-completion.
- Centralized Procurement System: The system displays the historical highest and lowest material prices, and all inquiries require document uploads. Bidding lists are shared with subcontractors via links, and their external quotes are summarized in an analysis dashboard for multi-dimensional comparison.
- Streamlined Material Application: Material applications are now initiated within the system, with options to select materials from an imported bill of quantities. For auxiliary materials, a dedicated form links to an auxiliary materials library, automatically tracking purchased, remaining, and applied quantities.
- Automated Approval Workflows: Applications are routed to the budget and procurement departments for review. Upon approval, the system automatically generates purchase orders.
Key Improvement: Jodoo’s procurement system enabled centralized material purchasing, significantly reducing costs. The entire procurement process became traceable, minimizing manual intervention and dramatically improving efficiency and accuracy. This ensured better financial control and accountability.
Scenario 3: Enhanced Quality Management and Issue Resolution
Before Jodoo: With numerous ongoing projects, project managers lacked real-time insight into quality issues, leading to delayed detection and resolution. Manual inspection processes were inefficient and prone to oversight.
With Jodoo: Jodoo implemented a robust quality management system:
- Regular Quality Inspections: The inspection department conducts periodic checks on projects under construction, covering progress, quality, and safety. Rectification instructions are issued directly through the system.
- Mobile-Enabled Issue Reporting: On-site personnel use the Jodoo APP to upload photos and details of quality problems. After rectification, inspectors review and confirm resolution within the system.
Key Improvement: Fire Circle now has real-time visibility into the quality status of all projects. This enables prompt identification and resolution of issues, leading to a significant improvement in overall project quality and enhanced customer satisfaction.
Scenario 4: Refined Labor Management and Efficiency
Before Jodoo: Managing a large labor force was complex, with frequent errors in attendance tracking, salary calculation, and personnel allocation. Manual processes were time-consuming and inefficient.
With Jodoo: Jodoo’s labor management system brought precision and automation:
- Automated Attendance Tracking: Labor personnel check in via the Jodoo APP, with the system automatically recording attendance times, eliminating manual errors and administrative burden.
- Accurate Wage Calculation: The system automatically calculates labor wages based on attendance data, reducing manual workload and improving accuracy.
- Optimized Personnel Allocation: Project managers can view labor work status and availability through the system, enabling rational allocation of personnel and boosting overall work efficiency.
Key Improvement: Jodoo’s labor management system provided Fire Circle with refined control over its workforce, leading to improved efficiency and accuracy in attendance, salary calculation, and personnel deployment. This streamlined operations and optimized human resource utilization.
Conclusion: A Foundation for Future Growth
Jodoo has provided Fire Circle with a truly integrated management system, enabling comprehensive oversight of project progress, cost, quality, and labor. This digital transformation has not only dramatically improved management efficiency and decision-making capabilities but has also laid a robust foundation for future growth.
Fire Circle’s journey with Jodoo exemplifies the power of low-code platforms in the construction industry. By empowering businesses to quickly build tailored applications, Jodoo facilitates agile adaptation to complex operational demands and drives significant improvements across the board. As Fire Circle continues to expand its digital footprint, its partnership with Jodoo will undoubtedly lead to even more efficient and intelligent management practices.
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