Connected Worker: Real-time workforce tracking and safety management
First Balfour, the leading engineering and construction company in the Philippines and part of the Lopez Group, partnered with Accent Systems to implement a comprehensive Connected Worker solution across their major construction sites.
The Challenge
Managing safety and productivity across large-scale construction projects presents unique challenges. First Balfour, holder of the highest Philippine contractor accreditation (Quadruple A) and triple-ISO certified, needed a solution that would:
- Provide real-time visibility of workforce location and status across multiple sites
- Automate attendance and timesheet generation for accurate billing
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols in hazardous areas
- Monitor access to restricted zones and equipment
- Generate actionable insights from workforce data
The Solution
BLE Wearable Badges
Lightweight, durable BDG Hawk badges worn by all workers, providing continuous location tracking and enabling automatic check-in/check-out. These compact devices feature long battery life and rugged construction suitable for harsh construction environments.
Gateway Network
Strategic placement of TRK Black Panther gateways across the construction sites ensures complete coverage. Our industrial-grade gateways are designed for outdoor deployment and can handle the demanding conditions of construction sites.
Inmolecular Platform
Our cloud-based software provides real-time dashboards, automated timesheet generation, safety compliance monitoring, historical analytics, and seamless ERP integration with First Balfour's existing systems.
Results
The implementation delivered measurable improvements across key performance indicators:
- 95%+ accuracy in automated timesheet generation
- Zero lost-time incidents in monitored zones during implementation
- Enhanced safety compliance with automatic alerts for unauthorized zone access
- Better resource allocation through data-driven workforce insights
- Reduced administrative overhead for attendance tracking
About First Balfour
First Balfour, Inc. is the engineering and construction arm of First Philippine Holdings Corporation, with over 50 years of experience in the industry. The company specializes in power and energy, transport infrastructure, water supply and treatment, and specialized buildings.
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