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Global Site Solutions (GSS) are changing how scaffold is managed and executed on construction projects all over the world by utilizing the latest 3d BIM techniques, advanced work packaging, clash detection, and project estimating. GSS provides a fully integrated design, engineering & estimating solution to drive safety and productivity and mitigate project risk by implementing its EPCM of scaffolding access management methodology. The advantages of designing scaffolds for Industrial & Commercial construction projects within the 3d environment provide real-time data for the management team to identify installation hazards while delivering effective tools for scaffold builders to use prior to installation, during, and after. Advanced Work Packaging applied to scaffold and access management is proven to assist in reducing access-related safety incidents and provides accurate material and man-hour estimates, with customers realizing savings of 30% in most instances. GSS provides its innovative Hi-Vis® Scaffold Management software platform for managing the entire scaffold scope and its Design, Engineering, Estimating & Management Services. The Construction Industry Institute’s mission is to ‘change how the world builds,’ elevating its member's best practices and knowledge base by sharing new and exciting construction processes and technology. GSS shares this goal by changing the way scaffolding is planned, managed, and executed on construction projects all over the world.

Proactive & Reactive

The old saying of “Time is money” remains true no matter how old it gets. That’s why Hi-Vis® is the best in the business at keeping track of time for your industrial scaffolding project. With Hi-Vis® you’re able to keep track of every second to make sure your time and money are working as efficiently as possible. If you want to divert more manpower to a specific part of your scaffolding project to save more time on it, Hi-Vis® is what you’re looking for. Some issues during construction, unfortunately, are out of your control. Heavy traffic, shipping delays, bad weather, and other variables will pop up from time to time. Where Hi-Vis® separates itself from other software is that it can account for these issues and adjust project time accordingly. If a project is taking more time than anticipated it’s also possible to add time to make sure everything gets completed and there are no complications. If you’d like to know more about Hi-Vis® and its management tools you can contact us at info@globalsitesolutions.com

Assured Transparency is what we give every client We're here to take some of the weight off of your shoulders, give you customizable options, and flexible scheduling. Take a look at our latest blog to learn more!!

Achieve true transparency for your team with Hi-Vis® scaffold management software. We designed Hi-Vis® to provide you with a platform that allows you to plan and manage your labor and material resources in the cloud, no matter your location or your device. Instead of relying on outdated methods to raise and handle scaffold requests, including spreadsheets to keep track of your scaffold material, Hi-Vis® provides you a front-row seat into your operations with intuitive and detailed dashboard reporting. Some of the core features within Hi-Vis® include: Enter Scaffold Requests digitally Prioritize scaffold requests with our smart tables Autogenerated reporting such as a Three Week Look Ahead Estimate parts and pieces based on your inventory of material Auto calculate man hour estimates. Record actual time spent on each request and monitor your performance against estimated performance Perform scaffold inspections, take photos, make comments Geo-Tag scaffold location Access to Mobile App and SMART Tags. Our scaffold management software makes it easier for you to start new projects and finish existing ones with transparency. We’ve made it our business to help your team work smarter by integrating state-of-the-art software to keep projects on schedule while mitigating risk. Contact us today for more information and to set up a product demonstration for your team!

Maintaining and tracking Scaffold Inspections can be challenging and time consuming. Not only that, but we know how important it is from a quality and health & safety perspective to maintain inspection records, electronically. With Inspections using our SMART TAGS and Hi-Vis® mobile App you can record inspections in the field, take photos, make comments and Geo Tag your scaffolding locations on the go.

We realize how important it is to stay ahead of project deadlines especially if you’re responsible for keeping your team productive and on track. Instead of trying to coordinate projects on the fly our comprehensive scaffold management tool can help your team strategically plan ahead to achieve your goals faster. When accidents occur at job sites, oftentimes this is due to inadequate planning and coordination. Overcome common industry challenges today with Hi-Vis® offering an array of benefits to help your team maintain safe, steady, and efficient operations. Learn more about the benefits of our Hi-Vis® software below! Benefits of Hi-Vis: Hi-Vis® is designed to focus on planning and process controls to ensure all scaffold resources are deployed in the most effective manner to maximize productivity and utilization. Hi-Vis® has been developed to provide scaffold management tools and solutions for any size projects. Our clients have the flexibility to deploy the application modules independently or in one cohesive scaffold solution complete with data analytics and dashboard reporting. Hi-Vis® allows project management the visibility to better understand, manage, and control the scaffolding work process’ supporting the construction schedule and increasing cost predictability whilst mitigating project risk. Our goal is for you to stay in charge and in control of your projects from start to finish. Now you’ll have maximum transparency at your job site for predictable and repeatable results. Contact us today for more information about the technical benefits of Hi-Vis® !

We streamline your toughest industrial scaffold projects so planning, managing, and coordinating doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Even if you are balancing multiple projects at the same time we offer comprehensive engineering and design solutions to remove the burden of planning from your team so you can spend more time growing your business. At Global Site Solutions we take a holistic approach to design and engineering by utilizing industry-leading CAD and 3D modeling technology. Our commitment to integrating the most advanced planning and management solutions enables our team to provide solutions where others cannot. Your schedule is also important to us and we are committed to helping you stay ahead with careful planning through our proven design and engineering capabilities. View our core capabilities below which include but are not limited to the following. Engineering and Design Capabilities: Front-End Design Engineering Services Clash Detection Capabilities 3d Laser Scanning Contact us to learn more about our design work capabilities and remove the burden of site planning from your team today!

Hi-Vis® is the most advanced scaffold management software tool available designed to provide maximum transparency to your job site. Our streamlined dashboard will enable you to keep track of resources, labor & materials, manage scaffold requests and scaffold inspections across your site. Hi-Vis® shows you exactly how efficient your team is performing so you can make adjustments and improvements based on real-time data from your dashboard reports. Whether you measure your productivity by the number of scaffold pieces, or by weight (tonnes) Hi-Vis® has the answers to ensure your efforts translate into results! Some of the dashboard features you’ll be able to access include, but are not limited to: Estimated productivity vs actual productivity New requests vs active requests Scaffold Inspection overview with mapping features Material utilization and recycle rates What's more, you can filter the data down to the specific area you are working in, or review analytics from a site wide perspective, all data can be exported as CSV or PDF formats. Better results are possible for your team with custom dashboards from Hi-Vis®. Contact us today and see what Hi-Vis® can do for you!