A construction technology company has announced a new data management platform that is claimed will help construction firms automate their construction workflow and accurately track carbon emissions.
Converge, based in London, says its Data Hub concrete management technology will generate savings in time, reduce waste, and eliminate human error.
Data Hub automatically captures, centralises, and analyses all concrete data, the company says, including concrete delivery tickets, batch records, compliance cube analysis, volumetric data, mix designs, QA data and non-conformance reports, and EPDs and carbon content. This can save hundreds of person-hours on manual data entry, and reducing human error; as a result improving quality assurance on sites.
Furthermore, Data Hub’s automation capabilities are said to create a “detailed, irrefutable” audit trail for each concrete pour, reducing the need for concrete rework, which in turn reduces waste and saves costs.
Raphael Scheps, co-founder and chief executive of Converge, said: “Data Hub represents a significant leap in our quest to empower the concrete industry to build a net-zero future more efficiently using AI, sensors, and data. It’s not just about creating efficiency – it’s about gaining a holistic view of all concrete activity so contractors can build smarter, reduce waste, embrace sustainability, and save time and money.”
Morrisroe Group, an engineer-led multi-disciplinary contractor with specialist design capability, was an early adopter of Data Hub.
James Wibberley, the company’s engineering lead, said, “With Data Hub, we not only eliminate the manual work and reduce the risk of human error, but we also gain access to real-time data wherever we are – on site, in the office, or in a meeting – so we can react quickly and keep our workforce productive and efficient.”
Data Hub is the latest solution in Converge’s AI-driven platform, ConcreteDNA. It is said to include advanced features that increase construction efficiency for better project outcomes. The company says that contactors like Morrisroe can now easily log, tag, and track delivery tickets and essential metrics like volume and slump, cube testing and sensor data, photos, and inspection records, from anywhere.
Dan Bannister, operations director at Morrisroe, said: “Data Hub has revolutionised the way we manage and analyse our concrete data. We now have a centralized system that not only speeds up data processing but also enhances the accuracy of our analysis. This allows us to make better, quicker decisions and focus on what truly matters – building high-quality, sustainable projects.”
From a sustainability perspective, carbon emissions in the built environment are increasingly important to developers, contractors, and the supply chain. Data Hub is intended to allow contractors to track and monitor carbon emissions alongside traditional metrics like strength and progress, offering what is said to be a comprehensive performance view, and enabling more informed decisions that improve project outcomes.
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