Construction technology firm, Qflow has launched a new tool designed to alert project teams of non-specified on non-compliant materials before they are installed.
The company, which focuses on data capture and analysis to provide real-time tracking of materials, waste, and carbon, says its Advanced Alerts is the first such tool on the market that provides such notice, providing teams with a point of intervention.
Calling it a “breakthrough” moment for the construction sector, the company says it solves a “common and costly challenge” that has “long plagued” project teams: knowing what actually arrives on site, in time to act.
While the industry has made strides in improving quality and compliance, material verification remains a persistent weak spot.
Recent data shows that up to 95% of deliveries arrive with incomplete or poor-quality documentation, leaving room for error, rework, and in some cases, real safety and performance risks for end users.
Jade Cohen, co-founder at Qflow, said: “On site, it is natural that substituted materials, unapproved suppliers, or incorrect fuel use, can go identified and, often, these issues aren’t picked up until it’s too late.
“With Qflow Advanced Alerts, our goal is simple: to help teams stay ahead of these risks, protecting project timelines, budgets, and ultimately, the safety of both construction teams and future building users.
“This advancement is all about giving project teams the tools they need to act sooner using automated notifications that ensure the materials delivered to site meet the intended quality, compliance, and design standards from the outset.”
Advanced Alerts is said to empower construction teams with live notifications, via app and email, that flag any risks linked to incoming materials, based on site-specific rules. As such, for the first time, teams can intervene before faulty, substandard, or incorrect materials are installed.
Critically, this also protects the long-term performance of the building itself. When wrong materials are installed, the result isn’t just wasted budget; it can lead to fire safety risks, structural failures, or reduced thermal comfort for the people who live and work in those buildings, Qflow points out.
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