Construction Magazine March 2017 | Page 19

TOUGH JOB , RUGGED PHONE
Video : The DEWALT MD501 is a rugged Android smartphone , built to exacting DEWALT standards . workforces stay connected . Near Field Communication ( NFC ) capabilities can provide those out in the field with the real-time visibility needed to manage construction operations successfully and avoid project delays . Teams can provide instantaneous updates on job progression and completion – if one team is running behind or repairs to equipment are needed , managers can re-appropriate resources quickly and efficiently . Other functions , such as push-to-talk , push-tomessage and push-to-locate , allow instant communication between managers and their teams , and the whole team , on or away from the construction site , can be made aware of changes to job rostering or project progression right away .
DUTY OF CARE Ensuring team communication and seamless connectivity may streamline businesses processes , but the most important concern for construction managers when implementing mobile into workforces is the ability to verify lone worker
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