Better visibility into health and safety compliance with Gsite
Broham Forecourt Developments is a principal contractor in the petroleum sector with a national reach. They handle fuel system decommissioning, forecourt demolition and alterations, and remediation work for petrol station sites across the country.
They are assisted in their operations at every stage by Gsite which has helped them move from an old fashioned paper-based system to a modern digital operation which is providing a whole range of benefits.
They now use Gsite on all new construction sites, from small electric vehicle charging point installations to large motorway service stations with up to 50 staff working at a time.
Moving from paper-based operations with the aid of Gsite
Broham was in the market for a new construction site software solution to help them solve a series of operational issues that were holding the company back, including:
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They were working mainly off paper, even for complex jobs where they needed to comply with complicated regulations
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They had no visibility over key parts of the business and vital processes such as health and safety, opening them up to potential compliance issues in the future.
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They were wasting huge amounts of time physically travelling around the country to sites to check paperwork and photos.
Paul Etherton, Estimator at Broham Forecourt Developments, said: “We relied heavily on paper-based systems which were slow, prone to errors and difficult to manage."
“We found drawing management and document handling to be time consuming. Communication with site operatives was inefficient and we needed better visibility into health and safety compliance.”
Under their old system, doing all of those tasks included a significant amount of paperwork and time spent manually visiting sites.
The Gsite team got in touch with Broham at just the right moment to offer an alternative solution that suited their needs perfectly.
Gsite's flexibility and broad focus made it the right choice for Broham
There are many types of construction site management software available on the market, but Gsite’s features made it the perfect choice for everything Broham needed. Most importantly, it needed to support multiple parts of the client’s operation at the same time in one package.
Paul said: “Gsite helped us to eliminate much of our paperwork, particularly around drawing management and health and safety documentation."
“The platform also provided instant visibility of compliance documents to support our Golden Thread compliance efforts by keeping accurate, accessible records of inducted sub-contractors and health and safety checks.”
Overall, the client estimates that Gsite has saved their team several hours each per week by eliminating unnecessary work and speeding up their processes. For example, their health and safety advisor now spends less time travelling between sites each week to check paperwork thanks to digital access to records and photos.
Paul said: “Overall, Gsite has significantly improved our efficiency, reduced errors and streamlined communication between office and site teams.”
A solution that was easy to adopt for all staff
Moving from a paper-based system to a digital tool is a big change, especially in construction where people can be resistant to learning new technologies. Broham was aware of this potential issue and needed a system that was easy to adopt and could be embraced by all the company’s employees.
Paul said: “We required a platform that could support rapid onboarding without disrupting ongoing projects or overwhelming their teams. Additionally, managing drawing workflows and health and safety compliance meant the system had to be flexible and comprehensive enough to cover multiple functions without requiring separate tools”
We supported Broham’s operational transition from paper to digital in a number of ways:
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Provided a flexible and user-friendly platform that was easy to understand.
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Offered comprehensive user guides and training materials
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Conducted site visits to help on-board staff and minimise disruption
And it worked. The platform’s all-in-one functionality allowed the Broham team to manage drawings, health and safety, and communication in one place, eliminating the need for multiple tools and simplifying workflows.
Paul said: “Glodon’s responsive product team listened carefully to feedback and continuously improved the platform, ensuring it fit our operational needs effectively.
Working with Glodon and the Gsite team has been “a very positive experience”
Gsite doesn’t just provide a software solution to streamline operations and speed up work on site. Using our product also gives access to our team of expert advisors who offer training and quick help when issues or questions arise.
Paul said: “What stood out most was the team’s responsiveness and support throughout the onboarding process. They provided clear, easy to-follow user guides and training materials that helped both office staff and site operatives get up to speed quickly.”
“The Glodon team was proactive in listening to feedback and implementing improvements, making the system more flexible and user-friendly. We also appreciated how the team took the time to visit on-site, which helped build a strong working relationship and fostered open communication.”
The whole Gsite team places a huge amount of value on our client relationships. Not just because it helps foster a long term partnership, but because we are dedicated to helping you get the most value possible from the product.
By working together from the start and taking the time to build a strong relationship, we help to create positive outcomes that benefit everyone. Working with Broham Forecourt Developments has been a positive experience for everyone at Gsite and the results we have achieved together speak for themselves.
Simon Phillips, Accounts Director at Glodon UK, said: “At Glodon-Gsite we are proud to work closely with Broham as a valued customer and partner. Their team has played an important role in helping us improve our platform, providing constructive feedback that ensures it continues to meet the real needs of the construction industry.
“Broham’s commitment to successfully implementing the platform within their company has been outstanding, and their collaboration has directly contributed to shaping features that add genuine value to the sector.
“We value this relationship so greatly that members of Glodon’s Board of Directors travelled from China to meet the Broham team in person. This underlines just how important their partnership is to us.
“Broham is not only a customer but also a collaborator, and we look forward to continuing to grow and innovate together.”
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