IDOM has developed this tool to facilitate THE collaboration and coordination of the various working groups within the project and allow a close relationship between all people involved.
IDOM has developed a tool to facilitate the collaboration and coordination of the various working groups within a project, allowing for close collaboration between all involved. For example, field inspectors can enter in-situ information that the client can supervise in real-time to see the status of the works being undertaken.
This is an online system to manage the information related to the supervision and inspection of works or the installations of railway infrastructure, and it use can also be extended to other construction areas such as roads, buildings, etc.
The system consists of several elements that permit all information to be centralized and gives immediate access to all users. The core of the system is a web server connected to a database, which can be accessed from any internet-connected device (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.).
These devices do not require the installation of native applications, since it is a web app that is tailored to each device using a just web browser. This allows immediate use from any platform (iOS, Android, Windows, Linux, etc.). Any device fitted with a camera or GPS can be used to attach georeferenced graphical information (photos or videos), as well as localize the elements inspected precisely on a map.
An uninterrupted internet connection is not required as the application can work independently and synchronize data later. This capability mean that the application can be used is spaces or areas without network coverage, as is normally the case in tunnels.
One of the main advantages of this system developed by IDOM, is that it can be personalized for each project, therefore, the application can be adapted to the way of work required for each project (workflow) and not vice versa, making its use comfortable for the user. In addition, all the information of the database is stored on the servers of IDOM.
The system can automatically generate statistics (progress, performance, KPI, etc.) graphically from the stored information and detect disruptions in the flow of information to ensure that all work is resolved correctly and within the time schedule stipulated.
Technically, the system uses open source tools for its operation, as well as web platforms that are flexible to allow for the necessary adjustments as required depending on the project. Some of the technology we use includes PostgreSQL, PostGIS, nginx/uwsgi, Python, Django, and javascript.