Out-of-the-box quality checklists for housing and apartments
This is a comprehensive construction quality management solution designed specifically for housebuilders. It offers a simplified and standardised approach to managing build stage forms, capturing site data using mobile devices, and ensuring data validation through efficient workflow methods. With a powerful analytics dashboard, the solution provides complete visibility into project progress, enabling informed decision-making.
Key features
Standardised build stage forms: Pre-built templates for various construction stages, allow housebuilders to streamline their documentation processes. These forms are designed to capture essential data accurately and comprehensively.
Mobile data capture: With the Zutec field app, site teams can conveniently record and submit data directly from the field using their mobile devices. This eliminates the need for manual paperwork and minimises the risk of data loss or errors during transcription.
Workflow-driven validation: Customisable workflow methods validate captured data. This ensures that information meets predefined criteria and eliminates inconsistencies, improving data accuracy and reliability.
Analytics dashboard: A robust analytics dashboard offers real-time insights into project performance and key metrics. Builders can track progress, identify bottlenecks, and make data-driven decisions to optimise efficiency and productivity.
QA checklists and snag management: Snags or defects identified on an ad-hoc basis or as part of quality assurance (QA) inspections are promptly logged, classified, and assigned to relevant stakeholders for resolution. This streamlined approach ensures efficient snag management and timely closure of issues.
New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) compliance solution
As a NHQB accredited supplier for Quality Management, we have introduced NHQB Standard Inspection Forms to the Zutec platform. This solution will help Housebuilders, Asset Owners, and Developers uphold New Homes Quality Code (NHQC) compliance.
NHQB Inspections performed by the house buyer can reveal post-construction issues which then must be fixed before completion and should in ordinary circumstances be expected to take no longer than 14 calendar days.
The Zutec NHQB Compliance Solution enables housebuilders and developers to store and track all relevant information to uphold compliance standards with the NHQC. This capability ensures the consistent delivery of the highest quality to every new home and prevents costly aftercare callbacks.
Key features
Centralised repository: for both site-wide and plot-specific documents which are required for NHQB compliance.
Streamlined NHQB inspections: A streamlined inspection process, thanks to digitised forms that ensure accuracy and compliance tracking against NHQB standards.
Incomplete works log: An integrated log keeps track of outstanding issues, providing visibility to stakeholders and enabling timely resolutions.
Reporting and analytics: The dashboard collates all information from the above registers and reports on Site Documentation, Plot/Unit Documentation, Inspections and Incomplete Works.
Benefits
Compliance and legal assurance: Users are able to access detailed records for effective property management, ensuring both quality and compliance.
Streamlined NHQB inspections: NHQB Inspectors benefit from a streamlined inspection process, ensuring accuracy and compliance tracking.
Visibility through incomplete works log: An integrated log provides visibility to stakeholders, enabling timely resolution of construction deficiencies.
Planned, preventative maintenance (PPM) solution
Effective maintenance management is crucial to ensure the safety, functionality, and compliance of residential buildings during the defects liability period. However, manual methods may present challenges when it comes to efficiency, accessibility, and data analysis.
The Zutec Maintenance Solution offers automated planned maintenance scheduling, real-time reporting, and customised dashboards to track progress. By adopting digital solutions, maintenance teams can easily manage tasks, track maintenance history, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Overall, digitisation in maintenance management is essential for effective and streamlined processes, especially during the defects liability period for residential buildings.
Zutec now offers a lite digital maintenance management solution on top of the Digital Handover delivery, aimed to streamline tasks/actions during the defects liability period and provide seamless transition to Client/FM teams.
Zutec cloud: form versioning and multi-zone management
The new form versioning feature empowers admin users to streamline the process of creating new versions of forms and efficiently managing form assignments. This new feature will enhance your experience by simplifying form management and ensuring data consistency across different form versions.
Key features
Create new form versions with ease: Admin users can now create new versions of formsets from existing forms with just a few clicks. This feature ensures that the new version of the formset includes all forms and elements of the formset it's based on.
Version tracking: The Manage Forms UI will display the version of each formset, making it easy to identify and manage different versions.
Efficient rollout: Users can utilise the Roll Out or Deploy Form button in the Manage Formset UI to quickly deploy a new formset version across zones. This feature displays a modal with a list of assigned paths, version numbers, and checkboxes for easy selection and rollout.
Data continuity: Records saved in a specific formset version will continue to appear in that version, even if a new version is rolled out. This ensures that data remains in the form it was initially saved in, both in Zutec Cloud and Zutec Field.
Upgrade existing records: Users with Assign Form permissions can easily update records to the latest version of a form with a simple button click. This functionality is available in Zutec Cloud and ensures data consistency across platforms.
User notifications: When a form is rolled out or deployed, there's an option to notify users with access to the relevant registers. Notifications are sent via email immediately, ensuring that everyone stays informed about the latest changes.
Benefits
Simplified form management: Save time and reduce manual errors by creating new form versions effortlessly.
Data consistency: Ensure that records remain in the version of the form they were initially saved in, enhancing data accuracy.
Efficient deployment: Streamline the rollout process, making it quick and easy to implement form changes.
User-friendly: Intuitive features and notifications keep users informed and engaged in the form management process.
How to Use
- Select Project Admin in the side navigation.
- Click Forms in the side navigation.
- Select a Register and choose a Form. Click on the three ellipses and select Create New Version.
- Update the Form name and Form description. If you wish to allow comments, tick the Allow comments checkbox. Click Save to create a new version.
- Edit the form, add/remove register inputs as desired and update layout styling. Once complete, click Assign.
- Assign the form to the required registers. All available registers in accessible zones will be viewable in the dialogue box. Select specific registers in specific zones, or click Assign to All to assign the new form version to all registers. Click Save to complete.
With these new features, Zutec users can expect a more streamlined and efficient form management experience, ensuring data consistency and accuracy across their construction projects.
Zutec field: navigation via form fields
This latest Zutec enhancement introduces a feature designed to streamline form navigation within the platform. Users now have an efficient and intuitive way to navigate through multiple forms across their projects. This enhancement caters specifically to the needs of housebuilders and project managers, simplifying form management and reducing the time spent on data retrieval.
Key features
Streamlined form navigation: Users can now quickly and efficiently navigate through numerous forms using various customisable data points from within the forms themselves. This feature simplifies the process of locating specific forms based on relevant information like plot numbers, contractor names, or construction phases.
Advanced search and filtering: The enhanced form navigation feature includes advanced search and filter options, empowering users to manage a vast array of forms with ease. This functionality not only saves time but also reduces the risk of errors in form management.
Benefits
Effortless form management: Users, especially site managers, can easily locate and access the forms they need, even when dealing with extensive collections of documents.
Time savings: Advanced search and filtering options streamline the form management process, allowing users to focus on their core responsibilities.
Reduced errors: The feature minimises the chances of misplacing or mishandling forms, ensuring data accuracy and project efficiency.
How to use
- Open Zutec Field and log into the required Zone.
- Select the required Navigation Field.
- Select the required Project Name(s) or other customised field.
- Access the available registers and view pre-filtered records associated with the required Zones, Navigation Fields and Project Name(s) or other customised field.
With this new feature, Zutec users will experience a more efficient and user-friendly form navigation process, enhancing their ability to manage construction projects seamlessly.