Digitalization
Construction industry challenges:
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Due to the nature of the industry processes and rapid growth, the construction sector is currently facing several challenges. Some of the key challenges among these are:
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Skills shortage
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Reduced productivity
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Heavy paper-based processes creating delays
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Delayed visibility of project status and issues
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Project delays impacting profitability
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Speed of support functions response to the challenges
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Ineffective collaboration & knowledge sharing among project teams
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Ineffective site assets utilization and maintenance
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Sustainable development at project sites
Digitalization @ L&W
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At L&W our mission is to accelerate technology adoption and fully leverage relevant technologies in a smarter way. Our goal is to address the issue holistically from People, Process and Technology perspectives.
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People – cultural transformation towards a high-performance organization through standardized work methods, effective training and collective learning
Process – streamlining and eliminating wasteful process steps by adopting LEAN methodologies
Technology – flexible and relevant technologies to automate streamlined processes; systems to bring the teams together
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Our journey so far
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There are several applications and features launched for L & W employees and partners for seamless collaboration. Some of the key applications and features are listed below:
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Training Management System with ability to plan, monitor and track various employee training needs, training delivery and effectiveness
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Real-time monitoring through mobile apps for site Quality & Safety issues
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Real-time status of employee requests for various enabling functions
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Real-time Project dashboards bringing visibility for project progress and issues
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Daily monitoring of natural resources like water, diesel and energy consumption towards sustainable development
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Automation of administrative tasks such as managing accommodation, rentals, office supplies and uniforms
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Knowledge portals, Online Manuals, Standards and Procedures
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Ability to instantly collaborate within the organization in a secured environment
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Online communication, celebration & streaming of key events, leadership addresses
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ERP & HRMS implementation governance
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L&W corporate Intranet named “HYPHEN” is the one stop solution where all our digital applications come to life – all employees and key partners are enabled to access “HYPHEN”
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