Inspection App from Siderise offers Gateway 3 support for industry

Gateway 3 requires contractors to demonstrate that they’ve carried out installations competently and in accordance with the plans, specifications and documents approved at the Gateway 2 stage. In practice, this means embedding evidence-gathering into the construction process from the outset.

The Siderise Inspection App enables users to document installations in real-time using mobile devices. Captured photographs and key project data are then compiled into structured reports that are reviewed by members of Siderise’s technical team to confirm alignment with the installation guidelines provided by manufacturers.

This not only reduces the time spent waiting for in-person inspectors, but also ensures that any remedial actions are identified early on in the construction process, thereby preventing issues from either being missed or repeated across multiple areas of the project.

The reports can also be incorporated as part of the golden thread of information and as evidence of installations being carried out in accordance with manufacturer-led guidance, as is required in Gateway 3 compliance reports.

Research programme

“Before developing the Siderise Inspection App, we undertook a comprehensive research programme in order to better understand the challenges our customers face on site every day,” explained Lee Nichols, technical director at the Siderise Group. “Those insights have directly influenced its functionality, creating a truly unique tool that’s not only easier to use in busy site environments, but also integrates seamlessly with wider project documentation and workflows.”

Nichols continued: “All interactions with Siderise through the new Inspection App now feed directly into our wider project management system, enabling us to generate comprehensive reports where required and identify customer-specific trends, such as recurring installation issues. This allows us to take a more proactive approach towards support, whether through targeted training, additional site inspections or the provision of feedback to the principal contractor on issues such as installation team competency.”

Technical support ‘wrapper’

Available to download for free from both the Google Play and Apple App Stores, the Siderise Inspection App is part of the technical support ‘wrapper’ that surrounds the manufacturers’ highly tested product ranges, including technical advice, in-person inspection services, product, application and installation training, benchmark installations and more.

This holistic support makes it easier for all Siderise customers to demonstrate their competence and assists them in delivering high-quality outcomes at every project stage and Gateway.

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