Promoting Collaboration Between Field and Lab Teams

The construction of any structure depends on the team effort. We can all recall a project in our careers that went better than expected and another that ... well ... didn’t. Most likely the communication (or the lack of) was a major factor in that experience. Material testing and inspection is no different. Communication with the shareholders of the project is critical for the successful completion of the work. Your team relies on active collaboration to achieve their goals.

By being able to clearly transmit information, misconceptions and mistakes are avoided. Take, for example, the field technician doing compaction testing with a nuclear gauge. The technician needs to know the proctor values in order to verify compaction in the field. Instead of tedious calls, being on hold while someone from the office finds someone from the lab that’s available to take the call, then that person from the lab needs to find the proctor, wait for it to open ... (inhales ... ). Then it was the wrong phase of the project, the lab manager was in a meeting, ahhhh ... you get the point – you’ve been there. Even I got exhausted writing down that process!

With the Omnant platform, your field technicians can log in, get to the project data from the schedule received, locate the proctor test, get the proctor values and go one with the testing. It can’t be any easier!

Ah, but it can! With Omnant's latest update, schedulers can now link compaction data directly to work order notes when assigning personnel to compaction jobs. It’s why laboratories that use Omnant are more productive. The old ways will take four people out of their duties to go on a wild goose chase. We provide the tools to keep the field informed, the lab efficient, and the office productive.

In a very comparable way, the laboratory personnel might need information from the technician. We all have that one technician that is awesome at testing and inspection but has the handwriting of a physician... In my lab, we figured it was me! The office staff entering the report that was written by hand has to call the technician to decipher the report. That’s time consuming and hinders the technician’s productivity in the field. Sometimes the technician doesn’t remember the information, and the reporting to the client gets delayed.

Our software provides a fast, secure, and efficient alternative to that hassle. Omnant enables the technician to type their reports while on the jobsite using their favorite device. Our system supports Apple, Windows, and Android operating systems. The best part is that Omnant also includes grammar proofing to help maintain your professional image.

Our platform fosters transparency and communication. With the enhanced communication, your team can execute coordinated strategies to tackle any job. Additionally, this optimized, clear, and efficient communication frees some time from the management to engage in business development activities.

At the same time, our platform provides a space where your laboratory can communicate with your field personnel and the office, allowing a synergy to re-invent means and methods that will work better for everyone.

Construction project success depends on seamless communication between field technicians, laboratory staff, and office teams. Omnant's digital platform eliminates traditional bottlenecks by providing instant access to critical project data, from proctor values to field reports. Whether you're managing compaction testing or coordinating lab results, our cross-device compatibility and quality system ensures your team stays connected and productive.

When you’re ready to transform your project communication? Schedule your Omnant demo today and experience the power of unified construction management.