The Christchurch branch of Harrison Grierson, an innovative New Zealand engineering and design consultancy, have been using Clarinspect software over 2016 for Site Snag and Defect Reports, Pre-Pour Inspections, and Construction Monitoring. Shortly after the North Canterbury earthquakes in November, some of the Harrison Grierson staff redirected their focus to urgent recovery work in the Kaikoura area, starting with inspection of wastewater and stormwater assets.
Read MoreBuildtech is a Christchurch building company founded in 2010 at the beginning of the series of Canterbury earthquakes. Specialising in all forms of building, Buildtech has inevitably been exposed to the complex repair and reinstatement projects arising out of tens of thousands of buildings requiring work.
Read MoreThe origins of Clarinspect reach back to the series of earthquakes that shattered Christchurch. I was out for lunch with two colleagues, Mark and Tom, on Feb 22, 2011 when the small in scale yet giant in impact earthquake hit just 5km below our hometown of Christchurch.
Read MoreContinuing our crusade to help engineers save time and money on their inspections - here is the next highways structure inspection template. Retaining walls are now available and producing defect registers and checklists at the click of a button!
Read MoreA client told me how our work had affected their life, and I was surprised to say the least. I'm going to tell you what that client said in their post-trial interview.
On reflection it summed up the thinking and reason why we put Clarinspect together, though the client phrased the outcome in a way we had not perceived before.
Read MoreBehind the apparent magic of filling out your inspection forms on a mobile device, then having your completed report emailed to you in seconds, is the engine room of Clarinspect - The Hub.
It is not something that is going to be used in the field - Clarinspect, after all, is easily used offline when you are on site - but The Hub is available to you to manage staff, work and download reports.
Read MoreIts a core part of many professional's daily routine - the field inspection, assessment, audit. With it goes the mandatory clipboard while you take photos on your smart phone. Here's 5 reasons why using a mobile device to collect photos and observations combined with automatic report generation is the way to improve your business and profitability.
Read MoreI have been busting to produce this bridge inspection template for the Clarinspect public library since forever - and now it's here! It's not just the inspection of the bridge that got me going though, but the amount of time engineers can save in producing their reports.
Read MoreClarinspect supports the development of collateral to be shared with other members of the community. The New Zealand Transport Agency NZTA S6:2015 Bridge Inspection form is a case in point. Many engineering consultancies throughout the country use the same form for doing their inspection and report. Now, if you are a Clarinspect customer, the form is immediately available to you - for free.
Read MoreUsing a tablet or cellphone for mobile inspections brings its own set of hazards and challenges - weather, fat fingers, cracked screens! Here's how to manage your devices in the field.
Read MoreMobilising your workforce, even in a small way, has lots of great side effects and benefits. We have summarised some of our client's gains and benefits from observing our work with a variety of different engineering and related services companies. Grab a beverage of choice, sit back, and dip into the knowledge pool...
Read MoreYou may have used 'mobile hotspot' on your iPhone or Android phone to connect your WiFi only tablet to the internet. There is a better way, and by better I mean consumes less power, and your phone doesn't get hot. yes, I'm talking about Bluetooth tethering...
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