QR Codes Lead the Way to Smarter Construction Sites
Original article: https://cli.im/article/detail/1890
Recently, two buildings in Plot A-6 of Cuizhai Rental Housing Project in Jinan Start-up Area completed their main structure, entering the secondary construction phase. Since commencement, this project has maintained rapid progress with 14 buildings rising east of Cuizhai Transportation Hub. According to China Electric Power Construction Group Shandong Engineering Co., Ltd., the project's safety and efficiency owe much to smart construction site technologies.
Customized Personnel Codes
At the construction site, QR codes are omnipresent - from entrance safety notices to equipment labels on tower cranes and distribution boxes.
The project has established a QR code management platform integrating various operational data. "Managing multiple construction teams working simultaneously posed significant challenges," said Li Dongming, project manager. To address this, customized ID badges with backside QR codes were implemented.
Scanning the codes reveals:
- Safety training records
- Health status (vaccination/COVID test reports)
- Work credentials
- Safety violation records (3+ violations result in site ban)
Streamlined Electrical Management
Traditional paper-based electrical inspection records often proved unreliable. The project now uses QR codes on all distribution boxes:
Features include:
- Real-time equipment status updates
- Time-stamped inspection records
- Access to electrical safety protocols
- Geolocation verification to prevent false reporting
"Digital records prevent data loss and enable precise accountability," Li emphasized. The system stores technical specifications and assigns clear maintenance responsibilities.
Transparent Equipment Management
All 14 tower cranes and 4 elevators now carry "digital IDs":
QR code verification ensures:
- Certification documents accessibility
- Operator qualification checks
- Maintenance history tracking
- Equipment-specific safety protocols
The project plans to expand the system to include maintenance logs and failure records, moving towards comprehensive digital management.
Three Digital Transformation Goals
- Paperless Operations: Eliminate physical documentation
- Data-driven Decision Making: Centralize operational data
- Visual Analytics: Implement real-time dashboards
"Traditional management methods can't meet modern demands," Li concluded. "Our QR code system represents the inevitable shift towards intelligent, data-based construction management that enhances both safety and efficiency."
Source: WeChat Public Account "Jinan New and Old Kinetic Energy Conversion Start-up Area" - QR Codes Empower Smarter Construction Sites