How Stefanutti Construction Gets Hours Back in Their Day with Assignar
Stefanutti Construction, a growing civil contracting company in NSW, overcame inefficiencies from manual scheduling and communication by adopting Assignar's workforce and asset management software, which centralized real-time allocation, reduced administrative burdens, improved visibility, and was quickly embraced by staff, ultimately streamlining operations and saving significant time.
Stefanutti Construction, a family-owned Civil Contracting and Plant Hire Company established in 1997, has built a strong presence on the South Coast of NSW. The company has grown its fleet to over 65 heavy machinery items and expanded its workforce to over 100 skilled staff members. A key differentiator for Stefanutti is its commitment to quality service and hands-on client engagement. However, as the company grew, operational challenges emerged due to inefficiencies in manual allocation and scheduling processes.
Key Takeaways:
- Enhanced Visibility and Communication
- Reduced Administrative Burden
- Efficiency in Scheduling
When texts can’t cut it
Before implementing Assignar, Stefanutti Construction relied on traditional methods such as whiteboards and Excel spreadsheets for workforce and machinery allocation. The process of individually texting workers for shift assignments created a heavy administrative burden, especially as the workforce expanded. This manual approach led to numerous calls and texts, causing confusion and inefficiency. The company recognized the need for a more streamlined approach to improve operational efficiency.
Everything in one place
To address these challenges, Stefanutti Construction adopted Assignar, a comprehensive workforce and asset management software platform. Assignar offered features like real-time allocation, scheduling, and communication, eliminating paper-based processes and centralizing allocation. This aligned perfectly with Stefanutti’s evolving needs.
The implementation of Assignar was met with a positive response from the workforce. During onboarding, an SMS was sent to encourage staff to download the Assignar app. The adoption rate was impressive, with most of the workforce embracing the new technology quickly. The easy transition indicated that Assignar had become an integral part of the company’s operations.
“Our operations have changed dramatically because of the Assignar app. My phone is less busy with scheduling calls and texts. It makes life easier."
Optimizing Allocation
Assignar’s scheduler provided increased visibility of the workforce’s location, enabling efficient allocation and reallocation of machinery and personnel. This improved visibility facilitated better communication between management and workers, ensuring a clear understanding of client expectations and job requirements.
The process of allocating crew and machines became streamlined, resulting in more efficient scheduling. What used to take hours of back-and-forth communication was now accomplished in a fraction of the time. All allocations were dispatched by midday, significantly reducing the need for last-minute changes and rescheduling.
Automated SMS templates reduced the need for manual texting and calls, easing the administrative load. Workers could confirm their shifts immediately through the app, reducing the need for follow-up communications.
The transition to Assignar allowed Stefanutti Construction to allocate more time to value-added tasks and business development management, thus improving overall operational efficiency.
Say Goodbye to Scheduling Headaches
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