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Innovation Factory partnered with HeadChannel to develop Rockr, a digital solution that centralises construction asset management, enhances collaboration, and leverages AI to streamline project handovers and ensure accountability. This system addressed critical inefficiencies in managing information during construction projects.
The Challenge
A government client responsible for managing construction assets needed a more effective tool for project handovers. Traditional task-based project management systems failed to meet their needs, often leading to disorganisation, duplication, and miscommunication among stakeholders. The lack of clear audit trails and accountability further complicated the process, wasting valuable time and resources.
Innovation Factory was tasked with developing an app that would centralise information management, standardise processes, and ensure collaboration between various suppliers and stakeholders. The solution had to be delivered within a tight timeframe and budget while still offering powerful functionality.
Why HeadChannel?
Innovation Factory turned to HeadChannel for our ability to quickly implement complex digital solutions under tight constraints. Our expertise in building scalable, AI-driven platforms and our commitment to best practices ensured that we could deliver a robust system that met the government client’s needs. We were chosen for our innovative approach to problem-solving, our experience with modern technology stacks, and our ability to align technical solutions with client objectives.
Our Approach
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Understanding the Problem: We began by collaborating closely with Innovation Factory and their client to fully understand the challenges, goals, and pain points. Through these discussions, we helped design a machine learning model capable of managing and organising vast amounts of text-based project information.
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Implementing Rockr: With a clear vision, we set out to build Rockr, a powerful app that integrates the machine learning model into a centralised information management system. Rockr facilitates:
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User and Role Management: Role-based permissions ensure that the right information is accessed by the right people at the right time.
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Organisation-Wide Collaboration: Stakeholders, including third parties and contractors, can collaborate seamlessly on tasks within a unified project environment.
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Review and Sign-Off Management: A sign-off system enhances accountability by assigning specific roles to team members.
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AI-Driven Information Discovery: Rockr uses machine learning to connect relevant project data, improving efficiency in finding key documents.
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Project Handover Planner: This tool organises handovers, ensuring projects are completed efficiently.
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Audit Trails and Accountability: Digital audit trails provide an overview of accountability across the project.
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Agile Development: Working under a tight deadline, we employed Scrum methodologies to ensure rapid iterations and continuous improvements. This allowed us to deliver a product that met the client’s needs without compromising on quality.
Testimonial
“Working with Innovation Factory to develop the Rockr app was an exciting challenge for us at HeadChannel. We knew from the start that centralising construction asset management and incorporating AI-driven solutions would be critical in transforming how their client managed projects. Despite the tight timeline, our team’s collaborative approach, technical expertise, and commitment to delivering a scalable solution ensured we met all requirements. We’re proud to have played a key role in creating a tool that streamlines workflows, enhances accountability, and drives efficiency across the board.”
Kate Witko
Head of Operations, HeadChannel
The Outcome
The Rockr app successfully centralised construction asset management, providing greater transparency, accountability, and efficiency. The integration of AI-driven information discovery reduced time spent searching for critical files, while digital audit trails ensured that accountability was always clear. The system also streamlined project handovers and enhanced collaboration across all stakeholders, ultimately improving the project management process.
Key benefits include:
- Greater transparency and control over information management.
- Reduced time spent on administrative tasks.
- Improved collaboration among stakeholders.
- Standardised workflows and reusable project templates.
About Innovation Factory
Innovation Factory is a data and analytics consulting startup dedicated to helping medium and large organisations through the entire innovation process. From planning to implementation, they provide cutting-edge, bespoke digital solutions that transform businesses and help them achieve their goals.
