SharePoint Database and GPS-Based Tracking System
As part of my work with Downer, I implemented a SharePoint-based digital solution to enhance the efficiency and communication within the traffic management team. The goal was to modernize the way site traffic management supervisors accessed and managed their documents, plans, and job data in the field.
I developed a SharePoint site that allowed supervisors to:
- Access and manage Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) directly from their tablets while on-site.
- Upload daily site checks via their smartphones, streamlining reporting and compliance.
- Scan temporary traffic management signs with mobile devices, automatically capturing and logging GPS coordinates where signs were placed.
This SharePoint platform became a centralized hub, supporting:
- Forward works planning by linking staff, plant, and resources to current and future projects.
- Improved visibility and communication, enabling access to the weekly planner from any internet-connected device.
- Crew pre-planning, allowing team leads to assign and prepare crews in advance based on job requirements.
The solution significantly reduced manual paperwork, improved auditability, and helped teams in the field stay connected to the office in real time. This contributed to smoother project delivery and better-informed decision-making across multiple job sites.
Tools and Technologies
SharePoint
Office 365
Key Learnings
Collaboration & Testing
GPS Integration
User Experience Design